Boise State joins Mountain West, world makes sense again
by Kevan Lee on Jun 11, 2010 10:12 AM PDT
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Boise State accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference today, as first reported by ESPN's Joe Schad and since confirmed by Boise State and the Mountain West. What caused the deal to go down just five days after the waiting game began? Are Bronco fans happy despite this week's non-invite? Keep checking back on this post for updates. Leave your thoughts about the long-awaited move to the MWC.
Update 1:00p.m.: Report from teleconference: Mountain West has reached out to other schools, Thompson would like nine-game schedule, and apparently no one else is leaving ... yet.
Update: 1:30p.m.: Karl Benson says good-bye (scroll after jump).
Update: 2:45p.m.: Kustra downright giddy at Boise State presser.
What happened between Monday and now
Obviously, a lot has happened since the Mountain West presidents convened in Wyoming on Monday only to end the meetings with the decision to wait and see how expansion would go. Expansion has gone absolutely nutty, so I wouldn't be surprised that the Mountain West recognized its terrifying place on the outskirts of mayhem and made a rational decision to grab the closest thing they could. Ipso facto, Boise State is in the Mountain West.
But seriously, what really has happened since Monday? Officially two things.
- Colorado joined the Pac-10.
- Nebraska joined the Big 10.
Unofficially? A bazillion things (as reported by sketchy Bible Belt TV stations).
One might assume that the Mountain West's 96-hour moratorium on invitations was due to the fact that they wanted Colorado. Once the Buffs went to the Pac-10, the Mountain West had a good cry then stepped up to the Treasure Valley to claim its consolation prize.
Does that mean Kansas was never a serious option? Was a three-team Big XII leftover raid not a real possibility? We may know more when the official press conference begins at noon. Until then, theorize in the comments please. The wilder, the better.
Update: According to SI.com:
"As the week progressed and dominoes started falling, the feeling was, hey, let's get better," said Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson.
In other words, the Mountain West realized "our bad."
Forgive and forget? Not me
You may remember on Monday when you, me, and hundreds of our Bronco friends swore up and down that the Mountain West would pay for its insolence and that we could never forgive them for snubbing our beloved Broncos. Feel any differently now?
I don't. But then again, I'm growing increasingly curmudgeonly.
Just because the Mountain West extended an invite eventually does not mean that I will block my indignation from my memory. Besides, memory blocking only works on the Taylor Tharp era. No, I am still rather hot under the collar, and there is even a little part of me that is disappointed that the Broncos still said yes to the Mountain West. They at least could have played the "We would like to wait and see how things play out" card. I hear that is a very popular card.
As it is, the Broncos are in the Mountain West, and I now hate the Mountain West, so I want more than ever for BSU to ravage its way through the entire conference schedule, leaving nothing but shattered dreams, broken hearts, and Craig Thompson's toupee in its wake. You do not want to get me angry because I will totally live vicariously through my team.
Who's with me?! (No one? Everyone's just fine now? Well, okay.)
Teams that Boise State will start beating as of 2011
Air Force*, BYU*, Colorado State, New Mexico*, San Diego State, TCU*, UNLV, Utah*, Wyoming.
*maybe
Never mind that UNLV guy
As I was distinctly told in an Idaho Statesman story last week, there would be no decision from the Mountain West until June 21 because UNLV president Neal Smatresk was out of town.
There are only two possible reasons why this decision happened with Smatresk on vacay.
- The Mountain West presidents really did vote on Monday and they had all sorts of contingency plans already approved just in case some strange stuff happened in the next few days.
- Smatresk carries a cell phone.
And I do not peg Smatresk for a cell phone guy.
The rollercoaster is not over yet so stay seated
Boise State is in the Mountain West. But Utah might not be. And TCU might not be. And BYU might not be. And for some crazy reason, Air Force and New Mexico might not be.
Oh, and maybe Kansas and Kansas State and/or Missouri are joining.
That all remains to be decided as the drama of conference realignment continues to unfold before our very eyes, like an uber important episode of The Biggest Loser (the biggest loser = Big XII). What will the Mountain West's next move be? Or is it done moving? Theories are welcome in the comments. I'll try to come up with a few of my own.
Press release quotables
From the official announcements by the MWC and Boise State.
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson:
The MWC continues to strategize regarding potential membership scenarios and bringing Boise State into the Conference is an important part of that evolution.
In other words, Craig Thompson is still kind of bummed about Colorado.
Boise State President Robert Kustra:
It will be a privilege to compete and partner with such a successful group of member institutions.
... as opposed to the WAC.
Boise State Athletic Director Gene Bleymaier:
The Western Athletic Conference has been an integral part of our growth and success. We will always be proud of our affiliation with those schools and thankful for the opportunities.
And the free football trophies every year.
[Update by Kevan Lee, 06/11/10 12:34 PM MDT ]
Teleconference me: Stories from Mountain West's presser
The Mountain West eschewed cameras and podiums in favor of BlueTooths and poor reception for its press briefing on Boise State joining the conference.
The most important nugget to come out of those discussions: Craig Thompson has been talking to people.
But not just any people. Thompson has his eyes on Big XII teams, presumably some combination of Kansas, Kansas State, and Missouri.
(The Mountain West ) hasn't invited anyone else, but has reached out to other schools, including Big 12 teams. "I've had conversations last night and through this morning ... with several institutions. I know that both board members and athletic directors are reaching out similarly just to get a sense of where institutions' minds are these days."
Other notes from Chadd Cripe's reporter's notebook of the teleconference are these:
- The vote to add Boise State was unanimous. Personally, I was kind of hoping for it to be 8-to-1 just so that I could hod a grudge against somebody.
- There has been no decision yet on whether the football teams will play a nine-game conference schedule or an eight-game conference schedule.
- Craig Thompson has been given no indication that any of the MWC teams are going to leave, and of course not, because only Chip Brown from OrangeBloods.com knows that kind of stuff.
Twitter responds, full of good questions
Twitter blew up (not literally, that would have killed J Bates) today with news about Boise State's Mountain West move. I tried to keep up but failed horribly. Here is what I could grab before I got hopelessly lost.
Lots of good questions and topics that hopefully we'll get into more in-depth next week. The first one from Loque:
Now that we're in the MWC, maybe College Gameday will come to Boise.
From Joe Schad:
Does addition of Boise make Utah, BYU or TCU less likely to leave? Ummm, probably not.
Again with the Joe Schad:
If you're the WAC do you still spend big $ to promote Boises national title campaign?
From Dan Wetzel:
MWC to move by July 1 for BCS AQ consideration. Prob didn't think B12 leftovers could be added by then. Boise great add
And finally, Graham Watson welcomes the news with all the enthusiasm of an atheist at Christmas:
In other news, Boise State joins the MWC. Makes sense with CU off the table. Keep an eye on Utah
[Note by Kevan Lee, 06/11/10 1:03 PM MDT ]
I sure hope you wrote down your 2011 Boise State non-conference schedule in pencil
The Broncos were slated to play both Utah and BYU in 2011 as nonconference games, but that has obviously changed now (and may change back, pending what happens with Utah et al). What will happen with the schedule? We've discussed it some already, and a lot will depend on whether or not the Mountain West goes with the nine-game sked or the eight-game.
At any rate, the Broncos will have to start working in a series with the Vandals and hope against all hope that something fiscally irresponsible happens with the Miami (OH) football program. Otherwise, there will not be a whole lot of wiggle room in 2011.
So long, Vandal suckers
The Mountain West is not interested in any other WAC teams.
Thompson says "not envisioned" any other WAC teams would be approached by MWC.
So stop asking, Fresno State.
Boise State's list of demands likely not demanded
In mid-May, I wrote a story about what the Broncos should demand pending a move to the Mountain West. These were those things.
- An escape clause should anything happen with the MWC's good teams.
- A better TV deal.
- An eight-game conference schedule.
- A guarantee of an automatic BCS bid.
- A basketball handicap.
Strange enough, I still believe all those things, which usually doesn't happen with stories I write a month ago.
[Note by Kevan Lee, 06/11/10 1:30 PM MDT ]
Parting is such sweet sorrow
The WAC has released a statement about Boise State's departure, and you'll excuse them if they are an hour or two late. It is hard to write when you are listening to Dashboard Confessional in the dark.
While I am disappointed that Boise State has elected to leave the WAC, I am very optimistic that the WAC will continue to have success in the future and that this change in membership will allow us to build even a better WAC for the future ... We have a very strong foundation of schools going forward and others that are showing vast improvement in their athletics’ programs, and I expect that one of these teams will do just that – step up and perform. And as I have said many times – when schools join the WAC, they get better ...
/chuckling
The WAC Board of Directors will begin immediately to evaluate possible replacement teams.
Bring on Portland State!
[Note by Kevan Lee, 06/11/10 3:12 PM MDT ]
No Vandal game in 2011?
Gene Bleymaier hints that it won't happen, and Boise State's schedule seconds it, pending an announcement about a nine- or eight-game conference schedule.
Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier says it's possible BSU won't play Idaho in 2011. Future of the rivalry game "to be discussed."
Of course, this could all change in a week or so anyway, so let's bring it up again then.
Boise State holds press conference to confirm just how giddy they are
In the biggest upset of the day, BSU President Bob Kustra made it through an entire press conference without breaking into song. He did, however, extend his metaphor of Charlie Brown kicking a football held by Lucy and proclaim that Boise State is keeping its blue turf. Plus, high fives all around. The boxed wine will flow freely at the Kustra house tonight!
Note: There were apparently plenty of good seats available at the presser.
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Sounds like Boise State confirms it to me...
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Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
And then there's...
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
courtesy of mythbusters...
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Welcome!!
Mountain West Connection The best site for MWC sports!
by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 11, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
now let's get kansas and k-state. make them an offer.
they must see the writing on the wall with the other 5 big 12 teams. make it a 12 team conference with a cg and we will get aq bcs conference status.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c it's a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. 2/1 odds on that too.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 11, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
BSU basketball is sketchy enough
We don’t need to get hammered by the Jayhawks every year too.
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
by marktgarten on Jun 11, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
we want aq bcs status. this is a way to get it.
you can get pay back from your football games with them if it happens.. college football is driving force for the whole reconfiguration of the conferences. college basketball is an afterthought.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c it's a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. 2.9/1 odds on that too. Peace.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 11, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I imagine recruiting in all sports will see a boost this year.
Boise State needs to start the ball rolling on a Baseball team…
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm here for OBNUG...
…I work from 10pm until about 7am-ish right now…so this is my night…nothing else to do but read conference expansion rumors and annoy everyone with the gossip!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Press Conference at noon MT
live on the MTN
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
live on the MTN
I guess I am stuck with a Mark Johnson streamcast once again.
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
I’m sorry…I may watch that, too…just for the amusement!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
We are on SportsCenter live right now
We are the “Thorn in the BCS’ side”…!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Everyone get ready to switch to DirecTV next season.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Already there, my friend!
Just hope they get TheMTN in HD soon.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
well then...
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
My sentiments exactly !!!!!!!!
Love Ren & Stimpy, and love this move. What great news, go get em’ blue (yes, I know it’s not til 2011). HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY ! B-ball schedule will be killer, can’t wait.
Congratulations Bronco Nation !!!!!
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
only took a few years
Mountain West Connection The best site for MWC sports!
by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 11, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
If I buy you a Sling Box, will you broadcast to my house? Just got a Dish 2-year contract a fortnight ago.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
I grew up in Idaho...
…hence I have no idea what a fortnight is…a fort at night is all I can presume…and if you can afford Dish Network for your fort…well, I assume two things…first, you could afford DirecTV for your home…and mostly that you were an idiot for going with Dish network in the first place…but I’m sure the MTN will make it to Dish soon…they are a stellar TV provider…or so they say…allegedly. (insert Cleon Salmon: You know what happens when you assume things? It makes an @sshole out of YOURSELF! such a great movie).
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
fortnight =
2 weeks…can’t say you never learned anything on this website!
by hummerofdoom on Jun 11, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Cleon Salmon
The Slammin’ Salmon…brought to you by the Broken Lizard people (Super Toopers and Beer Fest)
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
just a favor returned!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The real question is...
if I was sending my broadcast to your house…how would I watch it? I know Tech…but not this Sling Box…only that you don’t literally “sling”…and you get your TV somewhere else…I would assume you would have to watch what I’m watching…or vice versa (insert Cleon Salmon, once again).
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I might have to buy a TV and get DirectTV now
I’ll think about it.
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
..maybe a new flyrod?
Hey, this is cause for a celebration. Let’s see….9ft, 4wt, fast action maybe a Sage hum…….
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good idea!!
That’s a rec!
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
Now all I need is big $$$$$$$
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 12, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
i think my dad has directv.
stoked.
Dr. William Block: You gotta lose the arm, Joe.
Joe: Lose the arm? What do you mean, lose the arm? My arm?
Stealing Bill Simmons' (@sportsguy33) Twitter idea. Follow me for BSU football game chants @BSUChants.
Welcome to the MWC!!
Make yourself welcome… I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.
UNLV is going all the way this year!
by rebelfan1 on Jun 11, 2010 10:26 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.
I hate to be the one to say it, but there are nine MWC teams who are going to hate it in about 5 years. Mu Hahahahahahahahaha!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
good chance
Boise is very very good at football.
Mountain West Connection The best site for MWC sports!
by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 11, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
That's the same way a lot of us felt when TCU joined
But after 5 years of having them kick CSU’s ass, I’m not bitter. Glad that the league’s profile got raised and glad that CSU learned it had to raise its game to compete.
Thanks for the welcome
We’re thrilled to join you in the MWC.
Look forward to being frienemies for years to come!
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 11, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Its on the MTN.... so.... I wont be watching it
I gave up a life of crime, I gave it to a friend of mine
Or the Big 12.
It’s not like they will exist much longer.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
by Loque on Jun 11, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Now we can talk about the good things that will come
No more what if’s! No more speculation!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
Plenty of speculation left to come...
…like who the other members of the conference will be in 2011.
My excitement is tempered until I know Utah, BYU, TCU are staying in the MWC.
I don’t understand the benefit of BSU accepting the offer right away – unless the offer sheet had a deadline.
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
I agree
I like the thought of it as long as the big dogs stay put. If they leave we will be in the WAC 2.0 with a worse TV deal!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Once again
We share a brain Tyler… WAC 2.0 with a much worse TV deal if we lose TCU and Utah.
OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.
not gonna happen...nowhere for them to go anymore.
Haven’t we all realized by now that Chip Brown has sold his soul to be right with all this? LINK
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying
The intern is in touch with his feminine side? :P
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
by Belexes on Jun 11, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I had one...
