‘Defense shines in spring game

Wide receiver Namani Parker (#87) runs with the ball as wide receiver Justin Allen (#13) blocks defensive back Ka’Lonn Milton (#27) on Saturday, April 29, during the spring game at Bulldog Stadium. (Christian Ortuno/The Collegian)Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford’s first round of practices ended Saturday with the spring game in front of thousands.

After 15 practices, the Bulldogs are on the right track, Tedford said. Staying healthy as a team along with competition between the offense and defense were definitive takeaways.

“A lot of progress in spring ball, I’m really pleased with it,” Tedford said. “We came out injury free, which is great. You always have your fingers crossed on…