Bulldogs did it all, except ...

Published online on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2009

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So many indelible Michael Jordan memories. ... Soaring above Craig Ehlo and Bryon Russell for game-winning jumpers (even if he did push off against Russell). Dropping 63 points on Larry Bird's Boston Celtics during the 1986 playoffs. Defying gravity in that transcendent dunk contest against Dominique Wilkins.

But the moment we'll remember most is M.J. hugging the Larry O'Brien Trophy and weeping like a schoolgirl after winning his first NBA title. The first one is always the sweetest.

Fresno State accomplished just about everything it wanted Saturday against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.

Except win.

As well as Ryan Colburn played in the first half, his inexperience really showed in the second and overtime.

Colburn's first two interceptions came on slant patterns where he either released the ball too soon or not soon enough. On the third, he put too much air under a pass to Chastin West in the end zone.

He'll learn.

Inexplicable how the Bulldogs can be so stout defensively all game, then allow a 247-pound running back to go straight up the gut for a 72-yard touchdown.

Even though Fresno State forced overtime, Wisconsin never lost the momentum.

We don't doubt Pat Hill when he says Ebahn Feathers has a special package in the Bulldogs offense.

It's just whether that package gets stamped and mailed before collection time.

Better believe Boise State will account for Chris Carter's every muscle twitch Friday night.

After he cut Bear Pascoe and questioned the level of play at Pascoe's alma mater, Mike Singletary shouldn't expect any Christmas cards from anyone in the 559 area code.

If every high school in the Central Section enforced its student code of conduct when it comes to drinking -- or even being at a party where alcohol is present -- everybody would be playing 8-man football on Friday nights.

(In this corner of your Sunday fish wrap, we like to keep both feet firmly planted in reality.)

Since calling up Buster Posey, only to keep him stapled to the bench, the San Francisco Giants are 4-5 with catchers Bengie Molina and Eli Whiteside batting a combined .222.

Also during that time, the Giants faded from the National League wild card race. Coincidence? We think not.

If Derek Jeter became the Pittsburgh Pirates' career hits leader, would anybody care?

Now that Shawne Merriman has escaped the clutches of Tila Tequila, he better stay away from Sheila Schnapps.

For no particular reason: Brooks Bollinger.

Ever wonder where all the old, rusted mufflers in Clovis end up? Head over to Red Estes' house.

The retired Fresno State track and cross country coach uses old mufflers, stove coils and every kind of scrap metal you can think of to fabricate the zany sculptures that decorate his acre-sized spread, which he named "Malfunction Junction." (Check out Estes' creations at the Big Fresno Fair.) There are double-decker Russian dancers, humorous animal montages and a family of bulldogs on the front porch. Ask nicely, and Red may even show you one he calls the Al Bowl.

Yep, it's dirty.