The Collegian Arts & Entertainment Sports Hockey club team paves The Collegian reviews their own way, John Mayer's new Page 7 album, Page 4 Fresno State | Serving the campus since 1922 December 4, 2009 | Friday collegian.csufresno.edu Kremen gets Up close and donation from retiree’s estate personal By Collegian Staff Marina Gaytan / The Collegian A retired professor’s estate Welty gives exclusive, candid interview set up a trust of $875,000 in October to benefit California Provost State University, Fresno fac- ulty. M a x i m a D a n d o y holds willed the endow- ment to the K r e m e n forum School of E d u c at i o n By Kristin Berquist & H u m a n The Collegian Photo courtesy of Fresno Development. State News A wide range of faculty The proceeds can be used as questions and student con- early as next October. They cerns were addressed at the will go to funding the Dandoy Provost’s Forum Wednesday Center, which supports faculty afternoon. research, development, leader- The provost and vice pres- ship and travel. ident for academic affairs Dr. Paul Beare, the dean of the William A. Covino, Ph.D. Kremen School of Education spoke to over 100 people & Human Development, said in attendance. The forum that a committee would decide began with Covino provid- how the money would be used. ing informational updates He said that it is rare for the and answering questions department to be able to use submitted in advance. The meeting, which stretched See DANDOY, Page 6 for one and a half hours, ended with an open forum for questions from faculty Matt Weir / The Collegian and students. Covino offered brief Sculptor dies, details about a student suc- tating that California State University, Fresno’s Master Plan is on life support, university cess task force currently president John D. Welty on Wednesday offered his perspective on recent actions that have working on an initial plan Staken place on campus as well as the fiscal turmoil that has befallen the CSU system. leaves legacy to launch a series of activi- In recent months the university has seen a 32 percent fee increase, deep cuts to class sec- ties that will encourage tions, furloughs and layoffs. In response, students have taken to staging protests and conducting students to attend and be town hall meetings. At the center of it all is President Welty. of work at successful in their courses. The Collegian had the chance to sit down with Welty for a wide-ranging interview He stressed the importance regarding the current state of affairs at Fresno State. Welty spoke candidly about the role state of a system-wide effort for legislature has played in shaping the current budget for the CSU system, student’s perception Fresno State improving graduation rates of him and the future of the university. Here is a look at highlights from Welty’s exclusive inter- and student success. view with The Collegian: “I will tell you that my overarching priority is stu- dent success. This is the mantra that you’re going to Image Sacrifice Funding hear from me over and over and over again,” Covino said. “I think that our Welty on public On relinquishing On funding for longer-term strategic plan and academic plan needs to salary and home: reference student success perception: Fresno State: at every turn. And that’s where our focus needs to understand that people f I thought giving up his coming year, legis- continue to be.” re frustrated and an- my salary and living lative analyst are pro- Photo courtesy of Fresno State News In terms of faculty hires, “I “I “T Covino said that Fresno gry. Usually when there’s in a tent would solve this jecting a $21 billion deficit By Collegian Staff State is only doing five or six someone that’s the head of problem I’d do it today. But again. That’s not good news. faculty searches this year, an organization that’s who the fact of the matter is that That means the legislature is The sculptor of prominently down drastically from past you blame. The fact of the it is not going to solve the going to have to make some displayed art on the California years. The provost intro- matter is, we’re faced with problem. It is so large that extremely difficult choices to State University, Fresno cam- duced the concept of cohort a difficult state economy, a cutting administrative salary build a budget. I think it’s pus died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in hiring, explaining that the Fresno. university might advertise legislature that has failed to and these things is not going critical that the state have Clement Renzi, who suc- for positions that not only make decisions in a timely to solve the fundamental the debate about key policy cumbed to cancer at the age of meet the core needs of a manner to deal with this problem we’re