When a JUCO coach takes an interest in you, don't ever look at it as a slap in the face. A college opportunity is still a college opportunity. Besides, he's likely from a school that's produced lots of 4-year transfers or future Super Bowl champions.
You love to see it!
From sleeping in his car, to thriving through the JUCO struggle to now, balling for Hawaii.
@LastChanceU
star
@DiGiornio_4Chz
continues to press forward!
Parents,
One day, you'll wake up and realize that you won't have anyone to take to practice, or have anyone to pick up after games. Cherish the rides now before the college chapter arrives.
@DanRather
Seven years ago I took this pic.
Little did I know...and little did the Central Valley of California know...that one day he would take the Buffalo Bills back to the AFC championship game.
Dear Cali,
Youth Football doesn't just teach kids how to tackle and catch, but also teaches our youth life skills...like working with others and becoming more self confident. Keep youth football.
🚨 Commitment announcement 🚨
Thirteen years of carrying the pen, pad, camera and laptop has led to this: The pro realm.
Honored and beyond blessed to be joining
@HeavySan
with their NFL coverage!! Ecstatic to collaborate with some talented writers! And the team I'll cover ⬇️
Who would've thought that six years ago, this QB in the City/County All-Star game would one day bury the dynasty in New England and lead Buffalo back to the AFC East title?
This morning, I counted 22 Fresno State players on the active roster who played at a high school in the 559. Twenty-two.
The Bulldogs can have an offense and defense consisting of former prep stars in their backyard region.
@BarkBoard
Noticing a trend?
2018: Emoryie Edwards turns down Power 5 offers to commit to Fresno State.
2019: Jalen Cropper spurned numerous Power 5 offers to commit to Fresno State.
Now...Jamir Shepard says no to the Pac-12 offers he lured in, and commits to the Bulldogs.
Fresno State football great Chris Carter is officially the Director of Player Development at USC.
Bulldogs travel to the Coliseum on September 17
@BarkBoard
How scary will Fresno State be next year? Lots of core guys on offense return. There's also Juju Hughes returning on defense. And there's that 2018 class coming in, from the local stars to that D-line group.
@BarkBoard
Oregon's
@Dmo_lenoir
started in 34 straight games with the Ducks. He didn't allow a TD his side in 26 of those contests. In 2020, WR's averaged 1-2 catches vs. him. And he was going against pass-heavy teams throughout his career. Future NFL lockdown CB.
Brent Brennan earns a much deserved elevation at Arizona. He leaves San Jose State in a much better place than where it used to be. One of college football's good guys.
@InsideSpartans
SJSU doesn't need to look far for his replacement. Alonzo Carter should be next in line now
When talking to a D2, D3 or NAIA coach, word of advice? Don't look down on them. Most of those coaches are actually former DI athletes. They know how to grind and be successful too.
Incoming seniors who are offer-less, know this:
I've seen past prospects who landed their first offer one month before the February Signing Day period. In the end, all it takes is one. BUT, make sure you earn that one scholarship through academics, work ethic and faith.
You may not always agree with how a high school sports reporter works, but know this: We actually spend a lot of hours away from our own families, just to cover somebody in yours. We do it because we're drawn to the electric atmosphere & rising young talent on display.
New on
@CalBears247
,
@ljayyanderson
has gone from academic trouble, to working at Home Depot, to becoming a top lockdown CB at
@LaneyCollegeFB
...all while hoping to land on the Cal radar and getting coached up by a former Golden Bear.
@alamohawaii
One of Chip Kelly's first order of business at UCLA should be to head to the Crenshaw/Narbonne title game next week. Reintroduce yourself to L.A.'s backyard talent...then make a run at who they got.
@ShawFootball
@bonnefootball
Maybe I should tweet this now...
A Fresno State vs. Cal matchup in the Las Vegas Bowl would have tons of intrigue.
Jeff Tedford coaching against his former school...and Tim DeRuyter game planning against his former recruits.
Hmmmm....
Noticed a
#Chargers
scout spending post Pro Day time with Nikko Remigio at Fresno State Pro Day.
The Chargers did lose DeAndre Carter...and need a return man. 🤔
@BarkBoard
I've lost followers this weekend. I've even become the recipient of being blocked. I guess my voice was too loud for them, they didn't like my stance against racism and didn't like the humanity posts.
Two words: NO APOLOGIES.
