Three stars and one goat of Boise State's win over Air Force
by Nate Peters on Oct 23, 2011 10:00 AM PDT
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Bronco Stadium's first ever military academy showdown turned out to be quite the event on Saturday afternoon. Offense was a plenty for both teams, as well as some impressive defensive efforts. The boys in blue (pants - thanks MWC) came away with the W once again as they cruised to a 37-26 victory against the Air Force Falcons. Join me now after the jump as we discuss the stars, and the goat of Boise State's win over Air Force.
Saturday afternoon brought a record breaking crowd of 34,196 to Bronco Stadium. I have said for several months now that I believed the game against Air Force would be a lot closer, and a lot tougher than what many believed. So yeah, told ya so. But in all seriousness, the Falcons turned this into a great game and proved to be worth competitors. There were sloppy moments on both sides of the ball, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Join me now as I jump into my stars and my goat.
Star No. 3: Doug Martin, Senior RB
Doug Martin is a beast. That's really about all there is to say. But since Kevan requires me to have a higher word count, I will elaborate. Doug Martin is kind of like the Kellen Moore of running backs. In fact, I know that Kellen Moore is the captain of the ship, err - well, technically Pete is the captain, but Kellen is the captain when he's on the field; and I would go as far to say that Doug plays as vital a role as Kellen does. Of course they both do it in different ways - in fact they are about as opposite as two individuals could be. But just when this offense needs a spark, Doug breaks off for a big run, or snags a touchdown catch that was thrown behind him and in the opposite direction of where he was running. That's just how the Hamster rolls. Doug ended the night at 125 yards on 21 carries. He had one receiving touchdown. I never cease to be impressed by Doug's ability to gain yards after contact, and after the catch. Just like Kellen reads the defense, Doug does as well. He is able to see the gaps and holes that few others can. Because of this, and his incredible level of awesomeness, Doug has earned himself the award of Star No. 3 of Boise State's win over Air Force.
Runner Up for Star No. 3: Me - doing "the Dougie" while they played "Teach Me How to Dougie" over the loud speakers. It was impressive - just ask the North Endzone.
Star No. 2: Defense (specifically the defensive line)
I will be the first to admit that I have not given the defense enough credit this year. I will also be the first to admit that I have a new man crush on Bryan Douglas after his forced fumble. Just sayin'. But seriously, the defense was fantastic on Saturday afternoon. If you just look at the numbers, you're going to call me a liar. Numbers that might lead you to believe I don't know what I'm talking about: Air Force scored 26 points, Air Force had 408 yards of offense, Air force was 4 of 5 on fourth down conversions, Air Force had 264 yards of offense on the ground. Because of these numbers, and probably some others that you internet guru's could find, you may be inclined to think my bloggin passwords be deleted. However, I motion to veto your motion to delete my passwords. What I'm looking at, is how much worse off we would have been had the defense truly not shown up. Time Jefferson, the Falcons quadruple (his fourth threat is staring you down) quarterback was sacked twice, and hurried countless more. The Boise State defense line was pushing their way over the line of scrimmage time and time again. Billy Winn, Ricky "try and spell my last name right the first time" Tjong-A-Tjoe, and Shea McClellin wreaked havoc the entire afternoon. Did I smell Nevada 2010 version 2.0 a few times? Yep, sure did. Seemed like the option was difficult to defend, but I believe our defense truly saved the game for us on multiple ocassions. Did they slip up a few times? Yep, sure did. But when it comes down to not looking at the numbers, and instead looking at the tough, physical, hard-nosed football they played, I truly believe they earned their stars. Congratulations defense, on being Star No. 2 of Boise State's win over Air Force.
Runner Up for Star No. 2: Blake Renaud LIGHTING up the Air Force kick returner on BSU's first kickoff of the game. That. Was. Sick.
Star No. 1: Kellen Moore, Senior QB
Well, well, well, Colt McCoy...can you feel the Pocahontas-like almost unnoticeable footsteps of Senor' Moore knocking on your door? Kellen Moore tied Colt McCoy for the all time winningest (and yes that is a word contrary to what my wife says) quarterback in collegiate football history. And next week, no jinx intended, Kellen will surpass him and etch his name ever so gracefully into the record books forever. Hopefully. Kellen ended the game with 281 yards, going 23 for 29 with three touchdowns and one quote-unquote "interception" (p.s. that was a load of crap). Kellen did what Kellen does best and led the Broncos to another solid victory against a very formidable opponent. Let us raise our glasses once again (mine is full of Sprite) to Kellen Moore, our fearless leader, and Star No. 1 of Boise State's win over Air Force.
