In a game that San Diego State wanted so badly, before a crowd of 49,053–the largest for a non-fireworks Aztecs home game since the Boise State first visited there in 2011–the Broncos’ 31-14 victory Saturday night had to feel really, really good.
A win’s not plausible, but it’s possible
As good as the Boise State defense is, San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny will get his yards tomorrow night. And when he isn’t, quarterback Christian Chapman will sneak in a big pass play here and there.
Rocky Long keeps rollin’ along
What would Boise State-San Diego State week be without some thoughts from Bronco Nation’s favorite coach, the Aztecs’ Rocky Long?
About Rashaad Penny
San Diego State’s lineage of running backs since Boise State has been a member of the Mountain West is mighty impressive.
What is Brett Rypien’s role moving forward?
We broached this subject on Sunday Sports Extra the other night. Is Brett Rypien a “game manager” now for Boise State? He appeared to be one in last Friday’s 24-7 win at BYU, throwing only when he had to—with success—after that first-drive interception.
The words “blue collar” come to mind
Boise State’s 24-7 win over BYU is living proof that you never know how things will shake out.
A fork in the road for both teams tonight
Boise State is favored by seven points tonight against BYU? In Provo, for cryin’ out loud? That’s an unbelievable number. It directly reflects the Cougars’ 1-4 record, and the belief that they’re struggling more than the Broncos right now.
Taking the temperature of Boise State-BYU
This has been debated in recent days. Is Boise State-BYU a rivalry? Is it just one-sided animosity? It certainly isn’t Broncos-Vandals from the old days or BYU-Utah from time eternal.
Rypien hasn’t been able to let ‘er rip
Bryan Harsin talked extensively about Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien Monday. “I think it’s a really tough challenge for him (right now),” said Harsin.
An old David Bowie song comes to mind
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes. David Bowie, RCA Records. March, 1972. “I still don’t know what I was waiting for. And my time was running wild—a million dead-end streets.”