Boise State was ranked #5 by ESPN on the network's College Football Live show. Oklahoma was rated as the best team with Alabama #2, Oregon #3 and LSU #4.
Boise State was ranked #5 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll and got as high as #2 before the traditional drop when the college football elite get nervous that the Broncos are getting too close to a championship game.
Boise State meets a vastly-improved Georgia team September 3 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to open the 2011 season.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Seeds 2-6 Up in the Air for WAC Men's Tennis
On the heels of Boise State's loss to New Mexico State tonight, the WAC standings are up in the air. The tournament field is now set with Nevada being officially eliminated as the Pack will finish seventh. We also know that Fresno State will be the #1 seed.
Other than that, it's now up in the air. Boise State finishes the season 3-3 and can be passed by New Mexico State (2-2) for third place if the Aggies win tomorrow and Sunday. Utah State and Hawai'i can finish no higher than fourth but could be lower depending on what New Mexico State does.
We'll now have to wait until Sunday to get the seedings for the upcoming WAC Tournament in Boise that starts Friday.
Other than that, it's now up in the air. Boise State finishes the season 3-3 and can be passed by New Mexico State (2-2) for third place if the Aggies win tomorrow and Sunday. Utah State and Hawai'i can finish no higher than fourth but could be lower depending on what New Mexico State does.
We'll now have to wait until Sunday to get the seedings for the upcoming WAC Tournament in Boise that starts Friday.
Bronco Men Lose To New Mexico State
Boise State has lost to New Mexico State 4-2 in men's tennis. The match won't affect the WAC standings, but it's a bit of an eye-opener for Bronco fans who just a few short years ago were celebrating their third straight WAC title. Boise State will finish the regular season 3-3 and third place in the WAC.
Bronco Women Host Hawai'i
They won't be able to enter the Western Athletic Conference Tournament as the #1 seed, but Boise State still has plenty to play for this Sunday when they host Hawai'i.
In fact, a loss could send the Lady Broncos tumbling to #4 in the conference standings, which not impacts them but the entire school as it tries to win the WAC Commissioner's Cup. Boise State hosts the tournament beginning next Thursday and the team certainly wants to clinch the #2 seed. Plus, they will want to end the regular season on a winning note for seniors Lauren Megale and Stephanie Jaspar.
Admission is free and action gets underway at noon at the Appleton Center.
In fact, a loss could send the Lady Broncos tumbling to #4 in the conference standings, which not impacts them but the entire school as it tries to win the WAC Commissioner's Cup. Boise State hosts the tournament beginning next Thursday and the team certainly wants to clinch the #2 seed. Plus, they will want to end the regular season on a winning note for seniors Lauren Megale and Stephanie Jaspar.
Admission is free and action gets underway at noon at the Appleton Center.
Boise State Shuts Out Nevada 4-0
Boise State blanked Nevada this morning 4-0 in men's tennis at Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The Bronco won all three doubles matches and then captured three singles matches to earn the victory and move their season record to 14-12, 3-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.
No. 50 Boise State vs. Nevada
April 22, 2011, at Las Cruces, N.M.
Boise State 4, Nevada 0
Singles competition
1. Andy Bettles (Boise State) def. Wessiem Derbel (NEV) 6-4, 6-3
2. Scotty Sears (Boise State) def. Krsitian Kuharszky (NEV) 6-4, 6-1
3. Filipp Pogostkin (Boise State) vs. Victor Ouvrard (NEV) 7-6 (4), 2-0, unfinished
4. Nathan Sereke (Boise State) vs. Quentin Mege (NEV) 6-4, 5-3, unfinished
5. Eric Sheldon (Boise State) def. Kyle Walker (NEV) 6-1, 7-5
6. Michael Gilland (Boise State) vs. Nathan Reix (NEV) 7-6 (5), 3-2, unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Jeff Mullen/Nathan Sereke (Boise State) def. Kristian Kuharszky/Victor Ouvrard (NEV) 8-4
2. Andy Bettles/Filipp Pogostkin (Biuse State) def. Wessiem Derbel/Quentin Mege (NEV) 8-7
3. Michael Gilliand/Scotty Sears (Boise State) def. Nathan Reix/Kyle Walker (NEV) 8-6
The Bronco won all three doubles matches and then captured three singles matches to earn the victory and move their season record to 14-12, 3-2 in the Western Athletic Conference.
