Report: Boise State to play Virginia Tech at FedEx Field in 2010
by Kevan Lee on Jul 21, 2009 9:12 PM PDT
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PrintThat sound you hear is Bronco Nation exhaling.
Nearly two weeks after BSU prez Bob Kustra hinted at "a good one" popping up on Boise State's 2010 schedule, a Richmond, Virginia TV station is reporting that the Virginia Tech Hokies are the mystery team and the game will be played at FedEx Field in Washington, D.C., home of the Redskins. Mission accomplished, Gene Bleymaier.
Though Michigan was probably the school of choice for many Bronco fans, we have nothing to complain about with an always-ranked, always tough ACC team like Virginia Tech. The Hokies are good, and they're unique, and the game is going to be a big deal wherever it fits on Boise State's 2010 sched (probably week one).
Some questions:
- How will Bronco Nation represent across the country in a 91,000-seat stadium?
- Does Southwest fly to D.C.? (Yes!)
- Are Hokie fans looking forward to this game? (Sort of.)
- Will the Broncos get a return game out of the deal? No.
- Is it enough to get the OOC haters off the Broncos' back next year? Boise State's schedule will have two, count 'em two, BCS teams with Oregon State already on the slate. Throw in Toledo and Wyoming, and there's not much to complain about.
- Is this game a done deal? Not quite yet. Once Syracuse backed out of VaTech's schedule, the Hokies were able to add another team. Still, they'll have some maneuvering to fit the Broncos in, especially with Central Michigan holding the opening weekend spot.
- Do the Broncos have a chance to win?
We'll have more reaction in the comments section. Sleep well tonight, Bronco Nation. Life is good.
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Rejoice!!
Gene always wanted Virginia Tech. They just never underplayed enough to make it here via the Humanitarian Bowl.
"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale
It would be good revenge for a Boston College loss that never should have happened
"We're not teaching them about sports. We're teaching them about life!" - Tony Perkis
Where do you live, killtacular?
"We're not teaching them about sports. We're teaching them about life!" - Tony Perkis
the great state of new jersey :). But seriously, its pretty easy to take Amtrack down to DC from here, and I haven’t seen BSU in person since the LaTech game in 2007 when I was in Texas and could manage the 8 hour drive :)
by killtacular on Jul 23, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Praise be!
This news is terrific! My girlfriend used to live in VA and my best friend and his family live near DC. All that plus the chance to see my beloved Broncos take on such a big name team in an NFL stadium! When can we get tickets?
holy smokes. It’s a good day.
Mmmmm.
What does Hokie taste like?
I wish Bleymaier would have taken into account my ability to attend this game.
He must have heard the local airport here in KY just started non-stop service to D.C. and figured that was adequate. Oh well, at least there’s is plenty of time to plan, or cancel this game and play Michigan…whatever.
All of you Bronconians in Idaho better spread the word and save your dimes and nickels. Bronco Nation will have a prime opportunity to show its worth in an NFL stadium and we can’t disappoint, especially fresh off of another undefeated season…you heard me.
"I'm too drunk to taste this chicken." -Colonel Sanders (look it up)
Perfect!
My cousin is in the virginia tech marching band, i got tickets for sure! Also its great we don’t have to go to Blacksburg for the game, that would of been another half a day of travel and it would be alot tougher to play there then fedex field. I see tech as kinda similar to us, i think their going to be good this year but awesome next year, their quarterback, running back, and offensive line all return.
Unfortunately (for us) VT will not be like Boise State next year...
I wish we were returning 23 out of 24 starters like you guys KsigBronco…it will be more like 10 out of 24 starters for us. Offense could be good (what ranked 65 nationally?) but it will be a rebuilding year for us…I broke it down a few months ago:
Thanks for the info
You guys pretty good at reloading on defense? From what I can recall, it seems like the biggest issue every year with VT is at quarterback, but maybe that’s just my West Coast education talking. And in 2010 you’ll have Tyrod Taylor still, so that’s got to be encouraging.
I think it will be a great matchup, made even greater if both teams have solid seasons this year. Looking forward to it.
"We're not teaching them about sports. We're teaching them about life!" - Tony Perkis
These are the type of games Boise needs to schedule and win to get respect
Like FSU did going to Nebraska (and beating them) in 1980. Beating Clemson in death valley, beating Michigan in the big house.
Good luck to both sides.
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