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The most interesting man in the world.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just wait til OBNUG at large meets
Mr. Crissie. He asked for an SB Nation account today… Hmmm – do I dare share my OBNUG boys with my guy?
OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.
He had to ask?
I gotta talk some more to that boy. :)
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
by Belexes on Jun 11, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
As if...
He just didn’t want to take the time to figure out how to do it.
OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.
SIGN HIM UP NOW! WE NEED MORE LIKE HIM HERE!
Crissie- “Rocky Horror” was on last night. We need to learn the Foxsprot!
tvmunson
Stop sharing things, you two.
People are going to start thinking things (again).
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
Isn’t Utah the only one that people are really talking about leaving?
I know Utah comes up over and over again in PAC 10 expansion discussions. I’d love to have Utah come over and then maybe the MWC could be the unlucky recipient of one Baylor University…?
If Big XII survives ...
.. they may take TCU and/or Air Force and/or BYU. Just one of many theories.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
They will not survive.
In Chip Brown we trust.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen, brother !!!
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
correct
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
My Blackberry may crash
…don’t even know if the BB can handle the hoopla my phone is going through right now…so much I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N…and people sharing and commenting…the world is abuzz with Boise State right now…
…at least my own little Boise State world is abuzz with Boise State news right now
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Kevan?
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Here's a link ...
… to a collection of Boise State news Twitter feeds. It’s relatively live.
KTVB.com just had its noon broadcast on the air. Might be video left over of that.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
what kind of live news?
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Congrats BSU
Via Dan Wetzel on BCS consideration.
MWC to move by July 1 for BCS AQ consideration. Prob didn’t think B12 leftovers could be added by then. Boise great add
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
by 49er16 on Jun 11, 2010 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The WAC just collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
Fresno State can finally be a WAC champion…
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 10:35 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Awesome!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Could you imagine...
if Idaho won one? never mind…too disturbing…
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
BLASPHEMER!!
You shall be smited for such unscrupulous speech on these hallowed pages!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
curtsey of Gerald Alexander
Jacksonville jaguars via @ga42
“Boise State joining the MWC is long overdue.”
“However when Boise St starts dominating the conference we’ll hear the nation b*tch n moan about “YALL DONT PLAY NOBODY” #COPOUT
by hokiewolf on Jun 11, 2010 10:37 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I loved that guy
I loved that guy
make that love…in a strictly manly, heterosexual way, of course.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Could still get better
per Joe Schadd the MWC could still go after the Kansas schools…
DUH! Why can’t I have his job?
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Just had a thought
We have a few nonconference games we need to reschedule now to replace the Utah and BYU games, which will now be in conference.
Depends...
…if it’s a 10 team league and we play all 9 games, than not so much…only the years where we have two (like Utah and Wyoming or Utah and BYU)…and those will probably be replaced with Idaho…allegedly.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
lots of conference moves
will mean that lots of schools will need to relook at their non conference schedules.
by ElPepeGrande on Jun 11, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Plus ..
… the year we had two (2011, BYU and Utah) we had an extra noncon game because of a trip to Hawaii. No more trip to Hawaii, one less game on the sched. We may not even be able to work in Idaho.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Look
This is good for you regardless if Utah leaves—and maybe if BYU leaves. The WORST case scenario is that it’s you and tcu anchoring the conference. You’d probably pick up Houston which is doing CRAZY GOOD updates to their facilities. Good move, Boise.
Houston would be fun
… but at that point the horrible TV contract starts weighing a little more heavily. Easy to rationalize TV with competition of Utah, BYU, and TCU. Less easy if BYU and Utah are gone.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Welcome aboard, Broncos, looking forward to seeing how the schedule gets fiddled with to accommodate you. Hopefully we at TCU will be either your first MWC opponent or your season ender. Looking forward to it.
If y’all are in Fort Worth, look me up.
Trust me, Bronco fans are excited
about a new level of competition. The prospect of thrilling conference games where BSU might actually lose?? Very exciting!
by hummerofdoom on Jun 11, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The TCU-BSU rivalry will be a great one
Can’t wait for the 1st game!
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 11, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I am so glad that we were finally invited...
Now we don’t have so much uncertainty concerning Boise State’s future.
BroncoSports has the feed:
http://broncosports.com/SplashPage.dbml?SPLASH_AD_ID=502023
or
http://www.broncosports.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9900
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
by Loque on Jun 11, 2010 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If we cant add kansas and kansas state… i try for baylor and houston
I gave up a life of crime, I gave it to a friend of mine
Not Baylor. Never, ever Baylor. Iowa State would be an immeasurably better choice. Baylor was the only team in the Big 12 to not make a single bowl game during the life of the conference. Iowa State has been there with two different coaches, Kansas, K-State, Colorado, A&M, Texas and 0U went to BCS games. Mizzou won the north, Okie State and Tech went to the cotton bowl.
Baylor never won 6 games. They’re Sun Belt bait.
by HawkeyedFrog on Jun 11, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
2 PM EST, Noon Mountain Standard Time
by Spyder Mayhem on Jun 11, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
or online
We will broadcast that news conference live right here on KTVB.COM.
courtesy of The Intern (from post below)
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
pay no attention to my last
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
KTIK is broadcasting Hair's press conf
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
Boise State's presser
is at 2:00 p.m.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Gene B said this
Boise State Director of Athletics Gene Bleymaier agrees that this is a good move for Boise State, but says the school won’t forget where it got it’s start.
“Membership in the Mountain West Conference is a milestone moment for the entire Bronco sports program. The new alignment will help our student-athletes by minimizing distant travel and developing more intermountain competition. The Western Athletic Conference has been an integral part of our growth and success. We will always be proud of our affiliation with those schools and thankful for the opportunities.”
BSU will be an official member of the MWC effective July 1, 2011.
The official announcement will be made at 2 p.m. at the Allen Noble Hall of Fame.
We will broadcast that news conference live right here on KTVB.COM.
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
For those of you that can't watch it, listen to it here
http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=2989
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
This is all the TV is...
just has a picture of Craig Thompson and the headline “The Mountain West Expands to 10 Schools. Boise State Joins The MWC.” and then everything you hear…it’s a teleconference…not a press conference :(
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
This is better than KTVB.
KTVB gives Boise highlights, but they also interrupt the teleconference every 3 seconds.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
not their interruption
get the same one on the MTN
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
We have to pay an entrance fee?
shenanigans!
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About Time
And No… I am still kinda heated that we had to wait this long for the invite after a brutal snub. I do expect my broncos to completely demolish every team of the current MWC for several years as a nice way of saying thankyou for the previous snubs.
It was all just a dream...
Has Nebraska officially joined the Big 10 yet?
i thought it was still speculation…
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
suppose to be today
Mountain West Connection The best site for MWC sports!
by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 11, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
1 pm CT is their presser
which should be about right now…hmmm…maybe I’ll turn to ESPN!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
No ESPN coverage.
World Cup, baby!
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
oh God...NOOOOO
soccer is on ESPN…MY EYES…MY EYES!!!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPN NEWS?
Mountain West Connection The best site for MWC sports!
by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 11, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate you...and we just barely became family...
MORE FREAKING SOCCER (I just puked a little in my mouth)…it was disgusting.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
A big "N"
with nothing else…maybe Big 12 on one side and Big Ten on the other?
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
www.1620thezone.com for Nebraska presser
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
Nebraska pressed postponed
Board went to a private CLOSED meeting
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Twitter is so amazing...
…why was I so against it until this week?
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Twitter is so amazing…
I hadn’t used it much until this week and now I can see why people love it so much. It certainly has changed my expectation for immediate access to news.
Nate Kuester posted the MWC announcement on his Twitter and I laughed that he was late to the party – he had posted 17 minutes later than the first tweet that I had seen from MWC.com.
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
Go to the KTIK feed.
http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=2989
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
Or here
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=mwc&media=182395
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haha...TheMTN just showed
KW taking out Dalton (dalton is the TCU QB, right?) It was great!
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who was that DB who was mocking BSU's future "weak schedule"
He needs to be punched in the eye!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
I'll be interested to here if Montana decides to move up to the WAC.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
I hope so.
Their stadium opens up into Hellmouth Canyon. I don’t even know how you can make that more cool if you tried.
by Spyder Mayhem on Jun 11, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
My mistake.
Thanks for the correction.
Watched the Montana vs. App State game last year from the comfort of my home, it was a really good time. Crazy wind, lots of heart shown by both teams.
by Spyder Mayhem on Jun 11, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of hope not. I would hate to see them become an Idaho, Utah State, NMSU story. They’ve got a good thing going. Don’t mess with it.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
That could have been said about Boise State back in the day as well
Who knows they could become the next Boise State!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They would be WAC champs in 2 years
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
by Belexes on Jun 11, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Candles would be hatin it.
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
i could see that happening.
the grizzlies have done well in fcs. you think they would want to play in fbs. plus their old coach i think is the new unlv coach. he has his work cut out for him.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Hell is just a word, the reality is much much worse." Event Horizon". Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean, I mean plumb, mad dog mean. cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live or win. That's just the way it is. "The Outlaw Josey Wales". To protect the sheep you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf. "Training Day". Rashad will beat Rua b/c it's a bad matchup for him. 2/1 odds. Josh Koscheck will dethrone Gsp and win the welterweight title. 2/1 odds on that too.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jun 11, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
DONE...allegedly
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Nebraska has informed the Big 12 they have joined the Big Ten
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Missouri now in closed session
Texas (UT) schedule meeting for Tuesday
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
That's what I'm here for...but my head is beginning to smoke!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
seven.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
On #3...for today...I'll get you #7 for sure...maybe by the time Nebraska publically accepts...or I'll be taking my nap...just realized this is all in the subject line...
interesting.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Were in the middle of June...
And we have more college football news than if we were in the middle of November.
isn't it great? It's like Christmas in July...
But with actual presents!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I apologize for that.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Texas officials aren’t meeting until next week, and I doubt much more will happen before the Longhorns make their decision.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Does the weak SOS argument go away next year?
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Until we go 9-0 in conference.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
Yes but,
UNLV, SDSU, UNM, WYO, and even Colo St. aren’t any better statistically than their WAC counterparts. So my question is;
Will the overall perception of the MWC’s strength cover the multitude of sins that is a WAC conference schedule?
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Maybe Boise State will inspire them to get better!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
We'll have ...
Ole Miss, Toledo, Tulsa in nonconference in 2011. Not too bad.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Need another BCS team. You know, like Baylor... /evil grin
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
What the Hell
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I heard on ESPN...
…that if Nebraska had stayed and the Big 12 was salvaged, they all would have voted to kick Missouri out!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Missouri going to be completely left out in the cold...
Especially if the MWC only decides to go to 12 and takes Kansas and Kansas State. MAC, anybody?
Mizzou would be a great TV add to the MWC.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
True
That would be a nice fit! Good competition!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
That's true...
So the Mountain West will have to decide between Mizzou or Kansas and Kansas State. Or the go for 14 or 16 teams.
Gotta go 16...
…everyone else is doing it…do we want to be left out? Go 16 with the K’s…add Baylor and Missou (or Iowa State…if not both) and Houston, maybe another.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t rule out Missouri going to an eventual SEC 16.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
So it may be a matter of minutes/hours for this:
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lots of chatter around A&M to SEC
Colorado plus these four…..will the PAC 10 still grab Utah if A&M doesn’t come?
by ElPepeGrande on Jun 11, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I love it.
Everyone whines that Texas is stuck with Texas A&M wherever they chose to go .. a package deal. Unless, of course, A&M wants to do their own thing.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
NEBRASKA CONFERENCE ON NOW.
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in case you missed it
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Done...and publically officially official
They are formally petitioning the Big Ten for Membership (unlike most conferences, you have to petition them…they don’t invite you…however, they do tend to ask you to petition…essentially inviting…making the petition more of an acceptance). Long story short…Nebraska officially in the Big Ten
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow!
Nebraska wants to go to the Big Ten next year (2011)…academics immediately…not the 2012 that Colorado and the Big 12 South would do with the PAC 10!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to wait...
…and see what Chip Brown says about that. Sadly, I don’t know if I’m joking or not.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
All of this sets up perfectly for a Boise State National Title run.
It’s like the perfect storm.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Agreed...
We are on a victory tour already…everyone else is in some sort of family feud/civil war/divorce…almost makes the WAC teams the most dangerous on the schedule!
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This year? Or in the future?
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Both?
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Works for me!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not this year presumably but the overall effect itwill have will be far-reaching.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
I hope after the Big 12 collapses...
That the Mountain West signs a contract with the Fiesta Bowl.
by BSU Guru on Jun 11, 2010 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
With the collapse of the BIGXII,
The MWC will then qualify in the Top 6 in all three required criteria. BCS AQ Status will be imminent.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
what if the new Pac10 wants two BCS births?
by ElPepeGrande on Jun 11, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Its already in the BCS rules that each BCS conference can't have two teams in BCS Bowls in the same post-season.
They have to re-write the rules, which I guess, wouldn’t be impossible.
You also have to be a conference champion, and the talk is the PAC16 would have two division champs instead of one conference champ. Which they say would lead us into a playoff.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Correction can have two teams already. But the second is an at-large bid.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
all makes sense
but we are in an age where rules are being rewritten!
Has there ever been a more interesting June in college FB history?
by ElPepeGrande on Jun 11, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
No, indeed it is interesting.
And how everything pans out in the end will be even moreso.
But the common thought is this will push into an eventual playoff.
Imagine the PAC16 demanding two BCS bids AQ Style, only to have the two said teams arguing over who the conference champion is.
PLAYOFF.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
If the PAC 10 gets two berths, then other BCS conferences will expand to the same size (or the ones that are close to it) will ask for two. And then the MWC gets left out in the cold again.
They should ask for 3!
Take that PAC-1000
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by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Somebody Guard the Exit Door!
And that's another Bronco... FIRST DOWN!!
by FirstDown on Jun 11, 2010 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Coach Pete's reaction
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by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
With your tag line below, it really adds a certain "je ne sais quoi" to the photo...
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
I'm going to need Munson to translate that for me.
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
je ne sais quoi literally translated means " I don’t know what"
A certain indescribable, intangible quality or distinction.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
And it's usually used for something positive or speacial
Example:
First guy: Don’t you think Vandal football has a certain je ne sais quio?
Second guy: No, I’m pretty sure Vandal football just sucks.
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
by marktgarten on Jun 11, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
something attractive? Like long-legged Costa Rican "actresses" perhaps.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
And Coach Pete raising his hands in victory with the tag line below... indeed.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Please take this kindly....
……THANK YOU CAPT. OBVIOUS !!!!!!!!!!!
