Bulldogs get new volleyball coach

Let's all welcome Lauren Netherby-Sewell to Fresno State University. Known to some as Scandal U, heck now it may just be Sexual Discrimination U. Netherby-Sewell said she's not worried about any of that, because this is new blood running the program. Yes, the current athletic director had nothing to do with the lawsuits. But one big common denominator remains in place, President John Welty, some love him, but a lot more hate him or at least want his resignation. Netherby-Sewell, the San Clemente lady, gets an opportunity to lead the female 'Dogs to something they, well let's face it, aren't accustomed to...winning. Ruben Nieves came highly touted, with his fancy Stanford pedigree and national acclaim. Yup, he failed miserably. Now it's time a 29-year-old turns the program around, that has been in the news for more negatives than positives in the last three years. Here's some good news for the new coach, she has two great players stepping foot on campus this August. Here's the best part, for me at least, they are from the central valley. And more impressive is that the two girls come from a program where winning is like breathing (Buchanan High). Brianna Clarke and Baylee Platt are going to be a big part of Fresno State's future success. They both will be thrown right into the fire, because Netherby-Sewell has to build for the future. And the future involves these two highly touted athletes, oh by the way they know how to win. Winning is something that most Bulldogs have forgot about in the last three years with Nieves. Oh, how those days are over, at least we hope, and now it's time to hope this female coach leaves us with good memories not another lawsuit. | MORE

Ouch!! Bad News in Bulldog land...

Jim McElwain, the man credited for turning around a bismal Fresno State offense, has accepted the same job title at the University of Alabama. This leaves Fresno State without an offensive coordinator, and most importantly without the man who managed to turn Tom Brandstater into a Division I quarterback. For Bulldog fans' sake let's just hope this doesn't produce a trickle down affect on the recruits that have given verbal commitments to the Bulldogs. With signing day a week away the loss of McElwain could impact some athletes that envisioned themselves in McElwain's dynamic offense. The 'Dogs will desperately hope they do not lose any more recruits (already lost 4-star player Malik Jackson to USC), especially athletes at the skilled positions like Evans and Ebahn Feathers. Another new offensive coordinator in 2008 for the Bulldogs, there's a trend we haven't seen in recent years (See Frank Cignetti, Hagan and now McElwain)

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Fresno State men's basketball

With so much potential the Bulldogs lose another player for issues off the court. Listen up and leave your comments.

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Batman has great senior year

Edison High alumni Clifton Smith finished his career as a Bulldog with a statement. Smith displayed greatness against a very tough Georgia Tech defense. Sit back and enjoy some of "Batman's" highlights as a Bulldog.



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Good Bye Marcus

Marcus Riley is taking his talents to the NFL and will be leaving Fresno State with many memories. Here's a short video of perhaps his biggest moment. Thanks for the memories Mr. Riley and good luck in the future. He will soon join his friend and Sac-Town homie Lance Briggs in the league.




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Holy Bulldogs!!

Well I said if Tom Brandstater can have a good game the Bulldogs should come out on top. Did they ever come out on top. A huge win for the team that had eight players suspended before their bowl game. Forget about it, it didn't matter that the boys from the valley have been dealing with adversity all year long. Clifton Smith lived up to his name of Batman and showed the nation what everyone in the central valley has been seeing since his days dawning the Edison Tigers' uniform. Do you see greatness? Everyone saw a glimpse of it on New Years Eve. I'm not talking only Smith's greatness but an entire team. This year (2008) looks like it's going to be one for the ages if the 'Dogs can stay healthy and remain focused. The offseason will be an entertaining one and with some quality recruits already committed to the 'Dogs the excitement has officially begun.

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Fresno State vs. Georgia Tech Preview

CV Athletes is proud to announce the beginning of podcasting on our website. Below is the first of many podcast to be included on our site along with more videos and articles. Brandon Leslie will definitely be watching this game closely as he is taking his skills to Georgia Tech next year. All comments are greatly appreciated please let us know what you would like to see, hear or read about.

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Hoover High sends athlete to PAC-10

Mychal Kendricks (OLB) of Hoover High has committed to CAL. Fresno State loses another great valley athlete to the prestigious PAC-10 conference. Hendricks becomes the second valley player to commit to CAL (Beau Sweeney QB-Clovis West). Many recruiting experts are saying Fresno State is having a great recruiting class thus far, but they still can't seem to keep the best valley athletes home. Hendricks is the first linebacker to commit to the Golden Bears. | MORE

Another Monetary loss for Fresno State

Stacy Johnson-Klein the former Fresno State women’s basketball coach has won her lawsuit against her former employer. Johnson-Klein was awarded $19.1 million in her lawsuit of gender discrimination, sexual discrimination and wrongful termination. This is bad news for Fresno State, who earlier in the year lost a lawsuit by former Volleyball coach Linda Vivas ($4.52 million) and settled with former associate athletic director Diane Milutinovich ($3.5 million).

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Feathers Orally Commits to Fresno State

Word is that Senior quarterback from Washington Union and Week 7 CV Athlete of the Week, Ebahn Feathers, has orally committed to Fresno State. The dual-threat quarterback was impressed after taking an official visit to campus last week. Feathers was in attendance during the beat down the Bulldogs put on the San Jose State Spartans this past Saturday 33-0. Feathers told the Fresno Bee the Bulldogs assured him that they were recruiting him as a quarterback. Even though Feathers is... a great quarterback I personally think his 4.38 4o speed should be utilized somewhere else on the field. The receiver position has been lacking burst and a playmaker. I think anyone as fast and athletic as Feathers could easily adjust and be very successful. He's listed at 6'1 and that's not protypical size for a quarterback. Unless the Bulldogs start to run the option they won't get the full potential Feathers has to offer. However, if coach McElwin decides to open it up and include quarterback draws, rollouts and bootlegs amongst under things this will be a great fit. Either way this is a great thing for the valley, the Bulldogs and Feathers. He gets the opportunity to display his talents in the valley for at least four more years. Feathers received an offer from Nevada and growing interest from Arizona and San Jose State. Univeristy of Southern California also had interest in Feathers but as a defensive back. I can see it now in 2009 current stud freshman Ryan Matthews and Ebahn Feathers running all over the field and constantly making highlight reels. | MORE

Edison and Clovis East victorious

With week zero officially in the books we see a continued tradition and an always talented team. Clovis East continues where they left off last season after being central section champions. The departure of Armando Vasquez, running back, didn't seem to hurt the rushing attack of the Timberwolves. Just like last year when Vasquez had to step in for current CAL red-shirt freshman Tracy Slocum, Clovis East appears to be the prep version on the Denver Broncos. Plug anyone into the backfield and they are destined to have a great season. Paul Jimenez led the way on this night for the Wolves with 101 yards and one touchdown. The Wolves did use eight running backs to rush for a total of 303 yards against Hug of Nevada. Quarterback Jay Puentes also had a touchdown for the Wolves. Puentes called many of the offensive plays himself, while coach Tim Murphy was serving his first of a four game suspension for a recruiting violation of a seventh grade student. The final score was 45-20.

Edison High has always had the talent. Well at least at the positions that are noticed (wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs). Speed has never been questioned, athleticism is in a surplus at this Fresno Unified school. In week zero they displayed it against Madera High, a team carrying the number nine ranking in the central valley. Rolando Jefferson, junior receiver, had his best varsity game with three touchdowns. Jefferson's longest being a 64-yard reception, to go along with a 10 yard TD reception and an 8-yard rushing touchdown. Not to be out shined teammate Cliff Harris returned a punt untouched for 70 yards, bringing back memories of former Edison High standout and current Fresno State running back Clifton Smith. The athleticism that is in surplus as mentioned earlier doesn't stop with those two. Everyone knows the star of the Edison Tigers is third year quarterback Jerry Davis. Davis finished the night 8 of 15 for 113 yards and three touchdowns and one interception. The question now will be can Edison play consistently enough and tough enough to dethrone Clovis East or Clovis West later in the year?

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CVATHLETE OF THE WEEK GOES TO: ROLANDO JEFFERSON (JUNIOR, WR EDISON HIGH)
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OTHER NOTES AND SCORES: Mission Prep defeats Avenal, star running back Ily Lopez for Avenal High finished with 17 carries for 93 yards.

Parlier 14 Roosevelt 9

Firebaugh 63 Kings Christian 0
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WEEK 1 GAMES TO WATCH:

#1 Clovis West @ #2 Liberty-Bakersfield

Clovis East vs Alta-Sandy (Utah) @ Las Vegas
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