No. 50 Boise State vs. Nevada
April 22, 2011, at Las Cruces, N.M.
Boise State 4, Nevada 0
Singles competition
1. Andy Bettles (Boise State) def. Wessiem Derbel (NEV) 6-4, 6-3
2. Scotty Sears (Boise State) def. Krsitian Kuharszky (NEV) 6-4, 6-1
3. Filipp Pogostkin (Boise State) vs. Victor Ouvrard (NEV) 7-6 (4), 2-0, unfinished
4. Nathan Sereke (Boise State) vs. Quentin Mege (NEV) 6-4, 5-3, unfinished
5. Eric Sheldon (Boise State) def. Kyle Walker (NEV) 6-1, 7-5
6. Michael Gilland (Boise State) vs. Nathan Reix (NEV) 7-6 (5), 3-2, unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Jeff Mullen/Nathan Sereke (Boise State) def. Kristian Kuharszky/Victor Ouvrard (NEV) 8-4
2. Andy Bettles/Filipp Pogostkin (Biuse State) def. Wessiem Derbel/Quentin Mege (NEV) 8-7
3. Michael Gilliand/Scotty Sears (Boise State) def. Nathan Reix/Kyle Walker (NEV) 8-6
Boise State Wants Nick Patti as Quarterback
When Eagle High School's Tanner Mangum chose to go to BYU, I didn't worry; I knew Coach Petersen and his staff would get someone better. Now comes word that Boise State has offered Nick Patti of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando. One has to wonder if he wasn't the first choice anyway because, according to Patti, Coach Pete told him that he was the only quarterback the Broncos would offer.
Patti is 5'11, 195 and led his team to a 14-1 record last year, losing only in the Florida State Championship. He carries a 3.50 G.P.A. into his senior year. Patti threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for 500 (he runs a 4.5 40) as a junior. He had Kellen Moore-like numbers with 37 touchdowns against only four intercepts. He understands the game very well, excels at reading opposing defenses, and can make any throw he needs to.
I'll have more info, including videos that you can take a look at soon.
Patti is 5'11, 195 and led his team to a 14-1 record last year, losing only in the Florida State Championship. He carries a 3.50 G.P.A. into his senior year. Patti threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for 500 (he runs a 4.5 40) as a junior. He had Kellen Moore-like numbers with 37 touchdowns against only four intercepts. He understands the game very well, excels at reading opposing defenses, and can make any throw he needs to.
I'll have more info, including videos that you can take a look at soon.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Honors Continue for Boise State's Creative Writing Professors
Members of Boise State's faculty in Creative Writing and the Master of Fine Arts program at the university continue to set the pace in Idaho and beyond.
Brady Udall's novel, "The Lonely Polygamist" was named the #1 work by Entertainment Weekly, and made national top 10 fiction lists at Publisher's Weekly (#9) and Amazon.com (#10). "The MS of My Kin", the latest work from Boise State's Janet Holmes, was a 2009 bestseller for international publisher Shearsman and for Small Press Distribution. Mitch Wieland's 2009 book "God's Dogs" was named Idaho Book of the Year, was a John Gardner Fiction Book Award finalist and a selectee for the "Best of the West" prize anthology.
Also, a new collection by Martin Corless-Smith, "English Fragments: A Brief History of the Soul," led Boston Review poetry editor Timothy Donnelly to name Corless-Smith as one of his six favorite contemporary poets. Visiting Boise State professor Anthony Doerr's latest book, "Memory Wall," was named one of the best of 2010 by the Boston Globe (#3), the Oregonian (#6) and Amazon.com (#9) as well as being a New York Times Notable Book and winner of the $20,000 Story Prize.
Brady Udall's novel, "The Lonely Polygamist" was named the #1 work by Entertainment Weekly, and made national top 10 fiction lists at Publisher's Weekly (#9) and Amazon.com (#10). "The MS of My Kin", the latest work from Boise State's Janet Holmes, was a 2009 bestseller for international publisher Shearsman and for Small Press Distribution. Mitch Wieland's 2009 book "God's Dogs" was named Idaho Book of the Year, was a John Gardner Fiction Book Award finalist and a selectee for the "Best of the West" prize anthology.