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
That is hilarious, because I was going to type just those very words
courtesy of Austin Powers… Or was it Dr. Evil?
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by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
BIg XII
Whispers the Big XII could be done THIS year which would make the MWC the 6th best conference in 2011. That=autobid. Mizzou, Kansas, Kansas St, Iowa, Houston=welcome to the family.
Kustra:
Boise State scored BIG TIME!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
Holy Crap!!
So I worked all last night. I was awake until about 11a.m. until I decided to get a few hours of sleep finally. I woke up at 1:30 and the very first thing I did was check OBNUG out of habit. I did NOT expect to see this. I can’t believe I slept through all the developments. Curse you sleep!!
Sleep or no sleep, this is great news!!
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
That'll teach you to sleep in June
You have lots of catching up to do, Jrig.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
If MWC gets an auto-bid
No more Graham Watson!
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by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 13 recs
I'm pretty sure if MWC gets auto-bid, ESPN will give it a full time beat reporter like the other auto-bid conferences
And that reporter will be Graham Watson.
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
haha with our luck...
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Jun 11, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
And she'd still pick Nevada to win the conference.
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by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
What about Mark May?
Will he still talk BAD WORD about Boise State? What am I saying? Of course he will. Oh well, chips on the shoulder etc.
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, his token argument would be mute.
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
moot?
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
precisely
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You should have heard Craig James on CF Live today.
Douche. Bag. Dude offers nothing to the program and took his opportunity to bag on Boise State.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
He also single-handedly destroyed Texas Tech’s program and Mike Leach’s career, on top of his assistance to the destruction of SMU in the 80s.
There’s a special strain of herpes for people like Craig James.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well put.
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 12, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Flagged
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's turn this comment GREEN!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND!
just to spite us, they’d just make her the MWC blogger…ugggh
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
As a Wyoming alum, I can’t possibly be more thrilled about this move. Even forgetting the whole auto-bid thing, Boise makes a great rival for the Utah schools and, to a lesser degree, Wyoming and Colorado State.
It sure makes more sense than Louisiana Tech.
Ya think?
Hey hooper, how did Tennessee fans like Kiffin’s dream boat being torpedoed today?
Cheers mate,
Go Borncos!
As a South Carolina alum, I hope to one day see Lane Kiffin pumpin’ gas.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Heh.
So far, it seems to be all sunshine and lollipops in the Volunteer State.
It’s really odd, actually; I’ve been involved in a workshop at Oak Ridge this week and haven’t even been on a computer for several days. All that finally ended at noon today and I got to hear about Colorado, Nebraska, Boise State, and USC all at once.
Mind = blown.
by David Hooper on Jun 11, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
wow. good day for you.
Dr. William Block: You gotta lose the arm, Joe.
Joe: Lose the arm? What do you mean, lose the arm? My arm?
Stealing Bill Simmons' (@sportsguy33) Twitter idea. Follow me for BSU football game chants @BSUChants.
Kustra:
I read the blogs…
OBNUG?
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
Only if he appreciates good writing and genius commenters.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Don't forget Mr. Fiskers!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe that was part of the genius "commenters"...but he deserves his own mention, anyway.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if he appreciates good writing and genius commenters
Your welcome.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
It should have read,
Only if he appreciates good writing from that genius commenter Mikrino.
But I’ll let it slide… this time.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Hi Dr. Kustra!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Oh man...
That’s kind of creepy.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Speaking of creepy...
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
by JRig on Jun 11, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Eggggscelent
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This image will haunt my dreams tonight.
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I Should Flag That for "Things You Can't Un-see"
But instead REC"D!
I love me some Busey!
Guess what my new wallpaper is?
by MooreWalksOnWater on Jun 11, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Admit it...
It’s hard not to stare at it.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
SCARED......
…. my childhood lost forever- THANKS. Wait, it’s been gone for some time now, along w/ innocence etc. BAD WORD, all be couse of photoshop.
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 12, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Dr. Kustra seems incredibly happy...
i like that guy.
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
The Only Words I Could Think of to Sum Up My Feelings for President Kustra
Of course I’ve modified it a little:
His name was President Robert Kustra. He was like a god walking amongst mere mortals. He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo. In other words, Ron Burgundy was the balls. — Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Thanks President Kustra!
by MooreWalksOnWater on Jun 11, 2010 1:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bob Kustra is the balls
I hope that makes his BSU bio some day.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
by Kevan Lee on Jun 11, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
ND has cancelled it's game against Army...
…“couldn’t be fitted into schedule”…BIG TEN?
DUH!!!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
2013 game, that is
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Please Help!!!
My brain has blown up…
which one does Dan Beebe (sp?) belong to?
he’s having a presser around 4-ish…time zone unknown at this time….
…too much info…and too much beer…and too little sleep…and too much overall celebrating about Boise State leaving the pathetic WAC and Dominoes falling…I love dominoes (full disclosure note: not dominoes the games or anything to do with actual dominoes…no, only the symbolic collapse of the BCS…further disclosure: BCS collapse is only liked if it doesn’t lead to some super 4 conference that still excludes the MWC…which is why the MWC MUST expand to 16 ASAP)…this post sponsored by Bud Light!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Oh...so he's announcing that's he's resigning...that makes sense...
…better that than trying to sell the lie that “the Big 12 is committed to continue strong despite Nebraska leaving and the fact that the Big 12 South (minus baylor) has agreed to bolt to the PAC-whatever as soon as I’m done talking.”
But, when in Rome…
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The resigning thing was a joke...
…what else would a Big 12 commissioner have to say right now? I like spreading rumors…not so much creating them! just need to clarify.
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
"Oklahoman" confirms that Oklahoma goes to PAC-10...errr PAC-89
…but won’t go public until Texas also goes public (Tuesday).
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
link
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like the 2011 schedule is set
That means no Vandals in 2011 at least!!
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Can't stop at 13, if that happens...
…that’d be unlucky! Best get ‘em a 14th…if the 13th does come….just for superstitions’ sake.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Kudos
Kudos to the guys at Mountain West Connection for predicting this several months ago.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Or us for doing it several YEARS ago?
granted…it’s easier to predict with things like time-tables and BCS auto-qualification on the line within a certain time-frame. But yes…let’s give the MWC Connection credit…for allowing us to DOMINATE AN EVEN STRONGER SCHEDULE!!!!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And to Paul J. Schneider for predicting this two years ago
He was only a year or so off.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Jeremy Mauss said several months ago
the invitation would come this season for sure.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Kevan, you have to be glad you decided against another..."hiatus" this off-season?
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
I'm going to need one after today
San Jose State week, perhaps?
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
GOT 'EM!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Kudo's also to Please Spay and Neuter your Pets, AKA PSNYP
He was doing his best to allay all our fears after monday’s disappointment.
That's true too
He reassured me last night the invitation would come.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
PSNYP
Pronounced “P-Snip?”
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
Just "Snip", the P is silent.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
:-)
Happy I was able to offer at least some a little peace of mind.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone for a moment of Silence
because it seems all the flamers will have to abandon all their lofty arguments about tradition and storied rivialies as the confernce presidents vote to grap from each others’ pockets in order to ramp up revenue (out of our pockets) in the best interests of their respective schools. There is no clearer evidence that money is the prime mover here over atheletic excelence.
by Riflemn on Jun 11, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Except the PAC-10 commissioner...
