First of all I would like to say thank you to bsu for allowing me to use you as a step to get to a BCS conference where the big boys play [eg:look @ Heisman finalists]. Congratulations on beating all of your unranked oppenents, what an accomplishment, you must be proud. I didn't know my time there would leave such a lasting impression on the fans, I am touched that you still think about losing me everyday. Enjoy your non-BCS bowl, I know my senior class will make me proud as I hope they do you fans.
 
-Hawk
 
P.S. Time to lose the smurf turf if you want to be taken seriously as a football team.

Say what you want Hawk. But you know as well as I do that it is better to be a Mid-Major powerhouse than a Big-time nobody. Man, I wish I would have never left Boise! The grass is always greener…except when it is blue!!!
 
Dirk

Aww Dirk now you know coordinatiors such as you and I know that conferences "Mid-Majors" that aren't in the BCS will always be used as a stepping stone. It's just a matter of time until coach Petersen leaves.
 
 A nobody? When you came to see us [Buffs] play and were on our sidelines. We talked about the good job I was doing turning CU around from the sanctions. Also, we talked about how we cooked up the gimmick to use blue turf and play a bunch of thurs. night games to get recruits, and it worked! Oh well, if the Jags fire you you can come work for me, I will be here until at least 2012.
 
Your friend,
 
-Hawk

I remember the day that we went up to Boulder. You guys could not get anything done offensively. You scored a field goal on your opening drive but our Defense wouldn't give you anything else. The only thing I remember talking about that day was after the game, I said "Better luck next year." Little did we know that I wasn't going to be there that next year.
 
You do know that they are paying a lot better than when we were there, in fact from what I hear Chris Petersen is going to make almost as you this year. Admit it, his chances of success are much better at Boise State right now then anywhere else in the country. Why should he leave? I think he’d be better off staying there and making that place into the type of school that people will want to step up to.
 
Being in Jacksonville is just fine for me right now, we have a lot of good things happening right now that will benefit us greatly in the future. I think if I had my choice, I’d choose BSU instead, no offense Hawk, but thanks for the offer.
 
Dirk

C'mon Dirk you senile old bastard, I am talking about this year, when you came and watched us beat WV. duh. ____Why should he leave? Why did you leave? Why did I leave? Here's one reason: a two loss ohio state team, in a weak big ten conference, is going to get the BCS bowl that bsu deserves. I think anyone who knows anything about being a coach and being a person who wants to challenge himself to be better knows why we left. Coach Petersen has, in the same amount of time without having to rebuild, done what I accomplished and that is all you can do at bsu. After all he is stuck in the WAC conference, heck even the MWC didn't want to stay in the WAC [tcu]. I think that if a coaching position opens Petersens name will be thrown around, and for good reason. he is to bsu as Barry Switzer was to the Cowboys, dadgumit. Are you just mad that I received this award and you didn't? Just because bronco fans loved me more than you is no reason for you to attack me. Maybe you can make it up to me and do me a favor, could you give the ball to MoJoD like thirty times, he is on my fantasy team and the playoffs start this weekend. Thanks.____Your friend,____-Hawk

What are you talking about? I wasn't in Colorado for that game, I was in Indianapolis getting ready to play the Colts.
 
I regret everyday that I left Boise, I should have stayed there longer, but I was lured away by a big paycheck and a chance to coach in a “prestigious” conference, like you were.
 
I do agree with you that he needs to get out of that weak conference, but I think he can get them entire team out with him.
 
I’ll see what I can do to help you with your Fantasy Team. Who else do you have, maybe I can put in a good word for you with some of your other players.
 
Good chatting with you Hawk. By the way, this OBNUG site is pretty sweet isn’t it? Too bad they didn’t have this kind of thing back in the day.
 
Good luck with the Buffs, there’s always next year!

Dan, you know what he is saying is true. Boise State was certainly a special place. You didn’t have the pressure there that you have in the SEC or the Big XII. It was nice to see that you got that new contract, but nothings certain. I’m sure that Koetter can attest to that. The only thing that anyone cares about at this level is winning out and getting to the National Championship game or at least a BCS game as a consolation. Anything less than that or not playing in the off-season and you’re in trouble. Funny thing for me is, I wasn’t there long enough to be loved or hated. Although, I think quite a few people were pissed when I just up and left though. At least we beat Idaho!