Berrian, Rogers named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

FRESNO, Calif. – The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced on Monday that former Bulldogs Bernard Berrian and Darryl Rogers will be on the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Berrian (1999-03) made his mark all over the Fresno State record books as a wide receiver and return specialist before being selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. In 2001, Berrian was named a first-team All-American return specialist the season he led the nation in all-purpose yards (2,776) while also setting the Fresno State school record. He also set the all-purpose career yardage mark (5,828) before he departed in 2003, but that was later broke by Isaiah Burse in 2013 (5,873).

During his career as a receiver, Berrian hauled in 199 receptions for 2,849 yards and 25 touchdowns for Fresno State – all marks that respectively still rank in the top 10 in program history. Berrian's success helped guide the Bulldogs to a 35-18 record and four bowl appearances in his four season's on the gridiron. Over those years he was named a three-time All-WAC performer.

Rogers, a former Fresno State student-athlete (1956) and head football coach (1966-72), is listed on the HOF coaches' ballot. He is one of six coaches for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision to appear on the 2019 ballot.

While coaching for the Bulldogs, Rogers led Fresno State to a California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in 1968 as well as bowl games in 1968 and 1971. Rogers owned a 43-32-1 career record at Fresno State, leading the 'Dogs to six winning seasons of his seven at the helm of the program.

Rogers coached one season at Cal State-Hayward (1965) before Fresno State, and after his tenure with the Bulldogs he went on to coach at San Jose State (1973-75), Michigan State (1976-79) and Arizona State (1980-84).

In his 20 seasons as a collegiate coach, he compiled a 126-77-7 record. Rogers was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1977 and National Coach of the Year by Sporting News in 1978.

It is Berrian's first time on the hall of fame ballot, while it is Rogers' 17th.

The announcement of the 2019 Class will be made Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. The city is serving as the host for the CFP National Championship, which will be played later that day at Levi's Stadium. Some of the electees will be on site during the announcement to represent the class and share their thoughts on being elected. The Jan. 7 announcement will be televised live, and specific viewing information will be available as the date draws near.

For more information, visit the National Football Foundation website at -- www.footballfoundation.org.

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