Game balls for Boise State versus Toledo
by Kevan Lee on Oct 11, 2010 7:52 AM PDT
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PrintBoise State cruised to a 57-14 win over Toledo on Saturday night, which makes handing out game balls so hard. Everyone deserves one. Except the ref who made that holding call on Boise State's fake punt. That guy is a ruiner of lives.
After the jump, I hand out game balls to some of the most noteworthy performances from Saturday, and then you're invited to share your favorite plays, players, and moments from Boise State's win. Who gets player of the game? Who gets player of the game besides Kellen Moore? Continue reading to find out.
Reader's choice award for player of the game
Kellen Moore
Kellen Moore is to Reader's choice award for player of the game what The Amazing Race is to Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition. We may as well just give it to him every week because you're going to vote for him, I'm going to vote for him, and have you seen WAC defenses lately?
As always, Moore was deserving, going 16-for-22, 267 yards, and three scores. And that's with The Man keeping him down by not playing most of the second half. Can you imagine Moore's numbers with full-time playing time? They would be like Bryant Moniz's except efficient. Also, the Heisman Trophy race would be over.
Player of the game who wasn't Kellen Moore
Jeremy Avery
Looking for a sentimental storyline from the game? Why, Jeremy Avery and his three touchdowns of course. Determination, perseverance, teamwork, and not being horribly bitter about rushing for 1,000 yards and then being named your team's No. 3 running back. These Brian Murphy stories write themselves.
Avery's three scores on seven carries were a great feat for a player who deserves every good thing he gets because of his unselfish play this season. Also, he is really good in space. On his first touchdown run, a Toledo defender was in perfect position to make a play on Avery at the line of scrimmage except for Avery being the quickest man on the field and easily beating him to the corner and the end zone.
All hail Jeremy Avery. All pity slow Toledo defenders.
Dominant defensive player of the night
Billy Winn
Winn finished the game with two sacks, a forced fumble, and what was either a concussion or a convenient excuse to stalk the sidelines showing everyone his mohawk. Can we call this the Billy Winn hat trick: sack, fumble, sideline haircut glamor shot?
Austin Pettis catch of the night
20-yard tipped ball catch
Not only was the ball deflected making it that much harder to catch (right, butterfingered Toledo defenders?), but Pettis was also getting his helmet ripped off his head by the Toledo corner, who apparently mistook the ball for whatever bright shiny object was easiest to grab.
Runner up for best catch of the night: Titus Young's TD grab on an underthrown deep ball.
Last place finish for best catch of the night: Jonathan Brown's dropped interception.
Tim Beckman's night in a nutshell
This picture
Gameball for excellence in play calling
Jeremy Avery reverse out of quasi-wildcat
Avery's second touchdown of the night came in a formation you may have recognized from last season: Chris Potter at quarterback, Avery and Martin and Kaiserman at various points in the formation, me freaking out at home because I love this formation so much. And just like last year, the reverse to Avery went for six as Toledo had no idea what hit them.
Check out the replay on YouTube via ESPN's non-embeddable highlight vids (0:06 mark).
Worst Chris Potter pass of the night
Potter to Efaw
To his credit, the pass was complete. Not to his credit, Efaw had a good 10 yards on the closest defender and ended up catching the ball with a defender draped all over him.
Potter's pass was also the recipient of Hardest QB Hit of the Night, so I should cut him some slack.
Most fitting play for Toledo's night
Field goal miss off the upright
Also, any of the their five turnovers would have been a fitting play.
Tyrod Taylor award for best Bronco opponent
Eric Page
The Toledo receiver had 11 receptions for 120 yards, and no, Coach Pete doesn't know how that happened.
It’s just frustrating when you know it and think you’ve got some things dialed up to stop him and you can’t. It’s just a credit to him and the plan that they had.
Toledo's plan: Get Eric Page the ball 11 times and lose by 43 points.
Game ball for not being as bad as Dick Tomey
Joe Glenn
Or maybe it was just a different kind of bad? Either way, I'll take Glenn's over-exuberance and made up words over Tomey's old man rambling any day.
How 'bout next week? I hear we have Glenn and Co. again for the call of SJSU versus Boise State.
Technical awards
- Kellen Moore non-pass of the night: Moore's six-yard scramble. I really hope this does not mean the return of the option to the short side of the field.
