Fresno State Athletics
Game Day on deck as Hawai'i Bowl activities conclude
12/23/2017 10:00:00 PM | Football
Fresno State will play in its 28th all-time bowl game on Sunday facing the Houston Cougars in the Hawai'i Bowl. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. HT/5:30 p.m. PT with coverage on ESPN and 940/1600 AM ESPN.
HONOLULU – The Fresno State football team concluded Hawai'i Bowl preparations on Saturday going through a morning walk-through at Aloha Stadium before wrapping up bowl activities throughout the day.
Balancing a mixture of work and fun all bowl week long, the Bulldogs enjoyed themselves after practice at Dave & Buster's before a group of 'Dogs went to The Ronald McDonald House to visit patients as the day wrapped up with a pep rally sponsored by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Moana Surfrider Hotel.
"It has been a great week and has been a great few weeks of preparations. We are looking forward to competing against a great team in the University of Houston and trying to get our 10th victory which is something that would be very special to this team," said head coach Jeff Tedford.
After visiting Aloha Stadium, a site the 'Dogs will play for the sixth time since 2012 on Sunday, the team headed to Dave & Buster's for some last-minute fun as lunch was provided by NOH Foods of Hawai'i. Each student-athlete was given a $30 playing card, including redshirt freshman running back Deonte Perry who made his first visit to the establishment, "It was a fun experience to be able to do with my teammates," said Perry.
A select group of Bulldogs left the fun at Dave & Buster's early to spend time at The Ronald McDonald House as they were joined by members of the Fresno State cheerleading and dance teams along with Timeout.
A non-profit organization with a mission of assisting seriously ill children and their families,The Ronald McDonald House conducts programs that provide a wide spectrum of support for them.
While on Oahu for a child's medical treatments, families may stay at a Ronald McDonald House and receive comfortable and secure accommodations that include a fully-stocked kitchen, pantry and laundry room and are provided with transportation to and from the hospital.
"It is awesome to spend time helping others and giving back around Christmas time," said freshman linebacker Alex Cruz after the visit.
The busy final day concluded with a pep rally sponsored by the Fresno State Alumni Association along picturesque Waikiki Beach as Bulldog supporters were led by the Fresno State Marching Band, cheerleading and dance teams built excitement for Sunday's Hawai'i Bowl.
"What a great week here in Hawai'i with all of you," said Fresno State President Joseph Castro. "It has been an extraordinary year for Fresno State. We have done very well academically and we think about how well the Bulldog football team has done. Congratulations to Coach Tedford and his staff!"
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
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Balancing a mixture of work and fun all bowl week long, the Bulldogs enjoyed themselves after practice at Dave & Buster's before a group of 'Dogs went to The Ronald McDonald House to visit patients as the day wrapped up with a pep rally sponsored by the Fresno State Alumni Association at the Moana Surfrider Hotel.
"It has been a great week and has been a great few weeks of preparations. We are looking forward to competing against a great team in the University of Houston and trying to get our 10th victory which is something that would be very special to this team," said head coach Jeff Tedford.
After visiting Aloha Stadium, a site the 'Dogs will play for the sixth time since 2012 on Sunday, the team headed to Dave & Buster's for some last-minute fun as lunch was provided by NOH Foods of Hawai'i. Each student-athlete was given a $30 playing card, including redshirt freshman running back Deonte Perry who made his first visit to the establishment, "It was a fun experience to be able to do with my teammates," said Perry.
A select group of Bulldogs left the fun at Dave & Buster's early to spend time at The Ronald McDonald House as they were joined by members of the Fresno State cheerleading and dance teams along with Timeout.
A non-profit organization with a mission of assisting seriously ill children and their families,The Ronald McDonald House conducts programs that provide a wide spectrum of support for them.
While on Oahu for a child's medical treatments, families may stay at a Ronald McDonald House and receive comfortable and secure accommodations that include a fully-stocked kitchen, pantry and laundry room and are provided with transportation to and from the hospital.
"It is awesome to spend time helping others and giving back around Christmas time," said freshman linebacker Alex Cruz after the visit.
The busy final day concluded with a pep rally sponsored by the Fresno State Alumni Association along picturesque Waikiki Beach as Bulldog supporters were led by the Fresno State Marching Band, cheerleading and dance teams built excitement for Sunday's Hawai'i Bowl.
"What a great week here in Hawai'i with all of you," said Fresno State President Joseph Castro. "It has been an extraordinary year for Fresno State. We have done very well academically and we think about how well the Bulldog football team has done. Congratulations to Coach Tedford and his staff!"
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160
Follow us on:
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