SImulation Football League--Week 11 Statistics

Here are the statistical leaders after 11 weeks of play in the Simulation Football League:                        

   

   

Rushing:

1.    Ian Johnson, 2006 Boise State (287-1,558 and 18 TD's)
2.    Doug Martin, 2010  Boise State (238-1,542 and 13 TD's)

3.    Clinton Portis, 2001 Miami FL (263-1,456 and 15 TD's)

4.    Mark Ingram, 2009 Alabama (261-1,446 and 10 TD's)

5.    Jeremy Avery, 2009 Boise State (219-1,365 and 20 TD's)

6.    Brock Forsey, 2001 Boise State (268-1,322 and 17 TD's)

7.    Brock Forsey, 2002 Boise State (303-1,247 and 15 TD's)

8.    Ian Johnson, 2007 Boise State (219-1,190 and 13 TD's)
9.   Jacob Hester, 2007 LSU (247-1,171 and 9 TD's)

10.  Maurice Clarett, 2002 Ohio State (246-1,117 and 9 TD's)
11.  Justin Vincent, 2003 LSU (170-1,041 and 13 TD's)
12.  Jamaal Charles, 2005 Texas (169-1,036 and 10 TD's)

13.  Lee Marks, 2004 Boise State (227-1,015 and 11 TD's)

14.  LenDale White, 2004 USC (202-959 and 14 TD's)
15.   Michael Dyer 2010 Auburn (161-949 and 4 TD's)

Moore has taken over the top two spots

Passing:

1.    Kellen Moore, 2010 Boise State 268-393 for 3,656 yards and 35 TD's vs. 6 INT

2.    Kellen Moore, 2009 Boise State 273-421 for 3,744 yards and 29 TD's vs. 3 INT

3.    Matt Leinart, 2004 USC 267-389 for 3,560 yards and 20 TD’s vs. 4 INT

4.    Ryan Dinwiddie, 2003 Boise State 251-380 for 3,599 yards and 30 TD’s vs. 11 INT

5.    Kellen Moore, 2008 Boise State 263-387 for 3,428 yards and 29 TD's vs. 14 INT

6.    Ryan Dinwiddie, 2002 Boise State 242-356 for 3,102 yards and 25 TD's vs. 10 INT

7.    Ken Dorsey, 2001 Miami FL 258-428 for 3,620 and 18 TD’s vs. 10 INT

8.    Taylor Tharp, 2007 Boise State 259-427 for 3,176 yards and 19 TD's vs. 13 INT

9.    Ryan Dinwiddie, 2001 Boise State 224-366 for 3,050 yards and 13 TD’s vs. 8 INT

10.  Chris Leak, 2006 Florida 228-361 for 2,784 yards and 17 TD's vs. 14 INT

Receiving:

1.      Jeremy Childs, 2007 Boise State (74-835 and 3 TD's)

2.      Jeremy Childs, 2008 Boise State (69-746 and 10 TD’s)

3.      Early Doucet, 2007 LSU (66-779 and 1 TD)

4.      Michael Clayton, 2003 LSU (63-740 and 2 TD's)

5.      Titus Young, 2009 Boise State (59-863 and 7 TD's)

6.      Titus Young, 2010 Boise State (56-818 and 12 TD's)

7.      Austin Pettis, 2009 Boise State (53-782 and 5 TD's)

8.      Austin Pettis, 2010 Boise State (52-662 and 4 TD's)

8.      Tim Gilligan, 2003 Boise State (52-825 and 6 TD’s)

10.     Ethenic Sands, 2001 Miami FL (49-847 and 5 TD’s)

10.     Billy Wingfield, 2002 Boise State (49-856 and 4 TD’s)

10.    Steve Smith, 2004 USC (49-710 and 4 TD's)

13.    Dominique Byrd, 2004 USC (45-568 and 1 TD)
14.    Jemalle Cornelius, 2006 Florida (44-650 and 3 TD's)

15.    Michael Jenkins, 2002 Ohio State (43-760 and 3 TD's)

15.    Percy Harvin, 2006 Florida (43-631 and 4 TD's)

17.    Dwayne Jarrett, 2004 USC (41-500 and 3 TD's)
17.    Jay Swillie, 2001 Boise State (41-497 and 6 TD's)
19.    Legedu Naanee, 2006 Boise State (40-646 and 7 TD's)

20.    T.J. Acree, 2003 Boise State (38-422 and 4 TD's)

20.    Kyle Efaw, 2009 Boise State (38-419 and 3 TD's)

20.    Jeb Putzier, 2001 Boise State (38-481 and 3 TD's)

Interceptions:

1.    Gabe Franklin, 2002 Boise State (7)
2.    Phillip Buchanon, 2001 Miami FL (5)
2.    Korey Hall, 2006 Boise State (5)