Also, a new collection by Martin Corless-Smith, "English Fragments: A Brief History of the Soul," led Boston Review poetry editor Timothy Donnelly to name Corless-Smith as one of his six favorite contemporary poets. Visiting Boise State professor Anthony Doerr's latest book, "Memory Wall," was named one of the best of 2010 by the Boston Globe (#3), the Oregonian (#6) and Amazon.com (#9) as well as being a New York Times Notable Book and winner of the $20,000 Story Prize.
New Boise State Business Building Beginning to Take Shape
When construction began on the new Business Building at Boise State, I showed pictures and did a story about the project, which will elevate an already-strong and well-respected Business School at Boise State to a new level in terms of capability and respect.
The facility will be the Gateway to the campus from the West side, perfectly situated at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and it's going to be gigantic--four stories tall and 118,000 square feet and at a cost of $37 million.
Of course, Boise State's business college already holds the gold standard of accreditation. It is included in the four percent of all business programs in the world and 25 percent of business programs in the United States that have AACSB accreditation. Boise State's business school was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best Undergraduate Business Programs in 2011.
As enrollment in Boise State's graduate programs is expected to double over the next ten years, the university wants to build graduate and undergraduate programs that are recognized nationally for their quality and innovation and to create internationally-renowned centers of excellence.
I'll continue to provide details and photos as construction continues on this exciting development and new facility.
The facility will be the Gateway to the campus from the West side, perfectly situated at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and it's going to be gigantic--four stories tall and 118,000 square feet and at a cost of $37 million.
Of course, Boise State's business college already holds the gold standard of accreditation. It is included in the four percent of all business programs in the world and 25 percent of business programs in the United States that have AACSB accreditation. Boise State's business school was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best Undergraduate Business Programs in 2011.
As enrollment in Boise State's graduate programs is expected to double over the next ten years, the university wants to build graduate and undergraduate programs that are recognized nationally for their quality and innovation and to create internationally-renowned centers of excellence.
I'll continue to provide details and photos as construction continues on this exciting development and new facility.
Discoverer of New Dinosaur Species is Conducting Postdoctoral Research at Boise State
In 2004, Celina Suarez and her identical twin sister, Marina, discovered the remains of a dinosaur in Utah no one had ever seen. Now Suarez is now a geochemical paleontologist conducting her postdoctoral research at Boise State.
The Suarez sisters where investigating the sediment profile above a dinosaur dig site when they spotted dinosaur bones sticking out of the rock. So far, three species have been recovered from the "Suarez Sisters Quarry" so far, including one that was not officially classified until late in 2010. Geminiraptor surezarum habitated the Earth about 125 million years ago, and the dinosaur is the oldest known to be present in North America during the Early Cretaceous period. The newly classified dinosaur is named after the sisters' family name and refers to Gemini, which is Latin for "twins".
Suarez received a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation to be able to conduct her research at Boise State over the next two years. Working with Matt Kohn in the Department of Geosciences at the university, Suarez will examine an area of paleontology that is not well understood, the process of fossilization.
The Suarez sisters where investigating the sediment profile above a dinosaur dig site when they spotted dinosaur bones sticking out of the rock. So far, three species have been recovered from the "Suarez Sisters Quarry" so far, including one that was not officially classified until late in 2010. Geminiraptor surezarum habitated the Earth about 125 million years ago, and the dinosaur is the oldest known to be present in North America during the Early Cretaceous period. The newly classified dinosaur is named after the sisters' family name and refers to Gemini, which is Latin for "twins".
Suarez received a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation to be able to conduct her research at Boise State over the next two years. Working with Matt Kohn in the Department of Geosciences at the university, Suarez will examine an area of paleontology that is not well understood, the process of fossilization.
Boise State Consturction Continues at a Dizzying Pace
As I told you on this blog recently, the Destination Distinction campaign is near 100% of its goal and over the last four years, Boise State has started construction on 11 new projects encompassing more than 600,000 square feet of living, classroom, laboratory, office, event, parking and common areas.
New facilities like the Environmental Research Building, the Micron Business and Economics Building and the Transit Center are the most visible signs that Boise State is completing the transformation to a metropolitan research university.
The academic progress, while startling, is not all that is happening on campus. Boise State recently broke ground on a new student housing community that will open next January. They take the form of two-story townhouses along Lincoln Avenue, which will be home to 360 additional students as Boise State has doubled the capacity of student housing on campus since 2004. The new housing is dedicated to juniors and seniors only.
