Boise State won't be able to wear blue uniforms at conference home games, per the most asinine Mountain West rule imaginable.
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Kevan Lee
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Who cares what color uniforms are worn.
The field will still be stained red with the other teams blood. Ask Fresno State!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs
That sir, is a rec!
"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 Jul 26, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't Colorado St green?
Just wondering if they get to wear theirs
Noel.Diggity.....NO DOUBT!
Bronco Nation...where the heavens and our hallowed ground are both BLUE!
by Noel.Diggity on Jul 26, 2011 5:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
As far as I know, the rule only applies to Boise State – something the Broncos agreed to when they joined the conference.
"Can you smell it? There's a life force in here tonight." - Tony Perkis
They aren't. We are.
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Every directors' thoughts on WAC board when learn of this new...
Smack their foreheads in union and said “OF COURSE!! why didn’t we think of that?!”
Are you there, Matt? It's me, your conscience.
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jul 26, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Never understood this argument
Please show me one picture of any cfb team wearing a uni of solid green pants, top, and helmet. I dare you.
"Football is a violent game played by violent people, so put a smile on your face, murder in your heart and lets go kick these f***kers in the mouth" -Dick Bumpas, TCU Defensive Coordinator
I can only see 3 guys there...
There’s weird gap in between the two white uni’s
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Was that supposed to be a challenge?
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2011 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well played, and I stand corrected
So one of the 3,000 uni combo’s that Oregon fits the bill but I think you get what I meant. No teams do it on the reg.
"Football is a violent game played by violent people, so put a smile on your face, murder in your heart and lets go kick these f***kers in the mouth" -Dick Bumpas, TCU Defensive Coordinator
False.
If you dug, you’d probably find similar unis from USF and/or Marshall.
Point being…no team wears a “solid” color uni any way. There are embellishments that make them visible…just look at the Duck unis above.
by Drew Roberts on Jul 26, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
USF has a gold helmet, Marshall has a white helmet
"Football is a violent game played by violent people, so put a smile on your face, murder in your heart and lets go kick these f***kers in the mouth" -Dick Bumpas, TCU Defensive Coordinator
Tulane?
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
They had a good ten year stretch or so wearing all green (including helmets). I think last year they finally changed it up with white helmets and white pants. Their perfect season in ‘98 must be banished from the records! Obviously they cheated by wearing all green on the Superdome’s green turf!
Who cares?
51-0. Don’t think this makes it an even ball game versus your horny frogs. They are going to get trounced no matter the color of our unis.
by bbbroncos on Jul 26, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Although
I’m sure Fresno State had an excuse. Probably freaked them out playing agains headless Boise State players.
by bbbroncos on Jul 26, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
I was scared!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly we were cheating that game...
The unis matched the color of the end zone, which explains why Fresno never went there, they probably thought is was our bench.
by ninjamonkey1 on Jul 26, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
they should have asked Oregon State
if their scrimmages on a blue field with blue practice unis did any good as well.
*Chris Petersen For President*
by mc.hammertime on Jul 26, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the score was bad enough in that game
but if you looked at the stats we really did just absolutely annihilate the Beavers. I was at that game and it was pretty darned loud, the crowd was charged up.
Stephen Paea, their all-world DT that just set the NFL Combine record for bench presses, said playing against our OL was like facing professionals. That dude was one of the NCAA’s strongest athletes and he got stone walled so hard it blew his mind LoL.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
The point is it shows a lack of balls by making it a prerequisite to entry into the MWC.
Especially since three of those teams up and left. The rest will be beaten handily regardless of uniform color. Whining, didn’t help that.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
by Mikrino on Jul 26, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
We've been through this on this board Ben
There are quite a number of teams out there that have solid green uniforms at several levels of CFB…that includes the helmets, Hawaii comes to mind as one example of several. All of them have accented color in their uniforms but then so do the Broncos in their Blue uniform, at an equal proportion to these “green” teams.
My Uncle brought up a point. He lives in Wisconsin and has coached youth hockey for years now. He says it could be a depth perception issue that takes a couple quarters to get used to. He says the look of hockey rink fake ice and outdoor real ice creates a depth perception issue that takes a while to get used to.
I think that may be a true statement in the case of a flat, 2D man-made surface vs. Mother Nature’s 3D real thing where you are skating on an actual lake or pond that really does go down a hundred feet or so.
However, when it comes to football fields, if that were the case, I would think there would be an issue between Astro Turf and real grass and an HUGE difference between the newer Multi-turf (where every 5 yards the color of changes between true green and almost yellow) and real grass.
If anything out there were to mess with a player’s balance or vision, it would be the multi-turf. This whole argument is really non-sensical imo and I have a feeling we’ll be proving that this year; it certainly didn’t help Fresno St. last year when we played in Orange uniforms.
Put bluntly, when a team comes to play on The Blue, the color of the turf is the least of their concerns. The 800 pound gorilla in the room isn’t the turf, it’s the pissed off bunch of fellas that call that turf home and want nothing more than to make the visitors very very aware of just whose house this is…and they have the talent and discipline to drive that point home with extreme prejudice.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
by pjohn56 on Jul 26, 2011 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
For the record
I don’t consider the all blue uni’s on the blue turf a competitive advantage at all and it doesn’t bother me from that aspect. What bothers me about it is the aesthetics of it, meaning it is painful to watch on tv in my opinion and I know Petersen has insinuated similar things saying something about it being hard to break down film.
I understand tradition is everything in cfb and the all blue has become your teams identity but do you guys really think that it is that criminal to rock a little orange or white in your uni’s or pants? I think it would look damn good and I loved the look of the orange on the blue when you guys played Fresno.
"Football is a violent game played by violent people, so put a smile on your face, murder in your heart and lets go kick these f***kers in the mouth" -Dick Bumpas, TCU Defensive Coordinator
by Ben Findley on Jul 27, 2011 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Thx for the clarification
I thought our Blue uniforms in last year’s bowl game were absolutely fantastic and they I think they had enough orange in them to meet your criteria. They really looked great and it was the orange that pulled it all together.
I also liked the all orange unis and have been a fan of going with a darker shade of blue or a two tone look before. However, I don’t much like it being forced on us and I especially don’t appreciate the argument behind it b/c I think it’s a quick assumption by people that really have no idea what they are talking about…it’s just different and they draw the conclusion that it must be an advantage.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
Wait...
Can you show me one team that wears a uni of SOLID blue pants, top, and helmet?
by ninjamonkey1 on Jul 26, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
What, like this one?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/a_mingjai/luke-staley.jpg
BYU had full blue uniforms for a while, which makes this rule even funnier.
STOMP YOUR ASS.
That’s what Boise State is going to do to the Frogs. And now knowing that your schools coaches were pissing their pants at the thought of playing on The Blue®, will make it all the more enjoyable to watch, no matter the uni color.
P.S. I mean this most delicately, piss off.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
Please watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxCXNxYtQLo
and tell me that Oregon doesn’t blend into the field as much if not more than Boise State
Very good case in point!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely, Nick
I’m totally disgusted with whomever it was at BSU that agreed with this garbage. Kustra, I would suspect. Stupid.
That vid tells me 3 things
1.) neither team had a defense like BSU. 2.)Luck is overrated. 3) BSU would of gave a better showing in BCS game then the lame Ducks. My pred we would of won.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
sorry man
but 1. Luck is the best NFL prospect at QB since Manning and by far the best quarterback in the NCAA.
2. BSU barely played anyone; they gave up 30 to a Virginia Tech team that was not very good and got throttled by Stanford in the Orange Bowl.
3. Auburn would have whipped BSU a new one.
Didnt we beat you and you still went to a bowl game and then loss?
So that would be 3 losses in one season one to James Maddison. By the way time will tell, Brady was also overlooked Kellen will be signed by the colts to take over for Manning, why do you think he kicks ass in is camp every year?
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
Brady was overlooked for completely different reasons
Brady was being pushed by Henson and unfairly split playing time with him. That sent a bunch of teams running. He was a skinny and awkward looking dude who just didn’t look like an NFL qb at the time (like Moore, i guess). But Brady was putting up 60% completion percentage in the Big 10 and time and time won games for Michigan, or pulled them back in when Henson self destructed. He had NFL like habits to look off the safety, could slide in the pocket like no one else and routinely made really incredible throws. Moore is like barely six feet tall, has a noodle arm and plays in an extremely QB friendly offense. Not to take away what he’s done at Boise State, because he’s incredible, but any comparison between Brady and Moore is a bad one. Brees would be better and there’s only so many Drew Brees’ in the world and its likely Moore won’t be the next.
Also, NFL scouts have learned a lot from Brady. Otherwise there’s no chance a guy like Matt Ryan is even a first round pick.
And yeah, we lost to JMU. Blame the Boise game some 4 days before that for that debacle. Steamrolled the ACC but its pretty obvious there was a significant gap between us (VT, Boise State) and the real elite teams (Oregon, Stanford, Auburn) last season.
Noodle arm?
Did you see the throw against nevada? Your ACC maybe weak but we are not. Note how many Bronco’s where drafted and then picked up on free agency. Also note how many where drafted and picked up from the WAC. True we did not play in the toughfest conff. Don’t take away from what we have accomplished. You may also note our 2012 recruiting class. Don’t be a hater it makes your team look bad.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
As a QB and current QB coach
arm strength isnt denoted by how far you throw the ball. There’s a lot of dudes working at wal-mart who can throw a football 60 yards. Its the zip on the ball; in the NFL you need to be able to throw thirty yards on a line into a small window. From point A to B with little parabola, not affected by wind or rain. I do not believe Kellen Moore can do that.
With all do respect.
I feel sorry for your QB’s that you coach. You don’t even take in to acoount preperation. The most important part of a QB’s job. You have to be able to read a Defense, hence Payton Manning. How do you think Kellen does so well.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
I said with all do respect.
Next your gonna say cause our band members are not quite waif that we will lose.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
i don't blame band members
i blame cheerleaders
One question for you my friend.
Do you like your humble pie heated or cold?
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
In response to VT
You say there’s a huge gap between us and the “elite” programs like “Oregon”.
Fact: we beat Oregon two years in a row.
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Fact: Oregon was not elite in 2008 or 2009
I was referring specifically to last season. If not I would not have even mentioned Auburn
Dude - Oregon was conference champion in 2009
What have you been Effing smoking in Blackburg? Coal tar?
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 28, 2011 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
VT89
spend more time here… http://www.virginiatechfan.com/ and less time here.. www.obnug.com
by bleeedingblueinwyoming on Jul 27, 2011 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
QB Rating
Are you seriously arguing Kellen is not a great QB. Take a look at last year’s QB ratings in the NCAA, and tell me who was tops. Oh, and I do believe that accuracy and completion percentage have something to do with that calculation. But you probably already know that, seeing as how you are an amazing QB and current pop warner QB coach.
I don't think he was arguing that
I doubt VT89 would say Kellen is not a great QB, he was echoing a sentiment about his pro potential that we’re going to hear a lot about in the next 9 months. It doesn’t make it right or wrong, it’s just an opinion.
Yes, Noodle Arm!
Anybody who saw the Hail Mary against Nevada saw a QB that needed a running start to throw the ball 50 yards. Kellen Moore has many gifts as a QB, a strong arm is not one if them.
Watch the video again
The initial three steps forward was to buy a couple extra seconds of time. There was heavy penetration from the edge on Boise’s left side. Moving up in the pocket allowed Moore to buy two extra seconds for Young to get separation. If you watch closely, you can see that Moore actually moved to the side before he took his stride to throw the ball; therefore, any momentum gained from moving forward in the pocket would have been lost by the time he actually threw the ball.
Thanks to Ohio State's president, I will never root for a Big Ten football program again (except in extenuating circumstances that aid my primary rooting interest).
by NighthawkWatch on Jul 27, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
and VT got a BCS bowl check
Yay for the current system.
by ElPepeGrande on Jul 27, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know who would have won
but I don’t think Auburn would have done any better against us than they did against Oregon. I think we gameplan people pretty darned good. I think Georgia was literally, the last team to absolutely own the field against us.
I got no issues w/ Luck being the #1 NFL prospect by a fair stretch, I’d take him. But Boise St. was a very good team last year and I don’t think any team in America would have absolutely dismantled them. BSU gameplans people too dang well to allow for that.
I think comparing our performance against VT vs. Stanford’s as an absolute measurement is a mistake. Styles make fights and our gameplan for VT always had the potential to allow for a close game. We came in prepared to shut everything down and make Tyrod beat us by himself, banking on the good chance that he’d wear down and give up the ghost from sheer exhaustion. It worked.
Stanford blew VT off the field in the score department but so much of that came off things like turnovers inside your won 35 yd. line. That’s football and momentum is a serious factor in football games. IMHO, BSU was a TD away from blowing that game wide open before the fumbles got VT’s spirit back into it.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
I respect your argument
As a VT fan I will always contend that BSU was basically given a free 17 point lead by Tech in that game. The way we started was just awful, possibly as bad as the 41 point blowout by LSU. If Tech starts even somewhat coherently I think we would have won that game, but that could be the fan in me speaking.
Peterson is a fantastic coach and gameplans really well, but Cam Newton was out of this world last season and Auburn had a fair few tests to overcome. They beat a spread team (Clemson), a power team with great receivers (Alabama), an all around solid team with QB issues (LSU), a great passing team (Arkansas), a team with a GREAT runningback (USC), and so on and forth. I think they had all the bases covered and would have won just by sheer talent advantage. Granted, after a month off you never know what will happen but Auburn was an incredible team last season.
BSU was obviously a really good team last year. The Nevada game was a fluke and not a fair sample by which to judge them, but I simply don’t think they could have beaten a team like Oregon, LSU, Auburn, Ohio State or Alabama.
I think they would have owned Oregon
I have specific reasons for that that would take up a lot o f space but basically it’s our defensive scheme vs. their offensive scheme. The Ducks can’t, and haven’t, beaten a team that can play good run D for a long time now.
Alabama was very balanced offensively and terrific on defense. I don’t know, that’s tough to overcome but I stick to my original point…they wouldn’t have destroyed us.
I think we would have beaten last year’s LSU team. Their defense was amazing but they were one-dimensional offensively. Too easy to set up a good gameplan for. Jefferson did well in his Bowl game but that was comparably speaking.
Ohio St. and the Big 10 are not elite. For the Big 10 I have felt Iowa and Wisconsin have been solid teams as of late. Ohio St. seems t struggle when faced with balance and quality outside the conference.
Auburn didn’t face an elite QB last year. The whole key to stopping Auburn was to shutdown their running game and then stop Cam on the ground while keeping decent secondary coverage. No one could do it and I’m not saying we could either, that game was never played. But I don’t think they would have blown us out, our defense was much better than Oregon’s even though I felt the Ducks performed admirably and were very well conditioned. The fact remains that one of the keys to victory for Auburn was owning both lines of scrimmage. Boise St. was simply very very very good in those specific areas. So again, maybe we don’t win but we would have had the guns to belong on that field at the very least and potentially more than that.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
Oregon fans agree with you
including both years that we beat them.
Of course people also thought TCU was better until the Fiesta Bowl.
by ElPepeGrande on Jul 27, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
pjohn they would of done worse.
you watched the game didn’t ya
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
that game was close for 3.5 quarters
and then Stanford wore them out. Pounded them inside and then threw deep for TDs.
by ElPepeGrande on Jul 27, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I understand your argument
All I saw was Stanford running plays on Oregon’s field, and occasionally falling down. Did I miss something? Was there another team there? I bet Oregon was pissed Stanford was just playing by themselves on their field
by bbbroncos on Jul 27, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do we have to wear white at away games?
We should wear all green uni’s at away games!
BAD WORDS
There. I feel better.
"Can you smell it? There's a life force in here tonight." - Tony Perkis
by Kevan Lee on Jul 26, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
That's the first time I've heard you swear!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like the MWC just put another chip on us.
Can’t wait!
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
Nice!
I rarely get upset (giggle), but this made me MAD!
You’re right B, our Boys in Blue will turn this to their advantage.
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It's Rocky Long's fault!!!
Best way to dispel the myth I guess.
there is no 'Z' in 'Boise, there is no 'O' in 'Petersen and there is no edit button on SBNation, oh, and there is no sarcasm font on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2011 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
I can't wait til we play those Aztecs now!
I should say “CRUSH” those Aztecs
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Rocky Long’s fault!!!
At least Long was brave enough to air his complaints in public. If it was only one coach complaining, the MWC wouldn’t have made the rule. Thompson indicated it was coaches that said it was a competitive advantage. That means others ran to daddy to complain about the blue unis.
BSU should make a counter complaint that it is difficult to watch TCU film with Patterson distracting tactics of adjusting his pants the entire game.
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
by MKingery on Jul 26, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
This is what I'm thinking...
I always look for the silver lining in any situation, it’s my way of turning a general negative into a useful experience.
