Presented by PERPETUITY SKIN + SPA. Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Everyone asks how big an asterisk should be placed on the 2020 college football season. It’s getting bigger every week. We haven’t really been able to tell how good Boise State is this season because of its unstable COVID-affected roster, and the same goes for…… MORE
Category Archives: Scott Slant
SCOTT SLANT: Joining the club
Presented by MAZ-TECH AUTOMOTIVE. Monday, November 30, 2020. Considering how things are in Idaho right now, it was amazing Boise State made it to Week 6 before having a game canceled. It was painful when it happened Saturday less than five hours before the San Jose State game, but it was not shocking. There have…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Salute to one particular senior
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Friday, November 27, 2020. If there was one Boise State player poised for a senior explosion this fall, it was cornerback Jalen Walker. His steady rise as a junior was expected to morph him into an NFL prospect this year, and the schedule was favorable in showcasing his…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: The Spartans’ Saturday mantra
Presented by BBSI BOISE. Wednesday, November 25, 2020. It is well-documented. San Jose State never beaten Boise State in 14 tries. You can hear this around the Silicon Valley right now: “There’s always a first time.” The 4-0 Spartans believe this is a natural time for it, as they hit the blue turf Saturday afternoon…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Different kind of Senior Day
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Wasn’t it just yesterday this convoluted Boise State football season started? No, it was actually one month ago today. That’s weird enough. Now the Broncos are looking at Senior Day this Saturday—one unlike any other they’ve seen. “These seniors will run on the field,…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: He did it again
Presented by BBSI BOISE. Monday, November 23, 2020. Avery Williams was a game-changer again on Saturday night. Hawaii had just pulled to within 10 points of Boise State on its opening possession of the second half, an 87-yard drive that would foreshadow the difficulties the Broncos would have the rest of the game. But Williams…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Graham & Kinne, a decade later
Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. Friday, November 20, 2020. Boise State has faced new Hawaii coach Todd Graham twice before. His offensive coordinator, too. The Broncos played at Tulsa in 2009 and eeked out a 28-21 win. Keep in mind: that was Boise State’s last undefeated season, and it was the closest call of the…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Jessup’s jaw may have dropped
Presented by DIAMOND HEATING & COOLING. Thursday, November 19, 2020. Boise State’s Justinian Jessup went higher than anyone had projected Wednesday night in the NBA Draft. How about the 51st overall pick in the second round to the Golden State Warriors? The Mountain West’s career leader in three-pointers can be mentored by the guy who…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: The All-Decade grand finale
Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. It’s the final week of voting in Boise State’s All-Decade Team, and they saved the best for last. You know the rules: “Any student-athlete who earned all-conference recognition from 2010-19—first-team, second-team or honorable mention—is eligible to be selected to the All-Decade Team.” Okay, so there are…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Run attack out of whack
Presented by DIAMOND HEATING & COOLING. Tuesday, November 17, 2020. San Diego State rushed for 326 yards against Hawaii last Saturday while beating the Rainbow Warriors 34-10. Boise State won’t have the luxury of that type of running game this Saturday in Aloha Stadium. There are no signs that George Holani is ready to return…… MORE