faced with.” issues and make some 84, has work on exhibit in pub- department, but also share dramatic economic down- structural changes in order lic places around the country. a common interest to work turn.” to get stability.” He had sculpted from his back- with colleagues in other yard studio in Fresno since departments on educational the 1960s. or research projects. Three One of his two sculptures faculty members asked for VIDEO: To see the entire inter- on campus, “The Three clarification about this pro- view with President Welty, visit. Graces,” can be seen outside C http://collegian.csufresno.edu See FORUM, Page 6 See RENZI, Page 6 The Collegian That’s What the People Are Saying On his birth was conceived by Gloria Carter and “ IAdaness Reeves who made love under the sycamore tree, which makes me." OpinionOpinionPage 2 Opinion Editor, Haisten Willis • [email protected] • Friday, December 4, 2009 — Jay-Z, December 4th Ti g e r -Sp e @k The worst of TIME’s? Culled each week from discussions on The Collegian Online. IME magazine, the rag that Deferral of responsibility: “Our declared “YOU” the person of power grid needs an upgrade and our Tthe year in 2007, has made a bridges are falling down because we similar hyperbolic declaration in its have not mustered the political and Be sure to read the most recent cover story. It is entitled, popular willpower to fix them.” print edition of The “The ‘00s: Goodbye (at Last) to the Let’s eradicate sin to make the next Collegian next Friday Decade From Hell.” decade a better one! Come on everyone, for featured comments. To make their case, TIME trots out let’s all chip in! the same sad story we’ve all heard The Right Tone This smacks of the same utopian before: the 2000 presidential election, To n y Pe t e r s e n fantasies that tyrants have always 9/11, Afghanistan, Iraq, Katrina, used to fool the people. Welcome to a special edition of Web the financial crisis, Bernie Madoff, The world will never be perfect. Speak. Here, in the midst of perhaps Guantanamo Bay. All this qualifies down a bit. People make mistakes. Man is sinful. the biggest celebrity scandal since The piece gives four reasons for this this decade as the “worst.” This will never change. Saying neglect, Bill Clinton, we bring you a new Web Pardon my cynicism, but mightn’t decade’s crappiness. greed, self-interest and deferral of Neglect: “Our inward-looking cul- phenomenon which is all the rage: this have a wee bit to do with TIME’s responsibility caused the awful things TIger Woods jokes! dwindling readership? ture didn’t heed the warning signs that happened this decade is akin to Was this decade really the worst? from around the world — and from saying that a man cheated on his wife Worse than the ‘60s, when because he lusted after the other race riots ran rampant, pro- woman. Gee, thanks for that info miscuous sex and unlimited Sherlock Holmes! drug use became accepted and aying neglect, greed, self-interest and Our problems won’t be solved Vietnam eroded our national deferral of responsibility caused the if we “avoid the easy outs of “I heard Tiger Woods is changing confidence? “S deferral and neglect,” as the his name from Tiger to Cheetah.” Worse than the ‘40s, when awful things that happened this decade piece says (as if we ever could). World War II ravaged all of is akin to saying that a man cheated on Lamenting scandals like Bernie “Tiger Woods owns lots of expen- Europe, where roughly 60 mil- his wife because he lusted after the other Madoff’s Ponzi scheme will sive cars. Now he has a hole in one.” lion soldiers and civilians per- result in nothing so long as ished, 12 million died in Nazi woman. Gee, thanks for that info Sherlock the U.S. Federal Government “What were Tiger Woods and his death camps, an atomic bomb Holmes!” remains the largest Ponzi wife doing out at 2:30 in the morn- nearly destroyed an entire scheme ever conceived by man. ing? They went clubbing.” country, and death, as Joseph Pointing out that we are still Stalin said, became a statistic? “the leaders in technological innova- “Tiger Woods crashed into a fire Worse than the ‘30s, when the devel- within our country — that Islamic ter- tion” does nothing so long as the prod- hydrant and a tree. He couldn’t oped world went through the worst rorism was heading for our shores.” ucts we innovate are produced else- decide between the wood or the economic crisis it had ever seen, where Greed: “Our absolute faith in the where and globalism is looked at as the iron.” unemployment in America reached 25 markets, fed by Wall Street, combined golden calf. Saying we “must lead in percent and people the world over suf- with the declawing of our regulators maintaining order and crafting peace” “We heard that Tiger’s wife has fered? to undermine our financial system.” around the world only ignores the rea- been interested in taking up golf. Worse than the 1860s, when brother Self-Interest: “The auto industry sons we have trouble internationally However, 2:30 a.m. does sound like fought against brother and father disintegrated while management and in the first place. a bit of an odd time to start hitting fought against son in the Civil War, labor tangoes from one bad contract to TIME is saying goodbye, but if we your Woods.” resulting in the death of more than the next, ignoring their customers and listen to them we may be saying hello. 600,000 Americans? their competition, aided and abetted “Titleist just offered Tiger’s wife Me thinks TIME needs to slow by their respective politicians.” an endorsement contract pushing her own set of drivers. They are marketing them as ‘clubs you can LETTER TO THE EDITOR beat Tiger with.’” “News travels fast! The Chinese are already making a movie about International Culture Night misrepresented Tiger Woods’ crash. They are call- As a president of APIC I would like APIC is an organization that pro- ing it, “Scratching Swede, Lying to thank the Collegian for covering motes International culture and all Tiger.’” us on International Culture Night on cultures are our favorites. Sunday, Nov. 15. We, as a ten member It will be great if other performanc- “EA Sports has announced the committee (students from different es are highlighted this week. I have got recall of Tiger Woods 2010 so a new countries) worked for an entire year to many bad remarks about the article. bonus level can be added called make this show happen. International Please take this an an opinion of “Tiger vs. The Driveway.” A collec- Culture Night is the time when the 1,000 attendees who attended the tor’s edition will be sold with a free world comes together as one. International Culture Night. Wii steering wheel.” I am an Indian and loved the Indian student club’s performance. But as an -Typhena Persis “If you made it to work this International student here. I appreci- morning, you have earned the ate all the other countries who per- right to say “I can out drive Tiger formed equally well. It will be great to Woods.’” highlight other cultures as well during the International Education Week. “Tiger’s wife had terrible trouble I was totally disappointed by the finding her husband after the crash. way the article shaped up highlight- She couldn’t see the Woods from the ing student’s personal views and not trees.” the entire show. In fact, the students who talked about the Indian student Hope you enjoyed! We will return club are not even aware of what the to our regular feature after the new club does. When the details about one’s year. country are printed it is very impor- tant that we proofread it. The entire COMMENT: The Collegian is a forum description of the event was provided for student expression. 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New tunes Here is a selec- Mayer battles lyrics, and Aniston tion of new music Music Review by Bethany Rangel gone? The lyrics travel from loneliness effortlessly expresses himself with releases coming The Collegian to sorrow and then back again in a music, where his words seem meaning- out this week, cycle of depression and lost love. The less or cliché. taken from The Strumming his acoustic guitar and album should not be written off as a Look to “Battle Studies” for a quiet Riff Report and PopMatters.com, via singing soulful ballads of woe, John complete failure or, arguably, even a and peaceful escape. McClatchy Tribune. Mayer tiptoes softly into his latest partial failure. Mayer’s soothing vocals and melodi- album, “Battle Studies” in less than In typical Mayer fashion, he takes his ous instrumentals will lull the listener NEW CDs typical fashion, but with a strong musi- ideas and couples them with the guitar. into relaxation. On the other hand, cal selection to counter struggling The cheeriness of his previous albums avoid this album when building dance lyrics. is missing here. And in its place are party playlists, preparing pep talks or •Them Crooked Vultures "Them Crooked “Battle Studies” may be an appropri- Vultures": ate title, as the music alludes much Dave Grohl has formed his own mega more to a quiet study of the heart than team, with Josh Homme from Queens of the intensity of a battle. the Stone Age handling vocals and guitar Mayer’s passive, yet passionate and Led Zeppelin vet, John Paul Jones approach might be better off titled on bass and piano. As one would expect, “My Devastating Loss of the Girl the focus is on straight-ahead rock 'n' roll (more specifically, Jennifer Aniston).” with an anthemic feel. Every lyric drips with emotional