Fresno State Athletics
`Dogs Meet Fans at River Park
7/23/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
July 23, 2010
FRESNO, Calif. - Members of the Fresno State football team were on hand at River Park Wednesday night to meet with Red Wave fans. There were 20 players from this year's team signing autographs, taking pictures and talking with fans about the upcoming season.
Red Wave fans of all ages came out to support the Bulldogs chatting with their favorite Fresno State players.
Sean McFarland, a long time season ticket holder, brought his three boys Ian (7), Ryan (5) and Brendan (2) dressed in Bulldog red to River Park for the night.
"With the weather cooling off today, I thought it would be a fun activity to bring the boys to," said McFarland. "We love football and it is fun for the boys to come out and meet the players. I've been taking Ryan to the games for a couple of years and he tells his brothers all about it, so this year we have the family pack and we will all be going to the games. Ryan's favorite part of the game is the eye ball races and the marching band."
"I love football and when the Bulldogs score!" added Ian.
McFarland and is son, Ryan, have been attending games together for the last three years. McFarland shared that Ryan loves coming to the games and finds a way to stay awake for the whole thing, including the bands performance after the game.
Another fan that was excited to see coach Hill and the Bulldogs was Rosie Cadriel, who received an email about the event through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
"I've been a Bulldog fan since I married my husband, which was 20 years ago," said Cadriel. "I enjoy football season a lot and naturally I am starting to get know the coach. He attends luncheons and it gives me more of an incentive to attend games. If I can't go to the games then I listen on the radio. It's very exciting and looking forward to this season."
Cadriel spent time talking with each member of the team and collecting their autographs on the schedule card. She got one for herself and one for her 12 year-old grandson, who is also a big Bulldog fan.
"This event is a great chance to be able to meet the players and get their autographs," said Cadriel. "I am going to frame my autograph card, as if I was a little kid."
The Dogs open the 2010 season on Sept. 4 against defending Big East Champion Cincinnati. The Bearcats are ranked in the top 20 of most preseason college football polls. Fresno State has seven home games scheduled for the season and for a limited time season tickets are available for as low as $100.
2010 Bulldog Football Season Ticket Specials (available July 19-30) In honor of the Fresno State Centennial every seat in section 25 will sell for only $100. There are approximately 800 tickets available at the $100 price, so all interested Bulldog Football fans are encouraged to take advantage of this Centennial offer right away. Current public season ticket holders can also purchase a matching number of season tickets for only $100 per ticket.
All season ticket holders located in the Red Seats can purchase a matching number of Red Seat season tickets for only $245 per ticket (no additional donation necessary). Season ticket holders in the Premium Bench and BDF Bench can purchase a matching number of season tickets for only $100 per ticket in their section (no additional donation necessary).
Seats will be allocated at point of purchase and all season ticket holders will have first priority to renew these seats for the 2011 season at a cost to be determined at a later date. To place an order, contact the Bulldog Foundation at 244-5600. Single game tickets and mini-plans will go on sale July 31. To purchase tickets click the tickets icon at the top of this page or call 278-DOGS.
For the first time since 1994 the Dogs have seven home games with BCS foes Cincinnati and Illinois visiting Bulldog Stadium. Cincinnati is the two-time defending Big East Champions while Illinois has won five national championships over the course of its storied career and competed in the Rose Bowl in 2007.
"We Are Your Team!" - The 2010 Fresno State football season is fast approaching and season tickets are available. The exciting 2010 schedule features seven home games, including defending Big East Champion Cincinnati and Big Ten power Illinois, plus WAC rivals Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho and New Mexico State. Click on the tickets icon at the top of this page for more information or to purchase.
