

During today's practice session, the energy level might be higher than any road practice I have seen. With this being my second season with the team, I have had a front row seat to the transformation of this program.

The surroundings are stunning, but a gym is still a gym. I've been lucky enough to visit the beautiful state of Hawai'i a number of times in the past, but there is always something special coming with the Bulldogs. Make sure you catch each second as the "Voice of the Bulldogs" Paul Loeffler and broadcasting legend Randy Rosenbloom paint a crystal clear picture from the floor of Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on KMJ Radio 580 AM or You can also follow live stats on Gametracker. The month of March breeds a crazy source of energy and moments that can transcend generations.

That feeling of winning, which is always a significant feat by a road team in Logan, fuels the competitive fire in everyone associated with the hardwood. Cleveland remembers the day like it was yesterday as do assistant coach Senque Carey and director of basketball operations Don Slade, the remaining members of the staff with the team today. They have won 64 of their past 66 home games, yet Fresno State is the only WAC school to win during that stretch when Kevin Bell scored a career-high 25 points and Dominic McGuire added 18 points in a truly thrilling 71-66 Bulldog victory on March 3, 2007. The Aggies defend their home floor like a bear protects their cub with a vigorous and relentless passion. Pacific tonight in their WAC road finale, it will mark the fourth time in Cleveland's five seasons that Fresno State visits Utah State in the opening days of the month of March. Steve Cleveland, the Bulldogs' head coach, is no stranger to the experience, especially for March Madness. And Fresno State makes at least one trip each season. I can't wait for the game tonight."įor those college basketball fans who have not made the trek to Logan, Utah and experienced "The Spectrum," the time is now to clear your calendar and plan your visit to the Cache Valley with a beautiful view of the Wasatch Mountains. "It is really exciting to be a part of that atmosphere," Fresno State sophomore Paul George said of the experience. This is euphoria on one of the grandest stages. This is the reason why young men across the country spend hours upon hours putting up shots after the lights turn off for the night and waking up for an extra intense workout This is an extra motivation to power through textbooks, explore the history's greatest novels and solve intricate math equations while declining a party invitation. As the visitors, there is a rite of passage to be universally hated but excited at the golden opportunity. There is a rush - an exuberance - it is an indescribable feeling to walk into one the nation's premier environments in college basketball. A Return to Logan Presents a Special Start to March Madness