Runner Up for Star No. 1: The 4 fighter jets that flew over Bronco Stadium after the national anthem. I literally had chills for about 30 seconds straight. That was truly and utterly amazing and I feel absolutely privileged to have been able to witness it in person.
The Goat: Powerade?
So I've always been a big fan of Gatorade. Never really been partial to Powerade - but to each his own, right? Well, apparently Boise State is partial to Powerade. And apparently Powerade makes you more likely to cramp up. I'm going to be honest, I had a hard time really coming up with a good goat. There was no glaring flaw, play, player, or incident that took the cake for me. But i'll tell you what, the constant cramping and game stoppage was quite aggravating.
I'm kind of nit-picking here, but all in all, I truly think we were having an issue with hydration on Saturday. I don't know if the viewers could tell at home, but there were probably a dozen instances of players cramping and needing help to the sidelines. It was a very hot day for late October - so hot so in fact, that I am burned all over my face and have sunglass lines like hardcore skiiers do in the winter. Pete - maybe it's time to upgrade and jump on the Gatorade bandwagon? Regardless of the choice of hydration, I think it goes without saying that proper hydration is absolutely critical and has to be a top priority and concern for taking care of out players.
Your Turn:
Who were your stars and who was your goat? Did anyone have a glaring goat that I didn't see? Anyone else get chills for more than 30 seconds during the awesome fighter jet flights? Sound off, Bronco Nation!
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Kellen won't break the record next week...
Bye week for us… but in two weeks, yes, he will shatter it as we pummel UNLV. Aside from that, completely agree… I couldn’t tell from watching the crappy broadcast on Versus whether our guys were cramping, or whether their legs were just hurt from all the cut blocks to the knees the entire game, regardless of where they were on the field or what they were doing… sorry, had to rant a little bit, I hate the way Air Force blocks, and the fact that it’s legal for them to do so infuriates me. I think that was a big issue, our guys aren’t used to helmets and shoulder pads flying at their knees every snap.
"Moore took a knee. It was an act of mercy. Boise State didn't need style points. It had proven itself the superior program long before." - Andy Staples, SI.com
Do we KNOW it was cramping?
I saw a lot of guys going down grabbing knees, legs, etc. I still believe a lot of that was wear-and-tear from the AFA cut blocking. I’ve watched many service academy games (Army alum), and they practice and execute the cut blocks hard to make up for size/speed disparities.
Most of the guys I saw going down were on the defensive side, which, granted, spent A LOT of time on the field, but I only remember Potter going down on the O-line side.
I know we supposedly “simulated” the cut-blocking in practice last week, but how realistic can that be when the scout team never practices it?
And nothing cheap, dirty or illegal about it (unless they go about six inches lower…) it’s a legal, effective technique, but very hard on the defender’s legs.
Just my two cents.
Play Rugby - No helmets, no pads. Just balls.
by bronconationeast on Oct 23, 2011 10:30 AM PDT reply actions
P.S.
Go Army, beat Air Force!
Play Rugby - No helmets, no pads. Just balls.
by bronconationeast on Oct 23, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
No, Go Air Force
Haha, they already have 4 losses on the season, we need them to finish above .500 or it makes our close win look even worse… but this is coming from someone who has strictly the Broncos best interest in mind, I don’t have any other teams that I root for except when it means that it’ll help the Broncos out.
"Moore took a knee. It was an act of mercy. Boise State didn't need style points. It had proven itself the superior program long before." - Andy Staples, SI.com
by Moto2.5 on Oct 23, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Two Goats.
1: Your wife is correct. There is no such a word as “Winningest.” It is used only by illiterate sports jock announcers who have the vocabulary of a goat.
2: The title of this blog is the “Goatingest” I have ever seen.
Cheers/George
Troll?
