Final pregame thoughts on Boise State versus Fresno State
by Kevan Lee on Oct 7, 2011 12:00 PM PDT
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Boise State is favored by three touchdowns over Fresno State tonight (7:00 p.m. MT, ESPN), but it will take more than blowout assurances to keep me from pregame jitters. How do you feel as kickoff nears? Join me after the jump for some emotion venting, some confidence acquiring, and some pictures. Gamethread will be along in a bit. Go Broncos!
One big thought
It has been awhile since Fresno State has had a quarterback that I wasn't able to openly mock. I miss Ryan Colburn and his love affair with turnovers. This Derek Carr guy is just no fun. He is good enough to put up solid numbers and get fans talking, but has it resulted in wins? Hardly, especially if you don't count beating Idaho and North Dakota as wins.
Still, I would feel more comfortable if Carr was just a complete mess who shriveled against talented defenses. Basically, I would feel better if I had seen Carr play the Boise State defense before. It's the fear of the unknown that gets me. I have a good feeling that the Bronco D will mess up Carr tonight, but until that first three-and-out comes my way, I'll be sweating a little. I better have my own couch.
Can anyone relate?
Several little thoughts
I am 90 percent sure we will see Ryan Mathews highlights tonight on the ESPN broadcast ... I kind of miss the Broncos playing on grass at Fresno. FieldTurf just isn't the same ... Curious how much the Fresno fans will impact the game tonight (from a noise perspective than a middle-finger perspective) ... Big plays always seem to play a big part in these Fresno road games ... Will special teams guru Pat Hill throw out all the stops tonight? Trick plays? Fake field goals? Onside kicks? A desperate team is a dangerous team, and the Bulldogs don't exactly have a lot to lose with this being a non-conference game ...
My week in pictures
Your turn
How are you feeling as kickoff nears? Nervous? Confident? Any last-minute thoughts to share? Leave them here in the comments.
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Nevada has played pretty well against better teams this season and so-so against bad teams
They only beat North Dakota by 5? Srsly?
Alas, they’ll be “up” for this one, and Boise State always struggles more in the Valley. I think we’re tight at the half and Boise State wins by 16.
We have to play Nevada again? Son of a ...
The ultimate irony in arguing that "stats are for losers" is that you ultimately have to use stats to prove that exact point - Spencer Hall, The Alphabetical Week 4, 2011
If FieldTurf means no RB injuries
I’m all for it
I don't believe in dibs, or love at first sight, or love, or best friends, or doing things.
by marktgarten on Oct 7, 2011 12:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Knock on wood!
The Bulldogs had no answers, so they called timeout. And at that moment, every single person in the stadium knew that Georgia was in over its head. It was instant singularity of Boise State's greatness.
-Kevan Lee
by TooMuchYoung on Oct 7, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
A blowout would be preferred.
To top off this wonderful day I’m having, but I’ll take a win regardless.
"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
Hmmm, now where have I heard about a talented soph QB before in this season?
And all the angst he caused. Any help here? I’m stumped.
You cannot reason a man out of something he didn't reason himself into in the first place.
Time to bring this one back
Works just as well as it did against Georgia!
"Where are you from?"...
"I'm originally from Boise, Idaho."...
"Oh, so what's it like being from the Midwest?"...
"Idaho's not really in the Midwest."...
"Oh...so you like potatoes?"
-excerpt from a conversation I have weekly with New Yorkers.
Go Broncos!
by NYBroncosFan on Oct 7, 2011 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I want a defensive score tonight....
From the boys in white (Boise State) of course….
Preferably Crawford or Shea….
The Bulldogs had no answers, so they called timeout. And at that moment, every single person in the stadium knew that Georgia was in over its head. It was instant singularity of Boise State's greatness.
-Kevan Lee
Fat Guy Touchdown!
Play Rugby - No helmets, no pads. Just balls.
by bronconationeast on Oct 7, 2011 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
*clap clap clapclapclap*
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
Any chance you’re reflectivity on Reddit?
I settle disputes via kissing contests.
by sczmbz on Oct 7, 2011 3:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep, that's me.
Thanks for the orangered the other day. :)
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
Awesome!
That was the first time I’ve been on r/Boise since I moved back in June. Haven’t had a good Reddit client for android.
You’re welcome!
I settle disputes via kissing contests.
by sczmbz on Oct 7, 2011 3:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It's nice to see that subreddit getting bigger.
