In 2005 coach Dan Hawkins was entering what would be his final season at Boise State. Nobody in the coaching ranks was a hotter prospect and he was being approached by any and every big school that had an opening. In 2011 much of the same is going on, but now you find Chris Petersen at the head of the Bronco table. Looking back Chris Petersen was the offensive coordinator under Dan Hawkins and he certainly learned many lesson under Hawk. However, when looking at the two football coaches you will find despite their friendly relationship and Pete’s tutelage under Hawkins, there are many things that separate these two coaches.
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The BNP – I Don’t Even Play
Published Thursday, Sep 1st, 2011
In this Episode Tyler, JT and Travis discuss the following stories:
- Boise State Sets a Record for Season-ticket Sales
- RB Malcolm Johnson Out for the Season with Knee Injury
- Coach Petersen Responds to a Georgia Player Tweet
- Its Game Week
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College Football Examiner Las Vegas Bowl Interview
Published Monday, Dec 20th, 2010
Kevin McGuire from the College Football Examiner Podcast interviewed me today as part of his preview of the Las Vegas Bowl. We talked a variety of topics including a quick review the 2010 season, what to expect at the Las Vegas Bowl, and the future of the program. I did the interview with my iPhone using the Skype App and I must say it sounds much better than I thought it would. Let me know how I did representing Bronco Nation and the Broncos. Go Broncos
Here is the link to the show, scroll towards the bottom. Also I recommend if you are a college football fan the show is worth a subscription as well check that out here.
The BNP – They’d Never Know
Published Wednesday, Nov 24th, 2010
JT and Tyler gather to give thanks, as well as provide their final thoughts on the Fresno State game, Bronco records breaking all over the place, Kellen and Coach Pete in the running for post season awards, WAC recap, and much more. Oh if you want more insight to the show title listen to the end or not.
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Broncos Shoot Themselves in the Foot
Published Monday, Sep 27th, 2010
The Broncos came out on top this Past Saturday night over the Oregon State Beavers 37-24, but it was a game that should not have been as close as the scoreboard indicated. The Broncos struggled with costly penalties, miscue on special teams and traded touchdowns for field goals.
The fact the Beavers first 1st down came on penalty says a lot about the game. Overall the Broncos had the yellow flag go against them 8 times for 58 yards. Two penalties, one for unsportsmanlike and one personal foul kept a drive alive for the Beavers, which resulted in a Touchdown that pulled the Beavers within 7 points of the Broncos.
Jeremy Avery continues to struggle avoid the block in the back infractions. Once again the senior running back was called for a block in the back negating a nice punt return. The Broncos afford to have these types of infractions as the season progresses.
The BNP – I’m the Tallest in the Market
Published Wednesday, Sep 22nd, 2010
JT and Tyler are joined by KBOI Channel 2 Sports Director J Bates
- The guys give a short recap of the Wyoming game.
- Did Coach Pete send a message to the rest of the team by benching Austin Pettis for unsportsman like behavior.
- ESPN GameDay is coming to our City.
- Oregon State paints the field Blue.
- A run down of this weeks opponent.
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The Field Is Blue
Published Tuesday, Sep 21st, 2010
This week Oregon State has resorted to painting its practice field blue, in preparation of its game versus the #3 ranked Boise State Broncos. After about 440 diluted gallons of blue paint and a donation of $110,000, the Beavers have transformed part of their practice field from green to blue.
Coach Mike Riley had this to say on his official twitter page
“Coach_Riley http://twitpic.com/2qdfo3 - Getting the practice field ready for Boise State. #gobeavs”
Boise State Wins the Battle in the Capital
Published Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2010
The Broncos secured a 33 to 30 win over #7 Virginia Tech and they did it without a hook & ladder, fake punt, a fake field goal nor a Statue of Liberty. Come to think of it the Broncos didn’t do too much to trick the Hokies tonight.
What the Broncos were able to due was play Bronco Football. A type of Bronco Football that most Bronco Fans see week in and week out. Before most may have arrived home from their 3-Day weekend the Broncos were up 17-0 after a miscue on the snap by Tyrod Taylor. It was followed by a blocked punt, which was followed by a pair of penalties on Virginia Tech to keep a drive alive.
Va Tech responded in the second half when Ryan Williams blasted through Jeron Johnson for a Hokie Touchdown. That score was followed by another touchdown. The half ended with the Broncos up 20-14 which included a field goal from Kyle Brotzman from the left hash.
The Second half had the Hokies taking a 21-20 lead and starting to dominate as Trod Taylor was escaping tackles and making key passes. Coupled with some costly miscues the Hokies pushed the lead further after a Bronco running into the kick penalty on a missed field goal resulted in a touchdown on the games next play.
Coach Petersen Addresses Boise State Broncos, Inc
Published Sunday, Aug 22nd, 2010
Boise State Broncos, Inc held its first annual Shareholders Party. As the invite stated, the purpose of the meeting included the following:
- Elect two new directors
- Review accomplishments and plans of the corporation
- Conduct other business
The two new elected directors are Jerry Dancer and Charles Wilson, both long time benefactors. As of the night of the party, just under 2500 shares had been sold, with share sold in 48 States and in 3 countries, with Rhode Island and Vermont being the only states in which Bronco Nation hasn’t purchased stock.
The treat of the night was Coach Chris Petersen address the shareholders that were present. I took the opportunity to create a bootleg recording of that address. I have tried to clean it up as best as I can. Audio at the start is me making sure I was recording and of course at the start is had some dishes banging in the background as everyone was finishing eating.
What I took from the 2 hour address, was the Boise State is under financed compared to the rest of Division 1 schools. Gene Bleymier presentation mentioned that the athletic budget was around $28 Million and about $7.5 million comes from the state.
Gene ran down the plan for Dona Larson Park. The Park will host track and field as well as local high school football. The football field will seat about 5,000. The Broncos have been practicing at the field this fall.
The focus appeared to be on getting the Basketball locker room built. Final bids are being looked at and head Coach Leon Rice is using it as part of his recruiting pitch. Other facilities needed include an aquatic center and a new gymnasium.
Information related to the Stadium expansion will come in the form of a Press Conference on Friday August 27. As Gene put it, they have a “presentation” prepared. Gene also mentioned that Bronco Stadium is the smallest of top ten teams.
There were some great stories from tonight, but my favorite was related to the amount of toilets in the Football Facility. Apparently there are 2 toilets. As Coach Pete put we need to get more toilets. Gene followed it up with a story. As he told it, Gene asked Lyle Smith, the AD at the time the current football facility was built, “why two toilets?” Lyle’s response, “we needed a spare.”
It was a good time and if you can spare $100 or more it is certainly worth holding a share or two of stock, while at the same time supporting Boise State Athletics. Go Broncos!
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