UofI fails to make a "Great State Debate" appearance
ESPN is doing polling for every state to see what that state's greatest sports moment was, UofI fails to make it on the poll and Boise makes it twice. 1) What is Idaho's proudest sports moment? Harmen Killebrew wins MVP The Payette native, and Minnesota Twins slugger, hits 49 HR, wins MVP. (1969) Evel Knievel attempts Snake River Canyon jump In rocket-powered Skycycle X-2, Evel Knievel tries to jump over the canyon. (1974) Idaho State upsets UCLA in Sweet 16 The Bengals defeat the Bruins, end UCLA's run of 12 straight Final Fours. (1977) UCLA's Tyus Edney layup at the buzzer In Boise, Tyus Edney beats Missouri in the 2nd round, UCLA goes on to win title. (1995) The Broncos go blue Boise State installs the famous blue turf on its football field. (1986) Gary Stevens wins Kentucky Derby, Preakness The Caldwell native rides Silver Charm to two victories in the Triple Crown race. (1997) Picabo Street wins Olympic gold Triumph native Picabo Street captures gold in the Super G at Nagano Games. (1998) South Central Boise make LLWS South Central Boise LL becomes first, and only, Idaho team to make LLWS. (1999) Boise State tops Oklahoma, goes undefeated Boise State's Statue of Liberty play in OT of Fiesta Bowl completes 13-0 season. (2007) Ex-QB Jake Plummer loses to brother Eric Boise's Jake Plummer falls in semifinals of Idaho State Handball Championships. (2008)

