Damon Jenkins News

Is Fresno State the team to beat this season? Who will be the starting quarterback at Boise State? What will life after Colt be like for Hawaii? Take a look at what questions were answered this spring and what ... via ESPN

With OTAs kicking off Tuesday, here are 10 things to keep your eye on during the four weeks of practice: THE ADDITION OF COREY AND SHAUN: Without question a large contingent of the eyes during this year's OTAs ... via Cleveland Browns

Seven of the 54 players the Browns brought to last weekend's rookie minicamp as tryout candidates are most certainly glad they came and performed as they did. via Cleveland Browns

“The good news is they both couldn't ask for better situations.”

Former Fresno State football players Clifton Smith and Damon Jenkins are now on NFL rosters after signing rookie free agent deals on Sunday. via The Fresno Bee

Posted by Tony Grossi Plain Dealer Reporter May 05, 2008 15:58PM The coaches grades are in from Browns rookie camp. via Cleveland Plain Dealer

“Rather than playing just a generic defensive call, the call will be prescribed directly to what you see”

Sagging Fresno State corners could be a thing of the past ... depending on the situation, of course. via The Fresno Bee

The defensive linemen and linebackers are making their way into the interview room today. via Houston Chronicle

“Dan's a warrior and a special, special person”

Tight ends Bear Pascoe and Jesus Tapia served double duty, lining up on the line of scrimmage as tight ends normally do, and also in the backfield as blocking fullbacks. via The Fresno Bee

“I truly believe next year's team could land in a BCS bowl and go undefeated. "Everything is falling into place for next year. It's going to be exciting.”

Coach Pat Hill beams as his Fresno State team beats Georgia Tech in bowl game. BOISE, Idaho -- Pat Hill never saw the ice bath coming. via The Fresno Bee

“Every guy who becomes an assistant coach wants a chance to sit in the big chair”

HUMANITARIAN BOWL Fresno State vs. Georgia Tech WHEN : 2 p.m., Monday. WHERE : Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho WEATHER : Partly cloudy, about 30. via Rivals

“They need to know you can do it.”

De La Salle High School defensive coordinator Terry Eidson couldn't help but chuckle when he learned Damon Jenkins, one of his former pupils, had visions of one day becoming a motivational speaker. via Contra Costa Times

“You got to step up and be ready at all times. ... We were dominating in the front line. ... We found what we wanted to do and exploited their weakness ... stuck with the game plan [of] running the ball, controlling the clock.”

As the saying goes: It's all fun until someone gets hurt. Well, Ryan Mathews got hurt. via The Fresno Bee

“The reasons are endless why this game is big”

Fresno State senior Damon Jenkins remembers the game plan well. It's the same one Fresno State used against Hawaii on the Bulldogs' last trip to the island in 2005. via The Fresno Bee

“This is the most significant game since they beat USC in the Freedom Bowl.”

Boise State at Fresno State Friday: 6 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium Records: Bulldogs , Broncos TV: ESPN2 Radio: KMJ-580/ KGST-1600 Fresno State was once the class of the conference. via The Fresno Bee

“My teammates forgave me for that, Coach Hill forgave me for that”

FRESNO STATE AT IDAHO Saturday: 2 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho Records: Bulldogs , Vandals TV: KFRE-59 Radio: KMJ-580, KGST-1600 His bleach-blond goatee and Mohawk are shaved off. via The Fresno Bee

“We're going to be playing at an elevation of like 8,000 feet. It's probably going to snowing. We're going to be right up there, next to Pluto.”

There was little time for Fresno State to enjoy its time in Reno, Nev., and take advantage of the casino environment. via The Fresno Bee

“Tonight, we found a way to win. I think we can take a lot of progress from that.”

It was far from pretty. In fact, it was pretty ugly and quite boring most of the time. via The Fresno Bee

“This game is going to be the catalyst of our season, either way, if it's going to be good or bad”

FRESNO STATE VS. LOUISIANA TECH Today: 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium Records: Louisiana Tech , Fresno State 1-2) TV: none Radio: KMJ-580/KGST-1600 Fresno State's pendulum is still for now. via The Fresno Bee

“We know what it's going to take to not [make] the same mistakes as last year. "OK, so we lost two [nonconference] games. At the end of the day, we know our goal is to win the [Western Athletic Conference].”

Podcast: Daniel Lyght, Bryant-Jon Anteola and Matt James discuss the Oregon game and the WAC. via The Fresno Bee