And of course, the athletic department is beginning the first phase of massive stadium expansion with a brand new football facility, upgraded weight room, removal of the track in Bronco Stadium and the construction of a new 10,000-seat track facility across Broadway Avenue at Dona Larsen Park. If all goes right, construction can begin following the upcoming football season. Right after that, the next phase will be to add 10,000 seats to the north end zone.
Destination Distinction included plans for many other facilities, upgrades and structures that have not been announced yet but when it's all completed, the campus will look considerably different, from the Gateway Business building at Capitol and University all the way to Bronco Stadium at the other end of University Drive.
It's an extremely exciting time to be a Bronco or to be connected to the university.
New facilities like the Environmental Research Building, the Micron Business and Economics Building and the Transit Center are the most visible signs that Boise State is completing the transformation to a metropolitan research university.
The academic progress, while startling, is not all that is happening on campus. Boise State recently broke ground on a new student housing community that will open next January. They take the form of two-story townhouses along Lincoln Avenue, which will be home to 360 additional students as Boise State has doubled the capacity of student housing on campus since 2004. The new housing is dedicated to juniors and seniors only.
And of course, the athletic department is beginning the first phase of massive stadium expansion with a brand new football facility, upgraded weight room, removal of the track in Bronco Stadium and the construction of a new 10,000-seat track facility across Broadway Avenue at Dona Larsen Park. If all goes right, construction can begin following the upcoming football season. Right after that, the next phase will be to add 10,000 seats to the north end zone.
Destination Distinction included plans for many other facilities, upgrades and structures that have not been announced yet but when it's all completed, the campus will look considerably different, from the Gateway Business building at Capitol and University all the way to Bronco Stadium at the other end of University Drive.
It's an extremely exciting time to be a Bronco or to be connected to the university.
Boise State Offers Davis Twins
Fitch High School in Ohio has been churning out some top student-athletes, and Boise State hopes good things will soon happen in pairs, as in both Demitrious and Chris Davis committing to Coach Chris Petersen and the Broncos.
Demitrious was the Federal League Player of the Year, accounting for 28 touchdowns and 2,077 yards of offense. He ran for 1,091 yards and 9 touchdowns (6.9 yards per carry) and passed for 986 yards and nine scores. Davis completed 62.6% of his passes and was intercepted just twice in 99 attempts.
He did everything. He rushed for over 1,000, and passed for almost 1,000. He was the catalyst for our offense. He was a great leader. Very coachable. He had a real high quarterback rating. Just a tremendous kid with a tremendous work ethic.” — Fitch head coach Phil Annarella
Chris had 400 yards in receiving with eight TD receptions and ran for another 200.
Chris runs a 4.37 40 and Demitrious has been clocked at 4.38. Hopefully, one or both of them will play in Boise.
Demitrious was the Federal League Player of the Year, accounting for 28 touchdowns and 2,077 yards of offense. He ran for 1,091 yards and 9 touchdowns (6.9 yards per carry) and passed for 986 yards and nine scores. Davis completed 62.6% of his passes and was intercepted just twice in 99 attempts.
He did everything. He rushed for over 1,000, and passed for almost 1,000. He was the catalyst for our offense. He was a great leader. Very coachable. He had a real high quarterback rating. Just a tremendous kid with a tremendous work ethic.” — Fitch head coach Phil Annarella
Chris had 400 yards in receiving with eight TD receptions and ran for another 200.
Chris runs a 4.37 40 and Demitrious has been clocked at 4.38. Hopefully, one or both of them will play in Boise.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sink or Swim for the Bronco Softball Team
If Boise State is going to return to being a championship contender, the Bronco softball team will have to prove it on the Islands against one of the top teams in the country. Hawai'i had the experience and the pedigree, having competed in numerous NCAA Tournaments.
The two teams will hook up for one game Friday and a doubleheader Saturday. Boise State is currently in third place, precariously ahead of the very team that is set to host them--Hawai'i.
The two teams will hook up for one game Friday and a doubleheader Saturday. Boise State is currently in third place, precariously ahead of the very team that is set to host them--Hawai'i.
Boise State Tennis Team in Third Place
One week prior to the Western Athletic Conference Tennis Championships in Boise, Bronco Head Coach Greg Patton finds himself in unfamiliar territory--third place. Boise State will get an opportunity to play for seeding this week when they take on Nevada and New Mexico State in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Boise State is favored over both, of course the Broncos did lose to Idaho while being favored. Still, the team would like to gain some semblance of momentum heading into the tournament that they will host. Boise State plays Nevada Friday at 8: 30 a.m. before challenging New Mexico State at 1:30.
