Talk it out: Poinsettia Bowl open comment thread

by Kevan Lee on Dec 23, 2008 4:00 PM PST in Boise State football Comment 47 comments

It's game time for the Broncos and the Horned Frogs, which means it is comment time for tech-savvy Bronco fans.

Feel free to hang out in the comment section and chat along as you watch tonight's Poinsettia Bowl (ESPN, 6:00pm MT). Conversation can include: game analysis, sophisticated humor, ESPN announcing critiques, recipes, exclamation points, defensive strategy, Christmas miscellany, and riddles. It may not include CAPS lock. That is fORBIDDEN.

Will the Broncos finish undefeated? Will TCU even score? Will Kellen Moore transmogrify into a poinsettia and then back again for no apparent reason? We'll find out soon enough. Go Broncos!

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The only ones who should be nervous are the players

by bronconationnow on Dec 23, 2008 5:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I know, but I'm about to cry. I just yelled at my dog.

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

BSU needs a TD on the opening drive.

by bronconationnow on Dec 23, 2008 5:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 5:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I can't see the BSU players the field is green.

by bronconationnow on Dec 23, 2008 5:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

3 and out -pleeease.

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 5:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WAC record belongs to Ian, Nice.

by bronconationnow on Dec 23, 2008 5:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i now predict no offensive production until the 3rd quarter

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Here's hoping Jeremy Kerley throws the ball some more. All in all, a good first quarter – an excellent first quarter.

by kevanlee on Dec 23, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

TCU is sniffing out those screens pretty well. It's a good way to relieve the pressure on Moore, but it's not effective in gaining any yardage.

by Colin on Dec 23, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yeah and the defense needs to find an answer to the option.

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Making tackles would help.

by Colin on Dec 23, 2008 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This is getting ridiculous. Someone explain to me how this team isn't BCS worty.

by PocatelloPride on Dec 23, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't this poor showing put to rest the fantasy that bsu is a BCS worthy team?

by JWP on Dec 23, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Am I wrong or do "BCS" teams also lose games to other top ranked team? Or is that just the "Non-BCS" teams that do that? I would have to say that both of those teams would be deserving of that almighty distinction, wouldn't you? I could see you saying that if it was a blowout, but those were two very evenly matched teams and the game lived up to all its hype.

by goodhandsman on Dec 23, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Boise State needs to take the page in their defensive playbook titled PREVENT, tear it up, burn it and flush it.

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that the same thing that happened at the end of the Oregon game, too? After building up a lead, they relaxed on defense and let the Ducks put up some points.

by Colin on Dec 23, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping it's more like the Utah State game.

by kevanlee on Dec 23, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know why Avery hasn't run the ball yet???? He was our best RB this year.

by bronco4life on Dec 23, 2008 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He ran it at least once, out when we on our 5 yrd line in the 2nd quarter

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

he definitely has a smaller role than usual. very curious.

by kevanlee on Dec 23, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice block, Kellen!

by Colin on Dec 23, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man, we scored two touchdowns on that drive. Sheesh. PI on everyplay. I officially hate TCU.

by cogitoboy on Dec 23, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else's christmas ruined?

by JasonHaberman on Dec 23, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ya, but I'll take 12-1 for a rebuilding year I guess. Better than Michigan's rebuilding year. I'm saying at least 47 wins for kellen in his career.

by afoote on Dec 23, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

if you want to see a grown man cry you can come to my house : ( Possible Zabransky curse?

by BSUBLUE on Dec 23, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The words "Just don't pull a Zabransky" could have come out of my lips any sooner than he threw that pick. I nearly cried too! I have to say also, that while this loss is disappointing, I'm not as upset as I was last year. I think this is a great building opportunity. Think of the motivation that this will provide next year. If you are going to lose, at least it is to a quality opponent and by the smallest of margins. TCU's defense is as good as advertised. I can't wait for next year!!!

by goodhandsman on Dec 23, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

GHM, you and afoote are right. For a rebuilding year, this has been pretty special, and losing by one to TCU should not take away from what the team has done all year long. Losing never feels good, but it feels a lot better when you have a team as strong as the Broncos are.

by kevanlee on Dec 23, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

in san diego right now, not sure theres enough tequila in the world to forget what just happened. make that kick god damnit. painful.

by jahkass on Dec 23, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Mexican border is pretty close, I hear that there is an abundant supply there! Kidding. Keep it safe jkass.

by goodhandsman on Dec 23, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

its not kellens fault… moore is better. you miss the go ahead field goal, and everythings for not.

by jahkass on Dec 23, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

this ride from the game is killing me. i wish texas would suceed from the union already.

by jahkass on Dec 23, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I feel for you. If TCU fans were bad before the game, I cannot imagine what they're like at this point (well, besides drunk and belligerent).

by kevanlee on Dec 23, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly to say, most were pretty cool, at least those in A1 in the parking lot. Gave them shit, and most were surprised they won. Hoping for a top 15 preseason still.

by jahkass on Dec 23, 2008 10:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Man both side are holding on every pass play. It is amazing that two of the most penalized teams in college football only have 1 holding penalty between them.

by cogitoboy on Dec 24, 2008 2:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs