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Even Google Doesn’t Forget
Nov 19th
With rumors of Boise State and Georgia negotiating to play in the Georgia Dome next year, a look on Google News reminds Bronco fans of that one night in Georgia.
Heading to Moscow, for the Last Time?
Nov 6th
This Friday, November 12th, Boise State and the University of Idaho renew the rivalry for possibly the last time in Moscow, Idaho. The continuation of the rivalry took a blow this past summer when Boise State accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference in 2011. In doing so it put the annual game with the Idaho Vandals in jeopardy. 
Then out of the blue, Boise State’s President said some not so nice things about the Idaho Vandals, which coupled with Coach Petersen’s desire not to play the game up north as the game does nothing to help the Broncos recruiting wise and travel arrangements are not the best, certainly put the game on life support.
Oh Bronco Nation Podcast, Where Art Thou?
Oct 6th
This past summer Cliff Marks and I entered into a blogging partnership. As part of the partnership the Bronco Nation Podcast has a new home. Cliff and his underlings have worked very hard in designing the New Blue Turf Nation website. I must say I am very impressed.
So what has changed?
Well if you are an iTunes or RSS subscriber to the show, I have worked some Interweb Magic and you will still receive the feed as you always have. 
If you listen to the show via the website you will need direct your favorite Internet browser to http://blueturfnation.com/topic/bronco-nation-podcast/. The new episodes of the show will no longer be found at http://bronconationpodcast.com.
Where to find past episodes?
I am working to propagate previous episodes of the show for prosperity and hope to have those available in the very near future. However, http://bronconationpodcast.com will never go away as I will use it as the archival site of the show.
What about OBNUG?
Last year Kevan, Drew and Nick allowed me to post a Fan Post for OBNUG viewers. Since that time the OBNUG team has started their own 5 Minute* Podcast. OBNUG is a great site and has a ton of different things going on. OBNUG has a strong following and each and every person commenting, posting and contributing in some way, are some of the best people around. There are no hard feelings, but I think having two shows that are somewhat the same is confusing. There are no hard feelings and I will continue to contribute to the comment section of the site.
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ESPNU 2010 College GameDay Tour Coming to Boise for Oregon State vs. Boise State. Press Release
Sep 22nd
Customized Minibus with DJ Booth, Body Painting Station Headed to Bronco Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
WHO:
ESPNU is bringing the “ESPNU College GameDay Tour” to all 14 regular-season College GameDay stops for the 2010 season. The “ESPNU College GameDay Tour” is a new experiential marketing tour, featuring a fully customized ESPNU minibus, will include a DJ booth, as well as a college-themed body and face painting station where students can pick their school colors each week to display their school spirit.
WHAT:
The ESPNU College GameDay Tour will be located near Bronco Stadium, from 6 AM – 6 PM MDT on Saturday, Sept. 25, prior to the Oregon State vs. Boise State game. At each tour stop fans will be able to listen to a live DJ, and visit the painting station before kickoff to uniquely express their true fandom in the stands. The tour will also include several LED televisions showing live coverage of the College GameDay telecasts (televised on ESPNU from 9 – 10 AM ET and ESPN 10 AM to noon). Throughout the event ESPNU event staff will be distributing ESPNU giveaways to fans, including T-shirts, lanyards and koozies. Another focal point of each stop will be the ESPNU monument (a 24-foot tall monument designed in the likeness of the ESPNU logo), which will be prominently displayed on each host campus throughout the weekend.
WHEN:
September 25, 2010
6 AM – 6 PM MDT
College GameDay airs at 9 AM ET on ESPNU and ESPNU HD and from 10 AM ET to noon on ESPN and ESPN HD. The Oregon State vs. Boise State game kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.
WHERE:
Bronco Stadium
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
The ESPNU College GameDay Tour coincides with the announcement that ESPN’s College GameDay is expanding to three hours this season, providing an extra hour of college football analysis, news and features every Saturday. College GameDay airs at 9 AM ET this fall on ESPNU and ESPNU HD and from 10 AM ET to noon on ESPN and ESPN HD.
The ESPNU College GameDay Tour is free to attend and fans of all ages are welcome to participate. For more details and the complete ESPNU College GameDay Tour schedule please visit http://www.ESPNU.com.
Boise State Wins the Battle in the Capital
Sep 7th
The Broncos secured a 33 to 30 win over #7 Virginia Tech and they did it without a hook & ladder, fake punt, a fake field goal nor a Statue of Liberty. Come to think of it the Broncos didn’t do too much to trick the Hokies tonight.
What the Broncos were able to due was play Bronco Football. A type of Bronco Football that most Bronco Fans see week in and week out. Before most may have arrived home from their 3-Day weekend the Broncos were up 17-0 after a miscue on the snap by Tyrod Taylor. It was followed by a blocked punt, which was followed by a pair of penalties on Virginia Tech to keep a drive alive.
Va Tech responded in the second half when Ryan Williams blasted through Jeron Johnson for a Hokie Touchdown. That score was followed by another touchdown. The half ended with the Broncos up 20-14 which included a field goal from Kyle Brotzman from the left hash.
The Second half had the Hokies taking a 21-20 lead and starting to dominate as Trod Taylor was escaping tackles and making key passes. Coupled with some costly miscues the Hokies pushed the lead further after a Bronco running into the kick penalty on a missed field goal resulted in a touchdown on the games next play.
The Broncos hit the Hokies back with 3rd and short run that turned into a 71 yard TD run for Boise State’s DJ Harper. The extra point was botched, which left the Broncos up 26-21. The Hokies came back with a great drive with another TD, but failed on the 2 point conversion.
The Broncos had a great drive that ended in a missed field goal attempt, from the left hash. That missed was followed by a Hokie TD. After exchanging a series the Broncos got the ball back with 1:41 left to play. The Broncos marched down the field after a nice punt return as Kellen Moore threaded a ball to Austin Pettis for the eventual game winning TD.
The game lived up to the months of hype. Tommy Gallarda had one the nights most acrobatic catches in the 1st quarter. Kyle Brotzman kicked the ball well all night with the exception of one missed field goal attempt.
Tyrod Taylor and company showed that the Bronco Defense was human after all. The humidity finally took its toll on the Broncos as several key players were out of the game with cramps towards the end of the game. However, when it counted the Defense rose up to the challenge.
It was impressive to see the like of Shea McClellin secured a couple of sacks on Tyrod Taylor. Ryan Williams was held to 44 yards, despite the 2 TD’s. Tyrod Taylor was as billed as he ran for 74 yards and threw for 186 yard.
However, the show belonged to the Bronco Offense. DJ Harper’s run and Doug Martin’s smash mouth approached led to 168 yards on the ground for the Broncos. The Offensive line opened up holes while Dan Paul sealed up the sides on several long gains by the Broncos.
Titus Young and Austin Pettis showed they were as good as any receiving duo in the country. Austin was grabbing balls out of the air that should not have been caught and Titus was as open as anyone could be on several key catches.
In the end Kellen Moore proved this blogger right by being the difference in the game. Kellen had ice in his veins as he led the Broncos down the field on the games final score. It may not have been Kellen’s best game, but it was what Kellen does. Congrats to the Broncos and have a safe trip home. GO Broncos!!!