Crank the lawnmower, the snakes retreat
With all thats been going on. This officer drove by went to the store and came back with drinks for these young men. And he words was he saw them working hard and wanted to show them some love. We just out here tryna save the babies. Appreciate it.
#SetTheTone
#NOZON3
#TPGuru
Juju Hughes six years ago during a summer 7v7 tournament in Arroyo Grande, before he chose Fresno State.
Today, the Bullpup grad who frustrated opposing offenses with his rapid fire feet & WR-like hands makes his NFL playoffs debut with the Rams as they take on rival Seattle.
@LastChanceUAlum
Hope you guys also shine a major light on the neighborhoods most of these Bay Area players come from. Richmond, Hayward, Antioch, East Oakland, East Palo Alto even parts of Berkeley will give people perspective real quick.
@alamohawaii
can vouch for me.
There's been some iconic images from Fresno State over the years.
This is the newest one in Bulldogs lore captured by
@JacksonMoore247
that's spreading across the Red Wave 🐾
Dear Internet trolls,
Your hate toward kids tells me this, you're afraid of them or you wish you were them. Leave them the bleep alone. You are better off talking to a toilet than talking to them.
@spencer_webb_13
go dominate in the Pac-12. DMs can't break you.
I’m tired of direct messages from randoms filled with hate.. I’m just a kid trying to play some football not wake up to messages saying “you F******* suck” “you don’t deserve a offer from Oregon, even though they pass offers out like candy” .. like how about we be more positive🤧
Tyler Mello of Hanford has committed to Fresno State.
Nine words that BETTER energize Bulldog fans...as FS is getting a straight punisher at LB.
@BarkBoard
@RedWaveReport
Met
@CoachWright_
a few years ago in Fresno. Immediately was impressed by how knowledgeable he was about the game, but also was impressed by his enthusiasm for coaching at the JUCO level. Sad sad day in the 559. RIP 🕊️
🙏🙏🙏
Jordan Mims was once a 2-star recruit with one offer...from Fresno State.
Since then? 165 yards in 2021 New Mexico Bowl, a 1,000-yard season in 2022 and now?
@LABowlGame
Offensive MVP after surpassing 200 yards vs. Wazzu
@BarkBoard
@JacksonMoore247
@jmims23
No surprise: Every Fresno State commit so far is from in-state. Seven hail from the corridor of Stanislaus County and Tulare County. Tedford and company have been true to their word recruiting wise.
@BarkBoard
@RedWaveReport
In the end, here's this conclusion we can come up with involving Fresno State now: Prominent local kids are interested in the Bulldogs again. Jeff Tedford and company have done enough to show the backyard kids that they want to build with them now.
Jake Haener to Jalen Moreno-Cropper...a common sight for Fresno State fans. But this time the connection is in front of nearly 20 NFL teams here.
@BarkBoard
@HeavyOnSports
@HeavyOnNFL
(DISCLAIMER: Don't you be stealing my photo you vultures unless you credit me. Lol)
From Firebaugh, to the Fruit Basket of the World, to Laramie all the way to taking Buffalo back to the AFC championship game for the first time since 1994.
Josh Allen continues his ascension.
Two of Michael Taylor's friends are Drayten Howell and Derrick Portis, ex-LHS boys basketball and football standouts, respectively. Howell told me both are changing their number to No. 2 next sports season - to honor their late friend Taylor.
A lot of people want to talk about Jalen Hurts leaving Alabama for Oklahoma, but won't talk about how he's graduating from 'Bama in just three years with a public relations degree.
Hey, not many reach their degree in three years. It's more than just football...
#DaColdest
Took this pic seven years ago. Tone took pride in his jerseys because they represented the West Fresno kids who made it out. CFB rosters and even NFL franchises took his guys. Will definitely remember his enthusiasm when pushing out kids. RIP Tone Perry.
For the 2021 recruiting cycle, Fresno State under new HC Kalen DeBoer has now gotten three recruits who held Pac-12 offers, but instead chose the Bulldogs.
David Gusta
Julius Lewis
Jordan Hornbeak
@BarkBoard
@247recruiting
@BrandonHuffman
@BulldogBornBred
RIP Boyd Grant.
Maybe Fresno State honors him next basketball season by playing a special regular season game inside Selland...AKA Grant's Tomb.
@BarkBoard
Najee Harris around the time he had 15 offers, as a sophomore.
Kendall Milton around the time he was starting to land offers, as a sophomore.
Two Cali boys who delivered grown man runs against the SEC today.