Like it or not, ppl around the country have serious doubts concerning The Blue. I had a post in which we got pretty deep into it once on this site, I argued that it was an advantage, and through a lot of heated debate we concluded it wasn’t an advantage when viewed from the players’ perspective but it could be an advantage from the TV camera’s perspective and that would be pretty much what players use for film study.
A full year of no blue uniforms on the field will show conclusively, whether it is or isn’t and that includes the film room. Understand that I am not saying one way or the other (personally, I lean twds no advantage), I am emphasizing the perception held by others. For where Boise St. is right now I think it would be great if we could not skip a beat on The Blue this year and beat both USAF and TCU by double digits or show control in those games.
That would be two quality opponents and several that we’ve played for years which will allow for comparison to previous years (e.g. if we beat Fresno 46-14 that’s comparable). It will absolutely establish that we have a Home Field advantage due to our crowd enthusiasm and quality of our team.
I’m ready to get this monkey off our backs and am hoping BSU has a clause that if everything goes according to plan we can get our Blue unis back.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
by pjohn56 on Jul 26, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Good perspective!
I’m ready too!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent post. Rec'd!
Are you there, Matt? It's me, your conscience.
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jul 26, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I've said for a long time
that he supposed “advantage” of the blue turf only exists if the visiting school was dumb enough not to spend some practice time on it before the game. After that its an intimidation factor akin to anything else you find.
The real home field advantage has been the for the most part poor quality of opponents that come into the Blue and the amount of ass BSU kicks there.
Since Mikrino is obviously still asleep "FLAG"
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 27, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I think this is a valid point
BSU has been dominant on The Blue. I think they would still be dominant with a steady diet of good teams and we have evidenced that against anyone who will actually come here. I understand the cashflow thing btw, so I’m not calling people cowards for not coming to a 35,000 seat stadium.
I’d point to the Oregon game, where we really crushed their whole offensive scheme and they went on to run wild over their entire conference to the Rose Bowl, as an indicator of just how lethal we are at home regardless of the opponent.
But until we can get multiple good teams to come here in a season then that is a belief that really can’t be proved. Your opinion can’t be proven either but I feel the burden of proof is on us. That said, it;s an academic argument. As long as Boise St. can run through it’s schedule, blowing out the teams they need to while winning the ones that are expected to be close, they will go to a major bowl game.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
to be fair,
Oregon had a lot of problems early in 2009. They didn’t really get rolling till they opened the Pac-10 schedule and holy crap did they look mediocre vs Utah and purdue.
I don't think that was it at all
I think they just don’t know what to do when their run game gets throttled. They don’t typically have QBs that are good at reading defenses and threading the needle and their Blur ball philosophy turns against them when they start going 3 and out a lot.
We crushed their run game and so we crushed them. Then they really start to open up and most the Nation screamed whoa! these guys are different than early ion the season. Then they got shut down by tOSU, again due to not being able to beat a team that could play sound run defense.
For all of Oregon’s hype and point totals and yardage numbers they really are a one trick pony. They can pass when their run game is going and the defense gets sucked into the front 7 opening up 3 yards of space aor more around their WR’s. But if the front 7 can stop that run game, leaving the back 4 to play tough pass defense the Ducks are all but finished. It gets worse of course if you can stop their run w/ your front 4.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
How can we get VT's posts onto our locker room bulletin boards?
My blood pressure is reaching dangerously high levels.
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:11 AM PDT up reply actions
You've got an excuse for every loss suffered at the hands of Boise State, don't you?
Just like most teams and coaches that simply get outplayed and outcoached, when you lose, it’s everyone else’s fault.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
No, sir.
It is plainly obvious that the Oregon team that showed up against Boise State on September 3rd, 2009 was a different team than the one that won the Pac-10. Same players and coaches, yes, but different mentality and attitude.
And who's to say
The same Boise State team that showed up on Sept 3rd, 2009 was a different team that won the WAC? Just because Oregon improved doesn’t mean Boise State didn’t either. It was both teams opening game that season.
~ :: ~
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
"It takes no talent to give great effort."
"We’re not going to play to the outside noise." -- Chris Petersen
"[Kellen] Moore is a walking Staples® button." -- Ivan Maisel
"I’ve been around football a long time and I’ve never seen a better prepared team than the Boise State Broncos and it was a privilege to watch them play." -- Lou Holtz
That is the thing that everyone fails to mention and it drives me crazy!!!
Each team had just as long of an off season.
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 27, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be a great excuse for infidelity
“It is plainly obvious that the husband that slept with that waitress last month was a different husband than the one standing here right now. Same person, yes, but different mentality and attitude.”
Bitches don't know bout my interrogatories.
You know dude - you can't say on one post further up here that Oregon was not an elite team
and then come up with a different rationale further down here.
What, are you reading comment boards and finding the excuses you like or make sense (at least to you?) or that make your argument for you?
I am sure VT had logic and philosophy courses. Perhaps you took rock for jocks instead? Or it was so long ago, you forgot basic reasoning?
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Oregon had a bad game plan and played with too much emotion. Plain and simple.
You have to prepare to win not just think you’re going to.
In two games against Oregon, they provided plenty of bulletin board material for Boise State to be motivated enough to beat them both times.
They had 152 TOTAL yards in the last game. They didn’t even convert a third down until midway through the 3rd quarter. But that had nothing to do with a good team getting owned by a better one? Masoli could hardly get a pass off before pressure was all over him. Their running completely stopped. If not for Boise’s own first game jitters fumbling the ball away in the redzone two or three time, they win 40-8, not 19-8.
