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The Bronco Nation Podcast – Seven Feet is Too High
Sep 9th
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In this Episode:
- JT, Buck and Drew talk about the unsportsmanlike penalty against Jake Locker of the University of Washington, is 7 feet the cut off line for the ball going too high in the air?
- Is Boise State Senior WR Vinny Perretta blogging a good thing for Boise State?
- Our Take on the new ESPN deal with the WAC
- WAC Players of the week and this weeks WAC Schedule
- Bowling Green Game Predictions
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The Way I See It – Week 2 Boise State vs. Bowling Green
Sep 8th
The Broncos (1-0) are coming off a 49-7 win versus Idaho State to take on the Bowling Green Falcons (1-1) from the Mid American Conference. The way I see it, this game will be a huge test for the Broncos, as Bowling Green is coming off a 1-1 non conference start against BCS opponents, Pittsburgh and Minnesota. Many questions surround this game. Could Bowling Green hand the Broncos their first regular season home loss since 2001? Will the Jumbo Tron be working? Will game time programs be given away or will Boise State Athletics try to squeeze every dollar it can out of Bronco Nation? Can Bowling Green Head Coach Greg Brandon become Urban Meyer?
The Facts:
On September 21st, 2008, the only meeting between Boise State and Bowling Green, the Broncos won 48-20. The dominate win was the first of the season for the 2005 Broncos and it could not have come at a more critical time. Bronco Fans got a taste of things to come as Ian Johnson, a Freshman, ran for 85 yards. The Falcons are led by 2007 third-team All-MAC performer, Junior QB Tyler Sheehan, who passed for 23 touchdowns, to go along with 3,264 yards, three rushing touchdowns, and two receiving scores (the only QB in the Country to do so). The Falcons were 8-5 last year starting the season off with a 32-31 upset win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers and then ending the season by suffering a GMAC Bowl loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 63-7, proving taking on teams with Golden in their names is harder then one would think.
The Bottom Line:
Bowling Green is seeking its first MAC Conference Title since 1992, going 10-2 that season. The Falcons come into this week’s game a bit down after its home loss to Minnesota, but will likely still be thinking upset. QB Tyler Sheehan will provide tougher competition for the Bronco Defense, as early in the 08′ campaign he is 53 of 83 with 424 yards passing. More information on the Falcons can be found here.
Boise State was very pass-happy in week one, as Bronco QB’s threw for 352 yards. That trend will likely continue as suspended Junior WR Jeremy Childs, who accounted for 82 receptions, 1085 Yards and 9 touchdowns in 2007 despite being suspended for the Hawai’i Bowl, makes his return to the Blue. Boise State will look to clean up some mistakes from the opening week, as Titus Young had some trouble keeping a hold of the ball, accounting for both Bronco turnovers in the ISU game. Questions remain on both sides of the line with Defensive End, Ryan Winterswyk and Offensive Lineman, Nate Potter unlikely to return for this week’s game. Did Derrell Acrey, accounting for 14 of the Broncos tackles in week one, secure the spot at Middle Linebacker or is Kyle Gingg at full strength to make the start? Finally, Kellen Moore will undoubtedly face his toughest test in his young College Football career.
With the Broncos virtually unstoppable at home since join the WAC, having had a week to rest up and key players returning for this game, I predict that Boise State will face a tough test, but will rise to the competition pulling out a convincing win. Go Broncos!!
Here are some links related to Bowling Green:
- The Peace Pipe is a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the game between the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.
- Bowling Green Football Website.
- Bowling Green Fan Forum.
- Bowling Green 2008 Media Guide (PDF).
- Falcons Coach Greg Brandon’s MAC Media Days Interview.
- Coach Brandon hands out 400 Sandwiches to students in an effort to persuade them to attend the Minnesota home game.
The Bronco Nation Podcast – Interview with Bowling Green Radio Play by Play Announcer
Sep 7th
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In this Episode:
Todd Walker, Bowling Green Play by Play Radio Announcer stops by to educate Bronco Nation about the Bowling Green Falcons.
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BNN Boise State Week 1 review and a look ahead.
Sep 1st
The Broncos Hit the field Saturday night a little shaky, ask Titus Young, who fumbled the ball on the Broncos first possession, but in the end they out manned the Idaho State Bengals winning 49-7. I have to hand it to the Bengals, they played hard and at times without regard for their own safety, as during a one play Idaho State’s QB Russel Hill, decided rather then going out of bounds he would take on Jeron Johnson, a mistake that will haunt him the rest of his College career. 
The Stueckle Sky Box debuted majestically providing shade for most of the field and providing sun block for the East Side about an hour earlier then normal. Bronco Stadium wasn’t without some glitches as the Jumbo Tron was malfunctioning most of the first half and can someone please fix the bulbs in the score board on the West side of the stadium? All and all a good tune up for the Broncos as Kellen Moore was impressive in his first college game. Check our Fight, Fight BSU’s review here.
The Broncos are off this week and it could not have been a better time. There are some injuries needing to heal as the Broncos head into undoubtedly the toughest part of their schedule. Up next for the Broncos are the Bowling Green Falcons who upset the Number 25 Ranked Pitt Panthers, on the road. The loss may prove to be one that haunts Pitt Coach Dave Wannstedt the rest of the season, as many predicted the Panthers in the top 25 all season long. Before heading to Boise on the 13th of September the Bowling Green Falcons play host to the Big Ten foe, the University of Minnesota at Doyt Stadium. If this team is 2-0 heading into Boise, it could prove to be a type of game many of Bronco Nation were not expecting.
Here is a look at how some upcoming Boise State opponents fared in week one:
Oregon defeated the University of Washington 44-10. Jake Locker proved inefficient yet again; going 12 for 28 with 103 yards passing while Oregon displayed two quarterbacks going a combined 16 for 28 with 240 yards. Next week they take on WAC member Utah State followed by a road game against Purdue, which will be televised on ABC.
La Tech outlasted SEC foe Mississippi State 22-14. This marks a big step for the Bulldogs and gives them a huge shot of momentum heading into next weeks road game against the 14th Ranked Kansas Jayhawks. After taking on the Jayhawks, La Tech plays FCS opponent Southeastern Louisiana at home and then visit the big island to take on Hawai’i. The Bulldogs could easily be 3-1 heading into September 24th ESPN Wednesday Night Game at Bronco Stadium.
Southern Mississippi beat Louisiana-Lafayette 51-21. The Golden Eagles head into SEC territory this week to take on Auburn, then take on Arkansas State who upset Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. They then take on fellow Conference USA members Marshall and UTEP before welcoming Boise State to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This game could prove to be the toughest test for the Broncos during the season.
Hawai’i lost to 56-10 to Florida. Hawai’i held the Gators to 0 points in the First and Fourth quarter. Too bad for Hawai’i rules stipulate a complete game consist of 4 quarters. The Warriors return home to take on FCS team Weber State, then come back to main land to take on Oregon State, then back to the island for San Jose State, then back to the mainland for Fresno State, back to the island for La Tech, then back to the mainland for Boise State. It would seam Hawai’i will be on the plane most of the season.
Overall upcoming opponents for the Broncos were combined 7-3 in the first week of the season. Yes regular WAC football bottom feeders Utah State and Idaho both lost, but at least Utah State decided to try. San Jose and Nevada both won their warm up games. Fresno State got their season off the right foot with a win over Rutgers. Meanwhile New Mexico State’s Thursday game was canceled due to Huriccane Gustov, too bad Nicholes State would have given Hal and the gang a run for its Mumme.
