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've built on that vision, ... We never varied on the course we took. . . . We took a lot of criticism, playing the type of schedule we play. But I'm very proud of the fact we stayed the course.
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We had a little powwow with the whole team during the TV timeout. We were not happy with the way we were playing and from that point on the players took over.
happiness happy players playing point team took tv
We had a little powwow with the whole team during the TV timeout, ... We were not happy with the way we were playing and from that point on the players took over.
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We don't talk much about the opponent. We just get ready for each game the same ways each week whether we're playing an undefeated team or a winless team. They've always got our respect.
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We don't talk much about the opponent, ... We just get ready for each game the same ways each week whether we're playing an undefeated team or a winless team. They've always got our respect.
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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.