All-American tackle Nate Potter of Boise State has been selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round. And that now makes six Broncos drafted, a new record.
Way to go Nate--we expect big things from you!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Nate Potter Drafted by Arizona
All-American tackle Nate Potter of Boise State has been selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round. And that now makes six Broncos drafted, a new record.
Way to go Nate--we expect big things from you!
New Record for Number of NFL Draft Picks
Even though Boise State should already have six or seven players selected, they have set a new record for number of draft picks, breaking the mark set by the Fiesta Bowl Championship team in the 2007 NFL Draft. The 2007 Draft featured four Broncos and with 40 picks remaining, five Boise State players have been chosen this year.
Boise State Softball Team Leads New Mexico
Devon Bridges' two-run homer has keyed a five-run second inning and the Broncos lead New Mexico 6-2 at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
Billy Winn Drafted by Cleveland
Billy Winn was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft today by the Cleveland Browns.
Congats, big Billy!
Sears Wins Second Set 7-6, Broncos Going to MWC Championship
Coach Greg Patton's Broncos are heading to the Mountain West Championship Game. Boise State played TCU much better than earlier in the month, and clinched the victory with Scott Sears' victory at #6 singles. Boise State will play tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. Mountain Time for the title and automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Boise State will meet New Mexico, which shocked the second-seeded and homestanding Aztecs of San Diego State.
Way to go Greg and guys!
Boise State will meet New Mexico, which shocked the second-seeded and homestanding Aztecs of San Diego State.
Way to go Greg and guys!
Pogostkin Wins 6-3, 6-4; Sears Wins 6-3, 6-2
Boise State is up 3-0 in their semifinal match against TCU in the MWC Tennis Championships.
Andy Bettles Wins First Set 7-6
Boise State has won the first set in five of six singles matches. Now the Broncos just need to take care of biz in the second set. They are so far playing TCU better than before.
George Iloka Goes to the Bengals!
Finally in the fifth round, the second-best safety in the nation was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals. That's an absolute steal this late in the draft.
Way to go George!
Way to go George!
Hume Battles for 7-5 First Set Win
Damian Hume became the fourth Bronco to win a first set in singles, prevailing 7-5.
Meredith Loses First Set
James Meredith, playing #1 singles for Boise State, lost the first set 6-4. He also lost in the match against TCU earlier in the month. So far, two Broncos have won first sets and one Horned Frog.
Sereke, Sears Win First Sets
Nathan Sereke won 6-3 in the first set while Sears prevailed 6-2. Pogostkin is up two breaks while the other three matches are even.
NFL Draft--Day Three
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Fourth Round:
96. St. Louis--Chris Givens, WR Wake Forest
97. Miami--Lamar Miller, RB Miami of Florida
98. Baltimore--Gino Gradkowski, G Delaware
99. Houston--Ben Jones, C Georgia
100. Cleveland--Travis Benjamin, WR Miami of Florida
101. Denver--Omar Bolden, CB Arizona State
102. Washington--Kirk Cousins, QB Michigan State
103. Carolina--Frank Alexander, DE Oklahoma
104. Carolina--Joe Adams, WR Arkansas
105. Buffalo--Nigel Bradham, OLB Florida State
106. Seattle--Robert Turbin, RB Utah State
107. Kansas City--Devon Wylie, WR Fresno State
108. Denver--Phillip Blake, G Baylor
109. Pittsburgh--Alameda Ta'amu, DT Washington
110. San Diego--Ladarius Green, TE Louisiana-Lafayette
111. Chicago--Evan Rodriguez, TE Temple
112. Arizona--Bobbie Massie, T Mississippi
113. Dallas--Kyle Wilber, OLB Wake Forest
114. Seattle--Jaye Howard, DT Florida
115. Tennessee--Coty Sensabaugh, CB Clemson
116. Cincinnati--Orson Charles, TE Georgia
117. San Francisco--Joe Looney, G Wake Forest
118. Minnesota--Jarius Wright, WR Arkansas
119. Washington--Keenan Robinson, OLB Texas
120. Cleveland--James-Michael Johnson, ILB Nevada
121. Houston--Keshawn Martin, WR Michigan State
122. New Orleans--Nick Toon, WR Virginia
123. Philadelphia--Brandon Boykin, CB Georgia
124. Buffalo--Ron Brooks, CB LSU
125. Detroit--Ronnell Lewis, OLB Oklahoma
126. Houston--Jared Crick, DE Nebraska
127. New York Giants--Adrien Robinson, TE Cincinnati
128. Minnesota--Rhett Ellison, TE USC
129. Oakland--Miles Burris, OLB, San Diego State
130. Baltimore--Christian Thompson, S South Carolina State
131. New York Giants--Brandon Mosley, OLB Auburn
132. Green Bay--Mike Daniels, DT Iowa
133. Green Bay--Jerron McMillian, S Maine
134. Minnesota--Greg Childs, WR Arkansas
135. Dallas--Matt Johnson, S Eastern Washington
Round Five:
136. Indianapolis--Josh Chapman, DT Alabama
137. Denver--Malik Johnson, DE Tennessee
138. Detroit--Tahir Whitehead, OLB Temple
139. Minnesota Robert Blanton, S Notre Dame
140. Tampa Bay--Najae Goode, ILB West Virginia
141. Washington--Adam Gettis, G Iowa
142. Jacksonville--Brandon Marshall, OLB Nevada
143. Carolina--Josh Norman, CB Coastal Carolina
144. Buffalo--Zebrie Sanders, T Florida State
145. Tennessee--Taylor Thompson, DE SMU
146. Kansas City--DeQuan Menzie, CB Alabama
147. Buffalo--Tank Carder, OLB TCU
148. Detroit--Chris Greenwood, CB Albion
149. San Diego--Johnnie Troutman, G Penn State
150. St. Louis--Rokevious Watkins, G South Carolina
151. Arizona--Senio Kelemete, G Washington
152. Dallas--Danny Coale, WR Virginia Tech
153. Philadelphia--Dennis Kelly, T Purdue
154. Seattle--Korey Toomer, OLB Idaho
155. Miami--Josh Kaddu, OLB Oregon
156. Cincinnati--Shaun Prater, CB Iowa
157. Atlanta--Brady Ewing, FB Wisconsin
158. Oakland--Jack Crawford, DE Penn State
159. Pittsburgh--Chris Rainey, RB Florida
160. Cleveland--Ryan Miller, G Colorado
161. Houston--Randy Bullock, PK Texas A&M
162. New Orleans--Corey White, S Samford
163. Green Bay--Terrell Manning, OLB North Carolina State
164. Atlanta--Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB, Troy
165. San Francisco--Darius Fleming, OLB Notre Dame
166. Cincinnati--Marvin Jones, WR California
167. Cincinnati--George Iloka, S Boise State
168. Oakland--Juron Criner, WR Arizona
169. Baltimore--Asa Jackson, CB Cal Poly
170. Indianapolis--Vick Ballard, RB Mississippi State
Round Six:
171. St. Louis--Greg Zeurlein, Missouri Western State
172. Seattle--Jeremy Lane, CB Northwestern State
173. Washington--Alfred Morris, RB Florida Atlantic
174. Tampa Bay--Keith Tandy, CB West Virginia
175. Minnesota--Blair Walsh, PK Georgia
176. Carolina--Mike Harris, CB Florida State
177. Arizona--Justin Bethel, S Presbyterian
178. Buffalo--Mark Asper, T Oregon
179. New Orleans--Andrew Tiller, G Syracuse
180. San Francisco--Trenton Washington, S Michigan State
181. Seattle--Winston Guy, S Kentucky
182. Kansas City--Cyrus Gray, RB Texas A&M
183. Miami--B.J. Cunningham, WR Michigan State
184. Chicago--Isaiah Frey, CB Nevada
185. Arizona--Ryan Lindley, QB San Diego State
186. Dallas--James Hannah, TE Oklahoma
187. New York Jets--Josh Bush, S Wake Forest
188. Denver--Danny Trevathan, OLB Kentucky
189. Oakland--Christo Bilukidi, DT Georgia State
190. Tennessee--Markelle Martin, S Oklahoma State
191. Cincinnati--Daniel Herron, RB Ohio State
192. Atlanta--Charles Mitchell, S Mississippi State
193. Washington--Thomas Compton, T South Dakota
194. Philadelphia--Marvin McNutt, WR Iowa
195. Houston--Nick Mondek, T Purdue
196. Detroit--Jonte Green, CB New Mexico State
197. New England--Nate Ebner, CB Ohio State
198. Baltimore--Tommy Streeter, WR Miami of Florida
199. San Francisco--Jason Slowey, G Western Oregon
200. Philadelphia--Brandon Washington, G Miami of Florida
201. New York Giants--Matt McCants, T Alabama-Birmingham
202. New York Jets--Terrance Ganaway, RB Baylor
203. New York Jets--Robert Griffin, G Baylor
204. Cleveland--Emmanuel Acho, ILB Texas
205. Cleveland--Billy Winn, DT Boise State
206. Indianapolis--LaVon Brazill, WR Ohio
207. Carolina--Brad Nortman, P Wisconsin
Round Seven:
208. Indianapolis--Justin Anderson, T Georgia
209. St. Louis--Aaron Brown, Hawai'i
210. Minnesota--Audie Cole, ILB North Carolina State
211. Tennessee--Scott Solomon, DE Rice
212. Tampa Bay--Michael Smith, RB Utah State
213. Washington--Richard Crawford, CB SMU
214. Indianapolis--Tim Fugger, OLB Vanderbilt
215. Miami--Kheeston Randall, DT Texas
216. Carolina--D.J. Campbell, S California
217. Washington--Jordan Bernstine, S Iowa
218. Kansas City--Jerome Long, DE San Diego State
219. Minnesota--Trevor Guyton, DE California
220. Chicago--Greg McCoy, CB TCU
221. Arizona--Nate Potter, T Boise State
222. Dallas--Caleb McSurdy, ILB Montana
223. Detroit--Travis Lewis, OLB Oklahoma
224. New England--Alonzo Dennard, CB Nebraska
225. Seattle--J.R. Sweezy, DT North Carolina State
226. San Diego--David Molk, C Michigan
227. Miami--Richard Matthews, WR Nevada
228. Carolina--Jeris Pendleton, DT Ashton
229. Philadelphia--Bryce Brown, RB Kansas State
230. Oakland--Nathan Stupar, OLB Penn State
231. Pittsburgh--Toney Clemons, WR Colorado
232. Seattle--Greg Scruggs, DE Louisville
233. Tampa Bay--Drake Dunsmore, TE Northwestern
234. New Orleans--Marcel Jones, T Nebraska
235. New England--Jeremy Ebert, WR Northwestern
236. Baltimore--DeAngelo Tyson, DT Georgia
237. San Francisco--Cameron Johnson, DE Virginia
238. Kansas City--Junior Hemingway, WR Michigan
239. New York Giants--Markus Kuhn, DT North Carolina State
240. Pittsburgh--David Paulson, TE Oregon
241. Green Bay--Andrew Datko, T Florida State
242. New York Jets--Antonio Allen, S South Carolina
243. Green Bay--B.J. Coleman, Tennessee-Chattanooga
244. New York Jets--Jordan White, WR Western Michigan
245. Cleveland--Trevin Wade, CB Arizona
246. Pittsburgh--Terrence Frederick, CB Texas A&M
247. Cleveland--Brad Smelley, TE Alabama
248. Pittsburgh--Kelvin Beachum, G SMU
249. Atlanta--Travian Robertson, DT South Carolina
250. San Diego--Edwin Baker, RB Michigan State
251. Buffalo--John Potter, Western Michigan
252. St. Louis--Daryl Richardson, RB Abilene Christian
253. Indianapolis--Chandler Harnish, QB Northern Illinois
Fourth Round:
96. St. Louis--Chris Givens, WR Wake Forest
97. Miami--Lamar Miller, RB Miami of Florida
98. Baltimore--Gino Gradkowski, G Delaware
99. Houston--Ben Jones, C Georgia
100. Cleveland--Travis Benjamin, WR Miami of Florida
101. Denver--Omar Bolden, CB Arizona State
102. Washington--Kirk Cousins, QB Michigan State
103. Carolina--Frank Alexander, DE Oklahoma
104. Carolina--Joe Adams, WR Arkansas
105. Buffalo--Nigel Bradham, OLB Florida State
106. Seattle--Robert Turbin, RB Utah State
107. Kansas City--Devon Wylie, WR Fresno State
108. Denver--Phillip Blake, G Baylor
109. Pittsburgh--Alameda Ta'amu, DT Washington
110. San Diego--Ladarius Green, TE Louisiana-Lafayette
111. Chicago--Evan Rodriguez, TE Temple
112. Arizona--Bobbie Massie, T Mississippi
113. Dallas--Kyle Wilber, OLB Wake Forest
114. Seattle--Jaye Howard, DT Florida
115. Tennessee--Coty Sensabaugh, CB Clemson
116. Cincinnati--Orson Charles, TE Georgia
117. San Francisco--Joe Looney, G Wake Forest
118. Minnesota--Jarius Wright, WR Arkansas
119. Washington--Keenan Robinson, OLB Texas
120. Cleveland--James-Michael Johnson, ILB Nevada
121. Houston--Keshawn Martin, WR Michigan State
122. New Orleans--Nick Toon, WR Virginia
123. Philadelphia--Brandon Boykin, CB Georgia
124. Buffalo--Ron Brooks, CB LSU
125. Detroit--Ronnell Lewis, OLB Oklahoma
126. Houston--Jared Crick, DE Nebraska
127. New York Giants--Adrien Robinson, TE Cincinnati
128. Minnesota--Rhett Ellison, TE USC
129. Oakland--Miles Burris, OLB, San Diego State
130. Baltimore--Christian Thompson, S South Carolina State
131. New York Giants--Brandon Mosley, OLB Auburn
132. Green Bay--Mike Daniels, DT Iowa
133. Green Bay--Jerron McMillian, S Maine
134. Minnesota--Greg Childs, WR Arkansas
135. Dallas--Matt Johnson, S Eastern Washington
Round Five:
136. Indianapolis--Josh Chapman, DT Alabama
137. Denver--Malik Johnson, DE Tennessee
138. Detroit--Tahir Whitehead, OLB Temple
139. Minnesota Robert Blanton, S Notre Dame
140. Tampa Bay--Najae Goode, ILB West Virginia
141. Washington--Adam Gettis, G Iowa
142. Jacksonville--Brandon Marshall, OLB Nevada
143. Carolina--Josh Norman, CB Coastal Carolina
144. Buffalo--Zebrie Sanders, T Florida State
145. Tennessee--Taylor Thompson, DE SMU
146. Kansas City--DeQuan Menzie, CB Alabama
147. Buffalo--Tank Carder, OLB TCU
148. Detroit--Chris Greenwood, CB Albion
149. San Diego--Johnnie Troutman, G Penn State
150. St. Louis--Rokevious Watkins, G South Carolina
151. Arizona--Senio Kelemete, G Washington
152. Dallas--Danny Coale, WR Virginia Tech
153. Philadelphia--Dennis Kelly, T Purdue
154. Seattle--Korey Toomer, OLB Idaho
155. Miami--Josh Kaddu, OLB Oregon
156. Cincinnati--Shaun Prater, CB Iowa
157. Atlanta--Brady Ewing, FB Wisconsin
158. Oakland--Jack Crawford, DE Penn State
159. Pittsburgh--Chris Rainey, RB Florida
160. Cleveland--Ryan Miller, G Colorado
161. Houston--Randy Bullock, PK Texas A&M
162. New Orleans--Corey White, S Samford
163. Green Bay--Terrell Manning, OLB North Carolina State