2.    Marty Tadman, 2005 Boise State (5)

5.    Gabe Franklin, 2001 Boise State (4)

5.    Kyle Wilson, 2008 Boise State (4)

7.    Gabe Franklin, 2003 Boise State (3)

7.    Matt Grootegoed, 2004 USC (3)
7.    Quinton Jones, 2006 Boise State (3)
7.  Wes Nurse, 2001 Boise State (3)

7.    Ryan Smith, 2006 Florida (3)
7.    Brandon Spikes, 2008 Florida (3)

13.  Chris Carr, 2003 Boise State (2)

13.  Dustin Fox, 2002 Ohio State (2)

13.  Gabe Franklin, 2004 Boise State (2)

13.  Robby Green, 2009 Alabama (2)

13.  Michael Griffin, 2005 Texas (2)

13.  George Iloka, 2008 Boise State (2)

13.  Jeron Johnson, 2009 Boise State (2)

13.  Reggie Nelson, 2006 Florida (2)

13.  Gerald Alexander, 2004 Boise State (2)

13.  Edward Reed, 2001 Miami of Florida (2)

13.  Orlando Scandrick, 2007 Boise State (2)

13.  Marty Tadman, 2006 Boise State (2)

13.  Kyle Wilson, 2007 Boise State (2)
13.  Kyle Wilson, 2009 Boise State (2)

                                 

Sacks:

1.    Darrell McClover, 2001 Miami (7)

1.    Maurice Sikes, 2001 Miami FL (7)

3.    Brad Allen, 2002 Boise State (5)

3.    Darrion Scott, 2001 Ohio State(5)
5.    Edward Reed, 2001 Miami (4)
5.    John Square, 2001 Miami of Florida (4)

7.    Chauncey Ako, 2002 Boise State (3)

7.    Collin Ashton, 2004 USC (3)

7.    Deshan Cabaong, 2004 Boise State (3)

7.    Mike Dominguez, 2004 Boise State (3)

7.    Javier Estopinoan, 2008 Florida (3)

7.    Dee Ford, 2010 Auburn (3)

7.    Alex Guerrero, 2003 Boise State (3)
7.    Lawrence Jackson, 2004 USC (3)

7.    Jason Leach, 2004 USC (3)
7.    James Lewis, 2001 Miami (3)

7.    Kameron Merritt, 2001 Boise State (3)

7.    Darryon Robinson, 2006 Florida (3)

7.    Frostee Rucker, 2004 USC (3)

7.    Nick Schlekeway, 2005 Boise State (3)

7.    Austin Smith, 2005 Boise State (3)

7.    Sione Tavake, 2007 Boise State (3)

7.    Aaron Tevis, 2009 Boise State (3)
7.    Cameron Vaughn, 2003 LSU (3)

7.    Ryan Winterswyk, 2009 Boise State (3)

7.    Anthony Zehyoue, 2007 LSU (3)
7.    Billy Wynn, 2009 Boise State (3)

Field Goals:
1.    Kyle Brotzman, 2009 Boise State (35)

1.    Leigh Tiffin, 2009 Alabama (35)

3.    Todd Sievers, 2001 Miami FL (30)
4.    Tyler Jones, 2004 Boise State (29)

5.    Mike Nugent, 2002 Ohio State (28)

6.    Colt David, 2007 LSU (23)
7.    Jonathan Phillips, 2008 Florida (21)

8.    Nick Calaycay, 2002 Boise State (20)

8.    David Pino, 2005 Texas (20)

10.  Kyle Brotzman, 2007 Boise State (18)

10.  Kyle Brotzman, 2010 Boise State (18)

10.  Ryan Killeen, 2004 USC (18)

10.  Chris Hetland, 2006 Florida (18)

                 Brotzman kicked seven field goals last week to take over scoring lead

Scoring:
1.    Kyle Brotzman, 2009 Boise State (154)

2.    Jeremy Avery, 2009 Boise State (144)
3.    Leigh Tiffin, 2009 Alabama (138)

4.    Todd Sievers, 2001 Miami FL (131)

5.    Ian Johnson, 2006 Boise State (126)

6.    Tyler Jones, 2004 Boise State (122)
7.    Brock Forsey, 2001 Boise State (108)
8.    Jonathan Phillips, 2008 Florida (107)

9.    Kyle Brotzman, 2010 Boise State (105)
10.  David Pino, 2005 Texas (104)

11.  Ian Johnson, 2007 Boise State (102)
11.  LenDale White, 2004 USC (102)

13.  Mike Nugent, 2002 Ohio State (101)
14.  Ryan Killeen, 2004 USC (100)

15.  Brock Forsey, 2002 Boise State (98)

15.  Clinton Portis, 2001 Miami of Florida (98)

17.   Doug Martin, 2010 Boise State (96)

18   Nick Calaycay, 2002 Boise State (92)

19.  Tyler Jones, 2003 Boise State (88)
20.  Anthony Montgomery, 2006 Boise State (87)

21.  Kyle Brotzman, 2008 Boise State (86)

22.  Colt David, 2007 LSU (85)

23.  Kyle Brotzman, 2007 Boise State (83)
24.  Chris Hetland, 2006 Florida (82)

25.  Mark Ingram, 2009 Alabama (72)

25.  Justin Vincent, 2003 LSU (72)
25.  Titus Young, 2010 Boise State (72)
28.  Lee Marks, 2004 Boise State (68)

29.  Jeremy Childs, 2008 Boise State (66)

30.  Anthony Montgomery, 2005 Boise State (65)
31.  Jamaal Charles, 2005 Texas (60)

32.  Chris Rainey, 2008 Florida (56)
33.  Jacob Hester, 2007 LSU (54)

33.  Ian Johnson, 2005 Boise State (54)

Week 11 Simulated Football League Standings

We are now down to just one week left in the Simulation Football League.  WhatIf Sports allows you to match up teams from different years or different eras.  Unfortunately, the college football section only allows you to go back to 1996 but it suits this purpose.


