Broncos send seniors out in style, sail past Utah State, 50-14
by Kevan Lee on Dec 4, 2010 3:16 PM PST
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PrintThe Broncos ended the regular season - and their WAC tenure - in style with a big win over Utah State, breezing past the Aggies 50-14. Now tell us where we're going bowling!
After the jump, I offer my recap of the game and open it up for your comments. Go Broncos! Yay for no more WAC!
Top Five plays
- Derrell Acrey 30-yard INT return TD. Diondre Borel made it pretty easy for Acrey, but the senior still had to read it, catch it, and take it to the house. Coming on the first play of the game made it special, but so too did the awesome end zone celebration. Did I see a helmet-less Will Lawrence down there? I know I saw Acrey hug his mom and give the ball to a relative. I have never wanted to be related to a person so bad (since Kellen Moore, at least).
- Kellen Moore TD to Austin Pettis. The fade is back. Long live the fade.
- Kellen Moore 12-yard run on 3rd and 10. Moore picked up a key first down with a Cam Newton-esque scramble past a Utah State defender and down the sideline. His pump fake was cheeky, but it didn't really fool the defender. Moore just blew by him. Relatively speaking, I guess, but still.
- Kellen Moore TD to Kyle Efaw. Which one? Well, it really could be either. Both plays were sharp - one a wide open seam route and the other a wide open play-action pass. The play-action was my favorite of the two, but then again, I'm a sucker for making WAC teams look bad.
- Aaron Tevis' sack of Diondre Borel. I know. It didn't count. But I like to think that the officials blew their whistles real softly because they knew Tevis was going to blow up Borel and that would be so awesome to see.
It was over when ...
Utah State RB Robert Marshall couldn't corral a Diondre Borel pass on 3rd down just before the half. Boise State scored to take a three-touchdown lead, and the Aggies had a chance to answer just before the half. Marshall had room to run, likely into field goal range, but his drop ended the drive and left all the momentum with Boise State going into the lockerroom.
Game recap
How does the Boise State football team respond to a loss? Pretty well, thanks for asking.
The Broncos showed no hangover from their first regular season defeat in three years, rolling past Utah State 50-14. Sparked by Derrell Acrey's 30-yard INT return TD on the game's first play, the Broncos never trailed and never looked back.
Kellen Moore threw three TDs and sneaked for another during his typical three quarters of work, and Kyle Efaw led the team in receiving with five catches and two scores. The Broncos mixed in some no huddle, wildcat, and more, seeming to refine its game prior to bowl season.
And where will that bowl be? Well, Nevada beat Louisiana Tech, so that helps keep BSU's Vegas Bowl hopes alive. Now it's just a waiting game. Bowl invites should be finalized tomorrow.
Statistics
Passing
Kellen Moore: 24-for-34, 237 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing
Doug Martin: 8 carries, 23 yards
Jeremy Avery: 10 carries, 71 yards, TD
Receiving
Titus Young: 4 catches, 34 yards
Austin Pettis: 4 catches, 51 yards, TD
Kyle Efaw: 5 catches, 76 yards, 2 TDs
Knee-jerk reactions
Really great to hear Kyle Brotzman got a loud ovation from the Bronco crowd prior to the game ... For those who were there, who got the loudest one? ... Congratulations! WAC champions! At least, that's how I'm remembering it ... I half expected Utah State to say "Oh wait, re-do, we weren't ready yet" on that Derrell Acrey pick-six because that thing was regrettable ... Despite just having lost by 36 points, Utah State looks to be going in the right direction ... Tyrone Crawford made his case for replacing Ryan Winterswyk next fall ... I can't believe I just said "fall" /anxiety attack ...
It took me about a month-and-a-half to conclude this, but Austin Pettis not healthy ... What was that helmet sticker everyone was wearing? A tribute to the Golden Gate Bridge? ... Yes, that was really the WSN announcing team in utter shock that Kellen Moore wasn't running the two-minute offense with 12 seconds left in the first half ... Utah State pass offense: 4-for-16, 41 yards, 2 INTs ... Man, Boise State could roll out of bed and go 6-2 in the WAC; hardly felt like they had to try today ...