164. Atlanta--Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB, Troy
165. San Francisco--Darius Fleming, OLB Notre Dame
166. Cincinnati--Marvin Jones, WR California
167. Cincinnati--George Iloka, S Boise State
168. Oakland--Juron Criner, WR Arizona
169. Baltimore--Asa Jackson, CB Cal Poly
170. Indianapolis--Vick Ballard, RB Mississippi State
Round Six:
171. St. Louis--Greg Zeurlein, Missouri Western State
172. Seattle--Jeremy Lane, CB Northwestern State
173. Washington--Alfred Morris, RB Florida Atlantic
174. Tampa Bay--Keith Tandy, CB West Virginia
175. Minnesota--Blair Walsh, PK Georgia
176. Carolina--Mike Harris, CB Florida State
177. Arizona--Justin Bethel, S Presbyterian
178. Buffalo--Mark Asper, T Oregon
179. New Orleans--Andrew Tiller, G Syracuse
180. San Francisco--Trenton Washington, S Michigan State
181. Seattle--Winston Guy, S Kentucky
182. Kansas City--Cyrus Gray, RB Texas A&M
183. Miami--B.J. Cunningham, WR Michigan State
184. Chicago--Isaiah Frey, CB Nevada
185. Arizona--Ryan Lindley, QB San Diego State
186. Dallas--James Hannah, TE Oklahoma
187. New York Jets--Josh Bush, S Wake Forest
188. Denver--Danny Trevathan, OLB Kentucky
189. Oakland--Christo Bilukidi, DT Georgia State
190. Tennessee--Markelle Martin, S Oklahoma State
191. Cincinnati--Daniel Herron, RB Ohio State
192. Atlanta--Charles Mitchell, S Mississippi State
193. Washington--Thomas Compton, T South Dakota
194. Philadelphia--Marvin McNutt, WR Iowa
195. Houston--Nick Mondek, T Purdue
196. Detroit--Jonte Green, CB New Mexico State
197. New England--Nate Ebner, CB Ohio State
198. Baltimore--Tommy Streeter, WR Miami of Florida
199. San Francisco--Jason Slowey, G Western Oregon
200. Philadelphia--Brandon Washington, G Miami of Florida
201. New York Giants--Matt McCants, T Alabama-Birmingham
202. New York Jets--Terrance Ganaway, RB Baylor
203. New York Jets--Robert Griffin, G Baylor
204. Cleveland--Emmanuel Acho, ILB Texas
205. Cleveland--Billy Winn, DT Boise State
206. Indianapolis--LaVon Brazill, WR Ohio
207. Carolina--Brad Nortman, P Wisconsin
Round Seven:
208. Indianapolis--Justin Anderson, T Georgia
209. St. Louis--Aaron Brown, Hawai'i
210. Minnesota--Audie Cole, ILB North Carolina State
211. Tennessee--Scott Solomon, DE Rice
212. Tampa Bay--Michael Smith, RB Utah State
213. Washington--Richard Crawford, CB SMU
214. Indianapolis--Tim Fugger, OLB Vanderbilt
215. Miami--Kheeston Randall, DT Texas
216. Carolina--D.J. Campbell, S California
217. Washington--Jordan Bernstine, S Iowa
218. Kansas City--Jerome Long, DE San Diego State
219. Minnesota--Trevor Guyton, DE California
220. Chicago--Greg McCoy, CB TCU
221. Arizona--Nate Potter, T Boise State
222. Dallas--Caleb McSurdy, ILB Montana
223. Detroit--Travis Lewis, OLB Oklahoma
224. New England--Alonzo Dennard, CB Nebraska
225. Seattle--J.R. Sweezy, DT North Carolina State
226. San Diego--David Molk, C Michigan
227. Miami--Richard Matthews, WR Nevada
228. Carolina--Jeris Pendleton, DT Ashton
229. Philadelphia--Bryce Brown, RB Kansas State
230. Oakland--Nathan Stupar, OLB Penn State
231. Pittsburgh--Toney Clemons, WR Colorado
232. Seattle--Greg Scruggs, DE Louisville
233. Tampa Bay--Drake Dunsmore, TE Northwestern
234. New Orleans--Marcel Jones, T Nebraska
235. New England--Jeremy Ebert, WR Northwestern
236. Baltimore--DeAngelo Tyson, DT Georgia
237. San Francisco--Cameron Johnson, DE Virginia
238. Kansas City--Junior Hemingway, WR Michigan
239. New York Giants--Markus Kuhn, DT North Carolina State
240. Pittsburgh--David Paulson, TE Oregon
241. Green Bay--Andrew Datko, T Florida State
242. New York Jets--Antonio Allen, S South Carolina
243. Green Bay--B.J. Coleman, Tennessee-Chattanooga
244. New York Jets--Jordan White, WR Western Michigan
245. Cleveland--Trevin Wade, CB Arizona
246. Pittsburgh--Terrence Frederick, CB Texas A&M
247. Cleveland--Brad Smelley, TE Alabama
248. Pittsburgh--Kelvin Beachum, G SMU
249. Atlanta--Travian Robertson, DT South Carolina
250. San Diego--Edwin Baker, RB Michigan State
251. Buffalo--John Potter, Western Michigan
252. St. Louis--Daryl Richardson, RB Abilene Christian
253. Indianapolis--Chandler Harnish, QB Northern Illinois
Sears Goes Up 5-2
Boise State's #6 singles player, Scott Sears, is now up a break at 5-2. Boise State leads the Mountain West Semifinal tennis match 1-0 and needs three singles wins.
Pogostkin is still up 4-1 but Hume at #2 has lost a break and trails 4-3.
Pogostkin is still up 4-1 but Hume at #2 has lost a break and trails 4-3.
Two Broncos Up in First Sets
Nathan Sereke is ahead 3-1 in #4 singles for Boise State but if I'm not mistaken, he also won the first set over Sanchez down in Fort Worth but lost in three sets. Filipp Pogostkin is also ahead 3-0 in #5 singles.
Boise State Comes from Behind to Win Doubles Point
Boise State has won the doubles point over TCU and, as close as their last match was, every point is important.
The key was Andy Bettles and Filipp Pogostkin, who rebounded from a 4-2 deficit to pull out an 8-5 win at #3 doubles over TCU's J.T. Sundling and Blake Wiggins. James Meredith and Nathan Sereke cruised to an 8-3 win in #1 doubles while Boise State's #2 doubles team suffered an 8-6 defeat.
The key was Andy Bettles and Filipp Pogostkin, who rebounded from a 4-2 deficit to pull out an 8-5 win at #3 doubles over TCU's J.T. Sundling and Blake Wiggins. James Meredith and Nathan Sereke cruised to an 8-3 win in #1 doubles while Boise State's #2 doubles team suffered an 8-6 defeat.
Boise State Tennis Underway
Boise State's #1 doubles team is winning 4-1, but the #2 doubles team is losing to TCU by that same score. No breaks yet in #3 doubles. The winner of today's match will play in the MWC Championship tomorrow.
Today on Blue Through and Through
The Bronco men's tennis team debuts in the Mountain West Conference tournament, with an automatic NCAA berth on the line. The last time they met TCU, Boise State struggled before emerging victorious in Fort Worth. This morning at 11, the two teams meet with the winner reaching the MWC finals.
The Boise State softball team faces another must-win game today against New Mexico. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
And of course, we'll provide instant NFL Draft results, including news on Boise State players. Follow the action on Blue Through and Through and have a great Saturday!
The Boise State softball team faces another must-win game today against New Mexico. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
And of course, we'll provide instant NFL Draft results, including news on Boise State players. Follow the action on Blue Through and Through and have a great Saturday!