- "He's not open, Austin Dantin" award: Dantin's pass to Shea McClellin. That is not how you draw up swing passes. Perhaps Bronco opponents should just stop throwing the ball to running backs near the line of scrimmage.
- Buzzkill: Michael Atkinson. Suspended indefinitely? I need answers. Oh wait. This is Boise State. I'm not getting those.
- Reminder that Boise State football is all things good: Emil Smith tribute. A moment of silence before the game and an invite to Smith's family were just some of the ways that the Broncos honored Smith on Saturday. Good for them and God bless that family.
- Welcome back, two-point conversions: Pettis's keeper following Boise State's first score. And a hundred score predictions were over with just three minutes into the game.
- Best impersonation of Tommy Gallarda: Kyle Efaw. Seriously, three touchdowns in two games? Who does he think he is?
Your turn
Who gets your game balls for Saturday night's win? What was your favorite Bronco play call? Did you like this WAC TV pairing better than last week's? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Gameball for most negative game thread: This one.
I swear the Broncos would have had to score on the first play of every series (offense and defense) in order for some folks to be satisfied. I generally don’t visit the game threads often, usually because I’m preoccupied. This week I decided to join in. I regret having done so.
I realize Kevan probably wishes I don’t mention it (feel free to delete this post if that’s the case) but I think we can all use a bit of levity whilst enjoying the game. Every play will not be perfect. Penalties are part of football, get over it. We can’t possibly score on every play, even though Kellen makes it look as if its possible. And as much as everyone seems to buy into the fact that the Broncos are facing aboslute creampuffs every week, remember that the other team has live, breathing bodies over there. If they make a play, it’s not the end of the world, they are actually trying to beat us. Act like you’ve been here before, and post accordingly.
I’m not trying to single anyone out, I’m including myself here, so don’t raging in a reply to this post. I’m saving us all from a rather lengthy and scathing fanpost, penned by myself.
Be positive about the Broncos, you’ll enjoy the game much more than if you’re screaming after a pick up of only two yards.
Be a fan, not a critic. That’s what we have Mark May for.
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
by Mikrino on Oct 11, 2010 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Mark May blows yes, but
Boise State fans are what they are. We have come to expect a lot from our team and there is no way to change that. The way I look at it, if we can’t cream these lesser teams every time we touch the ball, then who knows what will happen when we face a tough team. It’s just part of being a fan of a team that has had so much success lately. Don’t tell us to not be a critic, it’s going to happen anyway.
by zelf112 on Oct 11, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perspective is what he's calling for;no one is trying harder than these kids who are risking their limbs and
their lives for our entertainment.They’ve been the ones in 2 a days in August, weight room in January, living on a stipend so that we can watch them for a few weeks in the fall. To sit in a rocking chair and type aspersions about their efforts is unseemly.These boys are someone’s son-both sides of the ball. “it’s going to happen anyway”?-not if we stop.
tvmunson
by tmunson on Oct 11, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The way I look at it, if we can’t cream these lesser teams every time we touch the ball, then who knows what will happen when we face a tough team
Noted.
Let me interject. THEY ARE creaming these teams. Not necessarily everytime they touch the ball, but thoroughly dominating them, no question. 51-6, 59-0, 57-14 are the games scores against unranked opponents. I suspect it will continue. If penalties and poor kickoff coverage are the worst parts of a 40-point blowout, then so be it.
Second, the Broncos have already faced their toughest tests of the season, with relative ease mind you. Anyone thinking Fresno or Nevada will be a challenge compared to Va. Tech or Oregon State, I suspect you will be pleasantly surprised. They may score a bit more than 6, 0, and 14, but I see it being decidedly one-sided.
Criticizing small inconsequential flubs during the course of a game is juvenile in my opinion. By all means, keep doing it if that’s your version of fandom. I would just refrain from posting it, if it were me.
>"It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." – Abraham Lincoln
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
by Mikrino on Oct 11, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
I'm just having a rec'ing party
I would just refrain from posting it, if it were me.
Well said.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I think a lot of it has to do with people jumping on the bandwagon....
it wasnt so long ago when Boise St didnt have a defence and we were playing nail bitters with San Jose State.
Spoiled brats!
Because they score in the 1st quarter doesnt mean the game is over and we have lost control, that calls for a CMONGUY!
