Tailbacks like new rotation; Percy thrives in debut
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 2:14pm.By Chadd Cripe
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Boise State’s new philosophy on the tailback rotation was a hit with the top two runners.
The Broncos plan to let juniors Jeremy Avery and D.J. Harper stay on the field for extended periods without substituting, allowing them to get into more of a rhythm.
The past two years, the Broncos rotated tailbacks constantly and players said it was difficult to get into the flow of the game.
Boise State jumps to No. 11 in USA Today poll, No. 12 in AP poll
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 10:16am.By Chadd Cripe
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The Boise State football team jumped five spots to No. 11 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll on Tuesday. The Broncos moved up two spots to No. 12 in The Associated Press Top 25.
The Broncos got their big bounce in the coaches poll from dominating Oregon at home. The Ducks, who were No. 14 last week, fell out of the poll.
BYU of the Mountain West, which beat No. 3 Oklahoma last week, is No. 12. Fellow Mountain West teams TCU (16) and Utah (17) also made the Coaches' Poll.
Petersen defends decision on Hout
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 11:46am.By Chadd Cripe
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Boise State football coach Chris Petersen on Monday defended his decision not to suspend defensive end Byron Hout, who was punched in the face after taunting Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount last week.
Petersen spoke Monday during the WAC coaches teleconference with the media.
Johnson makes practice squad, Perretta doesn't
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 12:45pm.By Chadd Cripe
Former Boise State tailback Ian Johnson has made the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.
Former BSU wide receiver Vinny Perretta was sent home.
Both were cut from the Vikings active roster Saturday.
Vikings release Ian Johnson, Vinny Perretta; both hope to make practice squad
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Sat, 09/05/2009 - 2:40pm.By Chadd Cripe
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The Minnesota Vikings released former Boise State tailback Ian Johnson and former Boise State wide receiver Vinny Perretta on Saturday, the day NFL teams had to make their final cuts.
Johnson and Perretta signed with the Vikings as undrafted free agents last spring.
Both still could be picked up by another team or added to the Vikings practice squad Sunday.
Petersen on Hout: No suspension, but "we're not good with it"
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 9:56am.By Chadd Cripe
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Boise State sophomore defensive end Byron Hout probably won’t miss any game time because of his actions at the end of Thursday night’s game against Oregon, Broncos coach Chris Petersen said Friday morning.
Petersen will discipline Hout internally, he said. They met after the game and are scheduled to meet again today.
Hout said something to Blount and tapped him on the shoulder pads during the postgame handshakes. Blount responded with a punch to Hout’s jaw.
A few backups likely out
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 7:49pm.By Chadd Cripe
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Judging by pregame warmups, backup cornerback Jamar Taylor, No. 3 tailback Matt Kaiserman won't play tonight and reserve tight end Chandler Koch will not play tonight.
Taylor was not in pads. He is the No. 3 cornerback and an active special-teamer.
Kaiserman, who was banged up for much of fall camp, was not with the running backs during their drills.
Koch, who was not in pads, has been out for a while but is expected to contribute this year.
Boise State changes student-ticket policy; more notes about tonight's game
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 9:56am.By Chadd Cripe
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Boise State has changed its policies for distributing student tickets in the wake of complaints from many students about the way tickets to tonight’s Oregon game were handed out.
Starting next week, students will only be able to get one ticket per ID on the first day of distributions. Full-time students get their ticket free; part-time students must buy a ticket. Full-time students still can bring a maximum of three IDs with them.
The biggest home game in Boise State history is ...
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 1:11pm.By Chadd Cripe
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OK, folks, here's your chance to influence what's in the paper tomorrow. I'm trying to compile a list of the five biggest home games in Boise State history — based on pregame hype, not the result. This Oregon game will take over the top spot, of course.
After talking to several people who have been around the program for many years, here's our list. We think the top five is pretty solid, but the order certainly is debatable. Post your comments and if you convince us, we'll change it.
Venable gets advice from major-league brother; Putzier, Hawkins cut
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 2:44pm.By Chadd Cripe
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Boise State starting nickel Winston Venable talked to his brother, Will, the other day about what to expect from a big-game atmosphere. Will is an outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
Venable is a junior-college transfer, so Thursday’s game against Oregon will be his major-college debut.