In other words, Boise could wear pink-on-pink and still beat you in Bronco Stadium by 30 points. The Broncos could wear pink-on-pink with ankle weights and beat you 14 points. - Paul Myerberg, Pre Snap Read
LAME
Kevin, where did you hear that they agreed to it?
by scrappymcfiesty on Jul 26, 2011 5:25 PM PDT reply actions
Also
does that mean all orange is the new home uni?
by scrappymcfiesty on Jul 26, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
or Blue jerseys and white helmets?
Or Orange shirts and blue pants with blue helmets?
Or is this why we have had so much silver/grey in the alternate unis?
by ElPepeGrande on Jul 27, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Chadd Cripe's story has a lot more info
The prohibition applies only to Boise State and was part of the school’s agreement to join the league.
"Can you smell it? There's a life force in here tonight." - Tony Perkis
Dumbest rule ever
However, those victories at home will be even sweeter once opposing coaches realize Boise State’s jersey color has nothing to do with the curb stomping they’ll receive.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
"It's hard to imagine a more complete football team than Boise State" - Kirk Herbstreit
"Watch the point, catch the fat." - Larry Fitzgerald
by JRig on Jul 26, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
Absolute kak as my friend from SA would say:
http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2011/07/26/ccripe/heres_boise_states_updated_preseason_depth_chart
by Kurgan the Lurker on Jul 26, 2011 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
Well this just makes it worse
Said commissioner Craig Thompson: "What we had heard from our coaches is ‘a competitive advantage.’ It’s as simple as that."
"Can you smell it? There's a life force in here tonight." - Tony Perkis
They should have asked the WAC coaches.
How many MWC teams have played on the Blue?
there is no 'Z' in 'Boise, there is no 'O' in 'Petersen and there is no edit button on SBNation, oh, and there is no sarcasm font on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looked it up myself.
Wyoming is the only current MWC team to have played on the Blue. Utah played twice and split them.
there is no 'Z' in 'Boise, there is no 'O' in 'Petersen and there is no edit button on SBNation, oh, and there is no sarcasm font on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
One more...
Utah played twice and split them.
If you are going to go back that far, they also beat New Mexico on The Blue in 1999.
The coach of the Lobos that year: ROCKY LONG!
"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."
So did BYU
…Oh, wait. They’re not in the MWC anymore.. But when the rule was made, it was probably them that pushed it.
~ :: ~
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
"It takes no talent to give great effort."
"We’re not going to play to the outside noise." -- Chris Petersen
"[Kellen] Moore is a walking Staples® button." -- Ivan Maisel
"I’ve been around football a long time and I’ve never seen a better prepared team than the Boise State Broncos and it was a privilege to watch them play." -- Lou Holtz
I sincerely hope Pete puts the hammer down at home this year. All orange uni's full speed ahead.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
Yep
Then next year, they will either beg for blue or petition the conference to rule that we have to play in the colors each opponent in the conference prefers.
When that doesn’t work, they’ll want us out. We have too many advantages for them. We are not fair. Either that or they start growing a sack.
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
You Don't piss in the wind and you dont pull the mask of the lone ranger
And you don’t mess around with Pete!!!!
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
From the Fresno State Blog, Bulldog Bounce:
About time RT @IDS_BroncoBeat boise st can’t wear all blue uniforms for home MWC games. Chris Petersen: “ridiculous”
Seems like they would know the truth!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
They conveniently forget the neon orange punch straight to the junk.
by sczmbz on Jul 26, 2011 6:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
They should have at least consulted Fresno before this stupid ruling.
What say you Pat Hill?
"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
Funny how it never seems to cause any problems for the offense.
Seems like they would be at the same disadvantage!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Nice!
We’ll just have to pound them even harder now.
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Another testament
as to why moving to the MWC was a horrrrrrrrible idea. Another was the TV deal. THE MWC SUCKS!!!
by bsubuff on Jul 26, 2011 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Who is going to "Judge" these uniforms?
The “Functional Uniform Committee – run by Our Opponents”?
(aka F.U.C. Our Opponents)?
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
OH NO!!!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
I say
we just start running up the scores on home games, whenever we play a MW opponent until they change the rules…………
by papaspud on Jul 26, 2011 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Rec for Anchorman quote
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we ditch this pee-wee conference already?
Cmon big 12 – you need members, we need competition!
by jahkass on Jul 26, 2011 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Independence seems so reasonable now!
Think ESPN wouldn’t pick up every single game?
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
As long as we don't play Idaho anyway
by jahkass on Jul 26, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Amen to that!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ANOTHER prime post
You’re ona roll today Intern
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 Jul 26, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm kind of happy about this.
Only because it gives the team motivation to show their opponents it doesn’t matter what color the uniforms are. We’re still WAY better than them.
"Whatever happened to just winning games."
Man there's a bunch of Crips out there who are really pissed right now.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
by Mikrino on Jul 26, 2011 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Craig Thompson's email?
Anyone have it?
I umm… need it…
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
by Mikrino on Jul 26, 2011 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I just emailed the deputy and assistant directors
Chicken Sh!T Thompson’s email isnt listed on the website.
"Now show me on this doll where the mean linebacker touched you."
They have a mailing address
MWC = 
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 26, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
How quick can we raise $750K to get orange turf in the stadium?
First home game isn’t until Sep 24th. LETS DO THIS!!
there is no 'Z' in 'Boise, there is no 'O' in 'Petersen and there is no edit button on SBNation, oh, and there is no sarcasm font on SBNation
by Boise State of Mind on Jul 26, 2011 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Rec... Green!
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 Jul 26, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the MWC gay?
Not that there’s anything wrong with that
by Fatmann on Jul 26, 2011 7:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Actions speak louder than platitudes
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Who the hell does the MWC think it is?
That conference is less than nothing without us. They dare to get on our bad side?
I say we do everything within our power to utterly destroy that conference by any means necessary.