Shake It Kid
by BleedBlue75 on Oct 11, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
No need to delete that comment
I appreciate the feedback. It was my first game thread of the season, too, so I kind of hope they haven’t all been that up and down. I can’t imagine there was anything bad to say about the NMSU game.
High standards are fine, but seeing the bigger picture when BSU doesn’t convert a 3rd and 4 is also important.
I’m curious to know what other people think.
"Sugar-free punch. This bites!" - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Oct 11, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't read gamethread, but often when I observe some people watching their teams (not just Broncos)
I’m reminded of a quote by a French man:“There is nothing sadder than watching an American try to have a good time.” This is supposed to be fun, good times. Surgery and war-winning is important( M. Albert). If we’re still worrying ’bout football come Christmas we should all kiss the ground.
tvmunson
by tmunson on Oct 11, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Great quote...
:"There is nothing sadder than watching an American try to have a good time."
Truer words may have never been spoken!
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't remember who said it but it was a Frenchman. I think of it in Vegas and other American casinos.
Mao Tse Tung had this chestnut, a little more ephemeral: Americans must be an unhappy people. They laugh so much. On football, watch videos of close games, the looks on the faces in the crowd. They look as if they’re watching their youngest child undergo open heart surgery. I saw some sad faces in Paris too, people drinking wine and smoking cigarettes all day. But even they retained a certain existential charm, a dignity despite havign all the joi ‘d vre ground out of them. We’re very good at loading up the cart, not so much at enjoying the ride.
tvmunson
Well....
I can’t imagine there was anything bad to say about the NMSU game.
That’s just it, Kevan. There were some folks going on and on and on and on about style points and running up the score, etc…
I used to enjoy the game threads so much. Last year it was a lot of fun to share thoughts and excitement with other OBNUGers as Boise State creamed or even struggled against their opponents. It’s not like that this year. I won’t go into a lot of detail because Mikrino covered it pretty well and I’ll get really pissed off if I think it about it much more. There’s just a handful of people who make the experience of participating in the game thread suck (for lack of a better word, but very fitting). And it has nothing to do with profanity but rather an overload of negativity.
I never want to hear the words “style points” ever again.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
by JRig on Oct 11, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Rec’d!
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed Jrig.
I hated the idea of even posting what I did above, because I don’t want to appear like the Blog Cop. But having been around awhile, and knowing people pretty much expect me to say what I think, pretty much whenever I want to, I figured I might as well.
By all means, be a fan any way you see fit. But realize this is a public forum, and when you puke your feelings onto the screen, some of us may puke ours too.
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
I'm glad you brought it up
Cause if you didn’t, I would have eventually.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
I think I'm picking up what you're laying down.
I’m not on the thread for home games, but last week in the NMSU game I didn’t like the thread. Too much negativity. Too much trashy words, trashing the coach, trashing the team, complaining about not running up the score. I think things have changed here in Bronco Nation, and not in a good way. That goes for OBNUG too. I’m with Jrig. I like the old days (and I haven’t been on OBNUG all that long).
I sit in new seats in the stadium this year. I “upgraded” and spent about twice as much this year for my new seats than I spent last year. The irony is, I have a worse game experience because there is a douchebag in the seat behind me who does the same type of thing. He’s gets pissed that Pete doesn’t run up the score, or that he calls a certain play he doesn’t like. And he has to make sure our whole section knows how he feels. Repeatedly. The dude is insufferable. Maybe I’m new to this whole football experience thing, but why do folks have to be so negative about this team? I’d hate to see it if we were going to lose a couple this year.
Hate Iowa. Hate Oregon. Hate the state of Utah. But don’t hate the Broncos or their fans. Like Mikrino says, that’s Mark Mays job.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
its easy to forget that these are students playing an extracurricular sport when we are a top 5 team.
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly BSM
I love your name, by the way.
It only takes a couple people around you to ruin the experience. You must be in agony with that guy who sits behind you. I wouldn’t handle it well.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
I know why those seats were available there now :)
He did get talked to by security on Saturday, and told the next time they talk to him he’s tossed. That was for his language, but that’s only a minor piece of his self-assessed awesomeness. He was a little better after that, but even when he’s better, he’s not good.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I think things have changed here in Bronco Nation, and not in a good way. That goes for OBNUG too.
Anything I can do to help?
