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Wilson to the Jets?; ESPN's Labor Day doubleheader; Yates' future; signing day notes
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 1:24pm.By Chadd Cripe
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Mel Kiper Jr. said Thursday on SportsCenter that former Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson has moved up to No. 2 on the draft board at his position and could go in the bottom third of the first round.
Kiper singled out the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings as possible first-round destinations for Wilson. They pick 29th and 30th.
Wilson debuted today at No. 23 on Kiper's famed Big Board. He is No. 27 on the Scouts Inc. list.
Former Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati is No. 17 on the Scouts Inc. list.
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'Sometimes you've got to push yourself,' Wilcox says
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 6:21pm.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
Justin Wilcox said Wednesday that he approached his interview with Tennessee coach Derek Dooley looking for a reason to say no.
He couldn’t find one.
Wilcox was named the defensive coordinator at Tennessee on Wednesday. He spent four years as the defensive coordinator at Boise State.
Kwiatkowski named defensive coordinator; Strausser, Huff switch roles
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 2:30pm.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
Boise State has named defensive line coach Pete Kwiatkowski the defensive coordinator, coach Chris Petersen said Wednesday.
Kwiatkowski was a successful defensive coordinator at Montana State from 2000 to 2005. He was the only candidate to replace Justin Wilcox, Petersen said.
Petersen called it a "slam dunk."
The Broncos now will search for another defensive assistant. Kwiatkowski may continue to coach the line. Wilcox, who took the coordinator job at Tennessee, did not coach a position.
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Defensive back chooses Boise State over Notre Dame, Washington; ESPN reports Wilcox on way to Tennessee
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 10:42am.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
Honolulu defensive back Jeremy Ioane (5-foot-11, 195 pounds) signed a letter of intent with Boise State on Wednesday morning, the Honolulu Advertiser reported.
Virginia Tech game moves to Labor Day
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:00am.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
The Boise State-Virginia Tech football game has been moved to Labor Day, Sept. 6, as expected, the Washington Redskins announced Tuesday.
The game will be played at FedExField in Landover, Md., home of the Redskins. It's the season opener for both teams and could be a matchup of two Top 10 teams.
The game will air on ESPN. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MDT.
The Virginia Tech game originally was scheduled for Oct. 2.
Broncos add tight end/wide receiver to recruiting class
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 5:02pm.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
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Rocklin (Calif.) High tight end/wide receiver Holden Huff, the latest commitment to join the Boise State football team’s recruiting class, should be a nice fit in the Broncos’ offense.
Huff, who is 6-foot-6 and 195 pounds, is a “tweener” — the type of player the Broncos have had much success turning into productive tight ends.
Mel Kiper Jr. says Kyle Wilson might be a first-rounder; Iupati gets more acclaim, too
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 8:51am.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
For the second straight day, an ESPN draft guru said Thursday morning that former Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson could be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Mel Kiper Jr. made the case for Wilson on Thursday morning on SportsCenter. He didn't have Wilson listed among his top five cornerbacks going into this week's Senior Bowl practices.
"Had an inconsistent year, but great leader, student of the game, great athletic ability, he's been strong in coverage," Kiper Jr. said. "He may have moved ... into the late first round."
ESPN expert says Kyle Wilson could jump to first round; Idaho's Iupati impressing, too; defensive end commits
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 11:52am.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
ESPN analyst Todd McShay said on Wednesday morning's SportsCenter that former Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson has made the biggest splash of any player during Senior Bowl practices.
In fact, McShay says Wilson is now his third-rated cornerback — and might be a first-round pick.
Kyle Wilson impresses at Senior Bowl; former Broncos make history with Pro Bowl selections
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 2:19pm.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
Former Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson has grabbed the attention of NFL Draft analysts during the first two days of Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala.
NFL Network’s Mike Mayock, in fact, has named Wilson the No. 2 prospect at cornerback behind Joe Haden of Florida.
Wilson was an instant hit Monday, the first day of practices for Saturday’s game, which gives top prospects a chance to compete in front of NFL coaches and scouts. Some bloggers called him the North team MVP and “brilliant.”
He impressed again Tuesday.
Boise State athletics will stay on KTVB; BCS releases revenue figures
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 10:25am.By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
Boise State football and basketball games will continue to air on KTVB (Channel 7) for the next five years.
The agreement was announced Monday by Bronco Sports Properties, the arm of Learfield Sports that takes control of Boise State's multimedia rights in 2010-11.
KTVB also has been the home of Broncos athletics for the past five years.
No decision has been made on who the announcers will be.
