Prediction time; Name the Score contest
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. — From ESPN's Graham Watson:
ESPN's "College GameDay" is coming to Air Force Academy for the Air Force — Army game on Nov. 7.
Next week’s game will mark the third time "College GameDay" has broadcast from the Academy. The crew was there in 2001 for the Army game and in 2002 for the contest against Notre Dame. "College GameDay" will kickoff a week of programming in conjunction with Veterans Day.
A quick sampling
• We’ve been through this before, but the San Jose Mercury News brought it up again this week. San Jose State stands to gain no matter what happens in this week’s game against Boise State. A win would be a boon to the program. A loss and the Broncos are one step closer to the BCS and providing SJSU with an infusion of cash.
• Who should be higher in the polls — TCU or Boise State? Athlon editors picked picked TCU.
Prediction time
1. If Oregon beats USC this week, the Ducks will jump an undefeated Boise State in the AP and coaches’ polls. It isn’t fair — given that Boise State beat the Ducks — but just watch.
And I think it’s a real possibility that Oregon beats the Trojans.
2. From ESPN.com’s Graham Watson:
Idaho 44, Louisiana Tech 20: The focus of Idaho’s loss to Nevada was on the 70 points the Vandals allowed to one of the nation’s top offenses, not on the 45 points they scored. It’s important to note that while Idaho’s defense might leave a little something to be desired, its offense can play with most teams in the country. And Louisiana Tech isn’t nearly as dynamic as Nevada.
3. My take: An Idaho victory would all but assure the Vandals (6-2) of a bowl invitation at the end of the regular season. The Vandals’ defense won’t get the same kind of test it got last week. Idaho 35, Louisiana Tech 24.
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.
Listen to my audio prediction for the San Jose State game here.
Here are the rules for the newcomers:
Boise State hosts San Jose State 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 11 a.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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BSU 42 SJSU 27
..then we drop 3 places in the polls.
Brian, thanks for the pizza.
BSU-49 SJS-17
DEFENSE GETS SHUTOUT
BSU 68
SJS 0
BSU 38 SJS 6
BSU 38
SJS 6
PIZZA!
BSU 40
SJS 21
BSU 41 SJSU 6
BSU 41 SJSU 6
BSU-56 SJ-6
BSU-56
SJ-6
BSU 41 SJS 14
BSU 41
SJS 14
Pizza
GO BRONCOS!
BSU-43
SJSU-16
BSU-49 SJSU-3
BSU-49
SJSU-3
Go Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!
Broncos win big...then lose in the polls (again)
Broncos - 48
SJSU - 10
Boise State 54 San Jose
Boise State 54 San Jose State 10
BSU Score
34-12 BSU wins and moves up 1 spot with a loss by another team.
I predict...
BSU 52
SJS 10
and the special teams will shine!
BSU 35 - SJSU 14
San Jose defense slows the Bronco offense. BSU allows a couple big plays for TDs.
BSU 48 SJSU 13
go broncos
Score
BSU 56
SJSU 3
BSU 41 SJ 3
BSU 41
SJ 3
I heard an interview with the San Jose coach...
and wasn't impressed, so...
BSU- 72
SJS- 3
easy win....
BS Univ = 42
SJ = 13
BSU 43 SJSU 10
Broncos = 43
Spartans = 10
Pizza
BSU 58
SJ 10
War Bronco!
Boise State 66
San Jose St. 8
BSU finally plays a complete game
BSU-48
SJSU-3
11 team playoff with 5 at large teams is the answer
BSU 54
SJSU 6
Lets see...Uh... Broncos Win Again
Boise State - 52
San Jose ST - 0
It will truly show how corrupt the "system" is when Oregon beats USC and then leaps us, the only team to beat them thus far. But we already knew the "system" was corrupt.
Actually...
I wouldn't knock a system that was willing to rank BSU #4 at one point and also allowed BSU to go to the Fiesta Bowl. If the system was truly corrupt BSU would not even get a mention in the same sentence as BCS bowl game.
ONE
As in, "BSU has only played ONE top 25 team." Oregon will have played five that were ranked in the top 25, including 3 top 10 teams after this weekend. That is how "the system" works. Play up BSU!
GO DUCKS!!!
Score
BSU 57
SJSU 0
Boise State Wins by Trick or Treat
BSU 38
San Jose 3
Happy Halloween!
Eunice.
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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...
Boise State 31 San Jose 3
cold weather makes it a low-scoring affair.
Larry said it will warm up tomorrow for the weekend...
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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...
Lyin' Larry?
Who knows. :)
Man's lived in this Valley 53+ years! Why diss him now?
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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...
San Jose 35 Boise State 31
San Jose 35
Boise State 31
Are you kidding?
One of the worst offenses in the nation will score 35 on the Boise State Defense? You are crazy!
NEED TO IMPRESS
BSU's win will be compared to USC's win over SJSU so gotta compete with common opponents. BSU big-time
BSU 54
SJSU 9
BSU moves up 1 spot to take fill in after USC loses oregon takes position where they belong right behind BSU.
What does San Jose get for Halloween ?...........A spanking !
BSU 51
SJSU 6
BOISE STATE WINS AGAIN!!!!!!
BOISE STATE 45
sjsu 10
BSU 42, SJSU 7
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Dang!
So close. I got beaten out by a tie-breaker rule by the guy who submitted the score just ahead of me. Is there a consolation prize for second place? =)
BSU
BSU 52
SJSU 2
Dang snaps.
Idaho Loses TCU loses
Score
I predict Coach Pete will let Boise State run up the score to around the same mark as USC put up against San Jose St.
Boise State 70
San Jose State 7
mark my words
University of Oregon WILL. NOT. jump an undefeated Boise State in the polls at any time this year. If you actually listen to any of the college ball discussions, or read any of the national press (all of whom are AP), the Boise State-Oregon game is still very, very fresh in their minds—so much so that espn made the following prediction: "If USC wins the game this week and Texas loses, USC will go to the National Championship. If Oregon wins this week and Texas loses, Boise State will go to the National Championship."
Here is a number for you, "ONE"
Oregon will jump BSU when they beat USC. BSU has played only ONE top 25 team. Oregon has played five thus far, including 3 top 10 teams when you count this weekends game with USC. You keep telling yourself that Oregon will not jump BSU if each team wins out. Oregon still plays OSU, Arizona State, a ranked Arizona team on the road, and Stanford. BSU will lose to Nevada anyway! Nevada is just better.
Go Ducks
If the jump
happens, UO above BSU, it will show how flawed the BCS system is and how a change is needed. I think USC has a hard challenge ahead of them but they should come out on top. Good luck Duck but Trojans in the end.
DUCKHAMMER
get hammered on his head to many times! I'll make it easy for you. Cal is just a bit bigger of a joke than the Ducks are. Oregon has played 1 top 10 team this year and lost badly. Cal is as good as their record. Oregon will play their 2nd top 10 team this weekend and sadly for my Broncos the ducks will lose again b/c their not really that good. Its halloween at least you can eat some of you kids candy to feel better.
broncos in an easy one
boise state 52
san jose 7
usc 31
oregon 21
Snore
59-7 BSU