2006 Fresno State Bulldogs Football Preview

Welcome to Maddux's 2006 Fresno State Bulldogs season preview. As usual we have taken the time to break down the team, while providing information about the university, and the 2006 Fresno State Bulldogs Football Schedule. If you are wagering on college football this season consider using Maddux Sports' College football picks for the added edge over the sportsbooks in 2006. In addition be sure to visit our college football odds line service for the upcoming season.

Coach: Pat Hill (10th year at Fresno State)
Team Name: Bulldogs
2005 Overall Record: 8-4
2005 WAC Record 6-2
Returning Starters: 14

Four successive loses, including a 24-31 Liberty Bowl beating by Tulsa, diminished the Bulldogs prior regular season success, including 13 weeks ranked in the top 25. This year the team fields two sophomore quarterbacks.

Tom Brandstater with 13 attempts, 6 completions, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception, has the most experience and will most likely get the start. Junior running back Dwayne Wright, who missed all of 2005 and most of 2004 with a knee injury, is healthy and ready to replicate his 2003 season, when he gained 1,038 yards and scored 3 TDs.

Two senior wide receivers, Joe Fernandez (46 REC, 561 YDS, 8 TDs) and Paul Williams, bring sure hands to the offensive equation. The frontline will provide sound protection.

Although the defense has lost Garrett McIntyre on the line and Richard Marshall at corner, they still have a bunch of talent and plenty of veteran presence. MLB Dwayne Andrews took down offensive players a total of 71 times, while defensive end Tyler Clutts caught quarterbacks 7 times behind the line of scrimmage. Senior CB Marcus McCauley provides excellent coverage and leadership for the secondary.

Fresno State could contend for the conference crown and should find a bowl berth. It’s possible they can beat rival Boise State. Upsets against Oregon and LSU would probably make the team perfect for the season, but that will be tough to do.

Fresno State Bulldogs 2006 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Road
Sep 1	Nevada	Home
Sep 9	Oregon	Home
Sep 16	Washington	Road
Sep 30	Colorado State	Home
Oct 7	Utah State	Road
Oct 14	Hawaii	Home
Oct 21	LSU	Road
Nov 1	Boise State	Road
Nov 11	New Mexico State	Home
Nov 18	Idaho	Home
Nov 24	La Tech	Road
Dec 2	San Jose State	Road

 

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