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He's Back!: DeBoer Makes Return to the Valley as Bulldog Head Coach

FRESNO – The search for Jeff Tedford's successor did not take long, nor did it break away from the continuity and foundation that has been built for Bulldog football as Fresno State director of athletics Terry Tumey named Kalen DeBoer head coach on Tuesday. He is the 20th head coach in the program's history.

"When I think about opportunities and places I want to coach, as soon as I stepped on this campus, I was like this is a place that I can love coaching at," said DeBoer at Tuesday's introductory press conference. "When I left I was hoping that one day this opportunity would come around."

Derek Carr Unveils “My Cause, My Cleats” Design In Support of Valley Children’s

OAKLAND - Last week, Raiders quarterback, Central Valley native and Valley Children’s advocate Derek Carr unveiled a specially designed set of cleats as part of an NFL initiative called “My Cause, My Cleats.” The initiative gives NFL players the opportunity to raise awareness for a cause of their choosing by wearing the cleats on game day. The cleats are then auctioned off at NFL Auction; 100% of the funds raised are donated to the players’ chosen charities.

Derek’s cleats featured the Valley Children’s logo along with a design created by his son Dallas. Born in 2013, Dallas spent 23 days at Valley Children’s after he was born with intestinal malrotation – a threatening congenital anomaly that can cut blood supply to the intestinal tract. Dallas is now a happy and healthy boy!

Jeff Tedford Steps Down as Fresno State Head Football Coach: Health Concerns

FRESNO - Jeff Tedford announced on Friday morning that he will resign as the head football coach for Fresno State, effective immediately. However, the Bulldog alum will remain a part of the program he has such a long history with - as a player, an assistant coach and head coach - as a special assistant to the director of athletics Terry Tumey.

"I am announcing today that I need to step down as the head coach," said Tedford. "I've had some recent medical situations and concerns that has really been going on since midseason.

Fresno State to Retire Paul George's #24 Jersey

FRESNO - Paul George, a six-time NBA All-Star and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, will have his #24 jersey retired during the Fresno State men's basketball team's Nov. 10 regular-season home opener, Fresno State Director of Athletics Terry Tumey announced on Wednesday.

"We are proud to honor Paul George for his exemplary contributions to the game of basketball, both while competing as a student-athlete at Fresno State and during his illustrious ongoing career in the NBA," Tumey said. "One of our goals as a Department is to connect our rich tradition with our promising future by honoring the legends of our past appropriately. There will be more recognition to come, as we have so many great former Bulldogs out there, but this particular opportunity is all about celebrating Paul George and his wonderful achievements."

Fresno State, KAIL-TV to Broadcast Games on Local Television

FRESNO - Fresno State Athletics, in conjunction with KAIL-TV Fresno, announced on Monday a broadcast package that will bring the football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams to its over-the air network during the 2019-20 season.

It kicks off with this Saturday's football game when the 'Dogs travel to the Islands to face Hawai'i in a pivotal Mountain West conference game. The contest begins at 9 p.m. PT (6 p.m. local).

A World Series that is Farm Grown: Old Parent Team v. New Parent Team Fight for the MLB Prize

FRESNO - The Fresno Grizzlies are inviting the Central Valley to join them at Chukchansi Park for an Open House to cheer on their parent team, the Washington Nationals, who swept the St. Louis Cardinals and won the National League Championship Series.

The Nationals will play the American League Champion Houston Astros, who were the parent team of Fresno from 2015-2018. During that time, the Astros won the 2017 World Series. Prior to the Astros moving to the Central Valley, the San Francisco Giants were the parent team of the Grizzlies from 1998-2014. During that time, the Giants were World Series Champions in 2010, 2012 and 2014. The Grizzlies are proud to have earned their own title, winning the Triple-A National Championship in 2015.

Under Friday Night Lights, Bulldogs Roll Over Rebels 56-27

FRESNO - Behind 28 points off five turnovers, Fresno State cruised past UNLV, 56-27, on Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The 'Dogs scored 21 of those points during a nine-minute span in the second half as their lead ballooned from eight to 36 points.

True freshman Levelle Bailey produced his first two takeaways of the year, and first two of the game, picking up a fumble and grabbing an interception both in the first quarter. Bailey's interception was the first of three on the night for Fresno State. Justin Rice forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in the same game for the second time this season - the recovery was an 18-yard touchdown return which gave Fresno State a 15-point advantage late in the third quarter that began a stretch of 28-unanswered points for the 'Dogs. The junior linebacker led Fresno State in tackles for the fourth time in the last five games as he racked up 10.