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Petersen discusses Broncos' recruiting class
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 2:20pm.Ranking the Broncos' class
ESPN ranks wide receivers Troy Ware and Matt Miller as the Broncos' top recruits. Cornerback Bryan Douglas was a close No. 3.
Scouts, Inc. says Ware and Miller have "BCS talent" in this breakdown.
Scout.com ranks the Broncos' class as No. 94 in the country. Of Boise State's 10 recruits, five are considered three-star prospects. Fresno State, at No. 63, leads the WAC.
Former Broncos Clady, Hall lead WAC's All-Decade team
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 10:10am.Former Boise State offensive tackle Ryan Clady led the voting for the WAC's All-Decade team, as conducted by fans online. In order to be considered a player had to appear on at least two all-WAC teams between 2000 and 2009.
Clady got 1,007 votes out of the more than 1,500 cast.
Former Boise State linebacker Korey Hall was the leading vote-getter on defense with 822 votes.
Nine Broncos in all were named to the team, including fan favorites Ian Johnson, Marty Tadman and Daryn Colledge.
Mike Iupati was Idaho's lone selection.
WAC All-Decade Football Team
Where should Boise State be ranked to start the 2010 season?
Submitted by Brian Murpy on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 3:22pm.Could the Broncos be preseason No. 1?
The 2009 college football season just ended, but it's not too early to start talking about 2010. National college football writers are throwing out their way-too-early predictions for the 2010 season.
Boise State is faring quite well.
ESPN.com's Pat Forde makes the case for Boise State starting the 2010 season at at No. 1.
Montana hires Idaho QB coach; How did the Broncos end up at No. 4?
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 9:49am.Smith headed to Montana
Idaho quarterbacks coach Jonathan Smith will be Montana's offensive coordinator, the school announced Friday.
Smith did a nice job developing quarterback Nathan Enderle.
It also points to a problem the Vandals could have in the coming weeks. Head coach Robb Akey is negotiating a new contract with the school, one that could include raises for his assistant coaches.
"I want to see things get better for the staff," Akey said before the Humanitarian Bowl.
Gov. Otter against congressional action on BCS
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 2:13pm.Brian Murphy
bmurphy@idahostatesman.com
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter said Thursday that he does not favor congressional action to change the Bowl Championship Series. Otter, who played football at Boise Junior College, attended Boise State's Fiesta Bowl 17-10 victory against TCU in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday night.
Boise State finished 14-0, but will not earn a share of the national championship. Alabama and Texas meet tonight with the winner earning the title.
S Jeron Johnson to return for senior season
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 1:38pm.Brian Murphy
bmurphy@idahostatesman.com
Jeron Johnson to return for senior season
Junior safety Jeron Johnson announced on Twitter that he would return for his senior season.
@showoff23: Not sure where the rumor was started with me leaving school but its not true.. I will be a bronco 1 more season!!
Boise State coach Chris Petersen said Tuesday morning that a couple of players had looked into their NFL Draft value, though he did not name them.
"We expect everybody to stay," Petersen said.
From the fans matter department
Broncos top TCU 17-10 to win 2010 Fiesta Bowl
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 11:29am.Postgame
Another amazing Fiesta Bowl performance by Boise State. The Broncos' defense deserves a ton of credit for keeping TCU in check.
Cornerback Brandyn Thompson, who had two interceptions and a pass breakup that led to a game-cliching pick by Winston Venable, was the Defensive Player of the Game.
It is Boise State's defense that has lifted this program from consistent winners to a top-10 team, just look at the season opener against Oregon and the bowl win against TCU.
Fourth quarter
Name the Score contest for the 2010 Fiesta Bowl
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 7:59am.Name the Score contest
The “Name the Score” contest is back for Monday's Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. 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:
Patterson, Petersen meet the media for final time before Fiesta Bowl
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 3:04pm.Brian Murphy
bmurphy@idahostatesman.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Boise State coach Chris Petersen and TCU coach Gary Patterson addressed the media for a final time before Monday’s Fiesta Bowl during a Sunday press conference.
Here are some highlights:
Petersen cracks one liners
Broncos spend New Year’s Eve together; Brotzman ready if Fiesta Bowl comes down to him
Submitted by Brian Murphy on Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:48pm.Brian Murphy
bmurphy@idahostatesman.com
Boise State players and coaches spent New Year’s Eve in the players’ lounge at the team hotel, competing in ping-pong, air hockey, mini basketball and video games. They celebrated by drinking Gatorade and water.
“It was wild in there,” defensive tackle Billy Winn said.
Some players went to the Fiesta Bowl Block Party in Tempe, Ariz., linebacker Derrell Acrey said, but all returned to the hotel by 11:30 p.m.
Freshman quarterback Joe Southwick dominated in ping-pong, even defeating coach Chris Petersen, who is a pretty good player.