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
Confident but realistic
This will be the best QB we have played since the last set of Bulldogs – Murray and his excellent weapons….so, no problem. I would not be surprised to see CSUF throw for 250 yards and run for 100 trying to catch up, but think we will keep the red zone success to a minimum. With our run game about to explode, we will have the luxury of both grinding and slashing…and keeping it away from baby brother.
I will root for Alabama or Ohio State if they play the Chinese...maybe.
I will root for Auburn if they play Al Qaida, Hamas or the Phillies
This is the new brand of football...
It is becoming increasingly difficult to stop teams from moving the ball since leagues are protecting receivers across the middle and QB’s, well, anywhere, so great teams just aim to prevent touchdowns in the red zone and score touchdowns when they get close. This is remarkably clear in the NFL and really starting to show up in college football too…
The Bulldogs had no answers, so they called timeout. And at that moment, every single person in the stadium knew that Georgia was in over its head. It was instant singularity of Boise State's greatness.
-Kevan Lee
Non Negotiable!
I better have my own couch.
I am not trying to be over-confident...
But, I have absolutely zero fear of Fresno, I think this game will be a good old-fashioned (BW) whuppin’.
"The only things certain in life are death, taxes and Boise State winning at least 10 games."
Mike Lopresti-USA Today
Oh, how I wish I could have this outlook
when we play teams not from the state of New Mexico….
any quarter of the way decent team has my stomach in knots!
The Bulldogs had no answers, so they called timeout. And at that moment, every single person in the stadium knew that Georgia was in over its head. It was instant singularity of Boise State's greatness.
-Kevan Lee
Screen plays
have me a little worried but if Fresno throws downfield I see a big game for our defensive line. I see a bigger day for Doug & DJ in the running game.
We should have had a football pool on which quarter and which minute Kellen goes to Boldewijn deep (over 35 yards).
Luckily,
we have had a lot of looks at different varieties of screen plays this year….I bet we completely blow one up this game. Seems like everyone is running screens against our attacking front seven.
The Bulldogs had no answers, so they called timeout. And at that moment, every single person in the stadium knew that Georgia was in over its head. It was instant singularity of Boise State's greatness.
-Kevan Lee
Little worried I as a fan never over look anyone
So yea little worried
by chad1186 on Oct 7, 2011 1:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'm confident...
Had some pasta for lunch, been doing my pre-game “do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-da’s” to get my voice ready, and I’ll start stretching out here in a few hours. This Bronco fan is ready!
Yep...Disconnect the phone. Turn off the front porch light.
I’ve got the beer on ice, the pizza ordered, the dvr set, and my roster right at hand. I am good to go! (do I have to mention I also have my blankie nearby just-in-case?)
"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
I'm already in my blankie.
Changed from blue and orange business casual in to gameday gear, found the lucky ponytail holder, grabbed some gatorade, and am in my spot on the couch, ready to go. Let’s do this!
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
I feel like that dog looks.
Stupid weather change.
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
This weather sucks so much.
I settle disputes via kissing contests.
by sczmbz on Oct 7, 2011 3:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Byron Hunt is going to have a strong game
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
by Belexes on Oct 7, 2011 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'd!
"I don’t need a dictionary, I have an ipad, and an expensive large university education." - hrman7
"They're part pep rally, part freak show..." - Jim Rome, on Bronco Nation
Bullster? Hamscle?
"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
I'm hoping to see a big win tonight...
We buried my grandfather today, and one of the things he loved was watching our Broncos play and then we’d talk the game over. Living in SoCal, he could only see them on ESPN, so I know he wanted to see tonight’s game… let’s win it for him!
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Oct 7, 2011 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Sorry for your loss.
I got a feelin’ he’ll be watching. Hang in there howie.
We’re not losing to Boise freaking State. The rest of the country will thank us on Sunday for eliminating this perennial pretender from the outset. - Jman781
by Boise State of Mind on Oct 7, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll bet you $$ he'd watch the game wearing his Brocno baseball cap. am I right?
My Dad would wear his game day sweats and baseball cap and watch ESPN from Irvine. Would he ever be p.o.-ed about the MWC channels. Wheeewwww.
My heart goes out to you this day, Howies. Go Grandpa, Go Broncos!
"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
btw, Brocno is very similar to Bronco, but it's a dyslexic logo on the front for challenged hat readers.
"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
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