Or just new to OBNUG? Don’t want to be rude if you’re just new around here, but the 3 stars and one goat writeups are a tradition around here, regardless of how humorous the name is.
"Moore took a knee. It was an act of mercy. Boise State didn't need style points. It had proven itself the superior program long before." - Andy Staples, SI.com
by Moto2.5 on Oct 23, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm settling on the former rather than the latter...
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There is no intrinsic value to any word that makes it “real” or not. If it is utilized and a meaning is understood and communication has effectively taken place, then it is a word. There are many 19th, 18th, and especially 17th century “grammarians” and authors that would call you an illiterate and ignorant language corrupting imbecile for a quarter of the words you use and ways you pronounce them. Not that I’m saying that, but I’d watch my back were I you and Ann Fisher was sneaking up on me with a grammar manual.
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Game. Blouses.
I always go full retard
by sczmbz on Oct 23, 2011 11:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Huge Rec for that line
I’ve watched that segment about 20 times and it NEVER gets old!
The key is not the "will to win" - everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important. ~ Bobby Knight
by Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets on Oct 23, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I have to pick a Goat...
It would be Iloka. Stats aside, this is what I saw:
I safety who did not understand his assignment or the assignment of the LB’s/DE’s on any given option play. His QB to Pitch progression was bad and some of his play action pass reads were even worse. The CB’s didn’t help his cause. How many times did they either fail to keep contain, or not press the LOS when their WR came down the line to seal/crack block on a LB?? Overall the secondary was the worst group on the field and Iloka gets the brunt of my criticism because of the importance of the safety when defending the option.
It’s either Iloka or the replay official who somehow determined that the Air Force player gained possession prior to his face smacking the turf out of bounds. College football replay officials might be more maddening than College spread teams who have no Goaline formation and try and punch in a 4th and 1 with shotgun, 4 wide (I’m talking to you Texas Tech). Good thing the Red Raiders still pulled that one out.
Really??
Iloka was flying over the field.. he played his assignments fine 95% of the time, finished with 12 tackles despite clearly struggling with some sort of injury. He was playing a different position than he was used to as the coaches moved him up to be more of a deep linebacker. It’s going to be hard to stop a play action pass regardless when 90% of the offensive plays are runs, but when you are a safety playing in a LB position, it makes it near impossible if the throw is on the money. I agree that the DB’s were the worst unit on Saturday, but if you are looking for somebody to blame, look towards Makinde. I have personally been a much bigger fan a QEB this season and don’t understand why the coaches made the change as Q has played very strongly, but Makinde looked like a rag doll against the Air Force WR’s. The guy was blown up on every block. I don’t think I saw him come off a block on any play on Saturday. Defending the option is all about defensive leverage, and its hard to maintain leverage when your outside contain man is constantly being tossed around at will. I think your blame on Iloka should be re-evaluated.
by Taylor Devereux on Oct 23, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
QEB would have done better
He’s a lil bigger than Ebo. Was not impressed by his inability to get past blocks.
I always go full retard
by sczmbz on Oct 23, 2011 12:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
wow
he played his assignments fine 95% of the time
I’m not saying you don’t know a whole lot about football, but you didn’t play any after high school did you?
AF’s play action was not terribly hard to read. The fake reverse pass was painfully obvious, as was the big play over the middle earlier in the game when they motioned one of their wings all the way across the formation and he and the receiver immediately ran crossing routes. Iloka bit in both cases (when there was barely a run read to bite on).
As for his run playing abilities. Like I said, you have to throw the stats out the window against a triple option team. Tackles mean little for DB’s (especially safeties) since the whole point of AF’s offense is to force those individuals to make tackles. You option a DE or LB and allow the RB or QB to get to the second level, meaning a Safety is more often than not responsible for making the open field tackle. Iloka clearly didn’t know where his help was on a majority of plays as he went to QB when he had an LB/DE inside of him, letting the pitch run free. And playing outside of the lead blocker on the toss when he had a CB outside to keep contain. It was NOT pretty. Iloka made a couple of good plays thanks to his superior athleticism when compared to AF RB’s, but even then he was out of position. I have a pretty light work schedule this week. I’m going to try and revisit the game and grade Iloka (I’ll use a system like we use to have at Boise). I know right now it will be nowhere near 95% (which would be outstanding against a traditional offense).
