Last week’s news out of Louisiana-Lafayette was the naming of former LSU Tiger Anthony Jennings as starting quarterback.
Still some firsts out there for Rypien
It’s Game Week for Boise State, with quarterback Brett Rypien looking forward to his first season opener this Saturday morning at Louisiana-Lafayette.
Imitating bayou air the best they can
I’ve heard it said this week that the humidity in Lafayette, LA, is expected to be about 75 percent a week from tomorrow, and that “it’s no big deal.”
The sixth piece of the six-prong puzzle?
In a perfect world, Boise State would like two waves of three at wide receiver. The first group would be the starters, presumed to be Thomas Sperbeck, Chaz Anderson and junior college transfer Cedrick Wilson.
Intangibles take a new tack at Lafayette
There’s a huge, unexpected intangible developing in Boise State’s season opener, now just 12 days away at Louisiana-Lafayette.
What the heck is a “TV market,” really?
Boise State is in the No. 107 TV market in the country, right? Well, that’s not really what it’s all about, and I trust Big 12 presidents will recognize that as they go through this muddy expansion process.
The eyeball test at DeChevrieaux Field
During the media’s open practice sessions on the finely-manicured grass of Boise State’s practice field, there are lots of glances at the numerical roster.
Whatever you label him, Gabe is back
This is Gabe Perez’s first week of full-participation practice for Boise State as he completes rehab on the shoulder injury that kept him out for the 2015 season and spring football this year.
A sophomore clearly ahead of the curve
When Brett Rypien was introduced at last night’s Bronco Athletic Association Kickoff Dinner, he received a loud ovation from the crowd.
Cattle call in the Big 12 conference room
Well, I guess you’ve got to hand it to the Big 12 for doing its due diligence. But 18 auditions?