Pat Hill
Pat Hill
Lawrence Patrick Hillis an American football coach and former player. 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...
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This is not only a huge game for Fresno State but also for the University of Toledo, especially coming across the country and playing on national television. They are a lot like us really. They play very hard and are well-coached in all three phases. It's a great opportunity for our fans to see one heck of a game at Bulldog Stadium. This is a very meaningful game for both teams.
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We work from the top of the ladder. National championship and undefeated season out? OK. Move on. What's next? Our top goal now is winning the WAC title, and that's a lofty goal.
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David was my first recruit and brought unprecedented national attention to Fresno State, the football program and the Valley,
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Because of David and the continued success of the program, the Bulldogs are on the national scene of college football. The fact that he was a Valley high school product, a true home-grown, hometown hero makes this event more special.
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We couldn't pass up an opportunity to play a program like LSU. They have so much history and tradition and respect in the SEC, and as a program won a national title a couple years ago and finished fifth last season. They have been one of the premiere programs in all of college football of this decade. We are looking forward to the trip to Death Valley, where it is difficult to win. We are looking forward to that challenge.
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I'm trying to hold myself together. I'm just upset because they're losing their home.
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They've put together a great run to end the season. When a team comes in the way they are playing, that is something that you have to pay attention to.
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I'm glad it's at Nevada and it was set up at the end of the year... It doesn't matter if it's snowing. I don't care what the weather is. Our kids will be ready to play this football game.
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I'm not worried about that. I'm really not. Our team will be ready to play. They know what's at stake.
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It was a great process and learning experience. I think it speaks volumes about the quality of our program at Fresno State. With the schemes we run and type of young men who come through our program, it's a great testament to our overall program that several NFL teams had a genuine interest.
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They came in and took something from us, and we've never got it back.
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We've got all the necessary weapons. And if we have key injuries, I think we've got enough personnel to make any adjustments we need. The knowledge of the game, being able to get in and out of plays, we have so much more at our disposal now.
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This was sort of the story of our season - down the stretch we didn't get it done. I thought we had opportunities but credit Tulsa, they made the plays when they had to and we didn't when we were in position.
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Dwayne embodies what Bulldog football is all about. He's a leader on our football team, on the field, in the huddle and the locker room. He goes about his daily duties with a professional demeanor and is respectful of his peers. He has also been a productive player for us at a high level. He is a great candidate for this award and the kind of player who should be associated with the qualities that Ronnie Lott exhibited in college and professional football.