Fresno State Football

1. Fresno State Football

2. Fresno State Football Slogans • “Shut up and hit somebody” • “Be the hammer not the nail” • “Tough hard-nose aggressive fundamental football played with fanatical effort for as long as it takes to win, and leave no Doubt”

3. Bowl Appearances • Little All-American Bowl, Dec. 25, 1937, Pineapple Bowl, Jan. 1, 1941, Raisin Bowl, Jan. 1, 1946, Mercy Bowl I, Nov 23, 1961, Camellia Bowl, Dec. 14, 1968, Mercy Bowl II, Dec. 11, 1971, California Bowl II, Dec. 18, 1982, California Bowl V, Dec. 14, 1985, California Bowl VII, Dec. 10, 1988, California Bowl IX, Dec. 9, 1989, Freedom Bowl IX, Dec. 29, 1992, Aloha Bowl, Dec. 25, 1993, Las Vegas Bowl, Dec. 18, 1999, Silicon Valley Football Classic, Dec. 31, 2000, Silicon Valley Football Classic, Dec. 31, 2001, Silicon Valley Football Classic, Dec. 31, 2002, Silicon Valley Football Classic, Dec. 30, 2003

4. New Facilities Groundbreaking Held For Ricchiuti Academic Center, Duncan Building Expansion The $5 million project begins construction in March and should be finished in about seven months. FRESNO, California. - Fresno State's Athletics Department held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for the soon to be constructed Ricchiuti Academic Center and the expansion to the Duncan Building. The $5 million project will begin construction March 8 is expected to be completed in October.

5. The Meaning of the“V” • When Pat Hill became Fresno State's head coach prior to the 1997 season, he wanted to reinvigorate San Joaquin Valley pride in the Bulldogs. Because Fresno State is the only Division I football program in the Valley, a 250-mile stretch in California's midsection from Bakersfield to Modesto, Hill wanted to make the Bulldogs the "Green Bay Packers of college football." As Coach Hill often states, Fresno State is not only representing Fresno, its representing the entire Valley. • This representation of the San Joaquin Valley is displayed in the form of a green "V" on the back of the Bulldogs' helmets. The green in the "V" is a symbol to the agricultural community of the Central Valley, which is the world's richest agricultural area in export dollars. • "The people of this Valley are of vital importance to the success of this football program," said Hill. "They help us fund the program, they give us unparalleled support, and they are going to be the big reason we take this program to a level where we are consistently in the Top 25." • Hill has also shown his commitment to the Valley in recruiting -- 45 of the Bulldogs' 104 players (43 percent) are from the San Joaquin Valley.

6. Fresno State Football Future Schedual 2005 • Sept. 3 OPEN • Sept. 10 OPEN • Sept. 17 at Oregon • Sept. 24 OPEN 2006 • Sept. 9 Oregon • Sept. 16 at Washington • Sept. 30 vs. Colorado State 2007 • Sept. 1 Kansas State • Sept. 8 at Kansas • Sept. 15 at Oregon • Sept. 29 vs. San Diego State

7. Bulldog Stadium Bulldog Stadium is considered one of the most complete stadiums in the Western Athletic Conference. The stadium seats 41,031 and features 22 sky suites. The Bulldogs have sold out 12 of the last 17 games, and during that time have averaged 41,101 fans per game. Fresno State football teams have combined to post one of the NCAAs most impressive home win-loss records since they first began playing at Bulldog Stadium at the end of the 1980 season. Entering the 2003 campaign, Fresno State teams have won 81 percent of their games on Bulldog Stadiums natural grass surface, posting a 21-year win-loss mark of 113-26-2 (.809). Bulldog teams are 76-14-1 (.841) in their last 85 games and since 1997, when Pat Hill took over as head coach, Fresno State is 29-5 (.853) and have won 25 of its last 27 at home. Bulldog Stadium was named the 23rd-best college football facility in the nation by CBS Sports line.com in the summer of 2003. One of the most aesthetically pleasing football stadiums in the Western Athletic Conference, Bulldog Stadium in 1991 underwent a two-phase expansion project which included the addition of more than 10,000 seats Ñ the stadium capacity now stands at 41,031 Ñ and the construction of 22 sky suites. Other improvements included additional restroom and concession facilities.

