The thought of a Boise State player leaving early for the NFL Draft was never a consideration once upon a time. Then following the 2007 season, a year after the Broncos’ first Fiesta Bowl, two standouts decided to forego their senior seasons at the same time.
Always room for a lazer-focused Bronco walk-on
The walk-on tradition at Boise State is a constant reinforcement to Broncos who come to play without scholarships. It’s a thing.
He looks like head coaching material
Bryan Harsin seems really entrenched at Boise State and in the city of Boise. After all, he grew up here, starred at Capital High, played college ball for the Broncos and is going into his fifth season as coach of his alma mater.
Ducks ain’t afraid of no Broncos
Oregon has never beaten Boise State in football, but the Ducks will take three more shots in the mid-2020’s. UO, as you know, is 0-3 against the Broncos—one at home, one on the road and one in a bowl.
Leighton in his linebacker’s number and ready to go
Preseason Week 1 magnifies the healthy representation Boise State has in the NFL these days. Of the 12 games tonight, eight will feature at least one former Bronco each.
Broncos can’t be in all of ‘em
Ever since the offseason began in January, there have been “way too early” top 25 lists and all the offshoots—all the way to the first official one, the preseason Coaches Poll that had Boise State at No. 22.
Broncos looking for triumph in the trenches
Whatever concerns Boise State coach Bryan Harsin expressed going into fall camp, the offensive line wasn’t one of them. The group essentially returns four starters: Ezra Cleveland, John Molchon, Eric Quevedo and Garrett Larson.
Jerry Kramer: “You can, if you will”
Jerry Kramer has now dropped one long-time badge of honor: “Best Player Not In The Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Idaho Vandal and Green Bay Packer great is in. Kramer spent a lot of time at the podium Saturday night in Canton, OH, 18½ minutes in all.
Forgotten Broncos provide massive depth
Fall camp is here, and all of Boise State’s injured players have been cleared. In at least two cases, they are not on the Broncos’ initial two-deep, but they could probably start for most teams in the Mountain West.
MW milestone: a period of calm
With fall camps convening left and right, it’s a good time to not only mark the 50th anniversary of Boise State football (which we have already), but the 20th season of Mountain West football.