heartache and a deep sense of loss. Mayer exchanges the sexual wonder- •John Mayer: “Battle Studies” lands, sentimental ballads and world For his fourth studio release, Mayer changing lyrics for more melancholy wanted to upend the traditional method subjects. Perhaps while Mayer “waited Photo courtesy of www.JohnMayer.com of recording pop songs. Instead, he went on the world to change,” he tiredly Grammy-winning guitar god John Mayer likes to shake up his creative direction and approach for a more organic process of collaps- gave up the fight to enlist in the ranks from time to time to keep things interesting and his music developing. ing those elements into one within the of heartbroken singer/songwriters studio. wearing their hearts on their sleeves. slow and deliberate melodies. feeling lonesome or depressed. Riding It then seems appropriate that he joins Mayer’s talent as a guitarist and solely on the musical talent and ability • Norah Jones "The Fall": Taylor Swift, queen of breakup songs, vocalist shines through despite the of Mayer, the album’s soft eloquence Jones is moving into indie territory. Her for a duet on the album. darkness of the subject matter. In makes up for the single-themed sor- Similarly themed titles like “Edge of Desire,” Mayer sings of rowful lyrics. sound morphs into alternative-rock, “Perfectly Lonely,” “All We Ever Do wanting someone back as he fears she helped along by producer Jacquire King, Is Say Goodbye,” and “Heartbreak may forget about him. Yet, the lyrics who previously worked with Kings of Warfare” falls into the category of become secondary to the patterns of Leon and Modest Mouse. breakup album. Where has the variety notes and the rich vocal strains. Mayer

Page 6 The Collegian • News Friday, December 4, 2009 News Editor, Jakob Smith • [email protected] DANDOY: Funds will FORUM: Covino said mood has changed

CONTINUED from page 1 one is to budget restraints,” from the success of the No benefit Kremen School Covino said. Child Left Behind policy to Covino informed the audi- requesting an explanation of cess and expressed apprehen- ence that the Blackboard how Fresno State student fees CONTINUED from page 1 said. “Especially in these sion about the idea. upgrade scheduled for are dispersed. One student tough times.” Covino responded by iden- January was postponed until asked Covino if he would per- Robert Monke, a retired pro- tifying the advantages of June. He also announced that sonally engage in civil disobe- the money how they see fit. fessor, was a colleague and cohort hiring, stating that it additional fixes to the e-mail dience to protect the students’ “It’s unusual,” Beare said. friend of Dandoy. He used to would help the diversity mis- and calendar system, Zimbra, right to an education. “Most gifts that come in are chaperone her to school events sion of the university and would be performed over the Covino declined to engage usually tied to scholarships or after she retired. attract faculty to California winter break, hoping to have in what he referred to as con- to a building.” “Maxima was very involved State University, Fresno. it run faster by the start of frontational questioning, but Dandoy, who died on Jan. 31, in the school of education, and Political science lecturer the spring semester. assured the students that he was a native of the Philippines. I think that education was her Michael Becker said the lack After the meeting, Covino is working hard to support She received both her doctor- life,” Monke said. of funding contradicts the told The Collegian that the and enhance academic suc- ate from Stanford University Monke said that Dandoy premise that teaching and mood on Wednesday was very cess on campus. and her American citizenship was a very good professor who research are the main pur- different compared to a simi- “I’m glad to see [the stu- in 1952. Dandoy began teach- demanded much from her col- pose of the university when lar forum held in October. dents] here,” Covino said ing at Fresno State in 1956, and leagues and students and they faculty cannot even attend “It had a different atmo- afterward. “I would hope that retired in 1987. respected her for it. She had conferences in their field. sphere today I think, justifi- they would be less interested Beare said that the inter- an interest in teacher prepara- Becker asked Covino if he ably, because conditions have in ‘gotcha’ kind of questions est from the endowment is tion, according to Monke. would support a policy that worsened and the threat of than they would be in well-in- very important to the Kremen “Fresno State was good to would rescind administra- further fee increases is trou- tentioned questions in which School of Education & Human her, and that’s why she was tive travel to provide money bling for all of us,” he said. we could have a mature dia- Development. good to them,” he said about for faculty travel. Covino “So I think there was a good logue.” “It’s a great benefit,” Beare the gift. explained that tenure faculty deal more concern expressed travel is supported, although about that today.” not to the degree that he Although the information would like. from Covino was mainly “I’d add that administrative directed at faculty, a handful Classifieds RENZI: Campus home travel is engaged in for the of students came prepared good of the institution and with questions of their own. Are you waiting for each print we are as sensitive as any- Student’s questions ranged edition to read the newest classifieds? Check them out to late sculptor’s work 24/7 online at: http://collegian.csufresno.edu CONTINUED from page 1 “The Three Rs.” Click on classifieds. His other pieces include a The Collegian is not responsible of the entrance to the Music 7-foot bronze statue called for nor does it assume any liability Building’s Concert Hall. The “The Visit” in the Fulton for its advertisers. We caution our sculpture was cast in bronze readers to check out the legitima- Mall, as well as work at the cy of all advertisers before doing in 1972 in Verona, Italy. University of Virginia, the business with any of them. Renzi’s other work, “The University of Notre Dame and Three Rs,” has been out- the Penn Academy of the Fine HELP WANTED side of the Kremen School Arts. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM of Education and Human He is survived by Professor Paid Survey Takers Needed In Development since 1998. Emeritus Dorothy Renzi, his Fresno. 100% Free To Join! Click The Fresno County Office of wife, who was on the faculty at On Surveys. Education sports a twin of Fresno State from 1968-84. Friday, December 4, 2009 The Collegian • Sports Page 7 Sports Editor, Logan Hopkins • [email protected] Co l d a s i c e Ice hockey skates on after 18 years

By Mallory Plant in the same manner. Head The Collegian coach Marcel Bourdase went to see freshman goaltender The Fresno Falcons may Nate Lamberty play at the have left, but one hockey team Nor-Cal championships. Then exists in Fresno that has been Lamberty got a phone call from around for 18 years. Fresno coach Bourdase and that’s State has its own hockey club when playing for Fresno State team and it has been a part of became an idea for Lamberty. campus life at Fresno State “He [Bourdase] gave me a since 1991. The club team tour of the campus and kind joined the Pacific Collegiate of showed me everything and Hockey Association (PCHA) got me really interested,” that same year. Lamberty said. Recruiting Sophomore Travis Bybee The majority of the mem- recruited himself for the team bers of the team come from and didn’t need help from California with the exception Bourdase. of three players. Senior goal- “I kind of already had it tender Joe Ricupero (inset planned out that I was coming photo) is from South Central, here,” Bybee said. Pennsylvania. The team does not require Photos by Matt Weir / The Collegian “I came here previous expe- to play hock- rience to play The Fresno State hockey club team’s players face challeneges unique to club teams, like paying to play their sport. ey,” Ricupero the game, but said. players are R i c u p e r o , only allowed pay $2,500 to play hockey. “We McCormick is used to asking the occasional class, but they w h o h a s to play for a pay for pretty much every- businesses for money. can get clearance from their played hockey maximum of thing,” Bybee said. “People around here don’t professors. The players have a since the age five years. The dues cover time at the know that we have a team letter that states they are in a of ten, came Expense ice rink, referees for home and are really interested in school sport. “We get the same to Fresno to Unlike the games, equipment and travel. supporting us and helping acceptance as other athletes play. Ricupero university- The team does not have a facil- us out any way they can,” would,” McCormick said. learned about s a n c t i o n e d ity on campus to play at, so it McCormick said. The importance of school t h e t e a m sports on cam- uses the Gateway Ice Center Scheduling and school ranks high in the minds of the through a pre- pus, the men to host home games and prac- Each team in the PCHA has a players. Lamberty set his class vious coach. on the hockey tices. representative go to a meeting schedule around the hockey “I was kind of team have to The members of the team where rules and schedules are team. Players are required to going on my pay for their can get sponsorships from handed down. The schedule have a minimum number of coach’s word,” time on the