The object was to look at the last 10 years and determine two things:  1)  How good, really, is Boise State and 2)  Who is the best college football team in the last 10 years?  There have been several interesting results along the way.  Several Boise State teams that you wouldn't think of have defeated the so-called "national champions", many in the same year that that "national champion" was annointed.  


In this format set up by WhatIf Sports, the 10 Bronco teams are in the Boise State Division while the 10 "national championship" teams are in the Championship Division.  The schedule corresponded to a regular season in college football, with nine games against teams in your division and three games at random against teams from the other division.    At the conclusion of next week's games, the top two teams in each division will enter the SFL Playoffs.


The 2009 Boise State team and the 2001 Miami of Florida team have clinched regular season titles and will meet the #2 team in the opposite division in the opening round of the playoffs in two weeks.  The fight now, then, is for #2.  In the Boise State division, the 2006 and 2010 teams are still in the hunt while the 2004 USC team and the 2005 Texas team are battling for the other playoff spot.


Here are the Standings headed into the final week of the regular season.  


Boise State Division

1.    2009 Boise State 10-1 (477 points, 326 allowed)

2.    2010 Boise State 8-3 (448-283)

3.    2006 Boise State 7-4 (367-289)

4.    2002 Boise State 5-6 (398-384)

4.    2003 Boise State 5-6 (313-401)

4.    2008 Boise State 5-6 (348-416)

7.    2007 Boise State 4-7 (316-361)

7.    2004 Boise State 4-7 (315-375)

7.    2001 Boise State 4-7 (269-380)

10.  2005 Boise State 2-9 (225-425)

Championship Division

1.    2001 Miami of Florida 11-0 (513-175)

2.    2004 USC 8-3 (469-264)

2.    2005 Texas 8-3 (340-263)

4.    2009 Alabama 7-4 (277-163)

5.    2008 Florida 6-5 (351-412)
6.    2006 Florida 5-6 (238-287)

7.    2007 LSU 4-7 (209-295)

8.    2002 Ohio State 3-8 (215-287)
8.    2003 LSU 3-8 (221-303)

10.  2010 Auburn 2-9 (223-347)  

Can Boise State Join Oklahoma?

In 2009, Boise State became the second team in college football history with at least a 10-game schedule to achieve four undefeated seasons in a six-year period, joining the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The fifth has proven tougher, as the 2010 Bronco team will testify to.

If the 2011 Boise State team can do what last year's team could not, the Broncos can tie Oklahoma with five unbeaten seasons in an eight-year period.  Boise State was unbeaten in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009.  Since 2011 is the end of that eight-year period, you might say the Broncos' time is up.

If Boise State is fortunate enough to go unbeaten in the year 2014, then Coach Chris Petersen's team would still be one of three in history to get five unbeaten regular seasons in an 11-year period.  If they are able to achieve it in 2015, Boise State would be one of four schools to record five unbeaten seasons in 12 years, as Notre Dame put five together from 1919-1930.


Here is the list of those elite teams:


Five unbeaten, untied regular seasons in eight years:
Oklahoma (1949-1956)


Five unbeaten, untied regular seasons in 11 years:
Alabama (1964-1974)


Five unbeaten, untied regular seasons in 12 years:
Notre Dame (1919-1930)

Five unbeaten, untied regular seasons in 16 years:
Miami of Florida (1986-2001)              

Five unbeaten, untied regular seasons in 18 years:
Penn State (1968-1985)                                                       

These People Are Not in the Boise State Hall of Fame

You always want something like this to be hard to get in, or it doesn't mean anything.  And yet, the following individuals deserve to be in the Boise State Athletic Hall of Fame:

Wilson Foster--A key component of the greatest basketball team Boise State ever had, he could score from inside or outside, was the consummate team player and played incredible defense

Tanoka Beard--From the moment he was a freshman, he proved he was one of the best basketball players ever for Boise State.  The fact that he became the top American player to ever play in Europe speaks volumes about his ability.  It's a mystery why Tanoka is not in the Boise State Hall of Fame.

John Coker--The big man dominated for Boise State, got better under Bobby Dye, and went on to the NBA.

2006 Fiesta Bowl team--OK, the five years are up so it's time this team got its proper due.

Jason Ellis--The only man in Boise State history to score 900 points and get 900 rebounds.

Abe Jackson--One of the most prolific scorers and rebounders in Boise State history, and a sharpshooter from three-point land. 

Ryan Dinwiddie--Set a NCAA season record for passing efficiency and was the quarterback on Boise State's first Top 15 teams.

Brock Forsey--Led the nation in scoring as a senior, one of the guys who exemplifies the Boise State blue-collar spirit.  Definitely belongs in the Hall.

Steve Forrey--It's been 40 years, and no one can break Forrey's school record for interceptions.  Hmmm, he may have done something special there.

Scott Russell--It's been 20 years and no one can break Russell's record for career tackles.

Quintin Mikell--Boise State's first All-Pro is second in career tackles to Russell.

Chris Carr--Carr excelled at everything he did and he did everything he was asked to do.

Tyler Jones--No doubt the best clutch kicker in Boise State history, and a finalist for the Lou Groza Award his senior year.

Korey Hall--Hall's runback of an interception turned the tide and gave Boise State its first-ever win over a Pac-10 school.  I know that's no big deal now, but it was back then.  Hall was one of the best football players Boise State ever had.

2001 Boise State Upsets 2008 Team; USC Shocked By LSU

2001 Boise State 34, 2008 Boise State 31
Nick Calaycay's clutch 37-yard field goal gave the surging 2001 Boise State team a dramatic 34-31 victory over the 2008 Broncos, completing a wild comeback in the Simulation Football League this afternoon.


