Lawrence Patrick Hill is an American football coach, former player, and broadcaster. He served as the head football coach at Fresno State from 1997 until his dismissal following the 2011 season. In 15 seasons as head coach as Fresno State, he led the Bulldogs to a record of 112–80, 11 bowl game appearances, and a share of the 1999 Western Athletic Conference title.
Stephen Edward Baker is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
The Fresno State Bulldogs football team represents California State University, Fresno in NCAA Division I FBS college football as a member of the Mountain West Conference. The green "V" on the Bulldogs' helmets, uniforms, and playing field symbolizes California's Central Valley, specifically the San Joaquin Valley, the agricultural valley from which they draw their support.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent California State University, Fresno. The university is a member of NCAA Division I's Mountain West Conference (MW). It was a member of the Western Athletic Conference from 1992 until 2012, when it left for the Mountain West alongside fellow WAC member Nevada.
The Fresno State–San Jose State football rivalry, also known as the Battle for the Valley is a college football rivalry between the Fresno State Bulldogs football team of California State University, Fresno and the San Jose State Spartans football team of San José State University. The two teams currently play annual, regularly scheduled contests as Mountain West Conference opponents.
J. R. Boone was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as an end and halfback for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers. Boone was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 22nd round of the 1948 NFL Draft. He served as the head football coach at California State University, Fresno from 1973 to 1975, compiling a record of 10–24.
The Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball team represents California State University, Fresno, located in Fresno, California, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They play their home games at the Save Mart Center and since 2012–13 are members of the Mountain West Conference. Their current head coach is Justin Hutson. They were members of the Western Athletic Conference from 1992 to 2012.
The 2004 Fresno State football team represented California State University, Fresno in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California and were coached by Pat Hill.
The 2003 Fresno State football team represented California State University, Fresno in the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season, and competed as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. Led by head coach Pat Hill, the Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California.
The 2000 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Pat Hill, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing third in the WAC. Fresno State was invited to the Silicon Valley Football Classic, where they lost to Air Force. The Bulldogs played their home games at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, California.
The Fresno State–San Diego State football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Fresno State Bulldogs football team of California State University, Fresno and San Diego State Aztecs football team of San Diego State University. Both schools are members of the Mountain West Conference. The winner of the game receives the "Old Oil Can" trophy.
The 1930 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—during the 1930 college football season.
The 1934 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—during the 1934 college football season.
The 1960 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State College—now known as California State University, Fresno—as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1960 NCAA College Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Cecil Coleman, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 9–1 with a mark of 5–0 in conference play, winning the CCAA title for the third consecutive year. The Bulldogs played home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California.
The 1958 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State College—now known as California State University, Fresno—as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1958 NCAA College Division football season. Led by Clark Van Galder in his seventh and final season as head coach, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, winning the CCAA title. The Bulldogs played home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California.
The 1957 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State College—now known as California State University, Fresno—as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) during the 1957 NCAA College Division football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Clark Van Galder, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 5–5 with a mark of 1–1 in conference play, tying for third place in the CCAA. The Bulldogs played home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California.
The 1933 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—during the 1933 college football season.
The 1932 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School during the 1932 college football season.
The 1927 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—during the 1927 college football season.
The 1921 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—during the 1921 college football season. 1921 was the inaugural season of intercollegiate play for Fresno State. The Bulldogs competed as an independent in 1921 and became a charter member of the California Coast Conference (CCC) the following season. Emory Ratcliffe coached the team in practice until a permanent coach could be hired. Along came Arthur W. Jones, appointed "athletic coach," and leading the Bulldogs in football, basketball, and baseball that year. The 1921 Bulldogs were captained by end John Goree. They finished the season with a record of 2–4.
