By Chadd Cripe and Brian Murphy
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© 2012 Idaho Statesman
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Moore happy with Lions
I have a full story in the paper tomorrow. Here are a couple quotes from Moore:
NFL Draft blog: Kellen Moore joins Lions as free agent; record six Broncos drafted; Shoemaker to Bucs
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 4:55pm, updated on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 10:23pmBoise State-Michigan State football game scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT Aug. 31 (ESPN); all four QBs remain in race
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:07am, updated on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 4:14pmBy Chadd Cripe
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© 2012 Idaho Statesman
The Boise State-Michigan State football game to open the season has been scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT Aug. 31 and will air on ESPN. That's an 8 p.m. kickoff in East Lansing, Mich.
The date — a Friday — had previously been announced, but the time and TV assignment were set Tuesday. Michigan State wanted to play on Friday of Labor Day weekend to help its fans.
State Board approves Boise State football coach Chris Petersen's new contract
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 2:50pmBy Chadd Cripe
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Boise State football coach Chris Petersen's new five-year contract was approved unanimously by the State Board of Education on Thursday. There was no discussion.
Here are the details, as I reported Monday:
— Petersen’s new contract is worth $11,748,333 over five years — including a new $250,000 annual payment to purchase a license to use the coach’s likeness.
Boise State football program adds former Washington State assistant as director of player personnel
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:32amBy Chadd Cripe
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Boise State has hired former Washington State tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Rich Rasmussen as director of player personnel, the school announced Wednesday.
Rasmussen replaces Julius Brown, who took a job as cornerbacks coach at Troy.
NFL Draft blog: NFL.com mock had Martin (No. 22), McClellin (No. 28) in first round
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 4:37pm, updated on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 4:36pmBy Chadd Cripe and Brian Murphy
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© 2012 Idaho Statesman
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
Crawford moves to No. 1 on CFL prospect list
Boise State defensive end Tyrone Crawford has been elevated to the No. 1 prospect in the Canadian Football League draft. He isn't likely to be the No. 1 pick, though, because he has expressed a preference to play in the NFL.
Here are the details of Boise State football coach Chris Petersen's new contract
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:10am, updated on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:56pmBy Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
© 2012 Idaho Statesman
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen’s new contract is worth $11,748,333 over five years — including a new $250,000 annual payment to purchase a license to use the coach’s likeness.
The contract must be approved by the State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday and Thursday in Moscow. The State Board previously approved Petersen’s raise for this year.
Deal points:
QB Joe Southwick leads offense to victory in Boise State's Spring Game
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 7:53pm, updated on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 9:50pmBy Chadd Cripe
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© 2012 Idaho Statesman
Boise State junior quarterback Joe Southwick tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Chris Potter on fourth-and-4 to give the offense the victory in the Spring Game on Saturday evening at Bronco Stadium.
The offense won 22-19, with two touchdown drives and a field goal drive led by Southwick and one touchdown drive led by true freshman Nick Patti.
Breaking down the Boise State football team's defensive backs: Improving group will be experienced at corner, young at safety
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 12:57pm, updated on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:43pmBy Chadd Cripe
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© 2011 Idaho Statesman
Here is the final installment in my spring position preview.
Previously: Offensive line, tight ends/fullbacks,
Boise State breaks ground on football complex; Broncos won't play a 13th football game in 2012
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 7:16pm, updated on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 7:23pmBy Chadd Cripe
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© 2012 Idaho Statesman
Boise State broke ground Thursday on its $22 million football complex behind the north end zone of Bronco Stadium. The building is scheduled to open July 1, 2013.
Boise State DE Shea McClellin will attend NFL Draft in New York City
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 4:41pmBy Chadd Cripe
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Former Boise State defensive end Shea McClellin will be one of 26 prospects attending the NFL Draft in New York City, the league announced Thursday.
McClellin, who had planned to spend draft day with his family, was contacted Wednesday. He’s from Marsing.
His grandparents, who raised him, an uncle and his girlfriend will accompany him to New York.