The 2001 Broncos were down most of the second half, but Ryan Dinwiddie's 13-yard pass to Billy Wingfield tied the score in the fourth quarter at 31.  The defenses took over, with neither team able to gain momentum, until Dinwiddie led his team on a seven-play, 47-yard drive for the game-winner.


"I knew if we could get within range that Nick would come through," Dinwiddie said after the game.  He's a gamer--money in the clutch."

"This team isn't going to make the postseason, but I'm awful proud of 'em," 2001 Head Coach Dan Hawkins said.  "They're starting to buy into what I'm saying and that bodes well for the future of the Broncos."


The 2001 Boise State team drew first blood when they marched down the field on the opening drive of the game.  Jeb Putzier broke five tackles in rambling for 32-yards on a pass from Dinwiddie to set up his team with a first and goal at the two.  Brock Forsey bulled over from there to make it 7-0.  Julian Hawkins made a circus catch in the end zone five minutes later for the Poinsettia Bowl team to tie the score.  After another Forsey touchdown in the second quarter, quarterback Kellen Moore was 4-4 on a 75-yard drive that tied the score when Ian Johnson ran it in from a yard out.


Penalties for unnecessary roughness and pass interference cost the 2008 team on the next possession and Forsey did the rest with 42 yards rushing and 18 yards on receptions.  It was Forsey who ran through the defense for an 11-yard TD that put the 2001 team up 21-14 with 2:55 left.  But fans who left their seats early to get hot dogs were left out as the fireworks erupted to end the half.  Moore and the 2008 Broncos came roaring back to tie the game just 1:30 later as Jeremy Avery spurted through the line and was off for a 38-yard run to paydirt.  To their credit, though, the 2001 team came right back.  Dinwiddie led a brilliant two-minute drill, including a 43-yard pass to Jay Swillie.  That later set up Calaycay's 25-yarder as the 2001 Broncos went into halftime nursing a 24-21 lead.


After getting pep talks from their respective coaches, Dan Hawkins for the 2001 team and Chris Petersen of the 2008 team, the two squads traded punts to open the third quarter.  With 12:22 left, Kyle Wilson drifted back to take a booming punt and then weaved his way for a 76-yard punt return that gave the 2008 Broncos a first and 10 at the 14 yard-line.  Moore found tight end Kyle Efaw three plays later to give his team its first lead of the game.  Kyle Brotzman extended the lead to 31-24 on the next series but failed to convert from 49 yards out on his next try.  That left the door open for the 2001 team and they came barging through.


Dinwiddie's 36-yard pass to Lou Fanucchi keyed a drive that culminated in Dinwiddie's 13-yard pass to Wingfield to tie the game once again.

 Forsey gained an even 100 yards and scored three times to lead the improbable win for the 2001 team, now 4-7.  Putzier finished with five catches for 94 yards.  Dinwiddie was his usual accurate self, completing 20-of-30 passes for 289 yards.  Wes Nurse had a rare interception of Kellen Moore.


Moore was 26-35 for 290 yards and two scores but the 2008 team managed just 112 yards on the ground.  Avery, who has enjoyed a stellar SFL season as the league's top scorer, did run for 68 yards and a touchdown, but Johnson was held to 26 yards on 15 carries.  The 2008 team dropped to 5-6 with the loss.  




2006 Boise State 34, 2002 Boise State 29
Ian Johnson ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns and the 2006 Bronco defense collected three sacks and two interceptions as the Fiesta Bowl Champion Broncos held on for a 34-29 win over the Leave No Doubt squad.



 Korey Hall's 10-yard pick six with just 3:17 gone set the tone.  Both teams were unproductive until later in the quarter when the 2002 team woke up.  Brock Forsey's 26-yard run on a draw play on third down fired up his team and backfield mate David Mikell took it in from five yards out to tie the score.


Jared Zabransky would lead his team back on the next possession as he found Drisan James alone in the secondary for a 49-yard TD play.  Nick Calaycay booted home two field goals on the next two drives for the 2002 team but the Fiesta Bowl Broncos came back on a 10-play, 58-yard drive of their own that ended with an Anthony Montgomery field goal with 30 seconds remaining in the half that extended the lead to 17-13.

Montgomery nailed another field goal midway through the third and after a series of punts, the 2006 team rushed in and blocked the punt at the 2002 14-yard line.  Ian Johnson took it in on the next play and the 2006 Broncos opened up a 27-13 lead.  The 2002 Broncos roared back with a Calaycay 44-yard field goal and a Forsey one-yard run but the two-point conversion failed and they still found themselves trailing 27-22.  Zabransky hooked up with Legedu Naanee for two passing plays totaling 33 yards and Johnson scored what proved to be the winning touchdown.


Ryan Dinwiddie led his team on a 13-play, 73-yard drive to close the gap to 34-29 and the 2002 defense was able to force a punt.  But Quinton Jones' interception on his own 47 ended the game.


"Whew!" said Jones in an interview.  "Coach had us very prepared and I just did my job.  We knew Dinwiddie was dangerous, but we just stayed in our spots and did what we were supposed to do."

Johnson ran for 148 yards and two scores and Zabransky connected on 13-20 for 232 yards for the 2006 team.  The Fiesta Bowl Champions are mathematically alive for a playoff spot with a 7-4 record.


Forsey finished the game with 95 yards rushing for the 2002 team, which dropped to 5-6.