It has everything with them limiting our sovereign choice to wear the uniforms we please. If the MWC thinks its relevant enough to tell us what home uniforms to wear, then clearly the league is 100,000,000 times worse than Hitler, Al Queda, and Satan combined… No Contest…
MWC my new most hated conference…. I’d rather go back to the WAC without Fresno, Hawaii, and Nevada than to be subjected to it’s BS “authority.”
We need to create a petition that accepts donations to pay for the fines necessary to simply ignore their rule and tell them to F themselves….
If Petersen just ignores this new rule, he’ll officially become > than god…
But seriously, let’s get this petition started….
"Your compliment was sufficient Lewis."
by Jeffkills on Jul 26, 2011 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Laughed out loud at this one...
If the MWC thinks its relevant enough to tell us what home uniforms to wear, then clearly the league is 100,000,000 times worse than Hitler, Al Queda, and Satan combined… No Contest…
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 Jul 26, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's an idea, let's all just remain clam and passive
When the MWC tells us we can’t have a Blue field anymore either…
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
Unacceptable!!!
"Your compliment was sufficient Lewis."
Seriously?
Here’s a thought-does this mean Air Force can wear their blue uni’s since this is an away game for them? I’m a fan of both teams, and this is just patently absurd. It’s intuitively obvious, even to the most casual observer, that the MWC directors have undergone spinal column (and other anatomical parts) removal surgery….
my thoughts exactly
but if AF can’t wear blue, they will probably make kellen throw a lead football to make up for it
*Chris Petersen For President*
by mc.hammertime on Jul 26, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Afan you are adicktead too football
Sorry you know I cant’t spell so well :(
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
I'd actually really like to see that.
If Boise St. pulled out a strong win against a really good AF squad and it was AF in their blues!? That would just pretty much bury the whole argument right then and there.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
Nothing will bury the argument
Deep sigh…
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Perseverance Spay
What makes a person strange and awkward initially becomes the same thing that is their calling card, desired/respected, and imitated if and when they establish themselves in a positive light. We are the only ones allowed to have a colored field in Division I…that can be exploited.
It’s all about symbology; right now, quite a few ppl are waiting for BSU to burn out and slide back down to their rightful position. Ten years from now, The Blue will represent a titan program that will beat you black and blue if given the slightest chance and possesses a hornet’s nest of a crowd.
Funny how kicking someone’s teeth in tends to stop the snickering and leads to bickering. Four years ago people laughed about this program. Now, the ones who can keep their distance sling accusations and look for reasons why we shouldn’t be allowed to contend w/ them. The ones who have already been clipped or are within striking distance remain silent and just stand there smoldering as they wait to see how everything turns out. We’re in Phase II of this program’s genesis…people are frightened and alert, they are looking for ways they can limit us and establish handicaps in their favor. Keep swinging for the fences.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
by pjohn56 on Jul 27, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That Special Place I Have Reserved
in my heart for teams like Idaho, now belong purely to Craig Thompson, the Mountain West as a whole….every team in it, and esepcially San Diego State. Words cannot express my outrage. This isn’t just the color of our uniforms or field, it is about tradition. I’m alos somewhat disappointed in Kustra or whoever at Boise State agreed to these terms. I can’t wait until we leave the Mountain West, and we just got here.
I’m just going to go with what my beautiful, intelligent, 9 year old daughter said: “I think they should just wear the blue uniforms anyway, they aren’t the boss of us!”.
"Now show me on this doll where the mean linebacker touched you."
by PrfctSpcmn on Jul 26, 2011 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
True about our Tradition
And your 9-year old’s got it right on.
They aren’t the boss of us!
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 Jul 26, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
you guys agreed to it.
you can go back to the WAC and keep your tradition if you like. I like BSU’s uniform and the blue field and don’t think it gives an unfair advantage; but there’s literally nothing to whine about when the school knowingly agreed to it.
You may not have noticed VT
but this isn’t an intellectual exchange of rational thought processes and meaningful dialogue. It’s an emotional reaction and venting session from a frustrated fanbase that is tired of being told in forums that we’re too inexpensive to fit in, too athletically inferior, too easy a schedule, too this, too that, cheap blue field…I mean, whatever you can think of it’s been hurled for years now.
I’m not asking for anyone to quit, our team’s play will end those shenanigans soon enough, but I’m sure you can understand what’s happening here right now LoL. Come back ina week if you want a rational argument or just keep an eye on the scores/stats of BSU conference home games to draw your own conclusions.
I’ve seen you post before, I don’t think ill of you or call you a troll or anything. I’m just saying you may not get the best results in explanations right now b/c this is reaction time for us and there’s nothing wrong with that.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
by pjohn56 on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
oh, i know
its just that there’s no good conversation about stuff like this a week after it happens.
true enough
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
You Don't Get It
Boise State, desperately trying to get out of the WAC, was offered by the Mtn West, if and only if, they agreed to change the color of their uniforms at home games against Mountain West Competition. This happened in June of ‘10 and we are just now hearing about it (for obvious reasons). Did the Mountain West need to create a stipulation as classless as this? At that time, Utah, BYU and TCU were all members and by all accounts it looked as if the MWC might just get AQ status. Boise State’s hand might as well been forced. Watch the video in which Craig Thompson, with a smug smile on his face, lays it all out.
How would you feel if the ACC said “Ah you know what VT, you’ve been winning a little too much (the MWC won’t even officially concede that point to Boise State) so we have decided that you can no longer play Enter Sandman or any other song or thing that pumps up your crowd, because the other schools have decided its a competitive advantage.” Does that sound rediculous to you? Now, you could say, “Ok then go F yourself ACC”, but that would mean that now you have to go play in the MAC. It’s a classless, tasteless act by the Mountain West, it’s commissioners and it’s member institutions. Really though, it should come as no surpirse I guess, it’s no wonder Utah, BYU and TCU wanted to get the hell out.
