1 Have some fun – The Bulldogs have practiced with more outward energy since Tim DeRuyter was let go as coach on Sunday, though it’s just a guess whether that is at all genuine or if it will matter against Air Force. Fresno State still is a 1-7 team and energy has not been the issue. It has been the fundamentals – blocking, tackling, that sort of thing. If they can apply those to the detail they have been lacking this season, there is a chance they can take a step forward.
2 Stay on your feet – Run defense has been an issue.