"Sugar-free punch. This bites!" - Tim
I think it's just growing pains
In a lot of ways I miss the old OBNUG because of the atmosphere you created. There’s a lot of bandwagoners now. I guess you take the good with the bad.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
Maybe I'm too strong with that.
It’s not to the point where there is anything you can or should do Kevan. OBNUG is the pinnacle of Bronco blogs. That is due to you, Drew, Nick and several others who are regular posters. Part of becoming well known and popular or the best in anything is that you will get more naysayers, haters, folks who don’t know how to refrain from saying something they shouldn’t, etc. Just goes with the territory. Boise is not the town I moved to back in 1981. But do I love it any less. Absolutely not. OBNUG is the best, I’m not going anywhere.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks, guys
I feel that this season more than any has really brought out this new breed of insufferable Boise State fan. In some ways, this is why I’m excited about the BSU basketball season – not nearly as many bandwagoners.
"Sugar-free punch. This bites!" - Tim
the media hype, the rankings, the NC talk, SI covers and so on.
All of that leads to more and more people becoming fans. It’s beginning to be more and more popular to be a Bronco fan. I see nothing wrong with that. It’s how teams grow into national programs, and develop following.
The last thing I think any of us want OBNUG to be is exclusionary. The diversity of fans is what makes it interesting, and entertaining. Now as long as they all can do exactly as I say, we’re gonna be right as rain!
I keep hearing Sports Media say that Boise State should schedule nothing but Top BCS teams out of conference. So in effect, they're saying Boise State should play NONE of their non-conferences games at home? Yeah that makes sense.
by Mikrino on Oct 11, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There is a certain learning curve to become an OBNUGer too
I was clueless about this posting/commenting stuff when I first started. I’m still not good at it, and it takes a while to “fit in”. How many times did I spell coach’s name wrong? Now look at me, all having a mikrino-esque signature and BW! These new folks will find their place, or they will go elsewhere because they can’t live with the uniqueness that is our little haven. Everyone should be welcome.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The best thing that I read on this site that really helped me blend a little more...
http://www.obnug.com/2010/8/11/1602645/everything-obnug-a-readers-guide
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's also a reaction to people who hate Boise State
The negativity of those who hate the Broncos, plus Boise State’s meteoric rise seem to make it almost impossible to have a reasonable discussion about the team. It’s either (1) Boise State is a joke team which plays on a joke field, or (2) Boise State would go undefeated every year in every conference. Those debates just suck all the oxygen out of the room.
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
I don't think it can be helped.
Just like penalties and bad calls, it’s going to happen whether you agree or not.
In a way, zelf112 had a point when he/she said there’s no point in asking people not to be critical, because it will happen regardless. And it will, I’m a realist. But in pointing out the frivolousness of some of it, I hope to quell some of the tide.
I keep hearing Sports Media say that Boise State should schedule nothing but Top BCS teams out of conference. So in effect, they're saying Boise State should play NONE of their non-conferences games at home? Yeah that makes sense.
I thought I stumbled into
the comment section that appears below games on cbssports. I was very surprised at the negative comments. I can follow along with a game online and hear weird BSU bashing anywhere, I come to OBNUG for different reasons (admittedly this is my first season with you guys and it has enhanced my knowledge and excitement level greatly) It was icky and no fun, one question though,
How did our Negative Nancy friends survive the Tulsa, La. Tech and god-forbid UC-Davis games last year? I would have predicted a heart-attack or spontaneous conbustion after those games.
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
How did our Negative Nancy friends survive the Tulsa, La. Tech and god-forbid UC-Davis games last year? I would have predicted a heart-attack or spontaneous conbustion after those games.
Most of them weren’t here last year. I believe there’s been an influx of new fans to the blog what with the multiple mentions on other sites and sources. Also the weekly radio spot probably has something to do with it.
OBNUG has been a great source of relevant Bronco news and humor for a few years now. Kevan, Nick and Drew do a great job of bringing us all this on a daily basis, sacrificing their own free time in the process. Being conscientious isn’t too much to ask. Heck, I censor myself daily on here. And I can be a real – starts with p ends with rick.
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
Stuck up PRICK,
We hate you!
Shake It Kid
by BleedBlue75 on Oct 11, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't here either but you can't make me leave!