I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer or anything, but does it seem like something is up with the O-line's run blocking? ... WSN commentator Joe Glenn is giving Dick Tomey a run for his money in the senility department ... Bobby Wagner does not look like he belongs on that Utah State defense ... Kyle Efaw = invisibility cloak ... Boise State never lost a WAC game at home, which kind of blows my mind ...
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An epic run through the WAC
Champions once again. Thanks for the memories.
Next stop Mtn West domination.
University of Idaho - more Roady than Humanitarian.
Great broadcast*
Once again, you don’t appreciate ESPN until you see how someone else puts together a broadcast. Great win, but pitiful viewing.
Play Rugby - No helmets, no pads. Just balls.
by bronconationeast on Dec 4, 2010 3:32 PM PST reply actions
Helmet sticker for the 391st Engineer Company just deployed to Iraq?
University of Idaho - more Roady than Humanitarian.
I am kind of disappointed that Coach Pete only put Coughlin in for 1 quarter with a whopping 2 passing plays. I thought we would see more of him on Senior Day.
maybe he didn't want a redux of Hamdan's senior day
At least Coughlin scored. Well, Hodge scored, but Coughlin really scored.
Yeah, I thought we'd see him start
Could have been Coughlin’s call, too. You never know.
"Sugar-free punch. This bites!" - Tim
Of course...
After being on pace all year to break the NCAA record for pass efficiency, Kellen Moore’s rating is now 185.04, which is less than Colt Brennan’s record of 186.
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.
P.S.
Maybe if he has a good showing in the bowl game he can bump his numbers back up.
Not to mention...
Cameron Newton just had a 208 game and will not only pass Kellen Moore, but Brennan as well, for the time being.
by Confused European on Dec 4, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Had a great time at the OBNUG Tailgate. Really enjoyed talking football w/ everyone
On a down side….Is anyone else concerned w/ our defense’s tendency to struggle against Read Option style offenses? I know we got a blow out win but Nevada has been pushing us for years and finally got a win this season and, more importantly, the MWC is home to the nation’s best option offense in USAF.
I dunno, just a thought
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
maybe read option is the wrong term, i'm not terribly technical
but do u guys see what i’m getting at here? Pistol, Read Option, Veer, Spread Option, etc.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
Personal favorite WSN quote
My favorite announcer quote was when they were talking about Doug Martin running over Shiloh Keo of Idaho, and the announcer says “if you run over him then you done some runnin over.”
I also loved the constant references to Kellen Martin, I thought Mark Johnson wasn’t calling this game :D
by johntharrington on Dec 4, 2010 5:29 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
It was great
Met Crissie, Mr Crissie, Hatemay, PJohn56, BleedBlueInWyoming, Kevan, Drew, and Munson….if i forgot anyone, I’m sorry. It was a great time and a great game. My first game since ’06. COLD AS BW…still cold as BW
Noel.Diggity.....NO DOUBT!
Bronco Nation...where the heavens and our hallowed ground are both BLUE!
Pettis
Pettis received the most appluse/cheers from the crowd on his walk out. Not to be mean but Kyle B. couldn’t handle the pressure today either. Will they go to him in the bowl game? His punts were excellent but not his kicking.
pressure?
he missed a field goal…there wasn’t too much pressure beyond that. PATs were good and he was never put in a position to have “pressure”. the fact that he came through on 99% of his job today is pretty ok with me. i realize you have your own opinion on it. just letting you know what it looks like from perspective.
Noel.Diggity.....NO DOUBT!
Bronco Nation...where the heavens and our hallowed ground are both BLUE!
my perspective i mean
Noel.Diggity.....NO DOUBT!
Bronco Nation...where the heavens and our hallowed ground are both BLUE!
