Boise State basketball versus San Diego State: Five things you should know
by Kevan Lee on Jan 31, 2012 4:00 PM PST
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PrintThe Boise State basketball team is on the skids and skidding right into a date with No. 17-ranked destiny tomorrow night when the Broncos visit San Diego State (8:15 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network). Hope for the best (UNLV redux), plan for the worst (losing by 40-burgers).
Tip-off is at 8:15 p.m. MT, and the game is available on your televisions on CBS Sports Network and on your radios at 670 KBOI. To get you ready for roundball Rudy, I've prepared five things to know about tomorrow night's Boise State - San Diego State basketball game-slash-schadenfreude.
1. The Boise State men's basketball team is 0-fer 2012. The Broncos have not won a game since December 31, but at least their last win was a life-affirming takedown of the Idaho Vandals. The closest BSU has come to victory since was an overtime loss last week to No. 15 UNLV.
2. The Broncos have used 11 different starting lineups in 20 games. Typically that means that a team is struggling to find chemistry and a successful mix of players. Or it could mean that Leon Rice has adopted the Boise State offensive line philosophy to starting lineups.
3. The Aztecs average just under 12,000 people at their home basketball games. Boise State just did crack 6,000 when UNLV came to town.
4. SDSU had their 11-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Colorado State on Saturday. So expect the Aztecs to either be seriously bummed or seriously out for bloodlust. Probably the latter.
5. Despite it not being a very good idea at all, I have agreed to a blog bet with OBNUG's Internet friend Aztecs Killing Him. The wages of the bet are the same that they are for football season: Winning team's blog gets a free post on losing team's blog. So tidy up for guests, everyone.
Your turn
What do you think of Boise State's chances against San Diego State? When will the Broncos get their next win? Does the UNLV result give you hope? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Speaking of blog bets...
Wasn’t there one with “House of Sparky”? Did I miss that?
"Nobody likes it"
"I'm tired of even the BCS name"
"The whole thing needs to be changed."
-Coach Pete on the BCS.
Think it died
Thorough beatdown, team meltdown and the resulting fan base demoralization was so complete that a blog bet might have begun to push the limits of the Geneva Convention.
Seems wrong somehow...
I mean, a bet is a bet.
"Nobody likes it"
"I'm tired of even the BCS name"
"The whole thing needs to be changed."
-Coach Pete on the BCS.
Hope
something turns around for leon rice and the crew. all of them play tough every game.
"you miss 100% of the shots you don't take"- WG#99
by BustersBroncosBustsBCS on Jan 31, 2012 5:56 PM PST reply actions
Due, way over due
If we could just put together a consistent game. Slow starts, disastrous stretches filled with mistakes without scoring, failing to get inside the paint have all negated some really great moments in every game. We’re due for better results. I’m impressed that the players fight to the end. I wish I lived in Boise so I could go to the games. I’ve watched all the the MTN games and will watch tomorrow night. Waiting for a break out! Go Broncos!
My thoughts too!
I just keep reminding myself of the youth of this team and go back into the future is bright mode!
by BSUbluNorange on Feb 1, 2012 6:05 AM PST up reply actions
Need a star to step up
the rest of the way, a rally point. Good luck you guys…ears glue to the radio tomorrow night!
If the game was at the Pavillion (no don't like to call it Taco Bell Arena) I'd be more optimistic.
As it stands, I have a feeling a rare opposing blogger will be making an appearance. But kudos to you, Kevan, for having the cajones to to go through with it. Hopefully you can go two for two on the year with the Aztecs. If not, ah well.
My QB has an AWARD named after him. How about yours?!
Moore’s effortless dissection of the defense in...practice reminded coaches why he’s here, despite his much-maligned measurables. --Chadd Cripe
Twitter: @iwasrun
You and me Lee
At the flag pole. After school.
by AztecsKillingHim on Feb 1, 2012 6:58 AM PST reply actions
I have to say, a loss tonight will be bittersweet
At least I’ll be able to be excited about you cashing in haha
by BSUbluNorange on Feb 1, 2012 7:56 AM PST up reply actions
Make me laugh AKH
I figure I’ll be needing it. I’ll be one of the kids at the flagpole in the circle yelling. Two great bloggers landing blogblows.
I'm gonna stand behind you.
Don’t want to get smeared by any flying fluids.
"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
BSU up by 8 at half
Nichols, Marks and Drmic playing well…go Blue!
by KyleWilson01 on Feb 1, 2012 8:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
HATS OFF!
To the Broncos…what I great effort tonight! Enjoyed the game. This team is a few better decisions away from being a really nice squad…MWC W-L record doesn’t indicate the level they are playing at. To go on the road at SDSU and have the game winning shot fall out is really tough, but shows this squad is real.
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2012 Boise State Football Schedule
@ Michigan State  |
Fri 08/31 | 6:00 p.m. MT |
| Miami (OH) | Sat 09/15 | 2:00 p.m. MT |
| BYU |
Thu 09/20 | TBA |
| @ New Mexico | Sat 09/29 | TBA |
| @ Southern Miss | Sat 10/06 | TBA |
| Fresno State | Sat 10/13 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| UNLV | Sat 10/20 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Wyoming |
Sat 10/27 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| San Diego State | Sat 11/03 | 8:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Hawaii | Sat 11/10 | 5:00 p.m. MT |
| Colorado St. | Sat 11/17 | 1:30 p.m. MT |
| @ Nevada | Sat 12/1 | TBA |