I have finally found a way to stop scouring the internet for Bronco news and get awesome fan perspective. Talking with most BSU fans around town is frustrating, they say something smart about the broncos and I get all excited getting to talk BSU and I am inevitably dissapointed that the gem they came up with was just something from the days paper and the extent of their knowledge. I know I am the one with the problem, not them, but its good to know their is a support group for people like me. (OBNUG)
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec'd! And I don't want anybody to leave.
OBNUG is great, and everyone should be able to take away something from here.
All I said to begin with is the complaints on every incomplete pass/blown play/ bad call/penalty/whatever are childish, and get old through the course of a game.
I can see expressing your disgust after 3 or 4 3-and-outs, or a pick-six/turnover, or after the defense blows a lead with bad play or something. but when you criticize every single incomplete pass or gain of two yards as sloppy play or bad execution/bad play-calling, gimme a break. The game isn’t decided on a couple of plays. When the other team scores the game is not over, they’re supposed to do that. If you ever see a team shutout every opponent, let me know, I’m pretty sure it’s unheard of. Or it’s Pee Wee football.
I think some of us maybe buy into the hype a little too much. And our own expectations of the Broncos become a little “over-inflated”. That only leads to a let down when the game is played and we realize these 20 year old kids are human. Maybe it’s my embellished poll selections causing all this havoc? Should I tone it down?
Yeah, I don’t think I will either.
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
by Mikrino on Oct 11, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If you tone it down, we will start to like you
This aint Facebook. OBNUG needs a “hate” button.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This aint Facebook. OBNUG needs a "hate" button.
I provide one, once a week. Consider it another of the many services I provide.
I keep hearing Sports Media say that Boise State should schedule nothing but Top BCS teams out of conference. So in effect, they're saying Boise State should play NONE of their non-conferences games at home? Yeah that makes sense.
One of the things that bother me the most is...
These people don’t contribute to OBNUG any other day of the week. Or, if they do, it’s very minimal. They only show up for the game threads to BW and moan about every single play that doesn’t work. We have to hear about every dropped pass or every completed pass by the opponent. But then, Moore will throw a touchdown or Avery scores another touchdown and….nothing. Crickets.
It’s like a Bronco fan trolling a Bronco website.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
exactly dr. jrig
That is what surprised me the most. I remember the “Zabransky Years” and after awhile I would start to get a little ansy, things like, hey coaches quit calling the play where Z throws the three yard out all the way across the field that ends up with their defense celebrating in our end zone and things like I hate you Zabransky, but the 2nd he scrambled for a 10 yard gain on 3rd and 9 I was the first guy to say, oh I love you Z I can’t quit you….some of these guys only had negative things to say and were bronco fans, I don’t get it? Oh well though it happens in sports bars and at the stadiun too and the good people/fans FAR outweigh the bad, in life and here on OBNUG.
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The negativity is part of why I've cut down on posting ANYTHING here
lately. Gettting bashed by fellow BSU “fans” just because I have an opinion, among other assorted issues, has left a very bitter taste in my mouth. It’s been like this ever since the local news stations (back home since I’m here in Germany) broadcast the report about our fair OBNUG. I noticed a mass influx of new people posting and, with those new people, I noticed an increase in the number of Bronco Country-type BSU fans—BW-talkers, bashers and generally negative types. I classify most of these types generally as bandwagoners. Mostly now I lurk and post the occasional news link.
I hate everyone equally...especially Vandals!
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Sorry to hear that fly-yeah some here now just dont get how we roll.
However, I find the negative flak-talkers dont hang in. The other SB sites are more raucous; ours is a mellower blend. I think some of the newbies bring that other vibe with them.
tvmunson
rec'd for a big fat ME TOO!!
The people in my life that know football are Ohio State or Notre Dame fans for the most part. The people on the internet I could find (pre-OBNUG) were frustrating to deal with to say the least. (Please see the comments section of any BSU game article at the Statesman’s website.)
I was so happy to find a place with Boise State fans that understand the game!
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah why are the bloggers at the Statesman so uncouth, strident?
Whenever I read over there I feel like a got on an elevator with people who haven’t bathed or changed their underwear since Christmas.
tvmunson
by tmunson on Oct 11, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
I always likened it to going to the gun show at the fairgrounds. What i’m actually there for is pretty decent, but all of the other riff-raff you have to deal with (hot tub salesman, conspiracy theorists, politicians, the slightly crazy hill people, etc) makes it not worth the entry fee.