I had terrible Rice flashbacks watching Iloka and Makinde…at least this time I didn’t have to witness it in person and BSU still pulled out the W.
by FrmrBronco on Oct 23, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It may have been painfully obvious
to you and to me. I didn’t play any football after high school either and I never saw the triple option in high school since I played 8-man football. But I do know it is a completely different angle seeing the play on TV than it is from the safety position. I’m not saying Iloka wasn’t off and didn’t get caught with the fakes, but it looks totally different on the field.
"All we can do is win the games on our schedule" - Coach Pete
by givemesomemoore on Oct 23, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Going in I warned the NUGies about that Rice game and all my fears were confirmed, plus AF could hit the pass
when it needed to,, including the drive leading to the onside kick.
It was a great game though, fun to see Bronco stadium filled to the end, the Boise State cheer echoing full throttle in 4th quarter.
tvmunson
I cannot do anywhere near the technical analysis you guys have done but our D appeared to be
relying on its athleticism and did not appear to have a coherent scheme versus this offense.
tvmunson
Blake Renaud...
IS GOING TO BE A STUD! I’ve been super excited to see Renaud and Hightower play, and they have not disappointed! The future looks bright
by EJsDad on Oct 23, 2011 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Yes, both already are studs but once they get the chance to shine...
Look out! Renaud has the ability to hit pretty hard and I can’t wait to see that over the next three years.
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"If you're always worried that something could blow up on you, you're not going to push the envelope and not going to try new things. Some of the stuff does blow up on us, but the tradeoff is the problems we're creating for defenses when it works." -Chris Petersen
by BroncoInDuckLand on Oct 23, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly AF
was the toughest team we have played on the blue ever. (sorry Oregon) Now if they could only play that tough against other opponents.
Actually, if you're going to use naval terminology
technically Pete is the captain
Technically, Pete is the task force commander (probably an admiral). Kellen could be called the captain of the USS First-String Offense, which is a nuclear-powered super carrier (CVN 45-wins-and-counting), capable of launching unstoppable air strikes. The task force would include the USS First-String Defense (including fast-attack nuclear submarines in the screen) and the USS Special Teams (probably a SEAL Team). Admiral Pete (and through the subordinate commanders on his staff aboard the flagship) directs all of these elements.
by SeniorChief on Oct 23, 2011 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey Senior, this is off topic....but,
Is this a navy saying? “left, left, I left my wife with forty four kids without any gingerbread left, Did I do right, right, right from the country where I came from hay foot straw foot shift by jingo left….etc” My dad used to have us walk (and giggle) to that cadence, but I think he might have made it up??? Ever hear of it?
Also, “Shoot Luke, You’re faded.” He said that was a navy saying for \ go ahead and throw the dice cause I’ve got your bet covered… Ever hear of that?
He also said Navy, particularly submariners (machinist mate 1st class, Toro 1944) had the best food in all the services. hmmm.
"Grateful to the friends and the circumstances that enabled me to be a Bronco. I'm just glad I lived to see these days." SeniorChief
Can't comment on the cadences
Never heard them, but that doesn’t mean anything. The cadences I DO remember, I can’t post here (family site).
Chow? Contrary to what a lot of people said, I always thought it was pretty good. Certainly better than airline food, that’s for sure. Never served on a sub, but my uncle (exec on the Triton, KIA 1943) wrote in his diary about sausages my grandmother sent him on the boat, and he and the cook fried them up and ate them together. That cook is still alive today, and we’ve been in touch. He must be around 95 now.
by SeniorChief on Oct 23, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
My grandfather was a sub commander in the pacific, always talked about how good the food was.
I always go full retard
by sczmbz on Oct 23, 2011 12:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
My dad was on immediately post WWII said same. Food was supposed to be morale booster on sub.
On the old subs there was a lot of what my dad described as near battery acid, somewhat spoiling culinary effect.
tvmunson
Name of sub?