Friday, April 27, 2012
Lady Broncos 27 for 27
They may have stumbled on the road last week, but Boise State's softball team has now won 27 consecutive home games. They'll need to keep that streak going to stay in the hunt for #1 in the Mountain West.
Boise State Men's Golf Team is in 7th Place at Cougar Classic
Boise State's golf team is in 7th out of the nine-team field after one day of action at the Cougar Classic in Provo, Utah. The Broncos are ahead of Wyoming and Utah State.
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TCU, New Mexico Advance at Mountain West Tennis Championships
TCU, the team that took Boise State to the wire earlier in the month, whipped #5 seed UNLV to advance to the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tennis championships against the Broncos. That match is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow in San Diego.
Host San Diego State will take on New Mexico, which blanked #6 seed Air Force today 4-0.
Host San Diego State will take on New Mexico, which blanked #6 seed Air Force today 4-0.
Lady Broncos Hold Off New Mexico 8-5
Boise State rocked New Mexico pitching for five runs in the first two innings, then held on for an 8-5 victory this afternoon at Mountain Cove Field in Boise.
The Broncos, reeling from two upset losses to Colorado State, need to win to keep their Mountain West Championship hopes alive and the subsequent berth in the NCAA Tournament. The MWC does not have a postseason, meaning the team that finishes first in the regular season gets all the honors.
The Broncos, reeling from two upset losses to Colorado State, need to win to keep their Mountain West Championship hopes alive and the subsequent berth in the NCAA Tournament. The MWC does not have a postseason, meaning the team that finishes first in the regular season gets all the honors.
Wins at a Premium for Boise State at Robison Invitational
The Boise State track team is having a tough time in Provo, although a few individuals have done well.
Will Lohman finished second in the shot put with a toss of 54-feet, 2-inches while Eetu Viitala finished second in the long jump (24-4.25). Boise State's Alyssa Osai (185-10) and Nadine Russell (178-10.5) finished 1-2 in the women's hammer, outdistancing Anneli Stahl of the Pac-12's newest team, Utah, who managed 175-9.50 for third.
Kurt Felix and Alexi Morton, Boise State's multi-event stars, did not compete in those events this weekend, choosing to enter individual events instead.
Will Lohman finished second in the shot put with a toss of 54-feet, 2-inches while Eetu Viitala finished second in the long jump (24-4.25). Boise State's Alyssa Osai (185-10) and Nadine Russell (178-10.5) finished 1-2 in the women's hammer, outdistancing Anneli Stahl of the Pac-12's newest team, Utah, who managed 175-9.50 for third.
Kurt Felix and Alexi Morton, Boise State's multi-event stars, did not compete in those events this weekend, choosing to enter individual events instead.
Following the Broncos
Boise State has already had two members from the Senior Class of 2011 drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. Could more Broncos be chosen tonight? Stay tuned.
The Bronco track team is at the Robison Invitational in Provo, Utah today. The Boise State men's golf team is also in Provo for the Cougar Classic, their final tuneup before the Mountain West Championships.
The Boise State softball team, which lost two games at Colorado State last weekend, needs to win this weekend against New Mexico to keep their championship hopes alive. There is no postseason tournament, so it's win now or stay home in the playoffs. The first game is set for 3 p.m. at Mountain Cove Field, weather permitting.
The Bronco track team is at the Robison Invitational in Provo, Utah today. The Boise State men's golf team is also in Provo for the Cougar Classic, their final tuneup before the Mountain West Championships.
The Boise State softball team, which lost two games at Colorado State last weekend, needs to win this weekend against New Mexico to keep their championship hopes alive. There is no postseason tournament, so it's win now or stay home in the playoffs. The first game is set for 3 p.m. at Mountain Cove Field, weather permitting.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Two Boise State Broncos Selected in First Round of 2012 NFL Draft
We are witnessing history, ladies and gentlemen. For the first time, two Broncos have been chosen in the first round in the same year. Shea McClellin was selected by Chicago with the 19th pick and Doug Martin was chosen by Tampa Bay with the 31st pick.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Boise State Men Ready to Defend #1 Seed
Boise State will try for its second Mountain West Conference title in school history when the Bronco tennis team heads into the MWC Tennis Championships this weekend in San Diego.
The Bronco swimming and diving team captured the first-ever Mountain West title for Boise State just a few months ago and Coach Greg Patton's Broncos are seeded #1. The bad news is that the team with the best shot at knocking them off, San Diego State, gets to host the tournament, a huge advantage for the Aztecs.
Boise State and San Diego State both get first round byes. #4 TCU and #5 UNLV open the tournament Friday morning at 11 with #3 New Mexico facing #6 Air Force, also at 11. Boise State will meet the winner of the TCU-UNLV match Saturday morning at 11 while San Diego State gets the other winner. The championship match is set for Sunday morning at 11 with the winner getting an automatic invitation to the NCAA National Tournament.
Blue Through and Through will have complete results as they happen.
The Bronco swimming and diving team captured the first-ever Mountain West title for Boise State just a few months ago and Coach Greg Patton's Broncos are seeded #1. The bad news is that the team with the best shot at knocking them off, San Diego State, gets to host the tournament, a huge advantage for the Aztecs.
Boise State and San Diego State both get first round byes. #4 TCU and #5 UNLV open the tournament Friday morning at 11 with #3 New Mexico facing #6 Air Force, also at 11. Boise State will meet the winner of the TCU-UNLV match Saturday morning at 11 while San Diego State gets the other winner. The championship match is set for Sunday morning at 11 with the winner getting an automatic invitation to the NCAA National Tournament.
Blue Through and Through will have complete results as they happen.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Boise State's tennis team turned back #61 New Mexico, 5-2 in Albuquerque today.
Andy Bettles and Fillip Pogostkin clinched the doubles point with a 9-7 win. Carl Ho's win over Scott Sears enabled the Lobos to tie the match but that would be as close as they got. Coach Greg Patton's Broncos reeled off three consecutive singles wins to score their fourth win of the Mountain West Conference season. Boise State is now 22-6 on the season and 10-5 vs. ranked teams.
The Broncos host the College of Idaho and UNLV this Friday in their final home matches. The Coyotes come in at 10 a.m. while the final MWC match is slated for 2 p.m.
From there, it's on to San Diego for the Mountain West Conference Championships April 27-29. The winner gets an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.
From there, it's on to San Diego for the Mountain West Conference Championships April 27-29. The winner gets an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.
No. 30 Boise State 5, No. 61 New Mexico 2
Singles1. No. 69 MEREDITH, James (Boise State) def. PHILLIPS, Jadon (UNM) 6-4, 6-2
2. No. 74 HUME, Damian (Boise State) def. DUNBAR, Ben (UNM) 6-7, 6-4, 6-3
3. BETTLES, Andrew (Boise State) def. ANDERSON, Phil (UNM) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5)
4. BERG, Conor (UNM) def. SEREKE, Nathan (Boise State) 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (12-10), 1-0 (14-12)
5. POGOSTKIN, Filipp (Boise State) def. IFTIKHAR, Samir (UNM) 7-6 (7-4), 1-6, 6-3
6. HO, Carl (UNM) def. SEARS, Scott (Boise State) 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
2. No. 74 HUME, Damian (Boise State) def. DUNBAR, Ben (UNM) 6-7, 6-4, 6-3
3. BETTLES, Andrew (Boise State) def. ANDERSON, Phil (UNM) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5)
4. BERG, Conor (UNM) def. SEREKE, Nathan (Boise State) 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (12-10), 1-0 (14-12)
5. POGOSTKIN, Filipp (Boise State) def. IFTIKHAR, Samir (UNM) 7-6 (7-4), 1-6, 6-3
6. HO, Carl (UNM) def. SEARS, Scott (Boise State) 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
Doubles1. MEREDITH, James/SEREKE, Nathan (Boise State) def. #45 PHILLIPS, Jadon/ANDERSON, Phil (UNM) 8-4
2. BERG, Conor/DUNBAR, Ben (UNM) def. HUME, Damian/SEARS, Scott (Boise State) 8-3
3. BETTLES, Andrew/POGOSTKIN, Filipp (Boise State def. HO, Carl/HIGNETT, James (UNM) 9-7
2. BERG, Conor/DUNBAR, Ben (UNM) def. HUME, Damian/SEARS, Scott (Boise State) 8-3
3. BETTLES, Andrew/POGOSTKIN, Filipp (Boise State def. HO, Carl/HIGNETT, James (UNM) 9-7
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (6,1,3,5, 4, 2)
Amazing Broncos Rally to Top UNLV
After spotting the visiting Rebels a 4-0 lead, Devon Bridges and Allie Crump hit back-to-back home runs to come up with four in the Bronco fifth inning for a 5-4 win and the sweep over UNLV at Mountain Cove Field. Boise State has now won 26 straight home games, second longest streak in the country, and is 29-13 on the season.
