| Fresno State Bulldogs 2006 WAC Preview |
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| Written by Mike Rose | |||||||
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Friday, 01 September 2006
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After looking ready for their first WAC Championship through their first nine games, head coach Pat Hill's Fresno State Bulldogs suffered a tough loss at the hands of the University of Southern California Trojans, sparking a slide that didn't stop until losing their last game of the season. Fresno State has 14 starters returning, but still some big losses this season. As a result, a very green quarterback will now lead the offense. He'll at least have some help as the offensive has a lot of depth, skill, and experience. The running back group will be bolstered by the return of Dwayne Wright, a 1,300-yard rusher in 2004 who was slowed by a leg injury last season. The wide receivers should have the time they need to find holes as one of the country's top offensive lines returning. The Fresno State Bulldogs will probably rely on their running game until the new quarterback gets comfortable with the offense. Defensively, the Fresno State Bulldogs lose a stellar pair in the secondary and their disruptor upfront but return eight starters overall and boast one of the better front lines in the Western Athlete Conference. Special teams should be strong with all players returning. The Fresno State Bulldogs should rebound under head coach Pat Hill. He hates losing and is one of the best motivators in football. His team's experienced and hasn't won less than eight games since 2001. But to win his first Western Athletic Conference Championship, Hill must win in Boise, a place that's always been unkind to him and the Bulldogs.                        |
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