"Now show me on this doll where the mean linebacker touched you."
by PrfctSpcmn on Jul 27, 2011 1:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly.
What fans of other teams are failing to consider is what if their tradition or identity was denied by their conference? How would they react? We are all a little upset about this and we are venting, but we’ll get over it, more and moore with every gray, orange, white uniformed victory!
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 27, 2011 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Whew.
Geez, boy. Those MWC fellas sure know how to make Boise State feel welcome eh? All to adding the ammunition for this season…
Now I’m feeling sympathy for Utah, Byu, and TCU of being mistreated by MWC… Well, not much but I certain understand better.
Are you there, Matt? It's me, your conscience.
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jul 26, 2011 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
I'm not saying we should run up the score at home if given the chance
But we should run up the score at home if given the chance.
Bitches don't know bout my interrogatories.
by marktgarten on Jul 26, 2011 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Green
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions
3 words
In Their Heads
"Every Damn Day."- Coach Pete
by Broncograd96 on Jul 26, 2011 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
1 partial word.
rec’d
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 26, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking the MWC wants a war
How can we hurt them?
It’s time to cause some damage…
BSU should just start a giant anti-MWC campaign – first step, find a way to put Thompson on the Terrorist no fly list…
"Your compliment was sufficient Lewis."
We should start brainstorming signsfor the games right the F now imo :p
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
Not mine but I liked it.
Signs should state “Can you see us now”
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
by Dothework on Jul 27, 2011 12:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
NEW RULE
Broncos are not allowed to score in the 2nd and 4th quarters. It gives them an unfair advantage.
"Whatever happened to just winning games."
by Broncochick on Jul 26, 2011 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
It's funny
I actually don’t like single-colored unis on anybody, but I hate other people telling Boise State what it can do.
Bitches don't know bout my interrogatories.
by marktgarten on Jul 26, 2011 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You didn't like the unis we wore in the MAACO bowl? I thought that looked great and was excited to see it on the blue.
by 4EverBleedBlue on Jul 26, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I just like the pants and jersey being different colors
Personal preference.
Bitches don't know bout my interrogatories.
You know the old saying...
“If you can’t beat them, change the rules!”
Are you there, Matt? It's me, your conscience.
by Magnanimous M@tt on Jul 26, 2011 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
In their heads says it all.
Instead of worrying about the uni/field colors, they ought to be doing what they’re watching game tape for; COACHING.
Monumental douchers.
I hate me, I can see no reason why you shouldn't either.
by Mikrino on Jul 26, 2011 9:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Fantastic thread
I’m still pissed, but you all basically echoed my thoughts.
September 3rd, 2011 - Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game - Boise State vs Georgia
"Being realistic is the most commonly traveled path to mediocrity" - Will Smith
Relief
All this time, I have been worrying who will be our next rival. The Vandals got suckered into it early…who knows when Oregon will dare play us again, and TCU is leaving MWC in a year. Is anyone else going to be surprised enough when we beat them that they will be angered to the point of rivalry? That question, among others, has tormented me all season. But now I know. There is no team out there that can rival us. Instead, we must get our kicks in the most epic battle of all…BSU vs. The Man. All day. Erreh day. So glad to put this issue to rest.
*Chris Petersen For President*
Well the MWC has done all it can
to make bronco fans want to ditch this conference as soon as we’ve joined it.
This may have not been the case prior to the exodus, but you need us more than we need you. You’ve angered us, we’ll be exploring other options, thx bye!
It will cost $5Million for the Broncos to dump the MWC
I'd rather be surfing.
by Pac 10 Alum on Jul 27, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
you can take my life but you can never take my blue turff.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
Does it matter.
What I find so funny about this whole conversation, is that how every one say’s we have no tradition, but once we get one they take it away. Thats fine cause we know it isn’t the turff that gives us the home field advantage, It’s the fans. South End Zone you better be louder then we have ever been before. Lets rock the house down, ya with me.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
You guys are looking at it all wrong...
….the MWC did this on purpose to throw gas on a fire and ignite a perfect season. They need BCS numbers and BSU to beat the Frogs AT HOME. Trust me they are on our side.
Maybe, we'll see
I’m not pissed in the least. Your idea has some merit to it but it’s a guess that’s about as good as the guess that a bunch of coaches just whined about it.
Either way, after this season is done with the case will be pretty much airtight closed imho.
I Wall of Text like it's the in thing to do
"...and just things really starting to unravel now for Utah..." Herbie, BSU vs. Utah, 22 Dec 2010
Nope.
The decision was made by University presidents. When they first wanted to offer us, they first wanted us to get rid of the blue turf. There was a firm “NO” by Gene and Bob and then the discussion went to no all blue uni’s.
You don’t invite someone to your conference “on condition.” And you can bet the other President’s weren’t thinking about Boise State when the decision was made.
~ :: ~
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
"It takes no talent to give great effort."
"We’re not going to play to the outside noise." -- Chris Petersen
"[Kellen] Moore is a walking Staples® button." -- Ivan Maisel
"I’ve been around football a long time and I’ve never seen a better prepared team than the Boise State Broncos and it was a privilege to watch them play." -- Lou Holtz
MWC=Most Weinery Coaches
Bonum virum natura, non ordo, facit. ---- Publilius Syrus
by Polynikes on Jul 26, 2011 11:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
MWC
Miniature Wiener Collection
Mandal Wearers Club
by sczmbz on Jul 27, 2011 1:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hee hee
Miniature Weiner Collection. :D
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:18 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I needed that giggle this morning, yo.
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
by reflectivity on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Breaking news...