8. Bulldog Seating Chart

9. Stadium Directions • From the North • * Take State Route 99 south to the Shaw Avenue exit. Turn left on Shaw. • * Travel east on Shaw to Cedar Avenue (approximately 15 miles). • * Turn left on Cedar, then left on Bulldog Lane. Proceed less than one block to Gate 10. • From the South • * Take State Route 99 north to Freeway 41 north. • * Proceed to the Shaw Avenue exit, and travel east on Shaw to Cedar Avenue (approximately three miles). • * Turn left on Cedar, then left on Bulldog Lane. Proceed less than one block to Gate 10. • From the Fresno Air Terminal • * Exit the airport parking lot by turning right on Clinton Avenue. • * Follow Clinton to Cedar Avenue. • * Turn right on Cedar. Proceed approximately five miles to Bulldog Lane. Turn left and proceed less than one block to Gate 10.

10. Fresno State's 'Doghouse Dynasty • 1980 1-0 1.000 • 1981 2-3 .400 • 1982 8-0 1.000 • 1983 3-4 .429 • 1984 4-2 .667 • 1985 6-0-1 .929 • 1986 8-0 1.000 • 1987 5-1 .833 • 1988 6-0 1.000 • 1989 8-0 1.000 • 1990 6-0-1 .929 • 1991 6-1 .857 • 1992 5-1 .833 • 1993 6-0 1.000 • 1994 3-4 .429 • 1995 4-2 .667 • 1996 3-3 .500 • 1997 4-2 .667 • 1998 4-1 .800 • 1999 6-0 1.000 • 1999 5-0 1.000 • 2000 5-0 1.000 • 2001 5-1 .833 • 2002 5-1 .833 • Total 113-26-2 .809

11. 2004 Football Standings WAC Games All Games • W L Pct. W L Pct. Hm Rd Stk • Boise St. 8 0 1.000 11 0 1.000 7-0 4-0 W22 • UTEP 6 2 .750 8 3 .727 5-1 3-2 L1 • Fresno St. 5 3 .625 8 3 .727 4-1 4-2 W5 • La. Tech 5 3 .625 6 6 .500 4-1 2-5 W1 • Hawaii 4 4 .500 7 5 .583 7-1 0-4 W3 • Nevada 3 5 .375 5 7 .417 5-1 0-6 L3 • Tulsa 3 5 .375 4 8 .333 4-2 0-6 W2 • SMU 3 5 .375 3 8 .273 3-2 0-6 L1 • Rice 2 6 .250 3 8 .273 3-2 0-6 L6 • SJSU 1 7 .125 2 9 .182 2-3 0-6 L7

12. Student-Athletic Services • Student-Athlete Academic Services • Fresno State Athletics Department • 5305 N. Campus Drive, MS NG27 • Fresno, CA 93740-8020 • Phone: (559) 278-2963 • Fax: (559) 278-5098 • SAS Office Hours • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday • during the academic year (September - May) • 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday • during the summer (June - August) • Student-Athlete Services Academic Staff • Program staff includes a Director, Assistant Director, professional academic advisors, clerical support personnel, tutors in a variety of subject areas, and graduate interns. Each staff member is trained to deal with the special needs of student athletes. Administrative staff and academic advisors help athletes meet Fresno State academic requirements as well as eligibility rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). • * Assistant Athletic Director/Academics - Linda Gannaway, Ed.D., NCC • * Assistant Director - Cleo Bauer • * Academic Advisor - Eric Sanders, M.A. • * Academic Advisor - Bob Shook, M.A. • * Learning Assistance Specialist - Kelly Paramo, M.A.