2009 Boise State 42, 2003 Boise State 31
Kyle Brotzman booted four field goals to break open a close game and help the 2009 Boise State team escape with a 42-31 win over the upstart Brick by Brick Broncos.  Brotzman kicked seven field goals for the Fiesta Bowl team, with his only miss being from 50 yards.  The 2009 team clinched the Division Championship outright with the victory.  They will play the second place team in the Championship Division in the upcoming SFL playoffs.


 "Brotz really came through for us," head coach Chris Petersen said.  "He's been a great kicker for us, but to make seven--that's above and beyond."


The 2003 team had closed to 30-28 with 4:41 left in the third quarter on a five-yard run from David Mikell.  And, while the 2009 team couldn't close the door, they were able to get field goals from Brotzman on each of their last four drives.  

Jeremy Avery continued to shine with 134 yards and a TD on the ground, three catches for 43 yards and four punt returns averaging 35 yards for the Broncos.  Titus Young hauled in six catches for 140 yards and a score while Austin Pettis grabbed five receptions for 65 yards and another score.  Kellen Moore was 30-45 for 416 yards this afternoon for Boise State.  Billy Winn, Hunter White and Chase Baker all posted sacks for the 2009 defense.


Mikell enjoyed a good game, rushing for 100 yards and three touchdowns.  Ryan Dinwiddie was sharp, hitting 20-29 for 329 yards for the 2003 Broncos, with five of those completions going to Tim Gilligan and four to tight end Trent Lundin.  




2004 Boise State 50, 2005 Boise State 14
This was a mismatch from start to finish.

Lee Marks gained 146 yards and ran for three scores as the Liberty Bowl Broncos ran away from the 2005 team 50-14 this afternoon.  The 2004 team rolled up 31 first downs to just 11 for the '05 team, picked up 223 yards on the ground to 109 and 276 through the air to 155.  


"We couldn't get anything going," tackle Daryn Colledge said.  "People have to understand--we're not the same team we were last year."

Jared Zabransky enjoyed an incredible game, hitting 21-of-24 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns for the winners.  Tyler Jones added three field goals for the 2004 team.




2010 Boise State 35, 2007 Boise State 14
Kellen Moore threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns and Jeremy Avery added two TD's on the ground as the 2010 Broncos stayed alive in their quest for a SFL playoff this afternoon with a 35-14 win over the 2007 team.

Moore hit 24-35 passes with several of his receivers enjoying good games.  Tyler Shoemaker caught three passes for 117 yards, including a 66-yarder that set up one score.  Titus Young had six receptions for 37 yards and another touchdown and Austin Pettis had four grabs for 59 yards and a touchdown.  


"We had to keep the pressure on," Moore said.  We knew the 2007 team was fired up for this game and we had to play our best to win."


Jeremy Childs led the 2007 team with seven catches for 71 yards but there weren't enough other weapons.




2001 Miami of Florida 27, 2007 LSU 20
2001 Miami survived an early knockdown and came back to score a 27-20 win over a determined 2007 LSU team this afternoon.

Miami spotted LSU 17 early first-quarter points but fought back to remain undefeated in the Simulation Football League.  Jacob Hester flew by the shocked Hurricane defense for a 43-yard touchdown and Early Doucet slipped by the Miami secondary for a 63-yard pass play from Matt Flynn on LSU's next possession.


Miami, now 11-0 in the SFL, finally got on the scoreboard with 13:14 in the half on a 37-yard field goal from Todd Sievers.  Sievers added another field goal on Miami's next series and when Frank Gore ran in a 15-yard touchdown with 1:44 left, Miami was back in it.


LSU's talented kicker, Colt David, hit a 32-yard field goal to open the second half and put the Tigers up 20-13, but that would be their last hurrah.  Miami struck back on an 11-play drive when Ken Dorsey found Kevin Beard in the end zone for a nine-yard scoring play to tie the game.  Willis McGahee's 21-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter proved to be the difference.

Dorsey completed 23-of-39 passes for 232 yards and the TD but he suffered two interceptions.  Andre Johnson, Jeremy Shockey, Ethenic Sands and Daryl Jones each caught four passes for Miami while Clinton Portis ran 20 times for 98 yards.


"This was a little too close," Dorsey said.  "We were fortunate to pull this one out," he continued.  "Hats off to LSU--they played a great game."


Hester picked up 171 yards for LSU (4-7) while Doucet finished with seven catches for 127 yards.




2009 Alabama 43, 2002 Ohio State 17
Alabama broke open a 17-16 halftime game with 26 points in the second half, while the Crimson Tide defense shut out Ohio State.

Mark Ingram ran for 95 yards and had five catches for 73 yards while Trent Richardson had 42 yards and a TD.  Greg McElroy continued to be efficient, hitting 21-of-29 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns.  Rolando McClain put the game away in the fourth quarter with a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown.


Maurice Clarett gained 119 yards on the ground with a score for Ohio State, which slipped to 3-8.




2003 LSU 37, 2004 USC 27
Justin Vincent ran for 157 yards and a touchdown as LSU shocked the 2004 Trojans this afternoon.

LSU scored the first 10 points of the game on a 22-yard field goal by Ryan Gaudet and a 57-yard run from Vincent.  That margin proved to hold up and stunned USC could never battle back.  Matt Mauck enjoyed one of his best games of the season, hitting 25-of-38 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns.  Michael Clayton had six catches for 70 yards while Devery Henderson had four receptions for 68 yards and Eric Edwards had four for 60.  The Tiger defense got to USC quarterback Matt Leinart five times, with Cameron Vaughn notching two sacks on the afternoon.


