The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:24:35 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > L.J. Jones Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 L.J. Jones is the lone Fresno State defensive back to start all 13 games last season. With safeties Phillip Thomas and Derron Smith healthy, Fresno State looks for an improvement from last year’s 106th ranked pass defense. Jones discusses his offseason and how the Bulldogs hope to fix the pass defense in 2012… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1210282.html 2047 Jackson Moore http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1210282.html Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:16:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Sophomore cornerback L.J. Jones started the final two regular season games last year after injuries to Jermaine Thomas and Desia Dunn. In spring, he continued to start with Thomas rehabbing his knee injury. Right now, Jones remains in the starting spot, but is it his to lose? http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1093523.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1093523.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:27:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate L.J. Jones emerged as starting cornerback late last season when junior Jermaine Thomas and senior Desia Dunn were out with injuries. This season he will be in a battle to start with Thomas expected back August… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1085263.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1085263.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:54:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate It was a no-hum, business as usual spring practice session in 2010 for the Fresno State Bulldog football program. While every position was essentially “open” for competition, there was no major overhaul in the two-deep. Nonetheless, there were some winners and losers this spring. Check inside for BB.C review of the hot and not-so-hot spring performers… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/968580.html 2047 BB.C Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/968580.html Fri, 07 May 2010 19:48:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Starting quarterback Ryan Colburn had 10 more pass attempts than backup Derek Carr had but had only eight more yards passing. Wide receiver Devon Wylie was the beneficiary of most of their throws as he hauled in a scrimmage-best seven receptions for 74 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Robbie Rouse made the most of his limited carries rushing for 73 yards and a touchdown… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/967285.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/967285.html Sun, 02 May 2010 17:38:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate Did you miss last Saturday’s scrimmage? BB.C has you covered with video highlights of the August 15 scrimmage… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/889143.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/889143.html Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:43:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate One of the most intense drills to watch is the "blaster", which is a tunnel-like structure with several spring-loaded pegs that snap back and hit the athlete when running through. The object is ball security with the defenders getting one shot to strip the ball after the ball carrier runs through the "blaster"... http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/888117.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/888117.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:53:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate The start of fall camp is something diehard fans relish each year. Fresno State kicks off fall camp practice on Thursday for what many across the nation believe to be a rebuilding year for Pat Hill’s Bulldogs… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/884909.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/884909.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:58:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate The defense dominated most of the spring, save the 86-31 dominating win the offense notched in the annual Spring Game. BB.C was there to see the plays unfold, and will take a more in depth glance back at what it may all mean for the upcoming season. There is a lot of potential and hope that fans who only witnessed the spring game may not have gotten to see… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/862962.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/862962.html Wed, 06 May 2009 05:01:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate The defense has had seven practices thus far in spring ball to get its act together. Last season, the Fresno State defense was one of the worse statistically in the nation. But midway through spring ball, the defense is holding its own dominating last week’s first spring scrimmage. Can they keep it up the second half of the spring? http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/855451.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/855451.html Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:11:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate The 2008 season was not memorable. However, there are key players that need to be replaced. From quarterback Tom Brandstater to cornerback Sharrod Davis, both sides of the ball, combined, will be breaking in eight new starters in 2009… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/840180.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/840180.html Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:24:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate The Fresno State secondary suffered in 2005 and 2006 with early defections to NFL. The 2007 secondary was extremely young, but it did improve from the year before. Now, with a year under their belt and with seven of the top eight returning, it should be ‘Dogs best secondary in the last three years. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/770903.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/770903.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:35:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Now with the 2008 Fresno State Football recruiting class in the books, it is time to get to know these future Bulldogs. BarkBoard.com caught up with Encino (Calif.) Crespi CB L.J. Jones recently for a little Q & A… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/736518.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/736518.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:13:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate L.J. Jones (5-11, 180) was a standout defensive back for Encino (Calif.) Crespi and now he will be a Fresno State Bulldog. Jones made his decision Saturday during his official trip to Fresno State. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/711927.html 2047 BarkBoard.com Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/711927.html Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:15:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate Encino (Calif.) Crespi is one of the top high school programs in the state. They fell short of earning a chance to play for the CA DII State Title after losing to Long Beach (Calif.) Poly last week, 13-3, in the Pac-5 Championship. Crespi counts Coach Pat Hill as alum. Moreover, former Bulldog Jermiah Ross coaches the Celts, and today one of his top DBs arrives in Fresno for his official visit. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/711305.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/711305.html Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:35:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate