In an era of continual change in college football—new coaches, shifting conferences, and transient loyalties—one guy has shown us all what true commitment looks like. Pat Hill, former Fresno State head coach, has performed a memorable gesture that cements his legacy not only as a famous leader on the sidelines, but also as a lifelong Bulldog.
Pat Hill has gave two jaw-dropping luxury buses to the Fresno State Bulldogs Football Program, putting the squad literally on more wheels than ever before. These custom-wrapped, state-of-the-art buses have the Bulldogs’ signature red, white, and blue—designed with elegant interiors, cutting-edge technology, and the pride of a man who never gave up on the team that defined his career.
“Fresno molded me—now it’s my turn to give back,” Hill said at the surprise announcement on campus. “This program gave me purpose, pride, and some of the most enjoyable years of my life. I wanted to repay the courtesy by pushing the initiative forward, quite literally.”
The donation was announced in front of current players, coaches, alumni, and fans at Bulldog Stadium, where emotions ran high and cheers rang out over the field. For many in the audience, it was a full circle moment—a former coach returning to the field not for Xs and Os, but to demonstrate his unwavering dedication to the club he helped build.
Pat Hill, Fresno State football’s head coach from 1997 to 2011, is widely recognized for putting the program on the national map. Hill challenged big programs with a “Play Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime” mindset and was never afraid to fight. He transformed Fresno State into a program that commands national respect, and now, years later, he is trying to assure that it continues to rise.
The luxury buses will be used for team transportation, community activities, and recruiting visits, providing as a visible symbol of Bulldog pride and solidarity. Each bus’s exterior displays legendary photos from Hill’s coaching career, as well as statements that defined his reign, reminding every player on board that they are following in the footsteps of greatness.
More than just transportation, the buses represent enduring devotion, love, and leadership. Pat Hill’s heart has never left Fresno, despite the fact that many people go on and forget their roots.
And now, owing to this incredible gift, every mile the Bulldogs travel will be fueled by the spirit of a coach who gave his all—and still gives back.
Pat Hill is driving Fresno State’s resurgence.
Go, Dogs!