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Fresno State | Serving the campus since 1922 November 16, 2009 | Monday collegian.csufresno.edu Flaws cause campus e-mail crash

By Kristin Berquist The Collegian

Staff, faculty and students at State University, Fresno know firsthand just how difficult life can be without e-mail. For the past two weeks, access to the staff and faculty calendar and e-mail service Zimbra was hit and miss, said Richard Boes, director of information technology services (ITS) and chief Photo Illustration by Matt Weir / The Collegian information security officer. The problem began when the uni- in long hours as well, Boes said. dars. tions, Leticia Reyna-Cano, said the versity upgraded the e-mail and cal- As of Nov. 12, the e-mail and calendar “It messes up your whole day,” Martin transition to Zimbra has been challeng- endar service from Zimbra 5 to the lat- service was up and running without said. ing, but she anticipates the problems est version, Zimbra 6, on Oct. 28, Boes any outages. Boes said he is hopeful The university is still fairly new to will work out eventually. explained. that the system will remain stable. Zimbra, which transitioned in July “It’s something that’s new and we “Unfortunately, we also found some all have to get used to it,” Reyna-Cano bugs in Zimbra 6 and that has caused a said. significant amount of instability in the Despite the inconvenience, Reyna- system,” Boes said. e dealt with a long period of instability that really made it un- Cano found alternatives to e-mail and Zimbra was never down longer than palatable for the campus. Our services during this period have used the phone to communicate with two hours at a time, but would fail mul- “W donors. tiple times throughout the day, Boes been unacceptable to anybody, including me.” “I know a lot of people like e-mail said. because you’ve got that trail that shows “We dealt with a long period of insta- — Richard Boes, the history of what you’re sending back bility that really made it unpalatable Director of Information Technology Services and forth, but it was nice to pick up the for the campus,” he said. “Our services phone and talk to somebody,” she said. during this period have been unaccept- Jill Wagner, director of campaign able to anybody, including me.” communications, said that since tran- Fresno State was the only Zimbra Marcia Martin, communications from Sun ONE Messaging for e-mail sitioning to Zimbra there have been a user to experience this problem, assistant in the Office of Community and Media Maker for calendars, Boes few hiccups but nothing like the last according to Boes. Zimbra, which is Economic Development said the last said. When moving over to new soft- two weeks. The recent problems forced owned by Yahoo, had its entire server two weeks have been frustrating and ware, he said, there are always some staff and faculty into more face-to-face support team working to resolve the a source of stress, as staff was unable kinks to work through. bugs. The ITS staff at Fresno State put to consistently utilize e-mail and calen- Director of donor and volunteer rela- See E-MAIL, Page 6

Reed speaks about Campus Life Photo by Marina Gaytan proposed budget

By Collegian Staff CSU is calling the “recover and reinvest” budget. The budget, which will be California State University presented to the board of Chancellor Charles B. Reed trustees this week, asks the gave an update last week, state to restore funds that previewing further cuts that were cut this year, as well as will face the university. an additional $579 million. The CSU estimates that it The funds being asked for cut 4,000 students this semes- total $884 million. Part of the ter and is planning on more proposed funds include a ten drastic reductions for the percent student fee increase, spring 2010 semester, accord- which the university is ask- ing to a press release put out ing state legislature to "buy by the university. out" on behalf of students. “Last year, we declared At this point, the CSU system-wide impaction and needs to cut the number of said we were going to reduce students enrolled by more enrollment by 10,000 stu- than 40,000 students in order dents,” Reed said in a press to compensate for reduced release. “By spring, we will state funding, according to reach that total and project the press release. an even larger enrollment “You cannot see a 20 per- decrease for fall 2010.” cent drop in revenue and California State University, Fresno started its 26th annual International Education Night Sunday evening with Reed also unveiled the pro- serve the same number of International Culture Night. The event, held in the Satellite Student Union, showcased performances representing posed 2010-11 budget that the students,” Reed