August 18, 1986, 40 years ago today: Without ever having played a down in the NFL, Jim Kelly signs the richest contract in league history—five years and $7.5 million with the Buffalo Bills. The value of the deal surpassed that of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.
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August 17, 1995: Well, it wasn’t actually when Bobby Dye quit smoking, but it leads to a great story about the legendary Boise State coach.
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August 14, 2021, five years ago today: In a season flush with no-hitters, this one stands out. Tyler Gilbert of the Arizona Diamondbacks becomes the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first Major League start, beating the San Diego Padres 7-0.
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August 13, 2013: Bishop Kelly High graduate Nick Symmonds turns in the top American men’s 800-meter performance in international championship competition in 41 years when he wins the silver medal at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia.
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There’s a theme this season coming out of the transfer portal at Boise State: players playing up a level or two. There are four who could be key contributors.
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