http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/fresno_state_bulldogs/604 Recent articles about Fresno State Bulldogs en-us (Photo Courtesy: USA Today Images) While the Mountain West doesn’t have a true National Championship contender like the American (Louisville) or a catchy nickname like #MACtion, make no mistake, there will be plenty of quality football played when this conference’s teams take the field in 2013. Along with three clubs which finished the 2012 season with at least nine wins (Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State) the league will also welcome two 11-win clubs from the WAC, when Utah State and San Jose State join the fold in 2013. It also means that there will be no shortage of talented players. As we did with our American preview two weeks ago, let’s take a look at the players you need to watch out for entering the 2013 Mountain West season. Star Watch: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State: It only seems appropriate that we start with the defending Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, who also happened to have one of the most underrated seasons in all of college fo... Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13673191 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13673191 Mountain West Preview: Looking at the league's star players http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13673191 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png (Photo Courtesy: USA Today Images) While the Mountain West doesn’t have a true National Championship contender like the American (Louisville) or a catchy nickname like #MACtion, make no mistake, there will be plenty of quality football played when this conference’s teams take the field in 2013. Along with three clubs which finished the 2012 season with at least nine wins (Boise State, Fresno State and San Diego State) the league will also welcome two 11-win clubs from the WAC, when Utah State and San Jose State join the fold in 2013. It also means that there will be no shortage of talented players. As we did with our American preview two weeks ago, let’s take a look at the players you need to watch out for entering the 2013 Mountain West season. Star Watch: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State: It only seems appropriate that we start with the defending Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, who also happened to have one of the most underrated seasons in all of... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13671937 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13671937 Mountain West Preview: Looking at the league's star players http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/mountain_west_preview_looking_at_the_leagues_star_players/13671937 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It's Mountain West week, you know, the conference that's home to eternal underdog and BCS buster Boise State. Yesterday we gave you a look at what went down in the conference last season. One could say it will it be hard to top the craziness that happened in 2012 for the Mountain West to say the least. Today though, we take a look forward and while the Mountain West has some new parts to it, those of us who are old enough to remember what the WAC used to be like have a very strange feeling we've seen this makeup of the conference before.... Yep, what was old is now new again and in total all twelve members of the Mountain West at one point in time were members of the WAC... Including six who were there when the bitter split that caused the creation of the Mountain West happened to begin with. All of this adds up to old foes becoming new again for a whole new generation of students and fans. Good football may also be the result with the likes of San Jose State and Ut... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:20:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_mountain_west_preview_newcomers_vs_old_standbys_dot_ten_biggest_games_in_mwc/13664767 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/the_mountain_west_preview_newcomers_vs_old_standbys_dot_ten_biggest_games_in_mwc/13664767 The Mountain West Preview: Newcomers vs. old standbys dot Ten biggest games in MWC http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/the_mountain_west_preview_newcomers_vs_old_standbys_dot_ten_biggest_games_in_mwc/13664767 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png For the first three games of the 2012 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to start linebacker Chris Carter on the right side due to both James Harrison and Jason Worilds not being fully healthy. It was a golden opportunity for the 2011 fifth-round draft pick out of Fresno State, but unfortunately not one that he took good advantage of. Carter, who received quite a bit of work during training camp last year as starter with Harrison and Worilds on the active PUP list, played 103 snaps in the Steelers first three games, but only managed to register 6 total tackles and never really threatened Read more [...] Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_lb_chris_carter_enters_third_season_surrounded_by_question_marks/13647352 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/steelers_lb_chris_carter_enters_third_season_surrounded_by_question_marks/13647352 Steelers LB Chris Carter Enters Third Season Surrounded By Question Marks http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/steelers_lb_chris_carter_enters_third_season_surrounded_by_question_marks/13647352 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/40e988655009c65801cb6b03cc0aeed155f48f13/mini/6514116.jpg With Yale and Fresno State having now offered, Centennial High School running back Tre Watson currently has nine total scholarship offers. He plans on taking a few unofficial visits to Fresno and Cal while coming up to Provo to visit BYU for Junior Day. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:31:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/watson_to_make_some_visits/13635614 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/watson_to_make_some_visits/13635614 Watson to make some visits http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/watson_to_make_some_visits/13635614 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   #1.) A.J. McCarron/ Alabama/ 6’4″, 210 : (25-2) as a starter for the Crimson Tide and with athletes all-around once again, look out for McCarron to have another great season as the SEC’s most polished passer. McCarron has the ability to make most throws, but his mechanically polished game and has natural leadership skills are going to drive scouts crazy. 2.) Johnny Manziel/ Texas A&M/ 6’1″, 200: Faster than lightning and with great zip on his ball, Manziel returns in my opinion as the frontrunner for the Heisman trophy once again; if he can keep his focus and off the field antics to a minimum.   3.) Teddy Bridgewater/ Louisville/ 6’3″, 218: Tougher than nails, a cannon for an arm and with great mobility, Bridgewater could be the nations best QB period, after what I witnessed during the Sugar Bowl. Bridgewater has great size and is extremely accurate with his fluid throwing motion. 4.) Aaron Murray/ Georgia/ 6’1″, 210: Probably my personal favorite of the bunch due to hi... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/year_of_the_college_quarterback_20_to_watch_in_2013/13623848 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/year_of_the_college_quarterback_20_to_watch_in_2013/13623848 Year Of The College Quarterback: 20 To Watch in 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/year_of_the_college_quarterback_20_to_watch_in_2013/13623848 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c856505c14c67ed0ff7964651d876d5a7f1a0e13/mini/5768102.jpg Rutgers is down to two finalists for athletic director following the withdrawal of Fresno State athletic director Thomas Boeh. ScarletReport.com has the latest information inside with an end to the search in sight. Mon, 13 May 2013 20:47:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/athletic_director_search_monday_updates/13610483 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/athletic_director_search_monday_updates/13610483 Athletic Director Search: Monday Updates http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/athletic_director_search_monday_updates/13610483 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Julie Hermann’s bid to become the new athletic director at Rutgers University was significantly enhanced Sunday when Fresno State AD Thomas Boeh withdrew his name from consideration, according to CentralJersey.com. Hermann and Sean Frazier, deputy AD at Wisconsin, are expected to meet with Rutgers officials Monday and Tuesday before a recommendation is made to the Rutgers Board of Governors on Wednesday, when an announcement is expected. *    *    * The UofL women’s softball team will host an NCAA Regional this week, opening against Indiana-Purdue at Ft. Wayne (IPFW) Friday at 7:30 p.m. The field also includes UCLA and Alabama-Birmingham who will square off in the opener at 5 p.m. at Dan Ulmer Stadium. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:44:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hermann_vs_frazier_for_rutgers_job/13605227 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/hermann_vs_frazier_for_rutgers_job/13605227 Hermann vs. Frazier for Rutgers job http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/hermann_vs_frazier_for_rutgers_job/13605227 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cleveland Browns have signed diminutive undrafted free agent running back Robbie Rouse. The 5-foot-9 Rouse is Fresno State's career rushing leader. In four years at the school, Rouse ran for 4,467 yards, scored 37 touchdowns and added 110 receptions for 794 yards. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his final three seasons and had 21 career 100-yard rushing performances. The signing of the 22-year-old was announced on the second day of the Browns' rookie minicamp. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:22:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_sign_rb_robbie_rouse/13598207 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_sign_rb_robbie_rouse/13598207 Browns sign RB Robbie Rouse http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/browns_sign_rb_robbie_rouse/13598207 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cleveland Browns today added their second undrafted free agent running back to camp by signing Robbie Rouse out of Fresno State. Rouse becomes the 19th undrafted free agent signed by the Browns. “The Cleveland Browns today signed running back Robbie Rouse as an undrafted free agent, the club announced. A four-year letterman at Fresno State University (2009-12), Rouse started 26 of the 50 games in which he appeared. He finished as Fresno State’s all-time career rushing leader with 4,647 yards, while adding 37 rushing touchdowns, 110 receptions and 794 receiving yards. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his final three seasons and totaled 21 career 100-yard rushing performances. Born February 5, 1991, the 5-6, 190-pound Rouse is a native of San Diego, California, where he attended Madison High School.” The Browns depth chart at runningback is a full one with Trent Richardson, Montario Hardesty, the newly acquired Dion Lewis, and Chris Ogbonnaya all on the roster. The t... Sat, 11 May 2013 16:12:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_sign_undrafted_fa_rb_robbie_rouse/13597652 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/browns_sign_undrafted_fa_rb_robbie_rouse/13597652 Browns sign undrafted FA RB Robbie Rouse http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/browns_sign_undrafted_fa_rb_robbie_rouse/13597652 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png BEREA, Ohio - Rookie minicamp is about opportunity, and that's why Robbie Rouse is here. Now, Rouse has to make enough plays to stay around longer. He's listed as a tryout player on the Browns minicamp roster, but the former Fresno State running back is in Berea this weekend because the Browns plan to sign him to a contract. After trying out last weekend with the Minnesota Vikings, Rouse was going to participate in another tryout this weekend with the Dallas Cowboys. But his agent called and said the Browns were offering a chance that included a deal, and Rouse didn't need to think twice. "I just showed up ready to work," Rouse said on Friday. "I've never been here; never even been to this part of the country. All you can ask for in my spot is a chance, and I'm glad to have one." Rouse, who's generously listed at 5'6, ran for 4,168 yards and 33 touchdowns over his last three college seasons. He was a late add to the Senior Bowl last January and participated in t Sat, 11 May 2013 15:46:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/rouse_looking_to_make_cleveland_his_home/13597364 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/rouse_looking_to_make_cleveland_his_home/13597364 Rouse looking to make Cleveland his home http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/rouse_looking_to_make_cleveland_his_home/13597364 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boise State is the favorite in the Mountain West. But don't count out Fresno State, which returns 16 starters for 2013. Tue, 07 May 2013 06:02:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_state/13565660 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_state/13565660 Fresno State http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/fresno_state/13565660 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 10 Greatest Fresno State Bulldogs (since 1967) Tue, 07 May 2013 05:07:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/10_greatest_fresno_state_bulldogs_since_1967/13565675 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/10_greatest_fresno_state_bulldogs_since_1967/13565675 10 Greatest Fresno State Bulldogs (since 1967) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/10_greatest_fresno_state_bulldogs_since_1967/13565675 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Three teams tied for the Mountain West title last season, but with the addition of Utah State and San Jose State, determining a conference champion... Fri, 03 May 2013 06:35:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boise_state_or_fresno_state_who_wins_the_mountain_west_in_2013/13542080 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/boise_state_or_fresno_state_who_wins_the_mountain_west_in_2013/13542080 Boise State or Fresno State: Who Wins the Mountain West in 2013? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/boise_state_or_fresno_state_who_wins_the_mountain_west_in_2013/13542080 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brittany Boyd scored 21 points and added a career-high 13 rebounds to lead second-seeded California over Fresno State 90-76 on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Layshia Clarendon added 19 points and Gennifer Brandon had 17 points and 12 rebounds for California (29-3). The Golden Bears fell behind early against the 15th-seeded Bulldogs, but found their footing midway through the first half to advance to play the winner of Texas Tech and South Florida. Ki-Ki Moore scored a career-high 33 points on 12-of-28 shooting and Rosie Moult added 15 to lead Fresno State (24-9). The Bulldogs kept it close with their 3-point shooting, making 12 of 29 from beyond the arc. Moult hit 4 of 11 and Taylor Thompson hit 3 of 6 from 3-point range. California outrebounded the Bulldogs 51-28. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:05:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/no_6_california_90_fresno_st_76/13217539 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/no_6_california_90_fresno_st_76/13217539 No. 6 California 90, Fresno St. 76 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/no_6_california_90_fresno_st_76/13217539 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ki-Ki Moore had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Fresno State scored 23 straight points overlapping the halftime break en route to a 76-70 victory over San Diego in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference tournament on Saturday. The Bulldogs (24-8) trailed 34-33 with about two minutes left in the first half, but scored 12 straight before the intermission and opened the second half with an 11-0 run to go on top 56-34 with 16:25 remaining. Alex Sheedy scored 11 points during the run and finished with 21 for Fresno State. Rosie Moult added 14 points and Bree Farley had 13. Chelsea Hopkins had 15 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to lead San Diego State (26-6). Courtney Clements also scored 15. The Aztecs weren't finished after the Bulldogs' outburst, as they responded with an 18-4 run of their own to pull within 60-52 with 10:44 left. Clements had nine points during that spurt. San Diego State got within 71-69 on Chairese Culberson's basket with 1:08 left. But Sheedy made three fr Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:32:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_st_76_san_diego_st_70/13162564 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_st_76_san_diego_st_70/13162564 Fresno St. 76, San Diego St. 70 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/fresno_st_76_san_diego_st_70/13162564 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Legendary Fresno State football coach Jim Sweeney died on Friday night. He was 83. Sweeney coached the Bulldogs from 1976 to 1996 with a short layover at the pro level in 1978 and 1979. He led Fresno State to a 144-74-3 record. The School announced his passing, but provided no further details. “Most of what our football program has accomplished in recent years was clearly made possible by the path that Coach Sweeney blazed for Fresno State football throughout his two decades of leadership,” athletic director Thomas Boeh said. “He was a man of vision, toughness and character who led the Bulldogs to new heights and went on to become a national icon.” Sweeney was also led Montana State and Washington State during his 46-year football coaching career. He was 201-153-4 overall. Thumbnail photo via Facebook/Fresno State Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:02:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jim_sweeney_former_fresno_state_football_coach_dies_at_83/12877771 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jim_sweeney_former_fresno_state_football_coach_dies_at_83/12877771 Jim Sweeney, Former Fresno State Football Coach, Dies at 83 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jim_sweeney_former_fresno_state_football_coach_dies_at_83/12877771 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Fresno State currently sits in last place in one of the toughest leagues in college basketball. With only seven victories and four home games remaining, the Bulldogs might not notch another win in the strong MWC. Kansas transfer Braeden Anderson is finally eligible, but can he make an impact for ‘Dogs to take down old rival UNLV tonight. Check inside for the breakdown… Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:26:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/breakdown_fresno_state_vs_unlv/12852958 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/breakdown_fresno_state_vs_unlv/12852958 Breakdown: Fresno State vs. UNLV http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/breakdown_fresno_state_vs_unlv/12852958 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Next up in the white helmet craze is Fresno State. In a design move that appears to fall in line with the thinking of Texas Tech and Nevada, Fresno State will be showing off a white helmet as an alternate look in 2013. Have a look… Fresno Sate is adding a white helmet to their 2013 uniform line-up, it seems. But wait, there’s more to the potential 2013 Fresno State uniform line-up… According to the Reddit user who shared these images, Fresno State will also be adding a sort of throwback helmet to the fold. This helmet would write out the word “Bulldogs,” as seen in this image. Also, an all-black alternate uniform set could also be in the works. From Reddit user “catbirdofdoom”: Apparently, Fresno State has been showing 2013 alternate uniforms to recruits. In the images I posted you can see that a white helmet has been added to the current all-white away uniform. The center-right photo in the second image shows a throwback with “Bulldogs” written in script on the helmet, [seen in pre... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:17:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_state_also_adding_a_white_helmet_in_2013/12772060 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fresno_state_also_adding_a_white_helmet_in_2013/12772060 Fresno State also adding a white helmet in 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/fresno_state_also_adding_a_white_helmet_in_2013/12772060 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png