…who did say that it was about TV markets (when questioned about Colorado) on the Radio.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, not in this case...
Considering to MWC is a huge step up for the Boise State Athletic Department.
Granted I was thinking about
the other moves like Nebraska. BSU to MWC is like taking off the training wheels, or getting off the hard bag to face a sparring partner
by Riflemn on Jun 11, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BSU to MWC is like taking off the training wheels, or getting off the hard bag to face a sparring partner
Whoa!! Kudos rescinded!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Not so fast
BSU clearly, repeatedly, dominated the WAC after Year One. There was little challenge here. Like a young Lance Armstrong, moving up from training wheels to a multi-spped racing bike; or a middle weight boxer moving to heavy weight, the MWC is a move up and I agree a great move for BSU…let the new age of dominance building begin…
Even so, I have more appropriate gift for you. Gues which one you are...
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am deeply wounded
still your self portraint is lovely.
Agreed - it will be a lot of fun to have better competition
I am really excited for 2011!
Hopefully our fans won’t have any more excuses about the games being too boring to attend.
And here’s to the start of the next phase for BSU football.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
They can also throw out this garbage about the ‘well-being of our student athletes’ as they continue to make them travel EVEN FARTHER every year.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmmmmm... Kudos...
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Still missing 2 or 3 up above
I just like seeing it
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there any way to Photoshop "The Hair" onto the Kudos bar?
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
you forgot one
about 3 posts ago
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by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmm, I want a Kudos now!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I have plenty!!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Awesome, thanks!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
To wash down all those Kudos bars....
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
That's right right...
One big freakin’ can of coke.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Right. Right?
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
I hate Coke...
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This?
Real sugar, at least!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No wonder my page was taking so long to load
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Sprite
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats better!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually a DIET Pepsi guy!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the winrar
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
by appleshampoo on Jun 11, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
yuck...just give me:
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
How 'bout this...
Yeah, that just happened.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
In all reality...
…I didn’t mind that stuff…kind of weird at first…but not too bad!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
To this day...
Crystal Pepsi is one of my friends favorite sodas.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Is that a picture of a bottle from your personal collection?
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
f
Just had one, cheers !
"Boise State football is now a Fargo winter. You know what's coming, and that information does you no good whatsoever". Matt James / The Fresno Bee
by blue4areason on Jun 11, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Took 'em long enough...
Now they have to pay!
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
with the blood of student-athletes!
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
POST #300
Bronco Nation is PUMPED!
Utah, BYU, TCU you sit! Stay! Good doggies…
And that's another Bronco... FIRST DOWN!!
Gentlemen, and Chrissie,
It has been a pleasure. I need to leave work now. I wonder if my boss thinks I’m on a conference call still. It’s OK, he did this yesterday. (Buff fan) And congrats to you all.
See you all on the MTN!
Restraining my ethunsiasm until all the shoes drop.
Will be a wild summer and couple of years for CFB. Just hope our schedule takes a step up and we continue to dominate.
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
The first rule of Lookout Landing is...
All we can ask is that our Boys in Blue perform to the Best of their Ability
It sounds corny, but so long as they do that, I’ll be thrilled.
Winning wouldn’t be bad either.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Murphy tried tweeting this...with nothing to back it up:
Why does he have a job at the Idaho Statesman and I don’t? At least my rumors have sources…not word of mouth via what someone else heard…well maybe…but I wait until someone writes it down…his source’s source doesn’t even have a tweet for the last day (which is his source’s source)!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Finally! Blog bets get to resurface!
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
by Loque on Jun 11, 2010 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Blog Bets! With odds for our opponents better than 50:1
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
Yup.
But Spit Blood never cashing on our P-Bowl loss.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
I didn't think they paid up on that,
Then I remembered that we lost OBNUG shortly afterward. Related?….
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously...call me the BAD WORDS M-A-N!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
which simply gets you here…without the promo
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Point is...I ask...I receive...
…who needs Murphy anyway? I’m already doing his job.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I Guess We're Saying Good-Bye to the Humanitarian Bowl
* sniff *
And that's another Bronco... FIRST DOWN!!
That would be interesting!
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Joe Schad now says:
…our acceptance into the MWC could hurt our rankings THIS YEAR…how? “By Boise State’s supposed admittance that the WAC is an inferior Conference. But who knows, we’ll see. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out.” On ESPNEWS.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
I just heard that too
Ridiculous.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Is this dude serious?
Dan Beebe: “My understanding is there aren’t any other conference members considered by the Big Ten.”
followed by:
Dan Beebe says sorry Nebraska, you do owe us a buyout
what if there is no “us” to buyout to?
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
wrong top quote...here's what I meant to post:
Dan Beebe: "We have evidence that if our institutions remain we have more value than the 11 in the Pac-10.
I do believe he means the Big 10 (without both Colorado and Nebraska) being worth more than all the PAC-10…er 11…granted with USC in shambles…and Oregon in shackles…and the Washington’s in something that means utterly horrible but rhymes with shambles and shackles…they could theoretically be right…but alas, it doesn’t matter….he should have just resigned.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously...just check out these quotes for yourself...Dan Beebe essentially did quit...just not in so many words
Dan Beebe quitting without really saying it…he basically gives up
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Overthinking, that.
The national scene was already holding the WAC against Boise anyhow. All that about the Virginia Tech game being so important? And all the discussion about the Oregon beatdown being the only thing on Boise’s resume last year?
Had Boise stayed, that criticism would have been brought up just the same.
by David Hooper on Jun 11, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget - we play Oregon State this year too
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
lol... As of Right Now, the Big Ten has 12 schools and the Big 12 has 10.
And that's another Bronco... FIRST DOWN!!
by FirstDown on Jun 11, 2010 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I guess this is what I get for being asleep here in Germany.
I’m soooooooooo behind the times. :( But I guess this is a good thing for BSU. Better competition and all. But the whole exposure part worries me. Well…to the point that I don’t know if they’ll have games broadcast on the Armed Forces Network over here. I wonder if any of the MWC fans know?
I hate everyone equally...especially Vandals!
Damn...we are all screwed...
…Chip Brown’s web site is now a subscription only site…I’m beginning to think he paid all these teams off just to spur membership to his articles…I feel used. Wonder if Kevan can get a press pass to access it for free?!!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Welcome Broncos!
Great program, loyal fans, it’s a win-win and you guys will be deadly in football play and here’s hoping that this helps basketball recruitment as well.
Best of luck to Boise State, the little team that can!
Thanks for the kind welcome
We are very excited to play in the MWC.
What school do you represent?
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
The Utah Utes
Longtime Bronco fan here though as I was born on North 19th street. Still my favorite town though Portland and SLC mighty nice too.
Got lots of people up there still, and I also worked outta Idaho City one summer on a milling rig.
Well, it was fun while it lasted
Enjoy the PAC 10. That’s a GREAT conference. We’d go too if we got the invite.
Hopefully we can play you all on a relatively regular basis, however. The geographic distance makes for a great rivalry.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 14, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose I'm probably the enemy on this blog;
however, I am curious to get your perspectives on the future of the WAC. Does Boise’s departure mean major changes there? Does Nevada or Fresno St. find a new home? Does the WAC bring somebody in from another conference. I realize that is the conference of your recent past, but I thought you’d have a better grasp on that situation.
Best of luck in the MWC! You have certainly earned the move!
Sounds like ...
… WAC is going to look at some FCS schools – maybe Montana, maybe Cal something-or-others.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Yeah thanks.
