http://valleysportspulse.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Strikeforce Challengers series returns to the Save Mart Center November 6th. It will feature some of the best MMA talent in Fresno. VSP MMA columnist James Gilliland caught up with a few of the fighters that will be featured on the card. Cole Escovedo (CE), who has overcome insurmountable ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/28/mma-round-table/ http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/26/dos-palos-15-immanuel-30/ Tim Kaeding makes history at Thunderbowl. By Dan Fleisher VSP Racing Columnist: Tim Kaeding made history Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway by becoming first ever driver to set fast time and then win the final main event from the 24th starting position, leading to his third overall Cup title. Kaeding started the evening ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/25/kaeding-wins-16th-annual-trophy-cup/ Mathews, West, defense shine in Fresno State's 34-3 rout of New Mexico State. From gobulldogs.com: The Fresno State football team improved to 4-3 and 3-1 in WAC after beating New Mexico State 34-3 on Saturday evening. Bulldog running back Ryan Mathews ran for 157 yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns. He ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/25/another-bulldog-blowout/ The Panthers win in a non-conventional fashion to gut out a 14-6 victory over Liberty-Madera Ranchos. By Chris Haynes VSP Senior Writer: Washington Union quarterback Adam McCurley is known for using his arm to destroy opposing defenses, but it was his legs that created problems for the Hawks in Easton. “We definitely didn’t have ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/24/mccurleys-legs-not-arm-spark-wu-win-over-ranchos/ Compiled by Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, a central San Joaquin Valley native and local fishing expert. ROGER'S COMMENTS: I don’t think there is any better way to spend time on the water than with a couple of good buddies who have the same mind set as you ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/24/from-all-anglers-21/ By Ron Rodda VSP Contributing Racing Writer: Tulare, CA. - Auburn, CA. driver Andy Forsberg is running his last event ever for his long time car owner, and he made the most of a pole assignment to win the opening night main of the 16th Annual Trophy Cup. His prior main ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/24/forsberg-nabs-2nd-career-trophy-cup-win/ The national spotlight is creeping up on Fresno State sophomore forward Paul George. Here's his one-on-one interview with nbadraft.net, giving you an indication that George could be a first round pick in next year's NBA Draft. Scouts are watching. Translation: enjoy him while you still can. George and Sylvester Seay ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/21/hes-good-by-george/ The Bulldog women's basketball team is picked to have another strong season. From gobulldogs.com: The Fresno State women's basketball team will have a target on its backs this season as they were picked to finish first by the coaches in the WAC. The media picked the Bulldogs second behind Louisiana Tech. Jaleesa ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/21/the-team-to-beat/ A unique breakfast item for sure, but Chef Ryan Scott of ryanscott2go.com and Top Chef fame has something to chase away the basic breakfast options. Olive oil fried egg with oyster mushroom, broccoli crowns and heirloom tomato relish. Yields 2 servings ◦2 large organic eggs ◦1 medium size heirloom tomato ◦¼ lb oyster mushrooms ◦¼ ... http://valleysportspulse.com/2009/10/19/olive-oil-fried-egg/