In the last two days, the world involving Fresno State football seemed mixed with emotions when the name Tim DeRuyter was spread around. There was former Bulldog Lorenzo Neal blasting the search committee involved in the new coaching search for not pursuing former Bulldogs through his twitter account and on local television. Internet message boards were also often filled with rants about the new hire, and how many were hoping for former Alabama offensive coordinator Jim McElwain, former NFL head coach and current Chicago Bears assistant Mike Martz, even former Bulldog assistant and current Oakland Raider tight end coach Kelly [...] Read more »

Several sources, including the website footballscoop.com is reporting that current Texas A&M interim head coach Tim DeRuyter is set to be introduced Wednesday as Fresno State’s newest head football coach. DeRuyter was reportedly in Fresno this past weekend, and was also brought in for a second interview to see the university and its surrounding facilities. If DeRuyter is named the new head coach, this will end a week long wait for Fresno State, who has been searching for a replacement for 15-year head coach Pat Hill, who was fired by Athletic Director Thomas Boeh back on Dec. 4. DeRuyter took [...] Read more »