LenDale White gained 90 yards on the ground with a touchdown but Reggie Bush was held to 12 yards on seven carries.  Steve Smith led the Trojan receivers with six catches for 56 yards.


USC dropped to 8-3 with the startling loss, but can still clinch a playoff spot with a victory next week or a loss by Texas.  The Trojans own the tie-breaker with the Longhorns by virtue of their victory over Texas last week.

USC Coach Pete Carroll took the typical laid-back California approach after the game:  "It's no big deal.  We win next week and we're in."




2005 Texas 22, 2010 Auburn 21
Hail Mary!

Vince Young's last-second prayer was answered as Limas Sweed jumped up and caught the 47-yard pass in the end zone and Texas survived a wild 22-21 this afternoon.


Auburn came back from a 10-0 halftime deficit with touchdowns from Michael Dyer and Onterio McCalebb in the third quarter.  David Pino kicked his second of three field goals to bring Texas within 1 and that was the way it would stand until late-game fireworks.  Texas engineered a late-game drive to grab their first lead 16-14 as Pino booted home a 22-yard field goal with 49 seconds remaining.

But hold everything.  On the ensuing kickoff, Demond Washington touched it at the three, found a wedge and slipped down the sideline for a 97-yard kickoff return.  Now there were 26 seconds left.  But Texas was able to drive to the Auburn 47 with three passes from Young.  Then, with no time left on the clock, he let if fly and Sweed came up with the ball in a crowded end zone as Longhorn fans hugged each other with excitement.


Young was 15-24 for 277 yards through the air and gained 55 yards on the ground.

"This one was too close," Texas coach Mack Brown said after the game.  "It was one we had to win but we couldn't get enough offense going.  I think I'm going to start looking elsewhere for a new offensive coordinator."


Michael Dyer led Auburn with 101 yards and a touchdown while Cam Newton picked up 86 yards.




2006 Florida 43, 2008 Florida 37


DeShawn Wynn broke free for a 37-yard touchdown as time expired to give the 2006 Florida team a thrilling 43-37 win over their counterparts from 2008.


The 2008 team held a 37-27 lead with 10:18 left in the fourth, but the 2006 Gators rallied on the following series with a 31-yard run from Mon Williams.  With 1:56 left, Chris Hetland tied the game at 37.  The 2008 Florida team then lost a fumble on the ensuing drive, setting up Wynn for his heroics.


Wynn finished as the leading Gator rusher with 126 yards and a TD.  Chris Leak was 25-37 for 363 yards and two touchdowns, with six completions going to Percy Harvin (for 108 yards and a TD) and five to Jemalle Cornelius (for 100 yards).

"You always take a lot of pride in being the best team in your school's history," Wynn said.  I really want to thank Blue Through and Through for putting together the Simulation Football League because otherwise, we wouldn't know which team was better.  This way, we got to prove it on the field."


Chris Rainey destroyed the 2006 defense with 135 yards and a TD on the ground while Percy Harvin gained 121 yards and two touchdowns.

Moore Looks to Climb Up Elite List

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore has already set records for TD passes in a season (39), career TD passes thrown (99), career passing yards and career total offense.  He also holds the all-time NCAA records for TD to interceptions (39-3 set in 2009) and lowest interception percentage for a season (.00696% in 2009).  This year, he could move up further on an elite list of quarterbacks.


Moore's 99 career touchdown passes places him in a tie for #12 all-time in the NCAA with Tim Hiller of Western Michigan, Matt Leinart of USC and Chase Clement from Rice.  He is 35 touchdown passes away from breaking his third NCAA record.  Here is the Top 25:


1.    Graham Harrell, Texas Tech (134)
2.    Colt Brennan, Hawai'i (131)
3.    Ty Detmer, BYU (121)
4.    Timmy Chang, Hawai'i (117)
5.    Tim Rattay, Louisiana Tech (115)
6.    Danny Wuerffel, Florida (114)
7.    Colt McCoy, Texas (112)
8.    Case Keenum, Houston (107)
8.    Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan (102)
10.  Chase Daniel, Missouri (101)
11.  Chad Pennington, Marshall (100)
12.  Chase Clement, Rice (99)
12.  Tim Hiller, Western Michigan (99)
12.  Matt Leinart, USC (99)
12.  Kellen Moore, Boise State (99)
16.  Trevor Vittatoe, UTEP (97)
17.  Kliff Klingsbury, Texas Tech (95)
17.  Brady Quinn, Notre Dame (95)
17.  Phillip Rivers, North Carolina State (95)
20.  Max Hall, BYU (94)
21.  David Klinger, Houston (91)
22.  Todd Reesing, Kansas (90)
23.  Byron Leftwich, Marshall (89)
23.  Peyton Manning, Tennessee (89)
25.  Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (88)
25.  Chris Leak, Florida (88)
25.  Jordan Palmer, UTEP (88)
25.  Tim Tebow, Florida (88)

All of the following hold Boise State football records except one.  Which one?


Kellen Moore
Austin Pettis
Ian Johnson
Billy Wynn
Kyle Brotzman




(Answer found by clicking on "Read More".)

Fall Camp Six Days Away

The air above Boise will soon be buzzing with footballs, primarily located in or near Bronco Stadium.  


