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, 22 May 2013 23:51:56 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Matt Akers Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 Head coach Tim DeRuyter will kick off his first year of spring football at Fresno State next month. The last few years, spring practice has been held in April but with the spring scrimmage set for March 25, it will be the earliest start to spring ball in recent memory. Check inside for an early look at the defensive line… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1156794.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1156794.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Fresno State wrapped up the final practice of training camp Friday evening inside Bulldog Stadium on the brand new FieldTurf. It was the final practice, as the Bulldogs will hold its second scrimmage of camp Saturday. After practice, head coach Pat Hill said, “Positions are always up for grabs.” Check inside to see what spots have been the most contested in fall camp… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1097725.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1097725.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Junior DE Matt Akers has had a humbling start to his career. From an illness dropping him to a staggering 220 pounds to not playing on the defensive line in 2010, he has persevered. He entered fall camp atop the depth chart at SDE, and at 250 pounds, Akers is in the best shape of his Fresno State career. Check inside to hear his comments on offseason training, fall camp, and the upcoming season… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1093976.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1093976.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:55:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate After having last week off, the 2011 Fresno State football team is back to work this week as voluntary summer workouts continue. Check inside for photos from Tuesday's practice session... http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1086334.html 2047 Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/1086334.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:45:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate The 2010 season is less than 60 days away, and fall camp is just four weeks away. In those weeks, the 2010 Fresno State Bulldogs will continue their voluntary summer workouts. Check inside for photos of Tuesday’s workout… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/982379.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/982379.html Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:16:00 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 Fresno State has 19 defensive linemen participating in fall camp this year. While many will likely redshirt, the combination of returning talent and incoming players is well balanced. Check inside for photos of Bulldog defensive linemen from fall camp... http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/887075.html 2047 BB.C Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/887075.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:43:00 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 continues to look impressive this spring. The team speed is improved, as is the depth. Moreover, they look like they’re playing with a swagger. While the offense has struggled, it got the upper hand on Wednesday with a little help of Ebahn Feathers’ feet. “We’re learning the zone read and option game with our players,” said Coach Pat Hill. “These kids have never done that here.” http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/856991.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/856991.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:58:00 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 Both the offense and defense cannot have great days. But neither has to have an awful day either. The Bulldogs’ quarterback play was – for the lack of a better term – atrocious. While some of the blame can be placed on the wind, dropped passes, and shifting of the offensive line, the defense deserves a good portion of the credit… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/853511.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/853511.html Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:10:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate The entire defensive line had a great day during Friday afternoon's scrimmage. One-sixth of the offense's plays executed went for loss, including six sacks by the defense. Matt Akers, who has slimmed down since fall, displayed his quickness registering three tackles for loss. BB.C caught up with him after the scrimmage to talk about his performance... http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/853462.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/853462.html Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:41:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Spring practice begins Monday and that means the Bulldogs are gearing up to address its biggest pressing need this new season – defense. Still mourning the loss of defensive coordinator Dan Brown to cancer, the Bulldogs will rely on new DC Randy Stewart. While his defensive approach remains to be seen with this year, BB.C will look at the defense, unit by unit and speculate on schemes… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/849713.html 2047 Choua Yang http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/849713.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:17:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Fresno State is two days into fall camp and the intensity is picking up. The early practice was much improved, and the veterans continue to look good… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/776451.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/776451.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:59:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate While the Fresno State football team is full of veterans and loaded with experience, there are still many questions that need to be solved before they can even consider a run at a BCS bowl berth... http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/774410.html 2047 Choua Yang http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/774410.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:15:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate Depth is always an issue at defensive line. Finding solid DTs is a challenge at any level. Fresno State had only four DTs competing in spring drills, but one was preseason all-WAC candidate Jon Monga. At DE, the ‘Dogs must replace one starter and two others lost for the year due to injury. Nonetheless, the incoming recruiting class is stacked with talent able to contribute immediately. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/766287.html 2047 BarkBoard.com Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/766287.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:17:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Future Bulldog Matt Akers will make his BarkBoard.com Chat room debut this evening. Join the defensive end tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. PT for an exclusive chat. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/732243.html 2047 BarkBoard.com Staff http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/732243.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:49:00 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 Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty DE Matt Akers recently for a little Q & A… http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/730828.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/730828.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:54:00 GMT 1 164 Fresno State fresnostate Fresno State commit Matt Akers took his official visit to Fresno State this past weekend, and the three-star defensive end prospect has nothing but great things to say about the Bulldog program. Other schools are still contacting him, but Akers says he tells them he is firm on his commitment. http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/710329.html 2047 Mario Gomez http://fresnostate.scout.com/2/710329.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:24:00 GMT 0 164 Fresno State fresnostate