local businesses to help pay works out so that games are units and maintain a grade he said. ice. Each year dues. Those who cannot get played Fridays, Saturdays and point average of 2.0. Players are the members the total amount due from Sundays, and not too many “If it wasn’t for my academ- not recruited of the team sponsorship then pay a month- classes are missed. During ics, I wouldn’t be allowed to to the team ly due. Senior defender Chris the season players will miss play,” Lamberty said. No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Alabama preparing for a fourth-quarter fight By Joseph Goodman “Those two are a joy to coach.” McClatchy Tribune While Dunlap (seven sacks this sea- son) will be missed, the Gators still have The most important 15 minutes of defensive end , football for the national champion a senior who provided one of the Florida Gators came in the fourth most important plays of the season quarter of last season’s Southeastern during the fourth quarter of the 2008 Conference title game. SEC championship game. Alabama’s Florida trailed Alabama 20-17 after offensive line featured a pair of All- the third quarter, but the Gators Americans but it wasn’t enough to stop dominated when it mattered most. Cunningham, who sacked John Parker Quarterback made good Wilson for an 11-yard loss on a critical on his promise and the Gators’ defense third down. bullied and embarrassed coach Nick After being pushed around during the Saban and his Crimson Tide in the third quarter, Florida’s defense held fourth quarter. Florida outscored Alabama to one yard on six plays in the Alabama 14-0 in the final period and fourth quarter last season. The Gators the Gators defeated the unbeaten SEC scored two unanswered touchdowns Western Division champion, 31-20. and cornerback ended any The rematch is at 4 p.m. EST on remaining suspense with 1:39 to play Saturday at the Georgia Dome. The when he intercepted Alabama’s Wilson winner goes to Pasadena, Calif., for the at the Alabama 43. BCS National Championship Game. “The defense played so well in the The loser goes to New Orleans for the fourth quarter last year,” Florida consolation Sugar Bowl. Gators coach said. “They Both No. 1 Florida (12-0) and No. 2 gave us the opportunity to win that Alabama (12-0) — so evenly matched game.” in nearly every aspect — know what to CHERISHED MOMENTS expect: an old-fashioned battle of wills Heroes are made in the fourth quar- and desire in the fourth quarter. “It’s a ter. Trophies are won. Money is lost. year-long preparation for fourth quar- As soon as the third quarter ends, play- ters and it will very likely will come ers hold up four fingers out of respect. down to that,” Florida assistant head Photographs are framed of game- coach Dan McCarney said. “Can we winning plays. Memories never fade. play harder, longer than Alabama does In Alabama, artists paint portraits of and make more plays when the game is Crimson Tide fourth-quarter triumphs. on the line? We sure hope so.” For Florida’s Meyer, the fourth quarter ‘THEY WILL STEP UP’ of a close game is what makes his job McCarney’s defensive line was the special. collective star of the fourth quarter “Those are the ones that coaches against Alabama in 2008. This time cherish, where you get to grab the team around, McCarney and the Gators will on the sidelines and say: We have to be without their star defensive end. pound it in here or do this or that and Junior was arrested for stop them,” Meyer said. allegedly driving under the influence While last season’s fourth quarter of of alcohol on Tuesday and will be sus- the SEC championship propelled the pended for Saturday’s game. Replacing Gators to the national championship, Dunlap will be and Justin the same 15 minutes of football fueled Trattou. the resolve of the Alabama Crimson “They will step up,” McCarney said. Tide for an entire year. The Collegian Student-athlete of the week Middle blocker Kelly Leonardo The senior middle blocker won the volleyball team’s postseason individual “Fighting Spirit Award,” an award that was first award last season. SportsSportsPage 8 Sports Editor, Logan Hopkins • [email protected] • Friday, December 4, 2009

WEEK 12 PREVIEW SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, AT 9:30 A.M., MEMORIAL STADIUM (CHAMPAIGN, ILL.) Bulldog Game Day Fresno State Bulldogs Illinois Fighting Illini at (7-4, 6-2 WAC) (3-8, 2-6 Big Ten) The Collegian’s TELEVISION: BIG TEN NETWORK Keys to Victory RADIO: KMJ-AM 580 AND KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN DEPORTES) 1. Contain the duel-threat QB. Illinois signal-caller Juice Williams Analysis By Logan Hopkins averages 187.2 all-purpose yards The Collegian per game. Running quarterbacks have given the ’Dogs trouble.

