(TOM SCOTT’S COLUMN WILL RETURN WEDNESDAY) After about a month of “no ways” from the media (me included), B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News reported Thursday that the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is actually on the table for Boise State when invitations are doled out on Sunday.
Jack Sears does the inevitable
The second Boise State name to hit the transfer portal (the first was offensive lineman Kyle Juergens) is not surprising. B.J. Rains used his new Bronco Nation News platform Wednesday to break the Jack Sears story.
Broncos hoops: Free throws come at a cost
Boise State started the Saint Louis game a lot differently Tuesday night than the forgettable one last Friday, scoring the first 11 points in ExtraMile Arena.
Hoops in recovery mode
How do you bounce back from something like that? Boise State produced its worst offensive performance in school history last Friday, shooting 22 percent in the shocking 46-39 loss to Cal State Bakersfield.
Leaning on the big picture
It’s apparent that some fans have fallen into “what have you done for me lately?” mode after what happened to Boise State in the 27-16 loss to San Diego State Friday.
The turnover turnaround
There was a big build-up to Boise State’s 2021 season. The Broncos were determined to get back their knack for turnovers.
Broncos-Aztecs: Dueling toes
Considering the warts of both offenses, the Boise State-San Diego State game Friday could be low-scoring, and it could be decided by feet. And both teams have good feet.
Celebrating a winning season
These things were underappreciated around here for a long time. But not this year. Boise State has clinched a winning season for the 24th consecutive year, the longest streak in the country.
Showing up for Senior Night
November night games, as we all know, can be tricky at Albertsons Stadium. It’s going to be really interesting to see what kind of crowd shows up Saturday for Boise State Senior Night against New Mexico.
Senior Night prep: Salute to Shak
Khalil Shakir is five catches short of becoming the sixth Boise State player in history to make 200 career receptions. Hopefully he’ll do it Saturday night against New Mexico on the blue turf, because he confirmed Wednesday that’ll be his final game there.