I’m a student of the Pacific War, and wonder if there are references to your granddad’s boat in my uncle’s war diaries (I edited and published them).
by SeniorChief on Oct 24, 2011 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do not know; he had been on the Bunker Hill (CV-14) during the war. His commanding officer
pressured him to go to flight school, but my dad was no pilot which he proved when he landed w/o deploying his landing gear (at that point my dad had never driven a car). He must not have been the only one as there was a term for that. In the investigation he told his officers that he knew he couldn’t be a pilot, never wanted it, and did it only because his commanding officer importuned him to do so. Unlike the other “washouts”, he was not reassigned to minesweeper duty (low rent, hated assignment) but to subs, which was a pretty good deal. But because of the large number of Annapolis grads who were hurried through due to the war their class and promotions were held up, which pissed him off, and he resigned. Before he did that he met my mom while the sub was doing some type of drill on the lakes in upstate New York. In fact, he traded duty with a guy to date my mom, and there was some problem and they had to abandon ship-guy was killed during the transfer. This would have been around 1949-50, somewhere in there and there should be some records on it.
tvmunson
The kamikaze attack on the Bunker Hill at the Battle of Okinawa is pictured on the cover of "Victory at Sea",
the official USN compilation of its WWII. My father,wounded, jumped off the deck because they were trapped and would have died had they stayed. Sen. Frank Church’s son wrote a book about it; until 9/11 it was the largest loss of life due to a suicide attack in our history (360 or so men died as I recall). I was shocked to read several sailors call the guys who jumped cowards and shirkers who had abandoned their posts.
tvmunson
Trigger was lost with all hands after an impressive 12 patrols
Obviously, your grandfather commanded the boat before she went on eternal patrol in 1945. Was he Jack, Roy, Robert, or Fred?
As with my uncle's submarine,
the Triton, conclusive evidence of its failure to return is seldom available. Submarines are simply never heard from again. There is conjecture, always, but, as I wrote in the Foreword to the book about Triton, “she lies somewhere on the ocean floor, and the sea silently guards her secrets.”
According to naval historian Theodore Roscoe, Trigger met her demise after a furious depth-charge attack: “It seems probable that she was sunk by Japanese A/S (antisubmarine) vessels and aircraft on the afternoon of March 28th (1945).”
However, Roscoe also attributes Triton’s sinking to a similar attack, but I have uncovered controversy that she may have been the victim of friendly fire by the Australian Air Force as she returned to Brisbane.
by SeniorChief on Oct 25, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for that!
He was the only family member that we don’t have full records for. Every piece of the puzzle is great.
I always go full retard
"Dusty" was his nickname, and
Here is a photo. (Should be standing, second from left wearing the ballcap. Amazingly, to his right is Ned Beach, famous author of Run Silent, Run Deep. Captain Beach and my uncle were friends.)
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/0823718.jpg
Your granddad commanded Trigger from 28 July 1943 to 25 February 1944. More info and photos:
http://www.uboat.net/allies/commanders/commanders.php?cID=3235
http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08237.htm
and the Eternal Crew
http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-trigger-237.htm
Always happy to help out a submarine family. There are lots more puzzle pieces out there, if you’re interested.
by SeniorChief on Oct 25, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm good for now
You made my day though.
I always go full retard
by sczmbz on Oct 25, 2011 12:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
There's an ongoing argument
About whether Air Force or Navy has the best chow (just don’t call it a Chow Hall in the Air Force, it’s a Dining Facility…aka DFAC)…I.think it depends…they both are pretty good.
by USAFBronco on Oct 23, 2011 7:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, I'll say this
When I was mess cookin’ as a Seaman, my bug juice was pretty good (it doubled as paint thinner), along with my coffee and salads. Always took pride in those salads. I’ve got a lot of respect for commissarymen (or whatever they’re called today). That’s a tough life, on your feet for 12 hours every day. Crew’s gotta eat!
by SeniorChief on Oct 24, 2011 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My brother was a Chief Petty Officer; I got the impression they had a separate mess for the Chiefs.
tvmunson
Maybe a different mess area
depending on the size of the ship or station. But it’s usually only one galley. Same food. At small stations, everyone eats together. There’s simply not enough room.