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This probably won't be a popular answer
But I’ve always considered Boiseians to be some of the most cynical and critical group of people I’ve encountered. So it doesn’t surprise me that the Idaho Statesman is littered with the type of commenters it has. It’s kind of what I expect from Boise folks. As far as on-line forums go, that was another great thing about discovering OBNUG. It was a place where rational Boise residents and Boise State fans gathered. I considered myself rational, so I stuck around.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
by JRig on Oct 11, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know if we're really worse, or if the insane level of success we've had in the last few years
has provoked a loss of perspecitve that’s near-delusional, but I know what you mean.
tvmunson
Are you sure you're a girl?
Kidding of course, but rec’d. I like gun shows too, but haven’t been to one in years for the same reasons.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
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by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm sure. :)
no male siblings and growing up on a ranch gets a girl some odd interests. :)
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Won't touch that (ref Hammer-time!)
tvmunson
by tmunson on Oct 11, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
its not boy stuff and girl stuff, its just stuff.
just cuz i had a dress in my closet didn’t mean that i didn’t have to throw hay bales, go hunting, or feed cows!
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 11, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just because I wore pants didnt mean I had to throw hay bales, hunt, or feed cows.
Didnt do much hunting but lots & lots of shooting.
tvmunson
no way.
you, of the amazing family, huge photographic talent, excellent cooking, and tailgate host? ain’t happening. :)
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 12, 2010 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate gun shows. :(
Well, not THAT type of gun show (ahem Drew), but the other kind… I’m from SoCal – does that explain it? I married a gun show type of boy though, so we just compromise.
OBNUG Resident Mom
by Crissie on Oct 12, 2010 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
socal totally explains it. :)
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
by reflectivity on Oct 12, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
We need to write a torchy blues-song to your name
“Im in a Boise state of mind”
I picture a Marlene Dietrich-type, world-weary and life-used, pretty but desultory, with long-cigarrette handle, martini glass tipped at an insouciant angle, slouching into a piano in a dark smoky room that just barely betrays the glittery backdrop, now blackened, a pale moon glowing in late night existential bleakness. I should write 40s detective novels.
tvmunson
the Joel tune was the spark for the idea
Not that I’m a big Joel fan, but after my previous sad attempt at getting a name, I put a little more thought in to it. I like it.
there is no 'Z" in 'Boise'
there is no 'O' in 'Petersen'
there is no edit button on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Got it-I forgot about him. I'm with you; I respect his talent but he dont get me junpin'.
Your handle works great. Boise State… of mind. Love it.
tvmunson
As Boise State fans...
We are completely spoiled. We have had way to much success in to short a period of time. We beat Oregon State by 13 points and all anybody can talk about is how terrible our special teams are. If Idaho beat Oregon by 13 points, they would have a parade. Also, we’re to worried about style points. I mean apparently 40 and 50 point wins aren’t good enough anymore, we have to put up 80. I know this is a difficult concept to grasp, but there is a thing called sportsmanship and not embarrassing your opponents. Like style points matter anyways, we beat New Mexico State by 59 and drop a spot in the polls.
I myself used to get so angry when every little thing went wrong, but last year, I just decided that I wasn’t going to let the little things bother me anymore. If we got the victory, then that was good enough for me. Most fans in the country would sell their house to have the kind of success we’re having, and yet, beating Oregon State by 13 is just not good enough for some people anymore.
I am the BSU Guru. I know everything and anything about BSU, just ask me. Although I may need a minute…and an internet connection.
If Idaho lost to Oregon State by 13 points, they would have a parade
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
by marktgarten on Oct 11, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
The Altitude Sports Network Award in Crappy Camera Quality
Why do the end zones look red? I swear I’m looking through some sort of kaleidoscope camera lens of murky, cloudy, color-changing awfulness. The orange pants against NMSU looked red as well. Oh WAC Sports Network, you make my eyes hurt and my ears bleed.
My wife and I both made that same observation. I hate the "red" hue of the cameras, and the grainy definition.
Strange how much I prefer to hear Mark Johnson butcher a broadcast than endure much more of the WSN.
However, Joe Glenn did provide a bit of entertainment value.