Boise State is favored over both, of course the Broncos did lose to Idaho while being favored. Still, the team would like to gain some semblance of momentum heading into the tournament that they will host. Boise State plays Nevada Friday at 8: 30 a.m. before challenging New Mexico State at 1:30.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Bronco Softball Doubleheader Canceled
Boise State's scheduled doubleheader with Weber State in Ogden was canceled because of typical inclimate weather in Utah.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Boise State Defeats Hawai'i 5-2
Since the official Boise State site does not have it yet, I'll break the news. Boise State defeated Hawai'i in men's tennis today 5-2.
The score is the same that Boise State lost to Fresno State Saturday, so after the tough loss to #9 Stanford and the pain that comes with relinquishing the favorites' role in the WAC to Fresno State, it was gut check time and Patton's Army came through. Congratulations to them!
The score is the same that Boise State lost to Fresno State Saturday, so after the tough loss to #9 Stanford and the pain that comes with relinquishing the favorites' role in the WAC to Fresno State, it was gut check time and Patton's Army came through. Congratulations to them!
Updated WAC Commissioner's Cup Standings
The results are in for the Western Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championship, and, as you can expect from this blog, I will have the most up-to-date Commissioner's Cup Standings here.
Boise State finished fourth, one stroke ahead of Nevada in the three-day event. San Jose State captured the championship with solid play. Combining those results with my earlier Spring projection, here are the updated results:
The Commissioner's Cup is given annually to the WAC school that has the best overall sports department for that school year. The standings are determined by a point system that gives inverted points to the schools based on their performance in 20 sports that the conference sponsors and how many WAC schools participate in each sport. For example, there are nine teams in football, thus the champion gets nine points, the runner-up eight points, the third-place team gets seven points, etc. If there is a tie, the two tied teams split the points for two positions, i.e. a tie for first would split the points awarded for #1 and #2 (9 + 8 = 17 divided by 2 = 8.5 each).
There are four WAC schools that are able to field men's indoor track, so the winner gets four points, #2 gets 3 points and so on. Some sports, such as gymnastics, have auxiliary members (schools that are not officially in the WAC but participate in the conference in that sport). In those cases, the auxiliary teams do not get points for the Commissioner's Cup but their places count in the point configuration. If there are five schools that compete in a sport and Sacramento State, for example, is third, the league champion still gets five points, second gets four points, and the next WAC school, the fourth-place team, gets two points. Men's and women's tennis, baseball and softball all split awarded points with half going to the regular season and half to the postseason championships.
Currently, Boise State has built a good lead (68.50 to 59.75) over Utah State. New Mexico State is third with 48.25, followed by Fresno State (46.00), Idaho (42.50), Nevada (41.75), Hawai'i (37.75), San Jose State (36.50) and Louisiana Tech (33.00).
The championships in men's and women's tennis that will be April 27-May 1 in Boise are next in line.
In coming up with the projections, I use the best available data in each sport. For softball and baseball, the league standings are used. For golf, I use Golfweek's weekly ratings and for tennis I use College Tennis Online's weekly rankings. As the teams play more, the standings and weekly rankings will be more reliable. For track, I will initially use the WAC Indoor Track Championship data but will switch to projected point totals for the Outdoor Championship based on top times once there is enough data available.