said. different cultures. The Aztec Dance Club featured four members dancing and one member playing the drums. The Collegian That’s What the People Are Saying On Fresno Grizzlies request for lowered rent e’ve listened to their poor-poor- “Wpitiful-me chorus long enough. Someone at City Hall needs to muster the courage to call the Grizzlies’ bluff instead of handing them a bailout.” OpinionOpinionPage 2 Opinion Editor, Haisten Willis • [email protected] • Monday, November 16, 2009 — Bill McEwen, Fresnobee.com On e -Fi n g e r The weight of beauty Culled each week from discussions t’s irrational to believe that food intake and to start eating like she in The Collegian one device can possess so much ate. I started my first diet that day. Sa l u t e newsroom. Ipower and have so much influ- Throughout the years I remained ence on my day. The fairly simple inno- committed to my relationship with the vation determines my mood, actions scale. As I grew older, I became more Thumbs up and behavior. I’ve grown to despise it dependent and less concerned about Elfing yourself and cringe each time I pull it out for the possible health risks a lower num- fear of what it might foretell. At times ber caused. it’s been my confidant, a motivator, Gypsy Life After my first and only real relation- So your aunt did it to you last year with all your cousins. Elf that. This year it’s and yet it’s a curse that plagues me. La c e e So l i s ship ended abruptly, my self-esteem The scale, used as a common refer- was at an all-time low. Shortly thereaf- your turn. Fill your North Pole with mod- ence for one to manage their weight, ter I moved back home and felt for the els, Hollywood stars, Coach Hill and your developed into an obsessive relation- hand, was always envied for her slen- first time I was not in control of my favorite author. Indulge yourself. You’ve ship of mine. Of course, it didn’t der appearance as she indicated some life. Mostly due to feeling depressed been a good boy this year. start off that way. Like most abusive new eating (well, lack of) plan she was and unattractive, I discovered I could relationships, it started off innocently on. take control of my weight. The posi- before spiraling into a disastrous I remember the first time I stepped tive response I received from a slim- Thumbs down affair. on the scale and felt ashamed because mer figure led me down the dangerous 14-52 Weight and self-image issues began of the number it displayed. I was 12 mindset that more pounds shed could when I was fairly young. As a cheer- years old, watching my aunt conduct only be better. leader, I grew up feeling monstrous her daily weigh in. As she disrobed, The last couple of years have been We lost, but at least it was to a ranked, compared to my mostly size two she told me how important it was for difficult, as I’ve taken some drastic er, well at least it wasn’t a blowou, er, friends. My teenage years were filled a woman to maintain her physical measures to control the number on the well at least we didn’t lose our leading with trying new diet fads, starvation appearance. She carefully stepped on scale. Each pound lost represented the rush, er, um, yeah. and incessant weigh-ins to see if it all the scale and recited her satisfaction. shedding of the powerless, weak per- paid off. She turned to me and instructed that son I let myself become. The dynamic between my mother I needed to start paying more atten- However, as my health began to Thumbs up and aunt played a significant role in tion to my weight because I was get- deteriorate I came to the scary realiza- New Moon my evolving perceptions of beauty. ting curvier (aka fatter). I gleefully tion that I didn’t have a weight that My mother has always been the over- stripped down and, as cautiously as would satisfy my insecurities. In the my aunt did, stepped up on the scale. I Don’t pretend. It’s marked on your weight sister and my aunt the slender, past year I’ve learned that choosing calendar. You’ve been waiting for weight-conscious counterpart. I grew remember the embarrassment taking health is really taking control and over me as the number on the scale it since last December. You’ve read up learning that comments about my while I still have a long road ahead of all the books. Twice. It’s OK, just mother’s weight were negative, as I kept increasing, showing a figure not me, I’m optimistic for the day when a far off from my grown up aunt’s. tell your friends you’re going to see was reinforced with the notion that if number no longer imprisons me. some crappy other movie like... I didn’t watch out I would end up with Noticing my dissatisfaction, my the same fate. My aunt, on the other aunt consoled me to cut back on my Thumbs down The Blind Side

