Presented by the AUTO RANCH GROUP. Tuesday, October 30, 2018. One thing BYU’s Tanner Mangum had looked forward to was a start against Boise State on the blue turf, the field where he starred at quarterback for Eagle High. It wasn’t to be two years ago, as Taysom Hill had returned for a fifth season…… MORE
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About great calls and gutsy calls
Presented by COVER TECH OF IDAHO. Monday, October 29, 2018. In the first two Boise State-Air Force games played in Colorado Springs, both Bronco losses, the offense was a letdown, and decent defensive performances couldn’t overcome it. The tables were turned Saturday night, as the Boise State offense offset occasional lapses by the defense to…… MORE
Stop me if you’ve heard this one
Presented by BACON. Friday, October 26, 2018. To Air Force, the formula against Boise State is pretty simple tomorrow night. “Stop the run, make them one-dimensional, make them throw the ball,” Falcons linebacker Kyle Floyd said. Stopping the pass will be difficult if Brett Rypien’s hot hand continues, but Air Force has a shot if…… MORE
Assignment: To live up to the accolades
Presented by BACON. Thursday, October 25, 2018. This is where the rubber meets the road for Boise State’s Brett Rypien, as in, where the props meet the pavement. Rypien continues to be one of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the country, but he has unfinished business. Yesterday he made the cut as the Johnny Unitas Golden…… MORE
Good things come to Broncos who wait
Presented by the AUTO RANCH GROUP. Wednesday, October 24, 2018. At one time, A.J. Richardson was kind of a mystical figure among followers of Boise State football recruiting. This story dates all the way back to National Letter of Intent Day in 2013. Richardson announced his commitment to the Broncos that morning but didn’t sign…… MORE
Pre-Halloween ghost of Air Force games past
Presented by COVER TECH. Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Air Force quarterback Isaiah Sanders has been named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, and there’s an eery irony in the numbers that got him there as the Falcons prepare for Boise State this Saturday. Sanders not only rushed for 173 yards and recorded 390 yards…… MORE
Finding wild, weird, wacky ways to win
Presented by BACON. Monday, October 22, 2018. The entertainment value of this game was high. Boise State’s 56-28 win over Colorado State Friday night on the blue turf had a little bit of everything, including some special teams weirdness few of us had ever seen before. When the Broncos’ Kekaula Kaniho picked up Avery Williams’…… MORE
The pain of point spreads, Episode III
Presented by COVER TECH OF IDAHO. Friday, October 19, 2018. Two weeks ago my Friday headline was, “The danger of being a two-touchdown favorite.” Last Friday it was “Danger of being a double-digit favorite—the sequel.” With Boise State favored by 23½ points over Colorado State in tonight’s ESPN2 game at Albertsons Stadium, this is becoming…… MORE
Colorado State trying to escape mediocre mode
Presented by COVER TECH OF IDAHO. Thursday, October 18, 2018. Tomorrow night’s game against Boise State is a pivotal one for Colorado State Mike Bobo, as the pressure is on for him to get out of his 7-6 rut. That’s been the Rams’ record in each of Bobo’s first three seasons, and now they’re 3-4.…… MORE
Broncos uncomfortable with ground transportation
Presented by BACON. Wednesday, October 17, 2018. We’re having to employ some new math when evaluating the Boise State running game this season. The Broncos are a serviceable sixth in rushing offense in the Mountain West, with 160.7 yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry. But to get a clear picture, you have to…… MORE
