Like most everyone, I was, and I still am expecting big things for Boise State running back Jay Ajayi this season. Like Kellen Moore used to, Ajayi has amazed me with his style of play. 

My expectations became so high for Moore, I was surprised when he threw an incomplete pass or rare interception. With Ajayi, I expect him to do something amazing every time he touches the ball. I don't believe I'm the only one who feels this way. I think Ajayi believes it as well. Last week we learned about the "Jay Train." It's how Ajayi described his touchdown celebration, a motion meant to mimic the pulling of a train whistle.  "I'm the conductor," he told the media. And, we all ran with it. The problem is, the Air Force football team ran with it too!

If you watched the game, a number of times Air Force players mocked the "Jay Train" motion after a big play on defense. There  were a lot of them. The Broncos threw five interceptions. Ajayi fumbled twice, and was held to 63 rushing yards/ 0 touchdowns. That was well below his average of 123 yards/1 touchdown entering the game. 

It was obvious to me that Air Force got wind of his comments and it motivated them. It just goes to show you that bulletin board material can still exist, even if it starts out as an honest answer to the question posed by the media. You can't really blame Ajayi. We want star athletes to say something worth listening to. Ajayi did, and this time it may have backfired, causing the train to come off the tracks. 

The "Jay Train" will get cranked up again. Ajayi will make some plays that leave me scratching my head in amazement. But I expect him to do it with a more humble attitude in the future. 

Now can we discuss the quarterback controversy?