“Q” from the Bond movie “Die Another Day”, is creating some new uniforms for us, that can become instantly invisible like the car in the movie.
Unfortunately, Craig Thompson, upon learning of this new development instituted a new rule. Kellen is not allowed to throw with his left hand.
by bluebyeu on Jul 27, 2011 12:00 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Thats okay.
He is realy right handed he just throws left to give the other team a chance.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
by Dothework on Jul 27, 2011 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Here's our new rule then
Starters stay in until the clock reads 00:00 for home games. See how opposing coaches like those apples.
by gooseycheeks on Jul 27, 2011 12:01 AM PDT reply actions 10 recs
I can't rec this enough!
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
Some one check the schedule for me.
Are we playing Virginia Tech this year? Didn’t we beat them last year? Didnt they lose 2 games and still go to a BCS bowl game, and thy loss? Just wondering cause I thought this was a Bronco Fan Site some guest welcome, but not for sore losers.
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
I wish we were playing VT again
We could play them at a “neutral field” just like we did last time so it’s fair for everyone.
You know, like in Twin Falls, a 3-hr drive for us and a 35-hr drive for you. That’s fair right? Oh no? Awwww, too bad. We still won.
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 Jul 27, 2011 4:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Great.
Now I officially hate the Mountain West. So many bad words come to mind I almost can’t type. The top 3 bail, we get an N64 Logo, and these richard craniums decide they can tell us when and where we can wear our all blue unis. I hope we paint the conference championship trophy blue when we get it…every year.
by ThePhlipinSituation on Jul 27, 2011 5:03 AM PDT reply actions
Bummed.
This RAEG makes no sense to me as an outsider, but it’s never fun to have rules like this chucked your way – especially when it strikes at a school’s proud tradition.
That said, from a competitive standpoint, a year of this might be enough to silence critics. If Boise wins its games at home in something other than all blues, then the argument for the all blues giving a competitive advantage is seriously weakened. If, on the other hand, Boise loses on the smurf, I bet this rule will get entrenched. I seriously doubt that y’all want to gain a true competitive advantage (more than mere motivation) by turf and uniform colors. A year’s experiment will hopefully be enough to resolve the competitive advantage question.
Your mission is clear, if you chose to accept it.
I would suspect that was in the back for the minds of those who made the decision.
The blue-on-blue ban will probably not last into 2012.
Yippee Ki-ya... MR FALCON!
by OBNUG Intern on Jul 27, 2011 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree for the most part...
But what’s the excuse for these teams when they get curb-stomped at home, too? To me, it doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of difference WHAT Boise wears – and in an era of social media, I have yet to see a player complain about the Blue. It’s always been coaches.
However…you’re right. A year of stomping our opponents in non-blue unis would probably silence the critics.
Thanks to Ohio State's president, I will never root for a Big Ten football program again (except in extenuating circumstances that aid my primary rooting interest).
by NighthawkWatch on Jul 27, 2011 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions
More rules to follow...
Home schools will only be allowed to sell as many tickets as the visiting team purchases, this mitigates home field advantage. Fast players will be required to wear cleats with sand, this mitigates speed advantage. Big players must be at equal height when making contact with other players, and if there is a significant weight difference the larger player must hop on one leg. Additionally, Kellen Moore will be required to hand the ball to opposing defenders at least twice a game to compensate for throwing picks as often as the MWC makes a good decision…almost never (case in point, new logo). It has also been noted that scores will not be kept and everyone will receive a trophy at the end of the season stating “Most Improved”.
by ThePhlipinSituation on Jul 27, 2011 8:06 AM PDT reply actions
I think this brings up an interesting point.
Do you think that wearing blue on the blue really makes a competitive difference?
If so, then all these complainers have had a legitimate beef, just like making people wear cleats with sand or spotting somebody turnovers.
I thought the point was that wearing blue on blue doesn’t make a difference, so the rule spits at a tradition without making the game more fair. Is that wrong?
by first and thom on Jul 27, 2011 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope...
Wearing blue ON the blue doesn’t make a competitive difference. Dressing the crowd in the lower decks in matching colors to the uniform might, however – but every school does that, so it’s OK.
The blue field also doesn’t cause disorientation or depth perception issues. If it did, then Northern Illinois wouldn’t have trashed Fresno State at the H-Bowl last year, seeing as how NIU has NEVER played on the blue and Fresno is there at least once every other year (more if they go to the H-bowl as they’ve done two of the last four years), and Cincy, Clemson, Boston College, and Miami (FL) wouldn’t have won bowl games against WAC teams there.
Thanks to Ohio State's president, I will never root for a Big Ten football program again (except in extenuating circumstances that aid my primary rooting interest).
by NighthawkWatch on Jul 27, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Will we see the MWC's true colors in 2012?
Hawaii will be joining the MWC in 2012. Do you think that their acceptance into the conference has a “condition” that they can’t wear all green at their home game? Or, will we find out that BSU is being targeted?
Any human from the MWC office with a normal amount of common sense....
would be a lot more worried about this ….http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700078281/BYU-football-Craig-Thompson-letter-says-replay-officials-in-BYU-SDSU-game-werent-sufficiently.html rather than the color of BSU’s uniforms. One of the most obvious problems in D1 college football (the replay booth) is being ignored while talk about tattoo parlors and uniform colors seem to be “hot topics”. UNEREAL
by bleeedingblueinwyoming on Jul 27, 2011 8:57 AM PDT reply actions
Can't we have Air Force.
Get rid of the tripple option because according to Ben it gives them an advantage. Teams have to spend extra time learning to defend it. Unfair!! (Throws oneself on the floor kicking and screaming).
I'm the 12 th man its my job its my duty.
by Dothework on Jul 27, 2011 2:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
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