I'm always right. Your Welcome. Disclaimer: Yes the word 'your' is intentionally misspelled. Yes it is ironic, thanks for noticing. No I'm not talking to you Broncochick. I hate you!
by Mikrino on Oct 11, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Glenn's joyful cackling
got a bit creepy…
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kellen and the Heisman
Kevan, thanks for pointing that out. His stats would be off the hook if it weren’t for that “only playing two entire games out of five” thing. He sure looks like the best QB in the nation right now, but it helps that he has Titus and Austin out there to throw to. :)
"Or, if boarding the bus is just too difficult for an Establishmentarian to do, get your snob school to schedule the Broncos home-and-home. Any takers?" - Pat Forde
but it helps that he has Titus and Austin out there to throw to. :)
That’s why the Heisman is a team award. You can’t be an outstanding player without other great players around you.
I keep hearing Sports Media say that Boise State should schedule nothing but Top BCS teams out of conference. So in effect, they're saying Boise State should play NONE of their non-conferences games at home? Yeah that makes sense.
Yep
Even Michael Jordan needed Scottie Pippen.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
Saturday's are filled with BSU related storylines....
I watch the demise of heisman hopefuls with as much glee as ranked teams going down. This was the best Sat. yet…
Alabama losing and Ingram stubbing his toe, check…
Oregon St. over a top ten team on the road and Shoelace with more picks than Moore has had in two years, check….
"As soon as they're in the open field, nobody is going to catch them. Doug, even if somebody is right in front of him, he might run him over."
- Travis Stanaway
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 11, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Non-Kellen Game Ball...
Has to go to Jarvis Hodge, just for running over the linebacker. I could hear that hit from my seat at the top of section 103. Or to Shea McClellin, for being Shea McClellin.
Oh, I’m new on here, so hi all. I’ve been reading the blog for a few months without signing up, and decided it was time to stop stalking you and join. However, I have been a Bronco fan for a long time (since we lost to Idaho every year), so I’m not exactly a bandwagon fan.
by ninjamonkey1 on Oct 11, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Glad to have ya' hear ninja! I'd toss a banana but ate it for lunch.
Not exactly bandwagon myself. I saw the 1st Boise State (College) versus U of I; 3 years after seeing my first Boise State game.
tvmunson
haha, thanks
I’m pretty sure that game was a few years before my time, lol. My first Boise State game was the first time we played Tulsa… at Tulsa. I lived there for a few years, so I got to see all of our games at Skelly Stadium.
by ninjamonkey1 on Oct 11, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome Ninjamonkey!
And yes, I agree about Hodge. We have a Doug Martin Lite right on our own team.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
Good God Munson
yer even older than what I figured. LOL Makes me feel like a whippersnapper. LOL
I hate everyone equally...especially Vandals!
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by BSUFlyboy on Oct 12, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Welcome Ninjamonkey1. Hey, you want to trade seats?
I’ve got some awesome seats in Section 5…
/grins slyly
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by Boise State of Mind on Oct 11, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I may be a latecomer to OBNUG
But I really love the posts and stories. Honestly, I spend more time on this site than most other sites out there (I check aintitcool every time I’m on the ‘puter, too). I’ve enjoyed the anticipation all summer for this season and really appreciate the time that was put into the roster countdown and other updates. I really hope my presence hasn’t ruined anyone’s experience.
Actually you're ruining my experience.
I’m glad you brought it up. Otherwise I never would have said anything.
I feel better now. Experience improved.
I keep hearing Sports Media say that Boise State should schedule nothing but Top BCS teams out of conference. So in effect, they're saying Boise State should play NONE of their non-conferences games at home? Yeah that makes sense.
Is this my fault
for being mean to the Ducks? I’m sorry Kevan, Drew and Nick (but not Mikrino, because I hate you).
Can we all just hug this out? xoxo
OBNUG Resident Mom
Hug me pillows for everyone
"Sugar-free punch. This bites!" - Tim
by Kevan Lee on Oct 12, 2010 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh my gosh
that is sooooo disturbing. Chest bumps instead? I have a hunch they’d end up being a little lame, like when Coach Pete apparently tried to chest bump St. Kellen.
OBNUG Resident Mom
Maybe this is selfish
But the worst part of atkinson’s suspension is not being able to yell out Canadian bacon during a game!
by scrappymcfiesty on Oct 11, 2010 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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Fri 08/31 | 6:00 p.m. MT |
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