There is a Chief’s’ Mess. Yes. But that’s as much a social/leadership organization as a physical dining area, similar to the Officers’ Wardroom. Like I said, at small stations, no spare room. There might be a partitioned corner with a few tables for officers or chiefs, but same galley.
by SeniorChief on Oct 24, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
GOAT=TRIPLE OPTION
How could you forget that? The triple option was brutal and ate up the clock while tiring out the defense. They still held AF below their season average in total yards and their second lowest points total (2nd only to TCU).
Suddenly, the San Diego State and TCU games are making me worry a little bit again.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." -The Dude
"If you're always worried that something could blow up on you, you're not going to push the envelope and not going to try new things. Some of the stuff does blow up on us, but the tradeoff is the problems we're creating for defenses when it works." -Chris Petersen
by BroncoInDuckLand on Oct 23, 2011 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Familiarity is as big of a deal as people made it out to be
Tendencies are huge, especially for a defense. And when you’ve never schemed against (or in the player’s case, played against) a particular offense, it really does make it tough.
TCU has seen Air Force’s offense, personnel included, multiple times. That makes the week of practice/film leading up to the game a whole lot easier. I’m not surprised at all that the TCU defense played better against AF. Especially since TCU’s corner play in the pass game has been their biggest weakness. A weakness that AF was never going to be able to exploit.
Just my 2 cents
Not to mention
TCU spent an inordinate amount of time toward the end of spring practice doing nothing but defending against Air Force’s triple option offense…
Here's AF's stats against BSU and against TCU, looks pretty similar to me except for 1st downs
and time of possession
vs BSU / vs TCU
1st Downs 23 / 16
Total Yards 408 / 416
Passing 144 / 167
Rushing 264 / 249
Penalties 4-26 / 6-55
3rd Down Conversions 9-19 / 7-15
4th Down Conversions 4-5 / 1-2
Turnovers 2 / 2
Possession 36:18 / 27:21
UGA fans are eligible twice: once for the uniforms, and twice for the involuntary surgery at the hands of Dr. Kellen Moore.
by SWATTeamMentality on Oct 23, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
How does one classify
a well executed opponent’s offense as a goat? If anything, it should get a star for doing what it is designed to do-eat the clock and get yardage. But, we don’t give stars to the opponents. I’m a Bronco fan as much as anyone on this site, but please, give credit where credit is due.
As Nate said, he predicted this would be a much tougher, and closer game, than many thought. I knew it would be close, ONLY if Air Force executed their offense properly. They did, and it was. I agree with Nate, in that there wasn’t an obvious goat. This was just a really good football game, and I’m proud of the game Air Force played (my alma mater), and at least as proud of the Broncos for winning!
all good points. Way too close of a game for me. Good job AF, Better job, BSU.
But somebody/thing has to be the goat. It’s the rules. So….how about that traffic? Record attendance means record traffic, and where we were stacked up, not a traffic control officer around. Maybe if they had known we were going to have a game on Saturday? I say “goat”.
"Grateful to the friends and the circumstances that enabled me to be a Bronco. I'm just glad I lived to see these days." SeniorChief
The option was a goat for OUR defense...
Ease up, thunder. It’s not that serious. You took my post completely out of context.
I’m not taking away anything from the AF offense. They did what they had to do and did it fairly successfully most of the game. It caused a lot of problems for our defense, hence the reason why it should be the goat… because it was a pain in our BWs the majority of the game and kept them in it till the end. Geez, some people take this waaaaaay too seriously…
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." -The Dude
"If you're always worried that something could blow up on you, you're not going to push the envelope and not going to try new things. Some of the stuff does blow up on us, but the tradeoff is the problems we're creating for defenses when it works." -Chris Petersen
by BroncoInDuckLand on Oct 23, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the very top
of Section 126 and the flyover was awsome! It went right to the core of my body.
I really enjoyed the game, even though I got a little nervous at the end. I loved the atmosphere and it was great to see the stadium full for the whole game.
I agree with all your stars and give the goat to the officials.
I'm not One...
To blame officials but that call in the end zone for the interception was horrific. So for that, I would give the goat award to the officials (note, this is not blaming…, I’m awarding…)
by ID_hawkman on Oct 23, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I got chills
reading about the reactions to the flyover! We had a flyover at every home game, and they were AWESOME! We also had quite a few at the noon meal formation (weather permitting), and let me tell you, there is nothing like watching a high performance jet come screaming overhead, have the pilot pull back on the stick, take the fighter into vertical flight, and goose the throttles to go supersonic and cause a sonic boom!!! That’s chills on top of chills!!!