Here are the projections for each sport:
Men's Tennis: (April 27-May 1)
1. Fresno State (7)
2. Boise State (6)
3. Idaho (5)
4. Hawai'i (4)
5. New Mexico State (3)
6. Nevada (2)
7. Utah State (1)
Women's Tennis: (April 27-May 1)
1. Boise State (9 points)
2. Fresno State (8)
3. Nevada (7)
4. Hawai'i (6)
5. Idaho (5)
6. New Mexico State (4)
7. Utah State (3)
8. Louisiana Tech (2)
9. San Jose State (1)
Coach Roghaar has his team playing well
Men's Golf: (May 2-4)
1. New Mexico State (8 points)
2. Idaho (7)
3. Fresno State (6)
4. San Jose State (5)
5. Nevada (4)
6. Louisiana Tech (3)
7. Hawai'i (2)
8. Boise State (1)
Coach Kevin Burton's team hopes to improve in time for WAC Championships
Softball: (May 11-14)
1. Fresno State (8 points)
2. New Mexico State (7)
3. Hawai'i (6)
4. Boise State (5)
5. Louisiana Tech (4)
6. San Jose State (3)
7. Nevada (2)
8. Utah State (1)
Men's Track (May 10-13)
1. Utah State (5 points)
2. Fresno State (4)
3. Boise State (3)
4. Louisiana Tech (2)
5. Idaho (1)
Women's Track (May 10-13)
1. Louisiana Tech (8 points)
2. Utah State (7)
3. Nevada (6)
4. New Mexico State (5)
5. Boise State (4)
6. Fresno State (3)
7. Hawai'i (2)
8. Idaho (1)
Baseball: (May 25-29)
1. Fresno State (7 points)
2. New Mexico State (6 points)
3. San Jose State (5)
4. Louisiana Tech (4)
5. Hawai'i (3)
6. San Jose State (2)
7. Nevada (1)
I will continue to do these projections on a semi-weekly basis. As the teams get close to the championships in their respective sports, the data will get more accurate as being able to project the championship results. As of right now, here are the projections for the final Commissioner's Cup point totals:
1. Boise State 96.50
Boise State is expected to pick up most of its points in men's and women's tennis and in men's track. The Broncos are projected to score 30 points this spring--they will need to do well to hold off Fresno State. If those teams do not come through, we will have a tight race for the Cup. On the other hand, since the women's golf team did better than expected, if the men's golf team can finish better than expected, Boise State's chances are dramatically improved.
2. Fresno State 89.00
The Bulldogs traditionally are the strongest team in the spring sports and this year should be no exception. Fresno State is expected to score 46 points in the spring alone. Fresno is projected to win men's tennis, softball and baseball and women's tennis and they are also expected to do extremely well in men's track and men's golf. If one or more of those teams do not come through, Fresno could relinquish the challenger's role to New Mexico State. All those teams have to do well and Fresno State has to hope that the key Boise State sports falter for the Bulldogs to take the Cup.
Fresno State will once again provide the closest challenge to Boise State
3. New Mexico State 81.25
The Aggies outdual Boise State for having the second best spring sports program to Fresno State, scoring 39 points. The Aggies' best hope is to finish strong in their strengths and hope that their men's and women's tennis teams and women's track team can finish high while Boise State slips up somewhere.
4. Utah State 76.75
USU does fairly well in the spring but they aren't able to field a team in baseball, men's golf or women's golf. Until they are able to fund those programs, Utah State will never have a serious chance of winning an overall competition. Utah State is projected to score just 17 points this spring. They could possibly finish third if everything goes right.
5. Nevada 63.75
Nevada has been a challenger nearly every year in the Commissioner's Cup. However, poor fall programs hurt their chances severely. They finished near the bottom in women's cross country, soccer and volleyball. The only reason they are this high is because of their football, basketball and swimming programs. Nevada is projected to score 26 points in the spring.
6. Hawai'i 60.75
Hawai'i is expected to do the best in men's and women's tennis and softball. UH should score in the neighborhood of 24 points this spring. That's a good total, but they are too far down to climb all the way to the top.
7. Idaho 56.00
The Vandals have been in the middle of the pack for the last several years. Idaho will get most of their points in men's and women's golf and men's tennis. Idaho should get about 18.5 points this spring. They will fight for positions 5-8.
7. Louisiana Tech 56.00
Louisiana Tech has climbed out of the cellar in the Cup race and will score around 23 points this spring. They probably won't get higher than #7, but they have a shot at that.
9. San Jose State 50.50
The Spartans are the favorite in women's golf and they should also do well in baseball. San Jose State is projected to score 21 points this spring.
Boise State Women Finish 4th at WAC Golf Championship
The Boise State women's golf team fought their way out of last place and finished strong in the final nine holes today in Mesa, Arizona to finish fourth at the Western Athletic Conference Golf Championship.
The Broncos shot a 310 in the first round Friday, a 309 yesterday, and improved that score to 302 to finish 69 strokes over par. With Boise State in the clubhouse, Nevada had an eight-stroke lead but lost nine strokes to finish 70 over par and fifth place. San Jose State shot a 294 today to win the WAC with a plus 32, followed by New Mexico State at 34 over and Fresno State 61 over. Idaho was sixth (74 over) and Hawai'i finished 77 over.
