Was Coach Pete's 2009 a better coaching performance than 2006?

2006 may have seemed more improbable because it was Pete’s first go as HC, I have to give the nod to 2009. Guiding the youngest team in the country to a perfect record and a win in a BCS Bowl is ridiculous. Even if the majority of the schedule was filled with patsies, the fact that these sophomores and freshmen stayed focused enough to win every game is incredible.

though arguments for 2006 are really good. i would have put wilcox in 2009 as a plus. is the argument that wilcox could leave at almost anytime and that, perhaps, the team leaned super-heavy on his abilities to scheme? seems that would just be a normal thing to do. what was the rest of the coaching staff to do? ignore what he wanted?

What an honor for Petersen, BSU, and the Treasure Valley in general. Look what Petersen has accomplished at little ol’ Boise State.

(once again) Cue Dan Hawkins slapping his forehead…haunted by his own words, “Bigger isn’t better…better is better”.

Let this stand as a warning to college football coaches that treat their current schools as stepping stones to big programs and big money teams…Koetter, Nutt, and Hawkins have either been fired or are about to run out of town (i.e. Hawkins). If Koetter and Hawkins could have a do-over, would they have stayed in Boise?

I voted for 2009 in the poll, although his handling of Zabransky in 2006 deserves mention as well.

I think his best coaching job was in 2008. The team was very young, he had a freshman quarterback, he was able to get Ian Johnson to embrace a reduced role, they won at Autzen and he was one point away from being perfect.

to create a Chris Petersen Coach of the Year Award?

After the debacle of his coaching debut, with the former head coach nailing him on the sidelines, players back talking, fans screaming for ouster, he gets first Rose in 15 years. I love Pete, and am glad for him, but its more than x and o and this year Kelly’s turn aorund and righting that ship gets my nod. About Pete though-had exactly one assistant leave, and him for his dream pro job, since 2006. Take that one off the grill it’s done.

In my opinion, there was more to overcome in 2009 rather than 2006.

Somehow, Petersen was able to lead the Broncos to an undefeated season, capped off with a Fiesta Bowl win with the youngest ranked team in the country.

Then there were the injuries, especially at key positions. Over the recent years the Broncos have been lucky with avoiding key injuries. They weren’t as fortunate this year with the injury bug but had a perfect season anyway. With a very young team mind you. You can really thank the depth of the team for being able to fill those positions.

That also says something about Coach Pete’s recruiting skills. To be able to fill a non-AQ team with that much depth is amazing.

I voted for 2006, and was surprised at how lopsidedly 2009 is winning.
I gave 2006 the egde mainly because it was his first year, first BCS bowl, first everything. Not only did he not look star-struck, he had the guts to let his backup qbs call the deciding play of the biggest stage he had ever seen. That doesn’t take ice water in the veins — that takes liquid nitrogen.
Maybe I’m just fooled by the halo that has settled around that season and that bowl in particular. Whatever the reason, it was apparent pretty soon that we had someone special coaching.

So today I sent a tweet to her that read. . So no congrats to Chris Petersen on his COtY award. But you couldn’t stop giving praise to Patterson.
She replied: pretty sure I did earlier today.
Looking back, she didnt. She is definitely pro MWC.

how much more does coach pete need to do be considered BSU’s best coach ever? The reason i hesitate to say he already is, is that he has only been here in that capacity for 4 years.

… Coach Pete was playing with Dan Hawkins’s players in 2006. He was playing with (mostly) his own last year. Is that correct? Or am I getting my recruiting classes mixed up?

In 2006 I was the only one in my household to see the ending of the FB. I was alone. I didn’t shout or scream. I just watched like I remember watching Secretariat winning the Belmont. Jaw dropped…

In 2009 we all watched in tense anticipation of a win from the opening KO. Much more difficult IMO, so I voted 2009.

I know, I know,… it’s early. But we’re already tense for our (incredible!!) shot at a 2010 NC. Can you IMAGINE?! Coach Pete deserves this and more!

Wyoming is a trap game. Toledo. SJSU. IU. Nevada. Oh yeah,… VT. OSU. Dang!

GO BRONCOS!!

The were the youngest team in the country. Only two starting seniors? The symbiotic relationship between player and coach at Boise State was evident all throughout the season.

Pete has done a masterful job all around, but 2009 was, in my opinion, far better.

2006 had to feel an undefeated season would get them to the BCS, after the debacle that was the 2008 postseason, this team had to believe against history that what they did mattered. Plus, the injuries, and most of all to see the Broncos dominate good teams (who had mostly shut down our offenses) with D, all miraculous.