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Aggies show tricks but ‘Dogs take treats

The Utah State Aggies amassed huge yards against Fresno State early but couldn’t find a score after halftime. Pat Hill’s boys came from behind late in the fourth to pull off yet another WAC victory.

The Collegian’s REDWAVE Podcast: Utah State Postgame

It wasn’t ghouls and ghosts that scared Fresno State fans on Halloween at Bulldog Stadium, but things my have been a little too close for comfort. Thanks to a stingy second-half defense and tailback Ryan Mathews, Fresno State was able to win its fourth straight, improving to 5-3 overall. Today you’ll hear from Mathews, Ryan Colburn and head coach Pat Hill. The Dog Krew will discuss how the defense will stack up in the remaining four games, which Ryan is more important to the offense and reveal the players of the game. Want to be on the show? Send us your thoughts at fanmail@redwavepodcast.com.






Play-by-play

Hill conference 02:00
Postgame wrap 05:30
Ryan Mathews 18:00
Dog Krew Awards 20:00
Predictions/ T-F 26:00
Ryan Colburn 31:30
Fans of the Week 33:00

The Collegian’s REDWAVE Podcast: New Mexico State Preview

It’s off to the Land of Enchantment in today’s episode of the Red Wave Podcast. Fresno State takes on the New Mexico State Aggies this Saturday in a conference game, currently riding a two-game winning streak. Although the ’Dogs are 15-0 all-time against the Aggies, this group is not to be taken lightly under first-year coach DeWayne Walker. Read more

‘Dogs destroy WAC rivals

The Fresno State Bulldogs took care of business homecoming night with a little help from Ryan Mathews who rushed for 233 yards.

The Collegian’s REDWAVE Podcast: San Jose State Pregame

It’s the oldest rivalry in the conference and the 74th meeting between the Fresno State Bulldogs and San Jose State Spartans. Pat Hill takes on his old mentor Dick Tomey this week for a homecoming showdown. In today’s episode, the Dog Krew will give you a full breakdown of this week’s matchups, including some players to watch, predictions and a new segment called True or False. E-mail us your thoughts at fanmail@redwavepodcast.com and your voices will be heard during Fans of the Week.









Play-by-Play

Hill talks Spartans 02:15
Week 6 storylines 03:30
Gameday Central 13:15
Analyzing Saturday’s game 30:00
Fans of the Week 42:30

Fresno State fire baton twirler spins at ‘49er game

California State University, Fresno Bulldog Marching Band twirler, Emily Ash, performed Sunday at the ‘49er game in San Francisco.

Entertainment booker for the ‘49ers asked the feature baton twirler to perform at the game for college day.

“She saw me at the Boise game and knew they were going to have a college day coming up. She asked me perform and represent Fresno State at their college day football game,” Ash said.

Ash, an education graduate student, started twirling for Fresno State with the band in the fall 2004 season and continued through the fall 2005 season.

After graduating, she came back in fall 2008 as a graduate student and started twirling again for the fall 2008 season.

For the first two years as an undergrad, Ash was in color guard and spun the flag.

Associate director of bands, Timothy Anderson, said Ash is very down to earth.

“Many times someone featured, like the baton twirler, can let the spotlight go their head. Not so with Emily. We’re very fortunate to have her here at Fresno State,” Anderson said.

Ash said she has never performed in such a professional arena before.

“The biggest football arena that I’ve actually spun in was in 2005 when we went to the Liberty Bowl with the football team in Tennessee,” Ash said.

Director of bands and music professor Gary P. Gilroy has known Ash for about 10 years and worked with her when she came to Fresno State as a freshman.

“She worked hard to earn the spot and eventually was one of the best twirlers we ever had,” Gilroy said. “I admire her for her strong work ethic and easy going attitude.”

Ash has twirled batons since she was four years old. She started in a group called Redwood Empire Baton Core in Santa Rosa, Calif.

“I first started doing competitions and parades and won a bunch of awards and went on to some higher competitions when I was younger. I went to both state and national level,” Ash said.

According to Ash, the field show and halftime show isn’t something that is done with the band at football games in Santa Rosa so she participated in a lot of parades.

“I have been self-coached and choreographed since then,” Ash said.

One of Ash’s best memories was when she went to a national championship in 1992 and took fourth in the nation. She recalled being nervous to perform because it was a tough competition and she was really young.

But one of her fondest memories comes from all the trips she has taken with the marching band.

“Just having the ability and chance to travel to different cities, and even different states, to perform and represent Fresno State. Those are always the most memorable,” Ash said.

At the ‘49er game, Ash did a solo performance at the end of the first quarter, spinning three fire batons.

“I’ve gotten quite a bit more comfortable with it and used to the routine of actually lighting them and getting them organized so that everything is as safe as it can possibly be,” Ash said.

Ash has been spinning batons since 2004. This is her first year spinning three fire batons.

Administrative assistant for the marching band Sindi McGuire said, “The funniest part is watching her helpers try to help her put out the flames. She has no fear, but all the helpers seem to back off and she has to do it herself.”

Ash always has a positive outlook and is very dedicated to her performances. She will step up whenever asked to volunteer for any event, even if it’s unrelated to Fresno State, McGuire said.

Ash would like baton twirling to be a part of her future but it’s not likely because there’s not much to do with it except in the entertainment arena. She plans to pass the skill down to her kids, grandkids and to the niece she now has.

“It’s almost a dying skill that I would like to see live on,” Ash said.

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