Chris Haynes

Chris Haynes is a born and raised Fresnan and alum of Edison High School, class of 1999.

Chris is a huge basketball fan. His best Fresno State memories were during the Jerry Tarkanian era. He loved watching guys like Kendrick Brooks, Terrence Roberson, Dominick Young, Chris Herren, Melvin Ely, Rafer Alston, and his favorite Bulldog of all-time, Courtney Alexander.

“Say what you want about Tark, but he brought good basketball games and players to the valley,” says Chris. If it wasn’t for Tark, the Save Mart Center wouldn’t be here Not sure if that’s a good thing though.”

Chris’s favorite teams are the San Francisco Giants (Will Clark has the sweetest swing ever), Miami Heat, and any team Terrell Owens plays for. Go Bills!

After high school, Chris chased that elusive dream of playing professional basketball, playing junior college ball for three years at Sacramento City College and Columbia Junior College, respectively. He received a scholarship to play at Fresno Pacific University, but Chris quickly realized during the season that sitting on the bench in the GSAC would not accomplish that professional goal. Changes had to be made!

The next phase of his life took him into the media (something he said he would never do). He worked as a producer/on-air talent and blogger for FOX Sports Radio 1340 in Fresno for two years, competing against then rival George Takata to no avail.

So if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!

Takata asked Chris to join the VSP family, putting all the rivalry animosity to the side. Chris proudly accepted, but I guess that’s not saying much since he switches NFL teams every other year. He won’t be switching jobs again anytime soon.

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