Stumping the Stupak A rich white woman rescues a poor black kid from the ghetto. How n Saturday, Nov. 7, the House League and Planned Parenthood. He touching! Oh wait, he’s freakishly of Representatives passed H.R. also supported the gruesome practice huge and she recruits him to play O3962, the Affordable Health of partial-birth abortion, in which a football at her alma mater and then Care for America Act, with 220 ayes baby has a sharp object jammed into later he goes to the NFL and makes and 215 nays. With 39 Democrats vot- the back of its head and has a vacuum millions of dollars for the family? ing against and Louisiana Republican tube literally suck the baby’s brains We would never type in all caps Joe Cao, the lone GOPer crossing the out. but... aisle, Democrats could finally celebrate So expect nothing but waffling on a legislative victory three years after The Right Tone this issue from Obama, who has no WHAT A FRAUD! wresting control of the Congress from principles except the principle that pop- Republicans and one year after taking To n y Pe t e r s e n ularity is important above all else. The back the presidency as well. issue is now left to the Senate, where But it was an amendment to the Kerry in 2004, are beginning to regret South Carolina Republican Lindsey Thumbs up health care bill passed mere hours ear- their decision. In a recent arti- Graham pronounced the health care Give a Gobbler Drive lier that created a stir. cle, religion and politics expert from the bill in its entirety as “dead on arrival.” Dubbed the Stupak Amendment, University of Akron John Green said, Regardless, the culture war has named for Michigan Democrat Bart “It could be harder for the Democrats to begun anew. The morality of abortion Please donate $ 25 to purchase a turkey Stupak, the amendment prohibits the keep those Catholic voters they gained has stepped back into the public spot- for the poor. They need it more than your use of federal funds to, the amendment and they may put some of their [con- light and is unlikely to leave it anytime beer gut does. says, “pay for any abortion or to cover gressional] members at risk.” soon (think of it as the Carrie Prejean any part of the costs of any health On the other side, Eleanor Clift in of political issues). plan that includes coverage of abor- Newsweek claimed that “both parties And Democratic politicians are going Thumbs down tion, except in the case … that would, abandon women’s rights,” as a recent to be left with one choice – either sup- The Beatles as certified by a physician, place the article of hers was titled. port the Stupak Amendment as the only woman in danger of death unless an The president, in the meantime, way they get their prized legislation abortion is performed, including a life- has his foot in both camps, as he has passed, or listen to their far-left base Come on guys, The Beatles changed endangering physical condition caused so often done during his tenure. In a and not compromise on this controver- music forever!... By being the first by or arising from the pregnancy itself, September speech to Congress over sial issue. band ever to have a whole ton of or unless the pregnancy is the result of health care, he said this: “One more While this writer would have been generic-sounding songs about an act of rape or incest.” misunderstanding I want to clear up — one of the nays on the House floor, I wanting to hold hands and need- This has triggered yet another debate under our plan, no federal dollars will would have done so with the satisfac- ing help that everyone in the world on that oft-contentious issue — abor- be used to fund abortions.” tion that our government won’t be fund- sort of likes or at least can toler- tion. ’s record as a sena- ing the abortion of potential life. ate. Without them we’d never have Catholics, throwing their support tor tells a different story. His voting Hootie and the Blowfish or Coldplay. behind Barack Obama this past year record received a grade of A+ from both And then where would we be?! after backing George W. Bush over John the National Abortion Rights Action

