Hawaii preview; Name the Score contest

While much of the focus this week (and for several before) has been on the Broncos’ Bowl Championship Series hopes, there is a game to play.

The Broncos (6-0, 1-0 in the WAC) visit Hawaii on Saturday. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. MDT.

Let’s take a closer look at the Warriors (2-4, 0-3). Hawaii has lost four straight since opening the season with victories against Central Arkansas and Washington State.

The Warriors are down to their third-string quarterback with walk-on Bryant Moniz. Moniz was 30-of-42 for 360 yards with one touchdown and one interception against Idaho last week.

Wide receiver Greg Salas caught 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown last week. He is second in the nation in receiving yards per game with 131.8.

Center John Estes might be the Warriors’ best player. He has started 47 consecutive games, the longest streak in the WAC.

Hawaii is 24-0 when scoring 40 or more points since 2005. But the Warriors are averaging just 23.67 points per game.

Forget balance: The Warriors rank third in the country in passing offense (371.33 yards per game) and 117th nationally in rushing offense at (71.83 yards per game).

Look for a big game from running backs Jeremy Avery and Doug Martin. Hawaii is allowing 200.5 yards per game on the ground.

More coverage on the Warriors:

• From the Honolulu Advertiser: In his defense, McMackin feels pain

• From the Honolulu Star Bulletin: A feature on safety Spencer Smith

Name the Score contest

OK, finally what everyone has been waiting for. The “Name the Score” contest is back. The winner gets a gift certificate to Domino’s. Thanks again to Treasure Valley-area Domino’s for their support.

Click here for my audio prediction.

Here are the rules for the newcomers:

Boise State visits Hawaii on Saturday and here is your chance to predict the score and win a gift certificate from Domino's Pizza for one medium three-topping pizza.

Place your guesses in the comments down below and we will pick one winner.

The closest to the actual score of the game wins.

All entries must be received by 7 p.m. MDT on Saturday.

When you register to make comments at IdahoStatesman.com, you put in an e-mail address. I will contact the winner through that e-mail address.

If it comes down to tiebreakers, closest to Boise State's actual score, closest without going over and then first received will be the tie-breaking order.

Good luck.

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Brian Murphy is co-author of "Blue Magic: Boise State's Unlikely Journey to a Fiesta Bowl Win." You can click here to purchase the book.

I predict

BSU - 48
Hawaii - 24
bring on the pizza! GO BRONCOS

BSU 45 Hawaii 13

BSU 45

Hawaii 13

bsu vs. hawaii

Boise State 41
Hawaii 0

BSU 72 HAWAII 27

oh why not?

It beats seeing all the score predictions that mimic...

the Vandals performance against Hawaii.

If the Vandals can beat Hawaii 35-24, I surely hope that the #4 team in the country can double the scoring output of Idaho, and eliminate 1/2 of the points that Idaho allowed.

But then again...The 6-1 Idaho Vandals are #1 in the WAC!

;-)

BSU 48 HAWAII 7

Go Broncos

BSU 34 Hawaii 16

Go Broncos

PIZZA!

BSU-35
HAWAII-24

HELLOOO!

Boise State 50

Bows 19

GO BRONCOS!

BSU-43
HAWAII-16

Boise v. Hawaii

Boise 35
Hawaii 14

BSU 60 Hawaii 17

Yup.

Revenge For Two Years Ago

Last year's victory was fine and dandy but this year will be sweeter for it will be at their house.
BSU - 51
HAW - 17

Pizza

Boise State - 37
Hawaii - 17

BSU 56-10

BSU 56
Hawaii 10

BSU 37 Hawaii 10

BSU 37
Hawaii 10

Bronx

BSU 49
Hawaii 0

Pizza score

Boise State 31
Hawaii 3

Again

Boise 37
Warriors 13

Pizza

BSU 35
Hawaii 27

BSU 49 Hawaii 21

BSU 49
Hawaii 21

Good game

Broncos 54
Warriors 9

score

Hawaii is too lopsided on offense....if they could get a running game going they could be pretty good. Maybe they keep it close-ish at home?

BSU 38
Hawaii 31

Broncos 39 Rainbow Warriors 10

BSU 39
Haw 10

Welcome to the Rock

35-3 BSU

About time they run away with one

BSU 49
Hawaii 21

Game ball

BSU 51
Hawaii 16

You can find me: But are you sure you want too?

Broncos

Boise 35
Hawaii 6

It don't get much better then this

Either indredibly high...or low

Blue Streaks (BSU)= 84
Huka puka's (UH)= 32

BSU and Hawaii

Boise State - 36
Hawaii - 10

BSU 34 Hawaii 10

BSU 34 Hawaii 10

Prediction

Hawaii - 31
BSU 27

FTW

bsu - 48
Haw - 17

BSU - Hawaii Score

BSU - 21
Hawaii - 13

BSU

BSU 55
Hawaii 13

Game

BSU 36
Hawaii 28

BSU vs Hawaii

BSU 31
Hawaii 24

Score

BSU 65
Hawaii 10

BSU and Pizza!!

BSU 35
Hawaii 27

Winner

BOISE STATE - 45
HAWAII - 6

BSU 45 HU 17

Boise State - 45
HU - 17

Flu victims travel

Any news on whether or not players/coaches didn't travel due to flu? Do they travel on Thursday or Friday when going to Hawaii?

Thursday http://flightaware.c

Thursday
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ASA7683/history/20091022/1810Z/KBOI/PHNL

Forced to pay $24 for verizon gameplan

BSU 49
Hawaiiii 7

KSRV has it and they're down the road, 5000 watts.

Verizon? We have CableNumb and I have a nice antenna.

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BSU runs wild

BSU 49
Hawaii 13

BSU runs wlld on these guys. Finally they all have a good game.

EVERYONE

on this BSU team wants a big win.

BSU 44
Hawaii 13

about time

for a rout.

BSU 49
Hawaii 10

bsu 52 uh 17

bsu 52 uh 17

BSU - Hawaii

BSU 38 Hawaii 3