November 21, 1973, 50 years ago today: Eleven seasons into his 24-year big league career, Pete Rose wins his only Most Valuable Player award. Like so many other things in his life, it came with controversy.
This Day In Sports: Boise State’s first five-touchdown game
November 20, 2004: Redshirt freshman Jon Helmandollar becomes the first Boise State player to score five touchdowns in a game, not only rushing but of any combination, as the Broncos extend Division I-A’s longest winning streak to 21 games with a 55-14 rout of Louisiana Tech.
This Day In Sports: Broncos at their dominant best on the Blue
November 17, 2007: Boise State wins its ninth straight game in the Broncos-Vandals rivalry and its ninth straight game of the season in a 58-14 pounding of Idaho at Bronco Stadium.
This Day In Sports: An emotional return, an emotional win
November 16, 1996: In one of the most emotional games in Boise State history, cancer-stricken Pokey Allen returns to the sidelines to coach the Broncos against New Mexico State in Las Cruces. Allen had been away all season undergoing alternative treatment in Canada.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: Danielson and the Boise State defense
It’s kind of short-sighted to wonder how Spencer Danielson will be able to lead the Boise State football program the rest of the way. Danielson led the Broncos to a No. 6 national ranking in total defense last season.
This Day In Sports: Rade’s record day ransacks the Aggies
November 13, 1982: Linebacker John Rade turns in one of the most dominating individual defensive performances in Boise State history as the Broncos romp past Utah State 30-10 in their season home finale.
Scott Slant Monday Special: Is it inside or outside for the Broncos?
Sunday morning started off with shockwaves in Bronco Nation, as Andy Avalos was fired as head coach at Boise State by athletic director Jeramiah Dickey, less than 12 hours after the Broncos beat New Mexico 42-14.
This Day In Sports: Helgeson & the defense stifle No. 1 Nevada
November 10, 1990: Nevada brings the top-ranked team in Division I-AA to Bronco Stadium to face Boise State. The Wolf Pack was no match for the Broncos this time, as the high-powered Nevada offense was held to just 216 yards in a 30-14 Broncos win.
This Day In Sports: A ‘normal’ bout in Tyson-Holyfield I
November 9, 1996: Evander Holyfield becomes only the second boxer ever to win a world heavyweight championship three times when he upsets Mike Tyson, a 5-to-1 favorite, in Las Vegas.
Scott Slant Wednesday Weekly: So what’s the big-picture perspective?
Never has the new reality of college football slapped Boise State upside the head like it did Sunday night when wide receiver Eric McAlister left the team with three games to go. McAlister is simply taking another job and getting a big, big raise.