The Broncos begin Fall Camp in six days with a lot of questions to answer.  First and foremost is:  How will Boise State's offense possibly live without Austin Pettis and Titus Young?  


Blue Through and Through will provide complete coverage of the Broncos as they surge towards the September 3rd opener with Georgia.

The Worst of the Worst

On the one end of the spectrum, you have the scenario that if everything went right this season, Boise State would capture the mythical "national championship".  Here is, as they say, "the other end".


This scenario occurred in the fifth simulation of the day (in my ongoing goal to get to 100 simulations before football season).  Boise State finished 7-5.  "No way that could happen!" you say.  Keep in mind there are also many who say no way Boise State could win a national championship.  And remember that the truth very well could be somewhere in the middle.  And yes, it absolutely could happen where Boise State finished 7-5.  A few key injuries here, a few bad bounces, and considering the schedule they have, it absolutely could happen.


Boise State lost 32-31 to Georgia, 27-24 to #20 Tulsa, 35-21 to #14 Nevada, 30-22 to #8 TCU and 27-17 to San Diego State (those Blue Turf haters themselves).


In the other four simulations, Boise State finished #9, #4, #7 and #4 at the end of the bowl season.  I will of course have a complete rundown and analysis of the EA Sports Simulations by the end of August.  Promise.

Daryn Colledge Signs Five-Year, $27.5-Million Deal with Phoenix

Six months after winning them a Super Bowl, the Boise State connection in Green Bay is now gone.  Earlier in the week, fullback Korey Hall signed a deal with New Orleans and now, star guard Daryn Colledge has inked a five-year contract reportedly worth $27.5 million to play for the Phoenix Cardinals.



Colledge was an All-WAC performer for the Broncos and in 2005 was named to the All-Time Boise State Football Team.

Rocky Long

I don't know what's going on in New Mexico but coaches from there hate Boise State.  Hal Mumme of New Mexico State repeatedly bad-mouthed the Broncos and had no respect for them in the years he coached in Las Cruces before getting fired.

Now we have Rocky Long, the former coach of New Mexico who is the new head man at San Diego State.  He protested all summer long about the Blue Turf, saying Boise State should get rid of it, then complaining about the "Blue on Blue" issue that seems to be making a mountain out of a mole hill (Boise State has just as good a record when they are not wearing blue as when they are..)  The Mountain West Conference bent over backwards for Long, officially issuing a statement that Boise State was not to wear Blue uniforms on the Blue Turf, while not also saying that Colorado State could not wear green uniforms on their green surface.

Long made more news at the annual MWC meetings when asked who the best team in the league was:  “In my opinion, Air Force is the best team in the league this year,” Long said. Yes, Air Force. “They’re so efficient at what they do—you can’t get ready for them in one week.”

I don't think I need to add to this in any way.

Boise State Vs. Georgia Chick-fil-A Kickoff Bronco Bash

There are great things planned and this sounds like the event to be at!

http://cfack.com/FANCENTRAL/BroncoBash/tabid/62/Default.aspx

Boise State's Preseason Depth Chart

QB - Kellen Moore
          Joe Southwick/Grant Hedrick
RB -  Doug Martin
          D.J. Harper
FB -  Dan Paul
         Chandler Koch
WR - Geraldo Boldewijn
          Aaron Burks
WR - Tyler Shoemaker
          Mitch Burroughs
WR - Chris Potter
          Kirby Moore
TE -  Kyle Efaw
         Gabe Linehan
LT -  Nate Potter
         Zach Waller
LG - Joe Kellogg
         Faraji Wright
C -    Thomas Byrd
         Matt Paradis
RG - Chuck Hayes
         Jake Broyles
RT - Charles Leno Jr.
         Brenel Myers

DE -     Tyrone Crawford/Jarrell Root
DT -     Billy Winn
             Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe
DT -     Chase Baker
             Mike Atkinson
DE -     Shea McClellin/Jarrell Root
MLB - Byron Hout/Tommy Smith
WLB - Aaron Tevis/J.C. Percy
N -       Hunter White
            Jonathan Brown/Dextrell Simmons
CB -    Jamar Taylor
            Antwon Murray
CB -    Jerrell Gavins
            Bryan Douglas
S -        Cedric Febis
            Jeremy Ioane
S -       George Iloka
           Travis Stanaway
***
K -      Dan Goodale
           Trevor Harman
KR -   Doug Martin
           D.J. Harper
PR -   Chris Potter
           Mitch Burroughs
KO -   Trevor Harman
            Dan Goodale
H -      Joe Southwick
P -       Brad Elkin
           Trevor Harman
LS -    Chris Roberson

Bronco Nation Fund for Coach Kinsey

Bronco Nation has started a fund for Stephen Kinsey, the young boy from Texas who was flown up to Boise last year as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation program.

Kinsey, 13, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in November, 2009 and had his first chemo treatment on Christmas Day of that year. He was flown to Boise along with mother Betsy, father Bryan and siblings Bethany, 10, and Jonathan, 5, for the Boise State-Hawai’i football game last season.

Kinsey was given a sideline pass, was named honorary Boise State football assistant coach, and showered with gifts from Boise State including Bronco bedding, a Bronco jersey with his name on the back, a piece of the famous Blue Turf and a helmet autographed by members of the 2010 Boise State football team.   


All three of the Kinsey children have serious medical issues.   Bethany has a pacemaker and Type 1 diabetes. Jonathan has a pacemaker and asthma.

