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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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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There is no life in Idaho...it is a mirror site on god's server. You were dreaming but it is over. Go to your residence and await our commands and THEN we will restore control...
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