There are a few developments worth noting in the Mountain West. First, though Fresno isn't a serious contender in the loop, the Bulldogs are proving a scrappy underdog as Vance Walberg's troops continue to compete for 40 minutes. Already, FSU has several back-door covers and stayed closed at formidable Utah State on Saturday. Regional sources say the mood has improved since G Amar Augillard recently left the team. Meanwhile, CSU has proven an unreliable favorite, and just 4-9 its last 13 vs. the line, and was helped immeasurably in last Tuesday's win at San Jose by icy shooting from the Spartans (just 6-33 FGs and 0-11 triples in first half!). Play Fresno State