At the beginning of Stephen's treatment, the doctors told the family that Stephen would have 3-5 years of chemo, if the treatment followed the normal plan. The chemo is causing Stephen to show the beginning signs of diabetes, and as he has one kidney, the doctors have had to reduce the amount of chemo he is receiving. So far the chemo has killed the original tumor, but Stephen still has cancer cells all throughout his body (in his blood).  This current treatment is keeping the cancer the same, and not getting worse, and it is not getting any better either.  His body is getting tired.

The biggest financial need that the Kinsey's have is a second vehicle, specifically a van. Only the father, Bryan, is able to work, because of all the medical appointments.  Having a second vehicle would help with the crazy schedule. Another major financial need are the medical related expenses that occur with all treatments.  Co-payments for numerous hospital and doctor visits, tests and medications not covered by insurance, parking, gas, food, and Lysol wipes and disinfectants needed due to Stephen’s compromised immune system.  Financially, even though they have medical insurance, they are in a severe financial situation.

Both an account at Wells Fargo bank and a PayPal account has been set up for contributions.  Donations may now be deposited into a Wells Fargo business banking account named, "Kinsey Family Donate".  Account number is  5012763511.  It can be done either online from your bank or at any Wells Fargo bank location. 

You can contribute by sending money via PayPal at:

KinseyFamilyDonate@gmail.com.  (Make sure you capitalize as indicated.)

Click on the Send Money tab and enter the name Kinseyfamilydonate@gmail.com.  Click on the Personal Tab and select "Gift".

Disclaimer: The account is not set-up as a charity, so deposits can't legally be deducted from your income taxes, just like it would be if you just wrote a check to help out.

Boise State Feeding Frenzy in the NFL

Now that the National Football League appears they are going to have a season, teams are scrambling to get players and Boise State is one of the top beneficiaries.

Safety Jeron Johnson is going to Seattle, Winston Venable has signed with the Chicago Bears, Tommy Gallarda will join former Bronco coach Dirk Koetter in Jacksonville, standout defensive end Ryan Winterswyck is headed to Atlanta and in a pretty telling transaction, backup quarterback Mike Coughlin has signed a free agent deal with Tampa Bay.

Congrats to these fine young men and best of luck!

Seven Broncos on MWC Preseason Football Team

Kellen Moore, chosen as the Preseason Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year, led seven Broncos on the All-MWC football team.

2011 Preseason All-Mountain West Football Team
Offense
QB	Kellen Moore	Sr.	Boise State
WR	Phillip Payne	Sr.	UNLV
WR	Josh Boyce	So.	TCU
RB	Ronnie Hillman*	So.	San Diego State
RB	Doug Martin	Sr.	Boise State
OL	Nate Potter	Sr.	Boise State
OL	A.J. Wallerstein**	Sr.	Air Force
OL	Kyle Dooley	Sr.	TCU
OL	Thomas Byrd	Sr.	Boise State
OL	Paul Madsen**	Sr.	Colorado State
TE	Lucas Reed*	Jr.	New Mexico
Defense
DL	Billy Winn	Sr.	Boise State
DL	Shea McClellin	Sr.	Boise State
DL	Stansly Maponga**	So.	TCU
DL	Josh Biezuns**	Sr.	Wyoming
LB	Tank Carder#*	Sr.	TCU
LB	Mychal Sisson**	Sr.	Colorado State
LB	Miles Burris*	Sr.	San Diego State
DB	George Iloka	Sr.	Boise State
DB	Leon McFadden*	Jr.	San Diego State
DB	Anthony Wright	Sr.	Air Force
DB	Jon Davis	Sr.	Air Force
Specialists
P	Brian Stahovich*	Sr.	San Diego State
PK	James Aho	Sr.	New Mexico
Ret.	Jonathan Warzeka	Sr.	Air Force
Offensive Player of the Year:
Kellen Moore, Sr., QB, Boise State
Defensive Player of the Year:
Tank Carder, Sr., LB, TCU
Special Teams Player of the Year:
Jonathan Warzeka, Sr., KR, Air Force
# - unanimous 2011 preseason selection.
* - member of the 2010 All-Mountain West first-team.
** - member of the 2010 All-Mountain West second-team.

Boise State Picked to Win Mountain West Conference

You could either call it respect or buttering up the Broncos for a surprise but in the annual Mountain West Conference meetings, Boise State was selected to win the conference in a vote of 31 members of the media associated with the MWC.  Boise State was the choice of 28 of those polled, while departing member TCU was selected by three people.

2011 Mountain West Football Preseason Poll
Rk.	Team (first-place votes)	Points
1.	Boise State (28)	236
2.	TCU (3)	208
3.	Air Force	176
4.	San Diego State	160
5.	Colorado State	104
6.	Wyoming	80
7.	UNLV	77
8.	New Mexico	39

Week 11 SFL Schedule

Two weeks remain in Blue Through and Through's simulated college football season pitting the last 10 Boise State teams in one league against the last 10 "national champions".  Here is this week's schedule:


2001 Boise State vs. 2008 Boise State
2002 Boise State vs. 2006 Boise State
2003 Boise State vs. 2009 Boise State
2004 Boise State vs. 2005 Boise State
2007 Boise State vs. 2010 Boise State


2001 Miami of Florida vs. 2007 LSU
2002 Ohio State vs. 2009 Alabama
2003 LSU vs. 2004 USC
2005 Texas vs. 2010 Auburn
2006 Florida vs. 2008 Florida