UNLV Leads Boise State 4-0
The Rebels have clobbered two home runs in the third and now lead Boise State 4-0. UNLV still batting.
Boise State Dominates Eastern Oregon Open
While many of their teammates were in El Paso competing at the prestigious UTEP Invitational, the rest of the Boise State track team took care of business at the Eastern Oregon Open yesterday.
Shannon Jacobs won titles in both the 100 meters (12.39) and long jump (17-7). Yvonne Bennett won the 200 (25.71), while Steffanie Jordan took first in the 400 (1:00.05). Kate Holman crossed the tape first in the 100-meter hurdles (15.72) while teammate Megan Opatz captured the 400-meter title in 1:08.52. Nadine Russell was victorious in the hammer with a heave of 166-feet, 2-inches.
Anthony Belcher won the 200 meters with a time of 23.32 while Kyler Osbourne also won a title for the Bronco men, taking the javelin title with a toss of 177-9.
Boise State has two more prestigious meets next weekend. Coach J.W. Hardy's team will compete in both the Oregon Relays and the Mt. SAC Relays April 19-21.
Shannon Jacobs won titles in both the 100 meters (12.39) and long jump (17-7). Yvonne Bennett won the 200 (25.71), while Steffanie Jordan took first in the 400 (1:00.05). Kate Holman crossed the tape first in the 100-meter hurdles (15.72) while teammate Megan Opatz captured the 400-meter title in 1:08.52. Nadine Russell was victorious in the hammer with a heave of 166-feet, 2-inches.
Anthony Belcher won the 200 meters with a time of 23.32 while Kyler Osbourne also won a title for the Bronco men, taking the javelin title with a toss of 177-9.
Boise State has two more prestigious meets next weekend. Coach J.W. Hardy's team will compete in both the Oregon Relays and the Mt. SAC Relays April 19-21.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Boise State Gets Two Wins in El Paso
The Boise State track team fared well at the prestigious UTEP Invitational in El Paso, Texas.
Eetu Viitala won the long jump with a leap of 7.82 meters. Dusty Klein picked up a win in the 800 (1:56.39) and Kenny Roseman took first in the triple jump with a mark of 47-6.50. Matthew Moyer was behind Klein in second in the 800 with a time of 1:56.47. Sasa Kampic captured the women's javelin (41.69 m.) and Jessical Bottleberghe finished second in the 800 with a time of 2:18.77.
Those were the only top two finishes for the team in El Paso. The rest of the Bronco team was at the Eastern Oregon Open and we'll get you results of that action as soon as we can.
Eetu Viitala won the long jump with a leap of 7.82 meters. Dusty Klein picked up a win in the 800 (1:56.39) and Kenny Roseman took first in the triple jump with a mark of 47-6.50. Matthew Moyer was behind Klein in second in the 800 with a time of 1:56.47. Sasa Kampic captured the women's javelin (41.69 m.) and Jessical Bottleberghe finished second in the 800 with a time of 2:18.77.
Broncos Strike for Three More
An RBI single by Tazz Weatherly and a two-RBI single from Mackenzie Whyte have put up three more for Boise State in the fifth inning. The Lady Broncos lead UNLV 7-2.
Boise State Posts Early Lead
The Bronco softball team has come up with four runs in the bottom of the third to lead UNLV 4-0.
Klamczynska Wins Singles
Sonia
Klamczynska has won at singles, 6-0, 6-0, so far one of the only bright spots for the Bronco women's tennis team.
Lady Bronco Tennis Team Loses Doubles Point
Air Force took two of the three matches to secure the double point and they lead 1-0 at Appleton.
Boise State has signed Brandi Henton to a letter of intent, according to women's basketball coach Gordy Presnell. We revealed that yesterday. Now for the details:
Brandi, a 5-9 guard, transfers to Boise State from Yakima Valley Community College. She played her first year at Long Beach State, where she was named Big West Conference Freshman of the Year in 2011. Henton has great speed and athleticism and should be an immediate star for the Broncos.
Henton played in nine games at Yakima Valley before a season-ending injury. She averaged 24.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.1 steals. At Long each, Henton averaged 12.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 seats in just 24 minutes a game. Henton shot 38.3% (133-347) from the floor, including 30.1% (41-136) from three-point land and 71.9% (82-114) from the free-throw line.
Brandi earned four letters in basketball at Modesto Christian High School in Modesto, California. She helped her team win three Section championships and four Trans Valley League Titles. Henton averaged 21.6 points a game as a senior and was CIF Division IV Player of the Year, all-league, All-CIF, All-California and was a nominee for the McDonald's All-America team.
Can't wait to see Brandi Henton in Taco Bell Arena--she could be the spark plug the team has needed!
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Today's lineup in Bronco Nation
There's a full slate of activity on this Saturday.
The Boise State track teams split up and go to the Eastern Oregon Open and the UTEP Invitational with action all day. The Bronco women's tennis team is at Air Force in an ongoing match. And, the Bronco softball team hosts UNLV at Mountain Cove Field at 1 p.m.
The "Beat Coach Pete" Scholarship Run/Walk is underway to get BroncoFest 2012 underway. There is a craft show through 4 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Plaza featuring handmade Bronco items. There is a Photo Scavenger Hunt going on through 5:30 p.m. with prizes including football tickets and a $100 gift certificate to the Bronco Shop. The Thunder on the Blue Car Show is in the Caven-Williams Sports Complex with awards handed out at 2:15 this afternoon.
The Boise State soccer team hosts NNU in exhibition at the Boas Soccer Center beginning at 1 p.m. You can get autographs of the #14 gymnastics team in the nation, the Boise State gymnasts, at the Kinesiology Annex through 3 p.m.
And, the first Boise State team to win a Mountain West Conference Championship, the 2012 Bronco swimming and diving team, hosts an open swim in the Kinesiology Annex through 3 p.m. Admission is $5.
Then the 2012 Spring Game in Bronco Stadium takes center stage at 5 p.m. Season ticket holders were mailed free tickets. For everyone else, it's $7. The first 5,000 people in the gate get free 2012 Football Season Highlights DVD's. This is the only chance to get the DVD.
Our sister web site, Blue Football Through and Through, will have full highlights, details and information on the 2012 Spring Game.
The Boise State track teams split up and go to the Eastern Oregon Open and the UTEP Invitational with action all day. The Bronco women's tennis team is at Air Force in an ongoing match. And, the Bronco softball team hosts UNLV at Mountain Cove Field at 1 p.m.
The "Beat Coach Pete" Scholarship Run/Walk is underway to get BroncoFest 2012 underway. There is a craft show through 4 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Plaza featuring handmade Bronco items. There is a Photo Scavenger Hunt going on through 5:30 p.m. with prizes including football tickets and a $100 gift certificate to the Bronco Shop. The Thunder on the Blue Car Show is in the Caven-Williams Sports Complex with awards handed out at 2:15 this afternoon.
