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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: First playoff win, with a heavy dose of Hutt

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: First playoff win, with a heavy dose of Hutt

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…December 1, 1973, 50 years ago today: Boise State plays its first NCAA playoff game ever, beating South Dakota 53-10 in Bronco Stadium in Division II’s first round. Don Hutt had 13 receptions, two for touchdowns, and John Smith scored two more, one on an 86-yard kickoff return. Jim…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Only six days left for Coach Pete

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Only six days left for Coach Pete

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 30, 2013, 10 years ago today: Little does anyone know at the time, but Chris Petersen coaches his final football game at Boise State in a 45-17 win over New Mexico at Bronco Stadium, his 92nd win against 12 losses. It was Senior Night, and Petersen started quarterback…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: And if Spencer Danielson isn’t hired…

SCOTT SLANT: And if Spencer Danielson isn’t hired…

Presented by THE JAMES. There is, of course, no guarantee that Spencer Danielson will get the permanent job at Boise State. He’s a candidate, having been interviewed Sunday by Jeramiah Dickey and the search committee. Danielson is 2-0, and that the Broncos love him unconditionally is beyond debate. What if he wins the Mountain West…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another zero in the Broncos’ loss column

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another zero in the Broncos’ loss column

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 28, 2008, 15 years ago today: Boise State caps a perfect regular season with a 61-10 rout of Fresno State in Bronco Stadium. Bush Hamdan was honored with the Senior Night start at quarterback but threw a pick-six on the first series. Over 32,000 fans felt Hamdan’s…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ original national championship

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ original national championship

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 27, 1958, 65 years ago today: Boise Junior College wins the national JC championship with a 22-0 win over Tyler, Texas, before 8,500 fans on Thanksgiving Day at old Bronco Stadium to finish a 10-0 season. The Broncos were coached by Lyle Smith, who recorded his fifth…MORE