Goat of the game
‘Z’ the tee dog. After our second TD he took the tee and ran straight out of the stadium. It was actually quite hilarious. In fact, I’d make him one of the stars instead. Gave me a good laugh.
The "interception"
p.s. that was a load of crap
Is it just me or did it look like Boldewijn came down with simultaneous possession in the end-zone on that? My initial thought was it should have been a TD. After that it should have been an incompletion. I give my Goat to the Refs…not a very good crew I thought.
Elway is in, Zimm is in, Little is FINALLY in but don't forget: Randy Gradishar, Steve Atwater & Terrel Davis
by BlueNOrangeNIdaho on Oct 23, 2011 4:41 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Agreed totally.
Whether it was a TD or an incompletion, I could have been ok with it either way. But to call it an outright interception was a travesty AFTER going to the replay. That was a horrible call.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." -The Dude
"If you're always worried that something could blow up on you, you're not going to push the envelope and not going to try new things. Some of the stuff does blow up on us, but the tradeoff is the problems we're creating for defenses when it works." -Chris Petersen
by BroncoInDuckLand on Oct 23, 2011 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I can deal with that.
They can’t catch them all. But when you have the luxury of replay and still get it wrong, there’s a serious concern for the officiating.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." -The Dude
"If you're always worried that something could blow up on you, you're not going to push the envelope and not going to try new things. Some of the stuff does blow up on us, but the tradeoff is the problems we're creating for defenses when it works." -Chris Petersen
by BroncoInDuckLand on Oct 23, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This talk of "goats"
has me troubled. I know it’s a tradition here, Nuggies, but you’re always using the word “goats” in the pejorative.
What happens when the Broncos finally play Navy? (And we eventually will, you know, especially if we both become members of the Big East). You’re aware, of course, that the Navy mascot is a goat. After the lovefest I saw with the Air Force Academy, I’m wondering what kind of “kid” gloves (pun very much intended) will be used here when talking about the Navy’s team. (Let’s get this out of the way. I did 22 with the Navy, but I’ll always take the Broncos over the USNA).
There’s another connection, though, and you other CPOs can back me on this. On board ship, the CPO quarters are known as the “Goat Locker.” It’s a time-honored and serious designation. (Indeed, the Goat Locker is the only place on board a ship where the commanding officer must knock first and ask permission to enter. Obviously, permission is always granted. We’re not stupid!)
So, use of the term “goat” as something less than honorable doesn’t sit well with some of us. Not that you should stop, of course. What kind of Nuggies would you be? But some of us old goats
might give you a dirty grimmace.
That said, I salute your post.
by SeniorChief on Oct 23, 2011 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Goat = 3rd and 4th down defense.
I also saw how difficult it was for our defense, but AF’s success rate was U G L Y. Martin and Moore saved our collective (bw). I’m not going to put the blame on sports drinks, and just be grateful this one is over.
"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 Oct 23, 2011 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I have never seen (since 1968) a Bronco D give up so many promising "stop" potential down (3rd and 21?) and 4 of 5 4th down,
plus letting them score quickly late in the 4th, a supposed “team that can’t pass”? I can agree, I’m glad game is over. That’s all I agree with. I think O deserves credit for making it clear no matter what Falcons did we were ahead and were going to stay ahead.
tvmunson
Goat
Sorry but BSU offense was the goat in the first half. the defense stopped AF several times but the 6 plays & out followed by the fumble in the red zone could have blown the game wide open and changed AF strategy if BSU was up 21-0. Play of the game was Percy’ block blow up and then strip of the ball on the fake punt. Other wise BSU could have gone into half time 13-7 kicking to AF to start the second half. When the defense makes a stop on the option the offense needs to score. That is the best method of destroying the triple option.
I Liked
The Pregame Standing O and cheering, The Flyover, The posting of the colors, the playing of the Air Force alma mater with the BSyU players (and remaining fans) showing respect by joining the Air Force and of course the WIN!
So this Irishman walks out of the bar....No really, he walked out...
by whjdmum on Oct 24, 2011 6:09 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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