The Boise State soccer team hosts NNU in exhibition at the Boas Soccer Center beginning at 1 p.m. You can get autographs of the #14 gymnastics team in the nation, the Boise State gymnasts, at the Kinesiology Annex through 3 p.m.
And, the first Boise State team to win a Mountain West Conference Championship, the 2012 Bronco swimming and diving team, hosts an open swim in the Kinesiology Annex through 3 p.m. Admission is $5.
Then the 2012 Spring Game in Bronco Stadium takes center stage at 5 p.m. Season ticket holders were mailed free tickets. For everyone else, it's $7. The first 5,000 people in the gate get free 2012 Football Season Highlights DVD's. This is the only chance to get the DVD.
Our sister web site, Blue Football Through and Through, will have full highlights, details and information on the 2012 Spring Game.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Bronco Tennis Team Pulls Out Tough 5-2 Win over TCU
The score was in no way indicative of how tough this one is. TCU should be proud that they took the #30 team in the land to the wire.
For starters, the Horned Frogs knocked off Boise State's James Meredith, and this one only took two sets. Nick Chappell is the one that took it to Meredith tonight. Filipp Pogostkin won in two sets, and TCU's Daniel Sanchez won in straight sets over the reigning Mountain West Conference Player of the week.
Everything else was a battle. Damian Hume had to go three sets to beat his opponent 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. That gave Boise State a 3-2 lead in the match. Scott Sears then came back from a 6-3 defeat in the second set for a thrilling 7-6 win in the third set to give the Broncos the match. Andrew Bettles then battled back from a first-set loss for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 win for insurance.
Tough, tough win in Fort Worth and the Broncos will be all the better for it.
For starters, the Horned Frogs knocked off Boise State's James Meredith, and this one only took two sets. Nick Chappell is the one that took it to Meredith tonight. Filipp Pogostkin won in two sets, and TCU's Daniel Sanchez won in straight sets over the reigning Mountain West Conference Player of the week.
Everything else was a battle. Damian Hume had to go three sets to beat his opponent 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. That gave Boise State a 3-2 lead in the match. Scott Sears then came back from a 6-3 defeat in the second set for a thrilling 7-6 win in the third set to give the Broncos the match. Andrew Bettles then battled back from a first-set loss for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 win for insurance.
Tough, tough win in Fort Worth and the Broncos will be all the better for it.
Meredith Loses Serve, Set, Match
TCU making serious noise right now, down 2-1 to Boise State after beating their #1 singles player. In fact, if Hume wins, there's a chance that Damian could be ranked ahead of James next week.
Meredith Gets A Break
JM playing better as of the moment. Able to stave off the loss temporarily. If he holds serve, he's back to even at 5-5 in the second set, one he must win to hold on to his #69 ranking.
Bettles Wins Second Set 6-4
If he didn't, TCU had the upper hand. Meredith salvaged his serve, but now must break or hit the showers a 6-4, 6-3 loser.
Meredith Down a Break in Second Set
James not playing like his ranking today, and if he goes down, it's going to be a battle for the match. Meredith losing 5-2 in second set after dropping the first set.
Pogostkin Wins, But Only Three Broncos Won First Sets
Coach Greg Patton's team in a bit of trouble down in Texas. TCU must only split the next two sets with Boise State in each match to win. Fillip Ogostkin won 6-4, 6-2 to put Boise State up 2-0 but that doesn't mean a thing if his teammates can't rally.
TCU Keeps Momentum Going
Sears lost his second set 6-3, so he must play on. Sereke is now down a break in the second set and in danger. #74 Damian Hume has lost 6-2 in the second set so that is going to a third set. Meredith is being outplayed thus far at #1 singles. TCU is going for the upset against the #30 Broncos.
TCU's Nick Chappell Shocks #69 James Meredith
Meredith has lost his first set 6-4, to unranked Nick Chappell. Upset brewing in Fort Worth.
Pogostkin Wins First Set
Three Broncos have won their first sets, with only Andy Bettles losing his first set.
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#74 Hume Wins First Set
It wasn't easy, but Damian Hume of Boise State has won the first set against determined J.T. Sundling of TCU 6-4. James Meredith, however, is still struggling at #1 singles.
Sears Wins 6-2
Scotty Sears has come through at #6 singles in the first set. Each team has a player up a set. Boise State's nationally-ranked players still have not pulled away from their unranked TCU opponents.
Boise State has won 12 of its last 13, with the only loss to #1 USC.
Boise State has won 12 of its last 13, with the only loss to #1 USC.
Bettles Down 6-3
Andy Bettles lost his first set, and Sereke has lost his break at #4 singles. Will TCU's stranglehold on Boise State this year continue, even against the tennis team? Say it ain't so...
Two Broncos Up a Break in Singles Play
Nathan Sereke leads 4-2 in singles action while Scott Sears is up 4-1. So far, TCU's #1 and #2 singles players are hanging right with the Broncos' nationally-ranked players.
Boise State Wins Doubles Point Over TCU
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Boise State Gets Commitment From Star Women's Basketball Player
Brandi Henton is her name, and she could take the Lady Broncos to new heights. More information soon.
Broncos Win It!
Their backs against the wall, the long home winning streak on the line, Boise State came through in the seventh against UNLV. Tazz Weatherly lined a pinch-hit single to begin the inning and stole second. After a walk by Tara Glover, Kellie Caplan hit a single to drive in the winning runs and Boise State is 1-0 in MWC play.
Last Chance for Boise State
The home winning streak is in jeopardy. The Broncos were content with the one run they scored in the first, thinking it would be enough. It wasn't. One last at bat for Boise State, trailing UNLV 2-1 in the seventh.
UNLV Up 2-1
That tenuous lead I mentioned in the last post--it's gone. UNLV now leads Boise State 2-1 headed to the bottom of the fifth.
Boise State Leads 1-0
The Bronco softball team has a tenuous 1-0 lead on UNLV in the Mountain West opener at Mountain Cove Field. Four innings are in the books.
Boise State Tennis Team Travels for Two
We know how good Boise State can play at home. Now the Bronco men's tennis team will test its mettle on the road, where all warriors are tested.
Boise State travels to the nemesis of Bronco teams all year long, TCU, this afternoon before meeting New Mexico on Sunday. Win those two and the Broncos are in the driver's seat in the Mountain West.
Boise State travels to the nemesis of Bronco teams all year long, TCU, this afternoon before meeting New Mexico on Sunday. Win those two and the Broncos are in the driver's seat in the Mountain West.
Officials at Boise State broke ground today for the new $22 million, state-of-the-art football complex at the North end of Bronco Stadium.
The 68,000-sqaure foot facility will consist of coaches' offices, meeting rooms, recruiting and players' lounges, an academic center, weight room, athletic training room, equipment room, and the Bronco locker room. The facility should be finished in time for the 2013 football season.
The 68,000-sqaure foot facility will consist of coaches' offices, meeting rooms, recruiting and players' lounges, an academic center, weight room, athletic training room, equipment room, and the Bronco locker room. The facility should be finished in time for the 2013 football season.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Bronco Softball Team Begins Mountain West Play
Boise State has played some of the best teams in the nation, and done fairly well. Now, it's time for the Lady Bronco softball team to see where it stands in the Mountain West Conference.
Coach Erin Thorpe's group begins play in the MWC this weekend, when they host UNLV for a three-game set at Mountain Cove Field. The two teams hook up at 3 p.m. Friday, with 1 o'clock games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Coach Erin Thorpe's group begins play in the MWC this weekend, when they host UNLV for a three-game set at Mountain Cove Field. The two teams hook up at 3 p.m. Friday, with 1 o'clock games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Megan Lalone Signs with Boise State
Megan Lalone has signed to play tennis at Boise State, according to women's coach Beck Roghaar.
