Boise State depth chart versus Idaho: Who will take McClellin's place if he can't go?

Well that blows my theory that the Broncos were going to line him up in the backfield and instead of using him as a blocker toss to him(unless he changes jerseys before he goes in). Kaiserman had -2 yards: I dont know if that was his fault but may explain Jeremy’s role. I suffer from the same anti-Jere-vitis and so do several guys who watch games with me. It may just simply boil down to yards after contact; which with him is mostly none. If he gets air he’s at least ok, often good, occassionally great. I think we may intuitively sense that with our O-line we need a break-tackle back and he aint it. Much grist for thought in your post.

are a little different than NFL. From my understanding, most all numbers are eligible for any position. However, O-linemen are required to wear 50-79. Those lineman are not eligible to catch a pass, but can carry or receive a lateral, depending where they line up at scrimmage So, #69 does dot exclude Bacon from carrying or blocking from the backfield, especially from a “full house” backfield. Ex: Tharp tossed that lateral TD to Clady (#79) in 2007, which was called back for holding, not ineligibility.

That is my interpretation and I cannot substantiate.

Although Jeremy has had some great games in his 2 1/2 year career at BSU, last year against Idaho was,in my opinion, his biggest game. He was running over and through peole. He is a YAC runner and a guy that can get to the edge, make people miss, and go 70 yards untouched. Having said that I believe he is a guy who loves contact and can get yards after it, he needs to get to he outside more often, stretch playes, pitch playes, something to get this explosive kid the ball away from the large group of 300 pound men called lineman.
And can someone tell me why I’m helping my Vandal friends get tickets to this game?

about a press conference about the Stadium. I think Gene Bleymaier was supposed to do it. i thought it was today. i could be wrong. it was about facilities i know that. please let me know i cant find anything on the internet. i gave up.

Does anyone still have faith in Kyle Brotzman?

I was reading the Scott Slant earlier and this came up.

This Day In Sports…November 11, 2006:
 
The closest call of the regular season for undefeated Boise State, as Anthony Montgomery boots a 37-yard field goal on the final play of the game to beat San Jose State, 23-20.

If this situation comes up for Brotzman this season, is any of us going to have faith in him? I certainly don’t feel comfortable with Brotzman’s foot to win a game, no matter the hash.

The good part is we won’t have to worry about such a situation against Idaho since we’ll beat the crap out of them!!!

It’s kinda funny, Avery has the stats to prove he’s getting the job done, but like many of you, I feel he isn’t at 100% this year. I remember him moving defenders backwards last year and marveled at how strong he was for his size. This year, even though he is good for a big run or two every game, I keep seeing him get to the outside, only to run back inside where the congestion is. He runs to the tackler, instead of away from them. If he is Larry Csonka, that’s fine, but at 170 lbs. Avery needs to be more elusive. Still, I love the kid and he is a darned good RB.
  I’m with you, Kevan, I want more Doug Martin. I get excited every time Martin packs the ball. Martin gets shut down for no gain as much as anyone, but you always have the feeling he will break the next run … and he usually does. He is as close to the perfect RB type, I’ve seen on the Bronco’s. I’d love to see more screen passes and pitch outs to Martin.
 I can’t really fault the RBs, as much as I do the O-line. After almost two years together, they have only marginally improved their run blocking. When you consider the O-line’s inability to protect the QB on many pass plays, you have to wonder about how well the coaching is at that position. I know they could be worse, but I’m concerned about them not becoming better with experience.
  Just my observations, and I don’t mean to criticize anyone. That would be stupid of me, considering how young and how undefeated the Broncos are. It’s just that, even with all the success the Broncos are having, they somehow leave us fans hungry for a more complete and dominating game from them, because we all know they are even better than they are showing.

if its a short-yardage field goal from the left hash, I say Pavel. If its a long-yardage one, its still gotta be Brotzman and/or a conversion and/or a punt to pin them behind the 10.

but I will. Tito I think what we’re all sensing is to really be a top 10 team you gotta have the dependable 3.5/5yard run game. We dont’. everyhting else is there. “complete” was the word you used and its perfect. Broncos, at least to this point,look to be incomplete.

Offensive Line – I would LOVE to see some changes here. Potter has been playing very well, I think he’s safe. Sapien & Byrd have been pretty good too. Pendergast has been struggling the last couple weeks – wouldnt mind seeing a change there. Lastly, I’ve been waiting for a few weeks to hear Will Lawrence has lost his starting spot. He’s out of position all the time & completely forgets to block..

Kicking game – I have NO faith in Brotz from the left hash. If we have to, Im ready to let Jimmy Pavel start his Bronco career. However, Im not completely opposed to just going for it in some situations.

The 06 and 07 Offensive line were so good and now all of them are gone. Starting from scratch with young guys may take some time. If only we had Kellen with the old Oline, can you imagine???

I dont think our O-line is quite as good at “protecting” KM as one migth think. His super quick release, excellent reads and ice-cold bloodlines composure make our O-line look good. Opposite of what conventionally occurs-qb amking up for O-line “weakness”;dont mean to disparage O-line though.