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Music Here is a selec- tion of new music review releases coming ‘’ hatches rock out this week, taken from The Review by Angelica Cano Riff Report and The Collegian PopMatters.com, via McClatchy Tribune. The Australia-based band Wolfmother adds new members and turns up the NEW CDs volume on their second album. The word cosmic implies something • Bon Jovi "The Circle": The New Jersey otherworldly and rightfully so as the rockers return with another album of volume of Wolfmother’s second album, anthemic tunes designed for the hugely “Cosmic Egg,” climbs up the decibel profitable stadium tour circuit. scale and toward the heavens. In other words, it’s really loud. • Ray Davies & the Crouch End Festival “Cosmic Egg” is the first album for Chorus "The Kinks Choral Collection": Wolfmother’s new quartet lineup of (vocals/), Ian This album takes six songs from that Peres (bass/keys), Aidan Nemeth (gui- seminal album, as well as others, tar) and Dave Atkins (drums). After including one of the finest pop songs only one album and a Grammy for ever written, "Waterloo Sunset." Davies Best Hard Rock Performance in 2007, says of the choral work on this tune that the original lineup split in August 2008 he feels "as if the people I wrote it for are when the keyboard/bassist and drum- singing it." mer left the band. Stockdale, the only original member, recruited all new Photo courtesy of www.Wolfmother.com • "Midwinter Graces": Tori musicians, adding another guitarist to The Australian rock band, “Wolfmother,” is back on tour and hits California at the end of the Amos makes the obligatory pop-star the band. month. The loudness, however, doesn’t mask move and releases a Christmas album, the futile lyrics on the album. The “Phoenix” to the point most vocalists sity, making the silence stunning when only this one is actually pretty good words of the songs rarely achieve or wouldn’t even dare. the tracks are over. and, at 12 songs, is more concise and accomplish anything, except providing It’s clear that 1970s left a “New Moon Rising,” the first single focused than many of her recent record- necessary words to complement the mark on the members of Wolfmother. and second track on the album with ings. guitar riffs that are at the forefront of The band sounds like the direct descen- its infectious and catchy guitar riffs, every song. dants of , as Stockdale’s has all of the makings of an air guitar DOWNLOAD The title track’s chorus has Stockdale screechy vocals could take first prize in anthem to play at stoplights. Atkins singing “I’ve given you all of the sea- an sound-alike contest. keeps the consistent percussive beat • Anya Marina "Satellite Heart": (video) sons / Running through the night and Even the album artwork of a levitating while Stockdale’s shrill vocals accom- 's Anya Marina is a rising sing- day / I’m going out of my mind since egg about to hatch under ominously pany the track, slowly incorporating I’ve seen you / Tell me how I got to live er-songwriter whose 2009 sophomore gray skies looks like the next install- the sounds of an electric guitar until this way,” which really makes no sense ment in the saga of Black Sabbath it’s unleashed in the chorus. effort "Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase at all. album covers depicting hellish scenes On “Cosmic Egg,” Wolfmother isn’t II" was produced by indie hero Britt The essence of Wolfmother, though, of skeletons, smoking angels and concerned with evocative lyrics that Daniel from Spoon and Brian Karscig is not so much about the lyrics, but how demonic babies. tell stories or breaking ground with from Louis XIV. Marina has a tune on they’re sung. The album is heavy on the guitar a new genre. The goal of the band, the new "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Stockdale, half-singing, half-screech- solos, with chord progressions begging illustrated by the sheer decibels of the soundtrack. The just-released video for ing, gives each song everything he to be featured in the next version of album, is to make head-banging rock "Satellite Heart" was shot in Portland has. “Like a phoenix rising in the sky “Guitar Hero.” The ear-piercing solos anthems, which it succeeds at. with Scott Coffey behind the camera. / We will run into the morning light” and warping guitar sounds of “Sundial” Stockdale shrieks and screams on and “Pilgrim” match Stockdale’s inten- Does this make my look fat? ing about my physical appearance, Spotless Mind” in their favorite mov- the publicity, but also because I get the I now think about how my profile ies column rather than “Glitter,” benefit (in my mind) of being on the appears. It’s kind of ridiculous, I know. and “To Kill a Mockingbird” over band’s bandwagon early on. Again, But why give any thought to the things “Twilight” as their favorite book. I’m expressing myself through pop we write in those info columns and Whether it’s a that is culture and relaying a preferred image the pop culture artifacts we post on absolutely repulsive or a New York of myself. the Web site? I think, because they say Times article that is witty and insight- The question I keep asking myself something about us, and more impor- ful, both are posted on profiles for though is, is it worth all of this? Does The Canopener tantly, we choose them for what they criticism or for praise and as a chosen the so-called “social networking” Web An g e l i c a Ca n o