2. Pack an extra pair of socks. It will only be 34 degrees at the time of kickoff. The Bulldogs will need to stay warm and not let weather affect the outcome.

3. Play to the strengths. The offense is the best unit on the team and it should do all it can to keep the defense on the sidelines.

Brianna Campbell / Collegian FIle Photo Player to watch: Ryan Mathews, tailback

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When Fresno State runs: Breakdown: Bulldogs Breakdown: Fighting Illini Advantage Fresno State Ryan Mathews is back and healthy. T h e Fr e s n o S t a t e be very similar, but the To say Illinois’ 2009 and has been assured by He has a few records to break Bulldogs have a chance Bulldogs have two major season was a disappoint- the university that he will before he takes off for the League. t o w i n t h e i r 1 5 t h hurdles to overcome. ment would be a gross be back for a sixth season game against a Bowl First, the Bulldogs have understatement. The next year. When Illinois runs: Championship Series to adjust to the playing Fighting Illini had huge So his players, all his Advantage Illinois (BCS) team this decade, conditions. The game is hopes and seemed to recruits now in his fifth Juice Williams can make plays with good enough for second at 9:30 a.m., the ’Dogs have enough talent lined year, won’t have the bur- his legs, which doesn’t bode well best among non-auto- have to travel more than up for another run at a den of playing for their for Randy Stewart’s defense. The matic qualifiers. 2,000 miles and the temperature major . head coach’s job. But what will Bulldogs have struggled all season From the Bulldogs’ perspec- at kickoff will be 34 degrees. But even with a senior quarter- the Illini have to play for? with mobile quarterbacks. tive, this game feels a lot like their If Fresno State can overcome back and talent at the skill posi- If the Illini muster up all the fight matchup against Kansas State at the elements, its second hurdle tions, Illinois has sputtered this they have left in them and play the end of the 2007 season. In will be trying to stop duel-threat year, going 3-8 in its first eleven like the Big Ten team they are, When Fresno State passes: that game, the ’Dogs were set for quarterback Juice Williams. games and winning only two con- then quarterback Juice Williams Advantage Fresno State a bowl game and the Wildcats, The Bulldogs haven’t won a ference games. and the offense could put up 40 The Illini allow 254.82 yards a BCS team, had already been game in the Midwest this year, los- The Illini do not lead the Big points on Fresno State’s suspect per game through the air, which eliminated from bowl contention. ing to Wisconsin and Cincinnati. Ten in a single major statistical defense. ranks 107th in the Football Bowl The Bulldogs won that game If the Bulldogs can take down the category and have had some very If they are already thinking about Subdivision (FBS). Look for Ryan against Kansas State, 45-29, and Illini, they will finish the season disappointing losses along the how to spend their Christmas Colburn to pick on the secondary. finished the season with two more 4-3 on the road and will be on a way. break, then the Bulldogs have wins, including a bowl victory. two-game winning streak going Head coach Ron Zook is in his a chance to win their first ever When Illinois passes: The ending to this season could into the bowl game. fifth season in Champaigne, Ill., matchup with the Illini. Advantage Illinois When Williams gets outside of the pocket on play-action and waggle he is far more accurate. Last week- No popping “Champaign” this year for Illini... end he threw three touchdown passes against No. 5 Cincinnati. Wins against: Illinois State, Michigan, Defense: Multiple 8-man front Minnesota Key players: WR Arrelious Benn, RB Special teams: Losses to: Missouri, Ohio State, Penn Mikel Leshoure, RB Jason Ford, LB Ian Advantage Illinois State, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, Thomas, CB Garrett Edwards Fresno State has excelled in this Northwestern, Cincinnati Series record: First meeting area lately, but with near-freezing Scott Strazzante / McClatchy Tribune Last meeting: First meeting Head coach: Ron Zook (Fifth season, PODCAST: Will the Juice run temperatures, a hostile crowd and Player to watch: 21-38) Point Spread: Illinois is favored by 3 loose on the ’Dogs? travel as a distraction, the Illini get Juice Williams, quarterback Offense: Multiple points C http://collegian.csufresno.edu the nod here.