| With great vision, an unparalleled work ethic, and passion for the Valley, Pat Hill's stamp on the Fresno State football program is undeniable. After 11 years the Bulldog program is nationally recognized for its success in all areas: wins and bowl games appearances, academic achievement, and character of the young men who've come through the program.
Under Hill, the program has received national attention and is recognized as a premier program. He is recognized as an elite coach, having been selected to coach in college all-star games twice in the last five years. The success stories are many, but what's most impressive is the consistent and unwavering commitment to the principles he established over a decade ago. The Dogs continue to play a rigorous non-conference schedule, play a tough "hard nosed" brand of football on the field, recruit Valley high school players, and set an academic gameplan that sees student-athletes through to graduation.
Hill's program has grown accustomed of being in the national spotlight. Never was it brighter than in 2001, when Hill guided the program to unprecedented heights - 11 wins, a bowl invitation, a top 10 ranking, wins over Wisconsin, Colorado and Oregon State, another record-setting attendance mark and a Sports Illustrated cover story. With nearly 50 national television appearances this decade, college football fans from around the country know about the Bulldog program.
Fresno State head coach 1997-
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