site warrant this much thought? Is Facebook becoming more of a source of stress than solace? Between the I was peer pressured into creating massive amount of photos people post a Facebook account. I succumbed to here is now a Facebook scale of liking or disliking items. For and the jealousy that incites because the blue and white Web site, with all better or worse, it's a new way to judge if i enjoy something. Is my life isn’t the kind to produce hun- of its status updates and news feeds 16 “T dreds of Kodak moments, I wonder if months ago. What started out as fun this profile worthy?” Facebook inflames the feelings of fun and easy is now not so easy. or failure. The process of posting pictures, And lastly, in the hundreds or thou- uselessly poking people and accept- sands of Facebook “friends” people ing or ignoring friend requests hasn’t have and the quantification of popu- changed. What’s shifted is the way I say. reflection of that person. larity that suggests, has it become think about Facebook. As a result, it changes the way we A common facet of Facebook is the something to look forward to or some- More than 200 million people have an look at things, or at least the way I do. posting of favorite music, YouTube thing to worry about? In the countless account on the social networking site There is now a Facebook scale of lik- videos and lists of movies you have or hours I’ve spent commenting on posts, and while the majority of our profiles ing or disliking items. For better or haven’t seen. The site is full of applica- replying to messages and liking things will never be viewed by that many worse, it’s a new way to judge if I enjoy tions and quizzes related to entertain- with thumbs up, it’s started to feel like people, the ever increasing number of something. Is this (insert object a, b ment, all encouraging users to express a job…one without pay. friends we accept have full access to or c) profile worthy? And more impor- themselves in terms of pop culture our relationship status, favorite music tantly, is it how I want to look to the and thus, brand themselves with it. and all things “about me.” outside world? Are these the things I I frequently post music that I With that realization, I’ve started want to appear to be interested in? legitimately like, but do so for several COMMENT: The Collegian is a to become self-conscious about my In other words, many more people reasons. Usually the tunes are by rela- C forum for student expression. Facebook image. In addition to think- are listing “Eternal Sunshine of the tively unknown bands that could use http://collegian.csufresno.edu Page 5 • The Collegian • Monday, November 16, 2009 Page 6 The Collegian • Features Monday, November 16, 2009 Features Editor, Michelle Furnier • [email protected]

Robberies Photo of the Week: Sexy ‘66 near campus By Collegian Staff

Three separate robber- ies took place off campus on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13, accord- ing to a press release from public information officer Amy Armstrong of the University Police Department [UPD]. According to the press release, which was sent by e-mail to campus listservs on Friday at 9:20 a.m., three separate reports of armed robbery were made to the Fresno Police Department. Each offense took place in a close proximity to Fresno State. In a report made on Thursday at 10:30 p.m., the suspect was described as a black adult male, approxi- mately 5 feet 8 inches, wearing black sweats and a black hooded sweatshirt. The suspect was carrying a black handgun. The second report, made on Friday at 5:15 a.m., also described the suspect as a black adult male, approxi- mately 5 foot 7 inches to 5 foot 8 inches tall, wearing a blue ski mask, blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, carrying a black handgun. The suspect left the scene in a tan, four-door older sedan. Brianna Campbell / The Collegian In the third report made on Friday at 5:35 a.m., Want to see your photos published in The Collegian? Send them to [email protected] to see if they make the grade. The Collegian the suspect description would like to give readers the opportunity to be published and get involved. matched the 5:15 a.m. report. Armstrong said that all three cases were being han- dled by the Fresno Police Department, not UPD, so she didn’t have any specif- ics regarding the current Financial literacy study released status of the cases. She did say, however, that students should use safety precautions. Bank on Fresno hopes to educate the Hispanic community “It’s important to always be aware of your surround- through advertising campaigns on Univision 21 Fresno. ings, and keep a lookout for your safety,” Armstrong said. By Chris Aguirre ships and their use of non- used payday lenders 8.2 times financial literacy is a part of The Collegian bank lenders, mortgage and a year, compared to 3.5 times a life that most students should remittances. year by non-Hispanics, accord- start to look into. This year, as consumers The study found that 45 per- ing to the study. “Recognizing young, that have tightened their belts cent of Hispanic residents Tim Rios, senior vice presi- you do have a financial life. E-mail: in response to the current wished they knew more about dent and community devel- Understanding credit, under- economic climate, agencies money management com- opmental manager for Wells standing the type of banking CONTINUED from page 1 throughout Fresno have joined pared to only 20 percent of Fargo bank, said the findings relationships that you can together to raise financial non-Hispanics respondents. were what the experts believed have,” Peterson said. “ Saving conversations and phone awareness. The reports also state that less existed within the Hispanic now can make a big difference calls, she said. A study conducted by the than 21 percent of Hispanics community. in your future.” Student e-mail, which United Way with help from felt confident about their “Now we have proof of these If you would like to learn still runs on Sun ONE California State University, financial future compared to elements and can address more about Bank on Fresno, Messaging, crashed Nov. 12 Fresno economic professors 33 percent of non-Hispanics some of them with services visit www.bankonfresno. at 8 p.m. and was unavail- Dr. Antonio Avalos and Dr. responders. and programs that will help ca.gov able until 5 p.m. on Nov. Janice Peterson looked at the With the findings, the Bank Hispanics with their finan- 13. Shirley Melikian financial literacy of Hispanics on Fresno hopes to educate cial knowledge and practices,” Armbruster, assistant vice in Fresno. the Hispanic community by Rios said. Classifieds president for university The goal was to compile advertising campaigns on tele- The Bank on Fresno is part communications, said the accurate information for the vision station like Univision of an initiative that ensures Are you waiting for each print university used other online banks about the literacy of the 21 Fresno. that every resident has access edition to read the newest sources like ASI, Fresno Hispanic community. classifieds? Check them out The groups are hoping that to mainstream financial insti- 24/7 online at: State News, Blackboard “We wanted to provide orga- these techniques will help the tutions. The hope with this http://collegian.csufresno.edu and My Fresno State por- nizations with good informa- banking community and the study is to inform Hispanics Click on classifieds. tal to notify students of the tion on the subject so people Hispanic community bridge on how to manage their money problem. Staff and faculty are not having to rely on what The Collegian is not responsible the gap in the terms of finan- and also to give them the infor- for nor does it assume any liability were also informed. we heard,” Peterson said. “We cial stability. mation that will help them for its advertisers. We caution our “We really tried to get wanted to give them some solid The study concluded that succeed in the financial world. readers to check out the legitima- the word out to the whole information.” 32.4 percent of Hispanics However, according to cy of all advertisers before doing campus community that The study was funded in part reported sending money to Avalos, this problem is not business with any of them. this is something they need by the United Way of Fresno relatives outside of the United solely unique to the Hispanic HELP WANTED to be aware of,” Melikian County, which runs the Bank States, while only 2 percent population, but also a problem Armbruster said. on Fresno, and by Wells Fargo reported sending money every across the United States. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Freshman Rose Xiong Bank who granted $60,000 for Paid Survey Takers Needed In week. Fifty-eight percent of “We are discovering, unfor- Fresno. 100% Free To Join! Click said she hoped the e-mail the study. Hispanics reported sending tunately, that the current level On Surveys. wouldn’t be down for long The program is an initiative money outside the U.S. several of financial literacy around since she was expecting an to boost financial education, times a year. the U.S. is very poor,” Avalos JOBS e-mail from an advisor about according to officials. Roughly 12 percent of said. “This is our contribu- Make Extra Money an upcoming appointment. More than 1,300 Hispanics Hispanics respondents report- tion, our small contribution in We are looking for people who “I also needed to talk to from the Central Valley were ed having used a payday our community to help fix this want to make some extra money my professor and I wasn’t asked about their attitudes lender, compared to 5 percent problem.” selling perfume oils able to get in contact with toward their finances, their of non-Hispanics. Hispanics As for the college commu- More info [email protected] them,” Xiong said. banking and credit relation- respondents reported they nity, this study shows that Monday, November 16, 2009 The Collegian • Sports Page 7 Sports Editor, Logan Hopkins • [email protected]

Matt Weir / The Collegian Sophomore guard Mychal Ladd had a rough night shooting from the floor, making only two shots on nine attempts. He did, though, contribute with five assists and three boards. A little too close The Bulldogs were sluggish in the Bulldogs held on to first half, struggling both offensively and defensively. The ’Dogs shot 9-of- 25 from the field and 1-of-8 from 3-point beat San Francisco range, while allowing San Francisco State to shoot an impressive 53.8 per- State in season opener cent from the field. Fresno State trailed at halftime, Brianna Campbell / The Collegian By Michael Hamlin Jr. 32-31. Sophomore forward Paul George logged 33 minutes against San Francisco State, scoring 19 The Collegian “Our energy was not what it needed points and grabbing eight rebounds. George’s 19 points led all scorers in the game. to be in the first half,” Cleveland said. The Fresno State men’s basketball “We were a step slow defensively and percent from the field. free throws,” Cleveland said. “We have team gave the Gators every chance to made undisciplined decisions.” spoil their season opener and hand More important than the ’Dogs strong to continue working on free-throws.” Sophomore guard Brandon Sperling shooting performance in the second With 2:31 remaining in the game, them a loss that would be sure to bring agreed, saying the team didn’t have the back memories of a tough 2008-09 year, half was their defensive intensity. the Gators pulled within two points of intensity they needed to have to open Fresno State held the Gators in check the Bulldogs with a 3-point basket by but the Gators just wouldn’t take the the game. opportunity. throughout the half, causing them to Phoenix O’Rourke, making the score “We were flat,” Sperling said. shoot a mere 26.5 percent from the field 59-57. The Bulldogs responded with the Greg Smith, however, didn’t turn To open the second half, the Bulldogs down the opportunity to make a great on 9-of-34 shooting. key play of the game. were a different team, coming out with “I thought going to zone really helped George passed the ball down low to first impression and make the Bulldogs more energy and intensity. The ’Dogs a winner. us,” Cleveland said. Smith. He turned towards the basket opened the second half with a 12-0 run, Even though the ‘Dogs were more and with two players draped on him, In his first official collegiate game, taking the lead 43-32. Smith blocked five shots, scored 17 efficient offensively and defensively finished with a powerful dunk. Amidst the 12-point run, the ‘Dogs in the second half, they could not put Sperling would add three late free points on 6-of-6 shooting and grabbed received the highlight of the night 10 rebounds to help lead the Bulldogs to away the Gators. throws to ice the victory. courtesy of Paul George. George stole “We couldn’t seem to separate our- “In the second half, we did what we a 64-59 victory over the San Francisco the ball from Gator guard Marquel State Gators. selves from them,” Cleveland said. “We needed to do to win,” Cleveland said. Hoskins, raced down court and threw have to learn how to win.” “There is nothing wrong winning a “Greg’s a keeper,” head coach Steve down a thunderous windmill dunk to Cleveland said. “He is doing everything The Gators were able to stay in the close game. If you don’t come ready to ignite the crowd. game due in large part to poor free play, anyone can beat you.” we ask. I am very pleased with what he George finished the night with a did [tonight].” throw shooting by the Bulldogs. Fresno game-high 19 points and eight boards. State shot 62.2 percent from the line, VIDEO: Catch highlights from Friday’s game Although Smith shined in his debut, The Bulldogs’ hot shooting continued the Bulldogs, as a team, did not. making 23 out of 37 attempts. against SFSU at throughout the half, as they shot 57.9 “We missed a significant number of C http://collegian.csufresno.edu HOPKINS: Coach should have been ready for crisis