Lalone, a senior at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington, will join the Broncos this fall. "We are delighted to have Megan joining our program next fall," said Roghaar. "She is a very talented player who possesses the exact attitude and drive we look for in members of our program. Megan's future at Boise State is very bright as we see so much potential in her both on and off the court. Megan is going to make a great Bronco!" 
Lalone ranked third in the Pacific Northwest and has been as high as #89 in the nation. She is the captain of her high school team and also carries a 3.85 grade-point average.
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Broncos Successful at BYU Triangular
USC didn't field their best team, but Boise State should be proud of beating the Trojans out for second place in the BYU/Boise State/USC Triangular track and field meet yesterday.
Many of the USC stars were at another meet for the #4 USC women and #8 Trojan men, and the Broncos took advantage with a second place finish in the men's competition. The Boise State women still finished third. Host BYU won with 169 points for the men and 148 for the women; the Cougar women are ranked #24 while the men are #26.
But #37 Boise State did just fine, thank you, with two wins. Justin Malnes won the 110-meter hurdles with a career-best 14.48. Will Lohman uncorked a career-best throw of 189'-1.25" to win the hammer throw for Coach J.W. Hardy. Racquel Jones won the women's long jump (18' 10") while the Bronco 4x400-meter relay team was victorious with a time of 3:49.50.
Against this level of competition, a top-three finish is commendable, and Boise State also had several of those. Lohman had a spectacular day, adding to his hammer win with second place finishes in the shot put (56-0.75) and discus (161-1) while Trevor Kraychir finished third in the hammer (187' 2.50"). Eric Capelle finished third in the 100-meters (10.80) and helped the 4x100-meter relay team finish second with a time of 41.11. Manoah Wesson completed the 400-meters in third with a time of 48.10 and helped the 4x400-meter relay team take second in 3:12.39. Rolando Trammel crossed the finish line with a second-place in the 400-meter hurdles (51.57) while Drew O'donoghue-McDonald finished second in the 1500 (3:52.79) and Scott Foley was third (3:55.27). Edidiong Essien finished second in the long jump with a leap of 21' 9.50" and Chris Manuele appears to finally be giving the Broncos a presence in the pole vault with a mark of 15' 7", good for second place.
For the women, Alyssa Osai achieved the third-best throw in school history in the hammer with a throw of 193' 10.75". Mele Vaisima finished second in the shot put (44-6.25) and third in the discus (144-0.25). Destiny Gammage is starting to live up to the high hope among Bronco fans when she was recruited, recording a second in the 200 meters (24.55). Megan Kelly finished third in the 400 (56.36) and Danielle Valentine was third in the pole vault, clearing 12'-2.50".
Next weekend, Boise State splits up, with appearances at the UTEP Invite, the Utah Spring Classic and the Eastern Oregon Invite.
Many of the USC stars were at another meet for the #4 USC women and #8 Trojan men, and the Broncos took advantage with a second place finish in the men's competition. The Boise State women still finished third. Host BYU won with 169 points for the men and 148 for the women; the Cougar women are ranked #24 while the men are #26.
But #37 Boise State did just fine, thank you, with two wins. Justin Malnes won the 110-meter hurdles with a career-best 14.48. Will Lohman uncorked a career-best throw of 189'-1.25" to win the hammer throw for Coach J.W. Hardy. Racquel Jones won the women's long jump (18' 10") while the Bronco 4x400-meter relay team was victorious with a time of 3:49.50.
Against this level of competition, a top-three finish is commendable, and Boise State also had several of those. Lohman had a spectacular day, adding to his hammer win with second place finishes in the shot put (56-0.75) and discus (161-1) while Trevor Kraychir finished third in the hammer (187' 2.50"). Eric Capelle finished third in the 100-meters (10.80) and helped the 4x100-meter relay team finish second with a time of 41.11. Manoah Wesson completed the 400-meters in third with a time of 48.10 and helped the 4x400-meter relay team take second in 3:12.39. Rolando Trammel crossed the finish line with a second-place in the 400-meter hurdles (51.57) while Drew O'donoghue-McDonald finished second in the 1500 (3:52.79) and Scott Foley was third (3:55.27). Edidiong Essien finished second in the long jump with a leap of 21' 9.50" and Chris Manuele appears to finally be giving the Broncos a presence in the pole vault with a mark of 15' 7", good for second place.
For the women, Alyssa Osai achieved the third-best throw in school history in the hammer with a throw of 193' 10.75". Mele Vaisima finished second in the shot put (44-6.25) and third in the discus (144-0.25). Destiny Gammage is starting to live up to the high hope among Bronco fans when she was recruited, recording a second in the 200 meters (24.55). Megan Kelly finished third in the 400 (56.36) and Danielle Valentine was third in the pole vault, clearing 12'-2.50".
Next weekend, Boise State splits up, with appearances at the UTEP Invite, the Utah Spring Classic and the Eastern Oregon Invite.
Final NCAA Regional Gymnastics Scores
Team VAULT BARS BEAM FLOOR Totals
UCLA 49.45 49.075 49.225 49.475 197.225
Maryland 48.875 48.65 47.975 48.85 194.40
Arkansas 49.20 49.225 49.175 49.225 196.825
Boise State 49.10 48.975 48.625 49.275 196.05
Missouri 48.775 48.625 48.775 49.25 195.45
New Hampshire 48.875 48.45 47.675 48.90 193.90
Once again, Boise State learned that it's not going to get the scores it deserves at Regionals unless they are already in the Top 12. Lesson learned last year and again this year.
UCLA 49.45 49.075 49.225 49.475 197.225
Maryland 48.875 48.65 47.975 48.85 194.40
Arkansas 49.20 49.225 49.175 49.225 196.825
Boise State 49.10 48.975 48.625 49.275 196.05
Missouri 48.775 48.625 48.775 49.25 195.45
New Hampshire 48.875 48.45 47.675 48.90 193.90
Once again, Boise State learned that it's not going to get the scores it deserves at Regionals unless they are already in the Top 12. Lesson learned last year and again this year.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Justin Malnes Wins 110 Meter Hurdles
Justin Malnes became Boise State's first winner at the BYU-Boise State-USC triangular track meet. Malnes won the 110 meter hurdles in 14.48, topping Allen Williams of USC (14.79).
NCAA Regional Gymnastics Results
Remember to refresh. This post will be updated as results come in.
Boise State fell short of the 49 it needed to have a good shot at the top 2. As we've been saying on the blog, a 196 is pretty much minimum. And as you can see, Boise State already is over 2/10th's behind home team Arkansas, the team they have to beat if they want to go to Nationals.
The Arkansas vaulter who just competed took a step back on dismount and still got a 9.90. Shock. The home team is in first place. Potvin-Green of Boise State just completed a great routine on beam had got a score of 9.675. We told you so--if you're not in the Top 12 at Regionals, you won't get respect. Boise State isn't helping itself with slips on dismounts and sub-9.8 scores, but they aren't getting the scores they deserve on great routines either. The result of all that is that Boise State is in fifth place out of six teams.
Boise State has a bye in the fourth rotation.
Arkansas--Floor and Vault--98.425
UCLA--Bars and Beam--98.300
Maryland--Floor and Vault--97.725
Missouri--Vault and Bars--97.400
Boise State--Bars and Beam--97.325
New Hampshire--Beam and Floor--96.575
Boise State fell short of the 49 it needed to have a good shot at the top 2. As we've been saying on the blog, a 196 is pretty much minimum. And as you can see, Boise State already is over 2/10th's behind home team Arkansas, the team they have to beat if they want to go to Nationals.
The Arkansas vaulter who just competed took a step back on dismount and still got a 9.90. Shock. The home team is in first place. Potvin-Green of Boise State just completed a great routine on beam had got a score of 9.675. We told you so--if you're not in the Top 12 at Regionals, you won't get respect. Boise State isn't helping itself with slips on dismounts and sub-9.8 scores, but they aren't getting the scores they deserve on great routines either. The result of all that is that Boise State is in fifth place out of six teams.
Boise State has a bye in the fourth rotation.
Arkansas--Floor and Vault--98.425
UCLA--Bars and Beam--98.300
Maryland--Floor and Vault--97.725
Missouri--Vault and Bars--97.400
Boise State--Bars and Beam--97.325
New Hampshire--Beam and Floor--96.575
Be Sure to Refresh Often
We'll have results of the 2012 NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championship as they happen right here.
NCAA Regional Gymnasts are Warming Up
Boise State with a first-round bye. Last year, the Broncos performed brilliantly but were denied one of the top two positions.
Boise State One Hour Away from NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships
Despite the NCAA doing everything it can to keep Boise State out of the NCAA National Gymnastics Championships, the Lady Broncos will try to buck the odds and defeat the homestanding Arkansas Razorbacks, who, despite a #10 ranking, get to compete in their home regional.
Action gets underway at 3 p.m. Boise State will have a bye in the first rotation and begin the day on bars.
In the SEC Championship meet, Arkansas had these scores. You will know if the home crowd is affecting the judges (it definitely will...) by comparing their scores against what Arkansas achieved at the SEC meet:
Vault: 48.525
Bars: 48.850
Beam 48.700
Floor 47.575
Boise State's scores in its final meet:
Vault 49.275
Bars 49.350
Beam 48.450
Floor 49.125
Action gets underway at 3 p.m. Boise State will have a bye in the first rotation and begin the day on bars.
In the SEC Championship meet, Arkansas had these scores. You will know if the home crowd is affecting the judges (it definitely will...) by comparing their scores against what Arkansas achieved at the SEC meet:
Vault: 48.525
Bars: 48.850
Beam 48.700
Floor 47.575
Boise State's scores in its final meet:
Vault 49.275
Bars 49.350
Beam 48.450
Floor 49.125
#30 Boise State Hosts Doubleheader
The Boise State tennis team is back in a big way and today, the Broncos host a doubleheader. Coach Greg Patton's team will meet Air Force at 10:30 at the Appleton Tennis Center, followed by a 5 p.m. game with Weber State.
Free admission to see the nation's 30th-best tennis team.
Free admission to see the nation's 30th-best tennis team.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Busy Saturday Ahead for Bronco Sports
This weekend will be a little busier for Bronco fans than last week.
I imagine most fans will have their attention on the NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships, where the NCAA most graciously placed Boise State in the home of the team they have to beat, the #10 Arkansas Razorbacks. Boise State is hoping the judges remain impartial despite thousands of Arkansas fans cheering for the home team. Ha-Ha.
But the odds were stacked against the Bronco gymnasts long before the seeding. By not scoring over 196 until late in the season, as Blue Through and Through pointed out, Boise State was unable to secure a Top 12 ranking and a #2 seed in the Regionals. That alone will influence the judges in their scores Saturday. In a perfect world, it wouldn't, but we don't have a perfect world.
Still, I can't help but think that if the gymnasts had the same chip on their shoulders that the football team has, they'd come away from Fayetteville with a berth in the National Tournament.
But the gymnasts are far from the only Bronco student-athletes we'll have our eyes on. The Boise State track team will be in Provo for an important status meet against BYU and USC--some of the members of the team are at the WAR5 Meet in Spokane, also Saturday. The Boise State women's tennis team, 1-2 in MWC play, is at San Diego State while the men's tennis team hosts Air Force Saturday at 10:30 and Weber State at 5.
I imagine most fans will have their attention on the NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships, where the NCAA most graciously placed Boise State in the home of the team they have to beat, the #10 Arkansas Razorbacks. Boise State is hoping the judges remain impartial despite thousands of Arkansas fans cheering for the home team. Ha-Ha.
But the odds were stacked against the Bronco gymnasts long before the seeding. By not scoring over 196 until late in the season, as Blue Through and Through pointed out, Boise State was unable to secure a Top 12 ranking and a #2 seed in the Regionals. That alone will influence the judges in their scores Saturday. In a perfect world, it wouldn't, but we don't have a perfect world.
Still, I can't help but think that if the gymnasts had the same chip on their shoulders that the football team has, they'd come away from Fayetteville with a berth in the National Tournament.
But the gymnasts are far from the only Bronco student-athletes we'll have our eyes on. The Boise State track team will be in Provo for an important status meet against BYU and USC--some of the members of the team are at the WAR5 Meet in Spokane, also Saturday. The Boise State women's tennis team, 1-2 in MWC play, is at San Diego State while the men's tennis team hosts Air Force Saturday at 10:30 and Weber State at 5.
Nathan Sereke Earns Mountain West Tennis Player of the Week
Nathan Sereke became the third Bronco to be honored as the Mountain West Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week, the league office announced.
Sereke helped Boise State defeat #25 Fresno State and #48 San Diego State last week, earning the Broncos a new ranking of #30. Sereke defeated Hunter Nicholas of San Diego State 6-3, 6-1 at #4 singles and his victory against Fresno State was the deciding match, a 6-2, 6-2 win over David Ayoun.
Boise State hosts a doubleheader at Appleton Tennis Center this Saturday, with a 10:30 MWC match against Air Force and a 5 p.m. tilt against Weber State.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
More Bronco Softball Heroics
Allie Crump's home run in the ninth inning gave Boise State a 7-6 win in Pocatello tonight, the latest in a series of dramatic victories for the Lady Broncos.
Boise State found themselves behind 6-0 after two innings, but rallied for the win behind four long balls. The Broncos ripped three homers in the third to score five runs and cut the deficit to one. Christina Capobianco sent a shot over the left-field fence, and Tara Glover and Devon Bridges each clobbered two-run shots in the inning.
Boise State tied the game in the fifth with an unearned run, forcing extra innings and allowing Crump to deliver her shot in the ninth.
Boise State is 26-13 on the season while Idaho State falls to 4-25. Aubray Zell tossed a complete game for the win, retiring the last 16 batters she faced.
Boise State hosts UNLV in their historic Mountain West Conference opener. The Rebel girls are in for a three-game set Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mountain Cove Field.
Boise State found themselves behind 6-0 after two innings, but rallied for the win behind four long balls. The Broncos ripped three homers in the third to score five runs and cut the deficit to one. Christina Capobianco sent a shot over the left-field fence, and Tara Glover and Devon Bridges each clobbered two-run shots in the inning.
Boise State tied the game in the fifth with an unearned run, forcing extra innings and allowing Crump to deliver her shot in the ninth.
Boise State is 26-13 on the season while Idaho State falls to 4-25. Aubray Zell tossed a complete game for the win, retiring the last 16 batters she faced.
Boise State hosts UNLV in their historic Mountain West Conference opener. The Rebel girls are in for a three-game set Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mountain Cove Field.
Bronco Nation Loses Amy Dunn to Cancer
Former Bronco soccer player Amy Dunn has died from cancer.
Dunn, 29, played defense for Boise State from 2000-2003 and still ranks eighth all-time with 73 games played. Dunn was giagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma in July 2011 and passed away last Saturday. The Bronco soccer team held an exhibition fundraiser for Dunn before the 2011 season, raising over $12,000 to help offset some of her medical expenses.
A memorial service for Amy will be Monday, April 9 at the Simplot Ballroom in the Boise State Student Union Building. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the service from 6-7. Parking is free in the Lincoln Parking Garage. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.getitdunn.org
Dunn, 29, played defense for Boise State from 2000-2003 and still ranks eighth all-time with 73 games played. Dunn was giagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma in July 2011 and passed away last Saturday. The Bronco soccer team held an exhibition fundraiser for Dunn before the 2011 season, raising over $12,000 to help offset some of her medical expenses.
A memorial service for Amy will be Monday, April 9 at the Simplot Ballroom in the Boise State Student Union Building. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the service from 6-7. Parking is free in the Lincoln Parking Garage. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at www.getitdunn.org
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