I’m thinking Montana and possibly Portland state or UC Davis will be moving to the WAC. La tech has been rumored to move to the sun belt or CUSA. Cal poly has also been tossed about.
Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.) Now also including Fort Worth, TX and coming soon this fall, Washington D.C.!
by Mikrino on Jun 11, 2010 4:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Why would Montana want to do that?
Montana is a powerhouse in FCS football. If they moved up, they would be mid-level mid-major FBS team They do not have the population base to support such a move successfully. It just does not look very smart to me.
I would have thought Nevada and Fresno St would move to the MWC
But, The Hair apparently does not want them – or anyone else from the MWC.
I don’t see any other conference as a potential home for Nevada and Fresno. They’re too far west for any of the Prarie conferences.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
No more Idaho on the Schedule? Please...tell me more!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Uh-oh... I warned you to be easy on him/her
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions
With the move effective for 2011
that must make this season BSU’s “Farewell to the WAC” Tour…where the hits just keep on commin’…hummm perhaps another t-shirt?
by Riflemn on Jun 11, 2010 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'd
There must be a 2010 Farewell to the WAC Tour t-shirt.
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
by marktgarten on Jun 11, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just don't say "WAC OFF 2010"- that would be in bad taste. Now get back to billing.
OOps-forgot; billing and working not synonymous.
tvmunson
by tmunson on Jun 11, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Possible MWC Big leftover merger? Possibility according to Thompson:
Thompson’s brain amongst other things
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Twitter...The way around paying membership to Orangebloods.com
Chip Brown says:…well everything, obviously…but most notably:
Texas will announce its plans to join the Pac-10 after its regents meet next Tuesday, source confirm to Orangebloods.com.
Big 12 South schools headed for Pac-10 in 2012 caught off guard by Neb move to B10 in 2011.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Question is....
If A&M goes to the SEC, does the new PAC take Utah.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
That certainly is the question
But will A&M split from Texas? I sure hope not, just to increase the chances of Utah staying in the MWC.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Yeah, losing Utah would be a huge blow to the MWC
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions
What’s interesting in Texas is how this is seeping into the Governor’s race now.
A&M cultists have huge egos and don’t like the idea of ‘following’ Texas, which is sort of ridiculous when you consider Oklahoma, vastly superior to A&M (though still below the Longhorns, in my mind), doesn’t mind waiting for Texas at all.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I Still Don't See That Happening
When the PAC 10 took Colorado, they admitted a large part of the decision TV mkt. Colorado has a pretty good national following and brings the Denver TV mkt which is #18 in the country.
I know Utah brings access to the Salt Lake TV mkt, #33 in the country, but isn’t most of that BYU?
Plus, I haven’t read anything that says Larry Scott is interested in Utah. It could be a Missouri to the Big 10-type situation in that the interest might be completely one sided.
by MooreWalksOnWater on Jun 12, 2010 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Well...
I believe it was Chip Brown who said if A&M doesn’t follow to the PAC#, then they would pursue teams like Utah and Kansas. Chip Brown has been mostly accurate so far.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Wow, Rob Spears was pissed
what a whinny baby!
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
So....what's the all time record for comments on a single post?
we are now sitting at 370 counting this one…right now…
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
I don't know...
Some of the live game threads had a lot of comments last fall.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
LaTech 09
That game thread had over 700
"I said, if I were smart then I would save up for a piece of string and a rock to wind the string around. Everybody wants a rock to wind a piece of string around."
Interesting...I was a member then...but don't remember...
…must have been before I followed during games…that’s incredible, though! Maybe we can break it during the VaTech Game…I’d say during the National Championship game…but I don’t know that any of us will be near a computer during that game!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If we did go to a NC game...
It would be hard for me to comment during the game. I would be too nervous and fidgety. My posts would look like Munsons.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
by JRig on Jun 11, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's funny
I would be too nervous and fidgety. My posts would look like Munsons.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions
But my journal posts are entirely munson-free; and no one notices.The comments excite me here
and I get prematuris typis ejaculitis-potentially deadly.
tvmunson
I notice!
You do a fine job with munson-free fan posts.
by hummerofdoom on Jun 14, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
There should be an apostrophe after Munson (look like Munson's) so that constitutes a flagrant munson.
Munsoning a reference to Munson-automatic ejection (but we’ll let you stay).
tvmunson
Montana
I’d like to see Montana in the WAC. I’d root for them running over Fresno and Nevada.
I think at this point
Fresno State and Nevada would cream Montana.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
I've actually wondered if the MWC might invite Montana after the BCS autobid review.
Obviously it wouldn’t happen this year (or really even next year), but it’s crossed my mind. There’s really not much reason to do it, but there you go.
by David Hooper on Jun 11, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrestling
So does the wrestling stay affiliated with the PAC-? or do they join the MWC too?
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
I imagine they'd stay in the Pac-whatever
… but to be honest, I don’t even know what schools in MWC have wrestling.
"Lunch has been canceled today due to lack of hustle." - Tony Perkis
Too bad baseball isn't more of a priority
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
Wyoming used to have a pretty good wrestling program at one time.
I don’t know if they do now or not, though. I wonder if they were a casualty of Title 9, much like the baseball program was.
by David Hooper on Jun 11, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Idaho has a wrestling club.
…but that’s for “other” reasons.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
by Loque on Jun 12, 2010 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Idaho's "Wrestling" Club
“Hey boys, wanna wrestle?”
by MooreWalksOnWater on Jun 12, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Welcome!
As a Ute alum and fan welcome to the MWC. Its about damn time! We’re excited to have you. Just wait till you hear about our TV contract, you might try to get back in the WAC. If you have Dish Network, you better give Direct TV a call. If you like HD, get ready for Low-D, most games are broadcast in the mostly-fuzzy Low-D technology that the 1960’s grew to love.
I kind of see the MTN upgrading...
The four letter is probably looking at options to either buy in, or Hair will use his new bargaining power for a recompete. The MTN contract also has “option years”, from was he said today, which normally means either party has an power to opt out at the beginning of a new option year.
we are all too familiar with your "TV" deal...
…that was quite the dissension point amongst us as to whether we (as fans) wanted to join, or not…obviously, we acquiesced…and here we are!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We're used to that already, its called KTVB digital widescreen
If you like HD, get ready for Low-D, most games are broadcast in the mostly-fuzzy Low-D technology that the 1960’s grew to love.
Catch me hiding in a Gambino owned brothel in southern Mexico plying himself with tequila and long-legged Costa Rican "actresses".
by OBNUG Intern on Jun 11, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
wah???
you get digital widescreen??? jealous!!!
Stupid DirecTV.
Probably just spreads out the horrible feed I get anyway.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the warm reception
We are excited about future games with the MWC.
Utah-BSU should be a great rivalry.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Only 500 more to go...or so...to break that record!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
USC says Dillon Baxter was contacted illegally by Florida, Oregon, Washington, Alabama and Fresno
I say give them all the same punishment as USC…Can’t they read the freaking rules? It’s their job!
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 11, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Note also that players aren’t allowed to transfer within the Pac-10. Hopefully some consider Boise?
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is Dillon Baxter?
Because Juniors and Seniors are allowed to transfer now without losing eligibility.
Well, he’s a true freshman, for one thing.
by VA Libertarian on Jun 11, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess their fan blogs weren't as careful as ours in warning their boosters
Did I mention we should have ZERO contact with recruits?