CONTINUED from page 8 somewhat better game plan in plan in place, just in case the place, but that Wolf Pack team worst-case scenario became around with bewildered looks isn’t 38 points better that the reality. Bulldogs fans have on their faces. Bulldogs, is it? No team in the been knocking on wood all Here’s a few statistics after Western Athletic Conference year hoping Mathews would the 3:45 mark in the second should be 38 points better than stay healthy and trying des- quarter. Fresno State, right? perately to forget how his last Fresno State scored exactly Without Mathews, Nevada two seasons ended. zero points. Nevada scored, proved that this Fresno State He’s the most valuable wait a minute, carry the ... 35 team is fragile. He was the player on the team without a points. lynchpin holding the team doubt, but his value isn’t 38 The Bulldogs had five turn- together. After Mathews was points a game. overs after Mathews’ injury. hurt, the Bulldogs were just Mathews update The Wolf Pack had zero. 65 guys on the sideline, not a It was determined that Nevada amassed a total of cohesive unit. Mathews suffered a mild con- 461 rushing yards, 150 of those But the blame for that cussion at Nevada, according yards coming on runs of 65 doesn’t go on the quarterback, to the team’s spokesperson and 85 yards after Mathews or the shoddy defense or the Steve Weakland. was hurt. In the entire game, usual scapegoat (the kicker). Mathews will be re-evalu- the Bulldogs only had 145 The blame for Saturday’s ated Tuesday and his status yards on the ground. loss falls squarely on the for the Bulldogs’ game against The last 34 minutes of the shoulders of the head coach. Louisiana Tech on Saturday game were dreadful. Not even Let’s be real. Mathews was is unknown. The game will Hill could find a way to make not going to be able to win this be the final home game of the a positive from the situation. game for the ’Dogs, even if season for the Bulldogs. “We got outplayed physical- he is the best college football Even though Mathews only ly today,” Hill said. “I thought player in the country. managed 32 yards, he is still Nevada was definitely the bet- After all, he only had 32 leading the nation in rushing ter team.” yards before he was hurt. yards, averaging 149 yards per Maybe Nevada was physi- Hill and his staff should game, seven yards ahead of cally the better team and had a have had a crisis management UTEP’s Donald Buckram. The Collegian Bulldog sound bite of the week

“I thought Nevada was definitely the better team.” -Coach Pat Hill

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Photo courtesy John Byrne / Nevada Media Services Wolf Pack tailback Luke Lippincott rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns against the The Collegian’s Players of the Game Bulldogs. Nevada rushed for 461 yards and seven rushing touchdowns, winning 52-14. Mathews’ injury was the end of the game f something happens once, it suffered a concussion. The injury is probably an accident. If the looked rather serious and it was clear Isame thing happens a second that Mathews wasn’t going to play time, it’s likely just a another down against coincidence. But if it the Wolf Pack. happens a third time, The fans knew it. Jamel Hamler Shawn Plummer Kevin Goessling now that’s a problem. The announcers said Offense Defense Special teams For the third sea- it. The medical staff son in a row, Fresno took his helmet away. The Collegian hands out game balls to its Players of the Game following every football game, State’s star tailback But the worst part of and the best player on it all – the Bulldogs even after a 52-14 beatdown. a 100-man roster has players and coaches been injured, missing The Lo Down packed it in. Offense: Receiver Jamel Hamler had a career-high 98 yards on seven catches and one score. time and having a sig- Coach Pat Hill Defense: Outside linebacker Shawn Plummer had the team’s only tackle for loss Saturday. nificant impact on his Lo g a n Ho p k i n s should have just Special Teams: The positive on special teams: Kevin Goessling was 2-for-2 on extra points. team’s performance. thrown in the towel, In the ’Dogs’ 52-14 saved everyone two Coming up next ... embarrassing loss to Nevada, which hours and used his headset to phone hardly qualified as a football game, the bus driver to tell him to get the The Wolf Pack snapped the Bulldogs’ five-game winning streak and ended any hope Fresno State the nation’s leading rusher, Ryan motor warmed up. had for a three-way tie to win the Western Athletic Conference. The ’Dogs must try to rebound Mathews, was knocked out. It was absolutely pathetic to see the now and get back on track Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. The other Bulldogs (Louisiana Sorry, poor choice of words. Bulldogs lose all pride and lose their Tech) are coming to town and are 3-7 and 2-4 in the conference. On a check-down pass in the sec- fight. All the players were looking ond quarter, Mathews was leveled by Nevada safety Jonathon Amaya and See HOPKINS, Page 7