At one time, A.J. Richardson was kind of a mystical figure among followers of Boise State football recruiting.
Pre-Halloween ghost of Air Force games past
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.
Finding wild, weird, wacky ways to win
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.
The pain of point spreads, Episode III
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.”
Colorado State trying to escape mediocre mode
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.
Broncos uncomfortable with ground transportation
We’re having to employ some new math when evaluating the Boise State running game this season.
Ramifications of the Broncos’ injury rash
Boise State coach Bryan Harsin won’t go into detail on injured players unless the injury is season-ending.
Turnover circus complete with shock-and-awe
One item that stood out in Boise State’s 31-27 win at Nevada Saturday night was turnovers, and the startling things that happened right afterward. And the Broncos wouldn’t be 4-2 without them.
Danger of being a double-digit favorite—the sequel
This came from Nevada’s Twitter feed the other night: “There’s been many great games in the history of the Nevada and Boise State rivalry. Saturday, we leave our own mark.”
Boise State football: Road trip, anyone?
The journey across the desert to Reno used to be a rite of passage for Boise State fans. In my mind, the tradition dates back to 1979, when the Broncos were rolling on a quest to go undefeated in the Big Sky during their probation year.