WAC Media Preview: Day One report: Inevitability for the win
The WAC Media Preview is upon us, which means football season is here, which means I made it through an entire offseason without getting burned out and quitting blogging. Yay for me.
Join me, Nick, and your Bronco football friends after the jump for a running commentary on all things WAC Media Preview. Were there any surprises in the media's preseason picks? What demographic will Greg McMackin alienate this year? And where did Karl Benson find a sportcoat made of sackcloth? Come hang out with us for WAC Media Preview Day One.
Karl Benson hates good-byes
This will be the last WAC Media Preview that the Broncos will attend. How will Karl Benson deal? Awkwardly, I assume.
Watch the complete scene in this YouTube video I can't embed.
In case you didn't catch it, Karl Benson is Jim Carrey and Boise State is the girl. I guess that makes the briefcase the Human Bowl?
The six questions that matter to me at WAC Media Preview
If I were attending, these are the six questions I would ask. I would then spend the rest of my time convincing Robb Akey to grow a question mark mustache.
Is Jason Robinson going to play for the Broncos in 2010?
Bronco fans demand information on Robinson's status for the coming season. Which means Boise State will probably tell us in a press release three weeks from now. Please spill the beans, Coach Pete. I would really like to move on to worrying about other things, like Mitch Burroughs.
Is Jeremiah Masoli going to play for Louisiana Tech in 2010?
Masoli can play this season without sitting out the token transfer year since he completed his degree at Oregon and is thus considered a graduate student (America, this is the face of your new work force, good luck!). Does anyone want him? Not surprisingly, the current owners of Ross Jenkins allegedly do. Hopefully new head coach Sonny Dykes will shed more light on LaTech's real interest.
When will Robert Turbin be ready to go for Utah State?
Turbin tore up his knee running sprints in Utah State's indoor facility this April. Note to self: Not a good idea to build indoor facilities out of trampoline. Supposedly, Turbin will play in 2010. But how soon? The Broncos get the Aggies in the last week of the year, so if Turbin plays this season, the Broncos will see him.
Shiloh Keo, why are you not wearing a shirt?
We are in an airport Hilton, for crying out loud!
Will Derek Carr play quarterback for Fresno State this season?
I mostly want this to happen so that I can rip on another member of the Carr family before the Broncos move on to the Mountain West.
Was the WAC really serious about adding Portland State?
Conference expansion talk will likely take center stage during the Media Preview, so we can finally get to the bottom of exactly what Karl Benson saw in UC Davis, Portland State, and Sacramento State.
The votes are in from these guys
Several media members have embraced journalistic transparency and spilled their picks for WAC preseason honors. Here are the ones with websites I can link to:
- J Bates, Channel 2, Boise: You know what's interesting about J Bates' picks? Nothing.
- Troy Oppie, Channel 2, Boise: The Channel 2 news kid made waves last year by giving Utah State way too much credit. He learned his lesson. Now he is giving way too much credit to Proactiv.
- Nate Kuester, Channel 12, Boise: Kuester does not want you to think he is a homer. He just can't name any other defensive players in the WAC.
- Andrew Marden, Channel 47, Fresno: Marden went with a Bulldog for his preseason DPOY, but not the Bulldog who almost one DPOY last year. He is the Pat HIll of preseason prognosticating.
Found some new ones? Please share in the comments.
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Polls and POY's are out.
Moore with Offensive, Moch with Defensive awards.
I understand Coach Pete having to vote for another team, but I think it kind of funny that he keeps voting Nevada and not Fresno State (Pat Hill is just dying to get on Coach Pete’s speed dial). But, who is the media idiot that voted Nevada #1 in their WAC poll. Top two candidates: Bryan Murphy or Mike Prater.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
I won't tell you about the dream I had last night. Happy angry ostriches and Moore incompletions. Nightmare, I tell ya
I can assure you though, none of my dreams ever come true. I was never so glad to wake up on a Monday morning.
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Yay for Kevan sticking with it!
We are truly fortunate to have such a competent blog, so much so that the local newspapers have to acknowledge it to be considered relevant!
Also, Thanks to Drew for those daily player updates. Now I have something to do on Sunday rather than scour the inter-webs looking for juice on my favorite team.
Whoever gave Nevada the 1st place vote is going to remain anonymous. They wouldn’t want to be seen as cooky and irresponsible (WHICH THEY ARE!)
Also, I am so excited for our 2 newest linemen having joined this weekend!
Now where can I get some video of WAC media days? I wanna see Kellen bob his head and smile as he denies being Jesus and gives all the credit to his teammates.
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
Wha? ir right.
Forgive me, Drew, but I missed the fact that they committed in June! What a nerd I am!
And to other Bronco fans. If you want to avoid the embarrassment I face often, double check the dates on news before commenting… I feel like the Koolaid pitcher guy busting in the wrong wall on Family Guy…..
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
by pretendhuman on Jul 26, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
And I guess "is" is spelled "i s"....
hangs head in shame…
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
by pretendhuman on Jul 26, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Were you talking about Ash and Worthy?
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes I was.
I was reading Bronco Beat and was like, “What? Two new commits this weekend?” I didn’t, however, see that the post was June 21. I also didn’t see it reported on OBNUG, which is where I usually look first for news on Boise State recruiting.
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
by pretendhuman on Jul 26, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm.
Don’t remember missing those ones. I know we covered it on the podcast.
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I haven't listened to that last two podcasts.
I like them, but I mostly use OBNUG with my Blackberry while at work, so I often miss audio and video highlights of this site. At home, spending time on the internet isn’t very popular with my wife or baby girl…(except watching LOST on Netflix in HD).
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
by pretendhuman on Jul 26, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
You can always download them to your ipod and listen later.
Totally understand the statement about the Mrs. not digging you being on the internet. Makes blogging a tad difficult at my place.
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
What is it with wives, anyway.
I get a lot of grief myself, and I’ve been married over 26 years. After 26 years, I think I’ve earned it. OBNUG Ladies (all 2 or 3 of them), if you want to make your man happy, let him do what he wants, when he wants, for as long as he wants. It’s that simple.
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for that.
I think I have ruined a relationship before because I would stay up all night on the internet. (What was I thinking?)
K Clint Stitser, who missed three field goals in today’s practice, was waived.
by pretendhuman on Jul 26, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
For the record:
OBNUG does not endorse spousal neglect.
We also don’t endorse spousal abuse. I think telling your significant other they can’t peruse OBNUG qualifies.
Time to get a laptop.
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Kevin, love the Kuester comment
Our local sports “reporters” are freaking awesome.
by 4EverBleedBlue on Jul 26, 2010 12:14 PM PDT reply actions
Glad to see what I'm bringing to the table is so appreciated...
I figured I’d take some flak over my Bronco-centric picks. Sure I could have picked the safe bet Moch from Nevada, but I believe the most talented players on both sides of the ball this year are at Boise State. And 4EverBleedBlue I look forward to hanging out at your work a bit and judging how “awesome” you are. Having said that, I do welcome your input. If you’ve got some insight you’d like to share feel free to chat with me. nkuester@ktrv.com
And Kevan, my man… As far as me not knowing any other names… Well, I’ll just let that one slide for now.
Carr family
Will Derek Carr play quarterback for Fresno State this season?
I mostly want this to happen so that I can rip on another member of the Carr family before the Broncos move on to the Mountain West.
I have to wholeheartedly agree with this. First, as a BSU fan hating FSU, and then as a Texans fan hating the franchise-destroying crapitude that was David Carr, I have to completely be opposed to any further Carrs in football.
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