WOW
The PRESSURE Today was probly the most pressure he has ever felt in his life and Thankfully Brotz was surrounded by a stadium full of people who love him not haters that keep hating because they a blood hungry band-waggoners wolves and I would say being the furthest away in the North End Zone they were the the Two with the Hugest ovations. WHO CARES. Leave the guy alone he did his best and obviously his best was not good enough for you but it is for 99% of the real Bronco Fans
MrsDiggity.......NO DOUBT
Idaho skies are Blue and Orange
I will never waste my money gambling in Nevada again. I'm going to Oregon and i BW hate Oregon. Billy Winn wins the NOBEL PEACE Prize 2011 for not knocking the BW out of a BW Nevada fan
we don't need to accuse people of being weak fans here
Bluesport was just suggesting that Brotz might have an ongoing problem. If the coaches feel like they can’t count on him to take care of it in practice, they’ll take the proper measures. Meanwhile I think we all still love him. And yes, that was his only mistake of the day.
i'd argue young got the most.
i was sitting in the student section and seemed there to be the loudest (well, 2nd to Brotz).
12 years in a row. 22-17-1 overall record.
Suck it Vandals
Twitter: @damiensports
"[O]ne play can win a game but one play cannot lose a game." - Coach Petersen
I would agree...
Sitting on the west side I would put it in this order:
1: Brotzman
2: Young
3: Coughlin (I was surprised by this ovation, but it could have been that he was right after Brotzman)
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
If WAZZU upsets Wash then Holiday Bowl is open
Holiday Bowl is in San Diego. 2.5 Million pay out and against a 5th Big 12 team
I love ending the regular season with a win.
Now let’s get into the best bowl we possibly can and dominate! Boise State football isn’t going anywhere, regardless of what the haters say.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Gators // Boise State
"We're just the same old Clippers. That's all we are. We're just the same old Clippers. We want teams to continue to take us lightly."
- Sam Cassell
by 82-0 on Dec 4, 2010 8:29 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Looking like it'll be Utah in the Vegas Bowl
Be fun to hang about 100 on those guys…
"Your compliment was sufficient Lewis."
Ah shucks -- I was hoping for a less than half crowd from whomever the ACC sends
to SF for the Kraft FH Bowl, so I could score a cheap ticket from them.
Doubt I would bother going to Vegas to freeze my ass off — especially against Utah.
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Dec 4, 2010 10:50 PM PST reply actions
what was the deal with the first punt from usu anyway?
wasn’t the hit on potter nearly identical to the one we got flagged on last week? bad call?
This is national TV. So don't pick your noses or scratch your nuts.
Potter caught the ball
The Nevada player muffed it. For reasons I don’t at all understand, if a ball is muffed, you have to wait for it to hit the ground – who knew?
/bitter’d
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
by marktgarten on Dec 5, 2010 9:56 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
No one knew, that rule is either a fabrication or erroneous in comparison w/ every other league and level of football's rules imo.
maybe i am wrong but that looked like a blatantly poor call imo. Either way, there are times that the world is against you and you still have to deliver, it happens elsewhere to. We never should have been in a position for calls like that to affect the outcome.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
So I am a bandwagon fan now?
I have been going to BSU games since the 4th grade (1970) when my family moved to Boise. Graduated from Boise High & have 2 degrees from BSU. I attended 10 of the 12 games this season. Yep I am a bandwagon fan.
I was not bashing Kyle. I was merely asking before the game that Kyle might be facing (internally with himself) more pressure to make his field goal kicks in the Utah St. game than he had in the Nevada game (and I was correct). Kyle does not handle pressure well & he may have field goal kicking issues in the Las Vegas Bowl. This could be an issue and Coach Pete may be tempted to go for it on 4th downs.
I’m still laughing – bandwagon fan!
No Blue
WOW The PRESSURE Today was probly the most pressure
- This was an emotional response. Fairly understandable given the circumstances I’m sure you are aware of
we don’t need to accuse people of being weak fans here Bluesport was just suggesting that Brotz
- You were immediately defended and nothing more was said about it. I think it’s a closed case and we can all be friends again :p
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
Anybody just see Scandricks pick-six against Peyton Manning?
Very nice.
Championships should be earned on the field, not in newspapers or computers.
by Mikrino on Dec 5, 2010 1:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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