That's shocking. Boise State has outscored its conference opponents by nearly 800 points over the...

That's shocking. Boise State has outscored its conference opponents by nearly 800 points over the past four years. I may need to make this story my new profile bio.

9 months ago Kevan Lee 8 comments 0 recs |

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That blows my mind. I love seeing statistical breakdowns like this.

Great find!

by JasonHaberman on Jun 11, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Looking at this you wonder why Fresno State gets the hype year after year.

And Idaho? Ouch.

by Drew Roberts on Jun 11, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fantastic!

After reading this post and the link contained therein, I was filled with a happiness that can only be described as euphoric. I love Boise State and anyone that statistically proves how dominant BSU is. Is it August yet?

"The brothers, they don't think I know a butt-load of crap about the gospel, but I DO." -Nacho

by BroncoFever on Jun 11, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The numbers were really mind-boggling for me. Not so much the Broncos’ record, because everyone knows that. But that point differential. Amazing! In four years, nearly 800 points. And over 1300 point difference between the Broncos and the Vandals. It is really a testament to the defense more than anything (as the story rightly points out) because Hawaii had great offense those years but was still almost 400 points lower than the Broncos.

Tears of joy, everybody.

"Did you eat your Wheaties this morning, Phillip? Thank God you ate your Wheaties. Alright, Simms, way to hustle." - Tim

by Kevan Lee on Jun 11, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you letter

I think you owe New Mexico State a thank you letter because 169 points (or 21%) of that differential is courtesy of us.

by Aggie2k1 on Jun 11, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed...

Thanks are in order for any team called the “Aggies”, really.

by Drew Roberts on Jun 11, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I <3 that blogger.

<3 <3 <3 He called them gadget, not trick, plays <3 <3 <3

I loved the defensive stat, too.

The national media likes to emphasize the skill position players and the high-octane offense Boise has run as the key to their success…, but the defense has been the dominant force in their foray through the WAC. They have boasted the league’s best defense three years running, with a silver medal thrown in for good measure in 2005.

"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale

by Loque on Jun 11, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Like the kudos to the defense.

It is not often that a neutral party recognizes the defense being the catalyst for the Broncos’ success.

I understand why he chose to start tracking in 2005 since that is when conferences experienced some stability. I wondered if the Sun Belt castaways diluted the WAC making the scoring margin even more pronounced. But if you look at the years of 2002 to 2004, the Broncos beat up on the likes of Tulsa, Rice and UTEP just the same. 2002 had a scoring margin of +298 on its own.

"...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way"

by MKingery on Jun 11, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs