The first annual NUGie awards are a celebration of the players, plays, moments, and memories from the past year of Boise State football. Get backstage information on the OBNUG Facebook group, and learn more about the awards on the NUGies homepage.

NUGie Best Decision

I enjoy making decisions. Like punting. And not recruiting within my own state. Even more, I don't let things like facts or common sense get in the way of my decision-making. I just throw caution to the wind, rub my mustache, and call it like I see it. Does it work? I think my record speaks for itself.

Here are the nominees for NUGie Best Decision:

• Coach Pete picking Kellen Moore over Bush Hamdan. Changed the season.


• Defensive adjustment to a three-safety alignment. Changed the perception of Boise State football.


• Kyle Brotzman's rollout rugby punts. Changed field position in a big way.


• Not playing Ball State in the Humanitarian Bowl. Changed H-Bowl ticket sales, among others.

Congratulations to Coach Pete. His decision was truly a season-changer, and he deserves all the credit in the world for going through with a tough choice. And with no quarterback controversy this offseason, Bronco fans can move onto the much-anticipated running back controversy. Jarvis Hodge, anyone?