Capital (10-0) and Eagle (9-1) moved into the 5A state semifinals, all three local 4A teams were eliminated and Fruitland (7-3) clobbered Orofino in 3A action. The playoffs continue Saturday.

By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
© 2009 Idaho Statesman

RUSTON, La. — Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier is frustrated with the response he’s getting from Bowl Championship Series-conference teams as he searches for a 2011 season-opening football game.

Several BCS teams have turned down a home game against the Broncos for that season, Bleymaier said Friday night. Earlier in the week, WAC commissioner Karl Benson said it’s close to 10 teams.

ESPN is helping the Broncos find an opponent, Bleymaier and Benson said.

9:11 p.m. — FINAL: Capital 38, Mountain View 13

9:03 p.m. — Capital 38, Mountain View 13: The Eagles appear to be on their way to the state semifinals. Running back Charlie McMartin scored on fourth-and-one with a 54-yard touchdown run up the middle with 4:34 remaining in the game.

9:02 p.m. — The winner of this game will host Highland next week. The Rams beat Idaho Falls 34-26 at Holt Arena tonight.

It must be the weekend, because I crave a couple of "cold brew-ha-has." Anybody else remember this mind-frying cartoon as a kid? It's called Jack Mac & Rad Boy ... Go!" and aired repeatedly on USA Network's "Night Flight" video show. Awesome.

Pollstar says Merle Haggard will perform at the Idaho Botanical Garden on May 6, 2010. We'll just go ahead and assume it's an Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series show. Early May is, well, early for an outdoor concert, but it could be beautiful. At least if you believe the saying about April showers bringing May flowers ...

Fourth quarter

BOISE STATE 30, LOUISIANA TECH 28
Scoring play: Dennis Morris 5 pass from Ross Jenkins (Nelson kick), 14:07
Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 2:23

The Bulldogs surprised the Broncos with an onside kick and took it all the way down the field.

BOISE STATE 38, LOUISIANA TECH 28
Scoring play: Austin Pettis 12 pass from Kellen Moore (Moore to Shoemaker), 7:41
Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 1:57

Moore hit Kyle Efaw on a 40-yard pass play to move the Broncos into Louisiana Tech territory.

BOISE STATE 45, LOUISIANA TECH 28

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: Nov 1-7

In 1996, The Humane Society of the United States launched National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week to pay tribute to shelter and their volunteers — and educate the public about animal welfare in their own communities. 

The Humane Society suggests making a donation to your local shelter (remembering the Idaho Humane Society, as well as shelters in Meridian and Canyon County, to name just a few of the local options). 

The scorecard from Tuesday's city elections: Statesman-endorsed candidates won seven of 12 races across the Valley.

The Statesman editorial board endorsed victorious candidates Vern Bisterfeldt, Maryanne Jordan and TJ Thomson for Boise City Council; Tom Dale for Nampa mayor; Pam White, Nampa City Council; Keith Bird, Meridian City Council; and Richard Cardoza, Kuna City Council.

The track record on bond issues was 1-for-2. The Statesman opposed the Star golf course bond, which failed, and supported the Canyon County jail bond, which also was voted down.

The sunset creates a geometric pattern reflected in the University Quay building on Broadway Thursday evening. Photographing this building is a lot like shooting the Grand Canyon – you never see the same color or light no matter when you shoot.

... and, come to think of it, did I even get to speak after the initial "hello"?

That woman can talk.

Besides recommending that I become significantly more gay if I attend her show Nov. 19 at the Morrison Center (oh, boy, I can just imagine the commenters now), Kathy Griffin — who has never performed in Idaho — asked me to print this:

"I have a Boise disclaimer. You have to warn people that there's going to be a lot of cursing and negativity. You have to tell people to leave their bibles at home, leave their g*damn kids at home. This is Mommy and Daddy time — or Daddy and Daddy time. I don't think the people of Boise are prepared for this many p*ssy jokes."

Kathy claimed she was hanging out poolside next to her mansion during our phone interview. I forgot to ask if Paris Hilton was with her. More — much more — in Scene on Nov. 13.