:-)
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions
NICEEEEEE
Sorry Im a little behind OBNUG, been at a conference all day.
WOW, great news. Heard in a text and thought I was being teased.
400 POSTS?!?!
OBNUGers Gone Wild!
Gotta feeling OBNUG gained quite a few viewers/members today.
Hi Kustra, I KNOW You’ll see this!
Old enough to know better, too young to care.
OBNUGers Gone Wild! - Nice
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Conference Free Agency
While I’m glad to see Boise moving to the MWC, this whole upheaval leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Seems like everyone plays the pimp these days – all the arguments about tradition, academics, protecting the student athletes, blah, blah, blah is ignored when it comes to the money reeled in from college football. I don’t know much about Oklahoma State and Texas Tech, but how do their academics measure up to Utah’s, a much more logical fit into the PAC10? Stillwater, Lubbock, over SLC?
Once the dust settles from this round of swapping schools, what’s to stop it from happening again in the future? If conferences are willing to dump schools like Iowa State and Baylor, what’s to keep it from happening to Boise when the further consolidation of power and money kicks off again? Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, just wondering how this will all shake out.
It'll be at least 20 or 30 years before there's even a whiff of another major realignment
This one’s here to stay.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Mark Schlabach of ESPN makes the following point in a post to his blog yesterday:
One of the unintended (or intended?) consequences of possible conference realignment is that the gap between the sport’s power conferences and its lesser conferences will be even wider. If the Big Ten, Pac-10, ACC and SEC expand, they might try to position themselves for more than one automatic bid to the BCS. The rule that limits only two schools from each conference in the BCS also might be re-examined. In effect, teams from conferences like Conference USA and the WAC might be squeezed out of the BCS even more. Boise State faced myriad problems trying to get into BCS bowl games and the BCS National Championship Game as a member of the WAC. By joining the MWC, the Broncos took a big step in making sure they’re not excluded in the future. And by adding a team as formidable as the Broncos, the MWC — which might expand even more — moved a step closer to becoming a BCS conference.
I’m convinced it is an intended consequence. The irony is that the push by teams like Utah and Boise for greater access to college football glory (or should I say riches) may prove successful for them, but in reality slams the door on the very teams they claimed to represent and who they used as a launching pad. “Thanks Fresno for allowing us to give you a beat down each year, oh, and by the way, best of luck in your continuing career in the Big West 2.0. I’m sure the New Mexico Bowl will love hosting you each year as conference champions.”
Agreed. And honestly, I can't blame them.
The schools in the BCS conferences have worked hard to build up their programs and reputations. It’s only reasonable to think that they’d want to maximize their rewards.
I would say the same for Utah, Boise, etc. They built their programs up, despite the difficulty of not having the national cache that the traditional powers enjoy. I can’t blame them for wanting to reap benefits from that.
And if Fresno wanted to be in Boise’s position today, they should have done more to earn it.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Last gasp from Fresno: The horror, the horror
While we as Bronco faithful surely believe we’ve earned it, the situation could have played out much differently had Colorado been stuck without a Pac 10 invite. Once the possibility of bringing CU into the fold emerged, the MWC slowed down on accepting Boise. One word about Pac 10 raiding the Big 12 was enough to throw a wrench in the whole thing for Boise moving beyond the WAC.
Whether we were the first ones invited or the last ones, at least we made it. Still its interesting to discuss how it all played out.
As Grindhouse linked to yesterday, Fresno fans beiieve they’ve earned it as well. I can almost hear the wailing from Fresno here in Sacramento.
I thought it was smart for both the MWC and Boise to slow down once the PAC rumors started.
They still came to the right decision, but at least they can feel more confident in it, knowing how the other pieces around them are moving.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Though if Fresno can improve over the next couple of years, they might get a MWC bid later on.
Having another Cali school would be good for the conference.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm still not convinced Fresno and Nevada end up in the MWC 16 by the end of the summer
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Munson'd "won't end up"
In other words, I think Fresno & Nevada have a good chance at an invite by the MWC by the end of the summer.
"The question is not, 'Can they reason?' nor, 'Can they talk?' but rather, 'Can they suffer?'" - Jeremy Bentham
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Jun 12, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It'll come down to their impact on the MWC's autobid chances.
If the MWC thinks that Fresno and Nevada would reduce the odds, then I could see an invite that activates in 2012 rather than 2011. But that autobid is far too important for the conference.
And I know you Boise fans hate the idea, but I still think that Fresno is a decent option for the MWC. It’s not the greatest foothold into northern Cali, but it’s better than what the MWC has at the moment.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow
I got stuck cleaning my apartment all day and totally missed all this. Awesome! But I’m personally sad for the tv contract. I couldn’t even sign up for Directv in my apartment if I wanted to/could afford it. I guess its back to crappy online streams for most BSU games :(
Rest assured...
the Versus network seemed to carry most big time MTN games last year…and they are on most Cable Providers now (and thankfully back on DirecTV)…and I would imagine that it’s just a matter of time for most Cable Providers in the greater Boise area, if not the vast majority of Idaho, carry the MTN…as long as the fans demand it and are willing to pay the extra charge, they will do it.
Let the Media's excuse begin...again: "It was Boise State's first game of the year!" whilst completely ignoring that it was VaTech's first game, as well.
by TheShrewdOne on Jun 12, 2010 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions
And if the Big 12 does indeed go belly-up, there will be more room for MWC TV coverage to grow.
It could happen in two ways. First, the MWC may still pick up some of the remnants of the ‘12. That would open the doors for more markets. Even though the remnants are going to be the Kansas schools and possibly Oklahoma State, it’s something.
Second, the collapse of the Big 12 would leave a void for a primary conference in that region of the country. Even with Colorado, the PAC will be primarily a coastal conference with the possibility of Texas schools. And even with Nebraska, the Ten is still a Midwest region. But with the 12 out of the way, the MWC’s biggest TV competitor will be gone.
Neither are huge gamebreaker options, but they’ll certainly help. And if the MWC does secure an auto-bid, the added prestige will be marketable as well.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions
true
I"ll definitely have the versus games. I haven’t checked but I doubt my (New Jersey) cable provider includes mtn. Which leaves me paying extra for CBS college sports for the chance that one extra game might be on there, and missing out on all the local broadcasts that ESPN360 used to rebroadcast. Oh wells.
Keep an eye on the CBS website as well.
They stream a lot of games on there.
by David Hooper on Jun 12, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
ya
I would totally be with you if it was just me cleaning. But my girlfriends parent’s were coming the next day, and, well, for whatever reason this means our apartment had to be spotless.
by killtacular on Jun 15, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait a minute...
I’ve been pining for this like a 7 year old girl wants a pony, but now I’m wondering if I’m ever gonna be able to watch games on The Blue down here in South Carolina. Already got tickets to the Va Tech game, but I would definitely like to see more games than just that…well, in 2011. ESPN has me covered for now. That I’ll be flying home to watch some games come fall/winter. Jesus must be a genie, because he just granted my wish!
by ThePhlipinSituation on Jun 12, 2010 6:06 AM PDT reply actions
CableOne
This means CableOne has an entire year to add mtnHD,VersusHD, and CBSsportsHD to their channel guide. I’ve never liked CableOne but it looks like I’m stuck with them now. I’ll live as long as they add those HD channels.
"Hi, my name is Doug. I enjoy walks in the rain and bags of pork rinds."
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