KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News SourceFresno St. Def. Coord., Stewart, Resigns; Skipper Promoted

A big change in the Fresno State coaching staff as Defensive Coordinator, Randy Stewart resigns. Tim skipper will take over his duties. Stewart will remain on as an assistant until his contract ends on March 15th. He will help with recruiting and breaking down film on opponents. Head Coach Pat Hill released a statement on the move. Here's part of what he said:

"Today, Randy Stewart has decided to step down as defensive coordinator at Fresno State. Together, we looked at our defense over the past year and a half and he said we were making progress, but it was not going as we had hoped over the past four weeks and a change was needed.

"Randy has been a valuable part of this staff since 2002, taking over after Dan Brown's long battle with cancer. Under Randy's leadership, we have had many outstanding secondary's including the 2005 group of James Sanders, Tyrone Culver and Richard Marshall, whom are all still actively playing in the NFL.

"Randy will remain an assistant until his contract terminates, helping in recruiting and film breakdown of upcoming opponents.

"Starting today, Tim Skipper will take over the duties of defensive coordinator. I feel Tim is one of the truly fine and upcoming coaches in our game.

"Not only was he an outstanding all-conference player in 1997-99, he has coached at a very high level with his position players while coaching running backs and linebackers in his tenure here as an assistant coach.

"I want to thank Randy for his 10 years of service and loyalty to Bulldog football and we wish him well in the future."