Even though Fresno State boasts 13 players on active NFL rosters, no Bulldogs played in the New England Patriots’ 34-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday evening at Super Bowl LI.
While no one left their Bulldog spirit on the field, two coaches on the winning side have ties to Fresno State. New England Patriots’ head strength and conditioning coach, Moses Cabrera, coached for the Bulldogs from 2002-09, and offensive assistant Cole Popovich played for the Bulldogs from 2004-08.
Cabrera served as a graduate assistant for the Bulldogs in 2002-03 and then as an assistant strength coach through the 2009 season.