This is the final WAC action of course for Boise State, who will find the Mountain West much more challenging next year.
The Broncos shot a 310 in the first round Friday, a 309 yesterday, and improved that score to 302 to finish 69 strokes over par. With Boise State in the clubhouse, Nevada had an eight-stroke lead but lost nine strokes to finish 70 over par and fifth place. San Jose State shot a 294 today to win the WAC with a plus 32, followed by New Mexico State at 34 over and Fresno State 61 over. Idaho was sixth (74 over) and Hawai'i finished 77 over.
This is the final WAC action of course for Boise State, who will find the Mountain West much more challenging next year.
Jones Finishes 2nd at Utah State Invitational
Racquel Jones had great promise when she signed her letter of intent to come to Boise State. Saturday, Jones used her great ability in a win at the Utah State Invitational.
Jones finished second in the 200 meters in 24.30, which gives her the top time in the Western Athletic Conference this season. Jones also won the 100 in 12.36 and, together with Destiny Gammage, Cyntrail Pierce and Mackenzie Flannigan, won the 4 x 100-meter relay with a season best time of 47.15.
Rolando Trammel won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.48, off his best but Trammel continues to lead the WAC. Justin Malnes was second (14.58). Manoah Wesson was second in the 200 with a time of 21.66 and second in the 400 (48.09). The Bronco team of Nick Tatro, Ethan Slight, Tyler Rackleff and Michael Walrath won the 4 x 400-meter relay with a time of 3:17.79.
Jones finished second in the 200 meters in 24.30, which gives her the top time in the Western Athletic Conference this season. Jones also won the 100 in 12.36 and, together with Destiny Gammage, Cyntrail Pierce and Mackenzie Flannigan, won the 4 x 100-meter relay with a season best time of 47.15.
Rolando Trammel won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.48, off his best but Trammel continues to lead the WAC. Justin Malnes was second (14.58). Manoah Wesson was second in the 200 with a time of 21.66 and second in the 400 (48.09). The Bronco team of Nick Tatro, Ethan Slight, Tyler Rackleff and Michael Walrath won the 4 x 400-meter relay with a time of 3:17.79.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Boise State Rocks Utah State 10-1
After a rain delay, Boise State exploded to take out Utah State 10-1 in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader in Logan.
Mackenzie Whyte and Tazz Weatherly each had two hits, both doubling in two runs apiece in a six-run Boise State uprising in the fourth inning. Meanwhile, red-hot Aubray Zell tossed a five-hitter at the Aggies to even the series at a game a piece. Weather permitting, the second game should be getting underway shortly.
Mackenzie Whyte and Tazz Weatherly each had two hits, both doubling in two runs apiece in a six-run Boise State uprising in the fourth inning. Meanwhile, red-hot Aubray Zell tossed a five-hitter at the Aggies to even the series at a game a piece. Weather permitting, the second game should be getting underway shortly.
Defense Tops Offense 21-13 in Boise State Spring Game
Defenses win championships, and it should come as no surprise to anyone who follows Boise State football, whether close or from afar, that the Bronco defense is the strength of the team.
That was quite evident tonight in the annual Blue & Orange Spring Game in Bronco Stadium before over 14,000 people on a warm evening in Boise. When Kellen Moore has trouble completing passes, you know he's facing a top-notch defense, and that was the case tonight. Moore only played two series by my account and simply did not have people to throw to. Joe Southwick and Grant Hedrick had more luck against the second team Boise State defense, but nothing came easy. Hedrick led the offense to its only touchdown as time ran out with a scamper into the end zone.
Two players really stood out, well three but more on that. Freshman cornerback Bryan Douglas had a pick of Southwick, three other passes broken up and several tackles. Wide receiver Geraldo Hiwat was by far the star of the receiving corps with four catches for 93 yards. Hiwat's height, a raw ability that can be honed by the Bronco coaches exactly the way they want it to go, and his speed make him a dangerous receiver. I told you about him as spring ball was unfolding and he indeed is the real deal.
The third Bronco to really stand out was defensive tackle Billy Winn. He had a couple of sacks, a few more tackles for loss, and was a constant bother to the offense. Here's the bad news--a few minutes before the game was over, Winn went down. Trainers rushed out on the field to aid him. Billy put no weight at all on his left leg. He was sitting at the trainer's table for the remainder of the game and after the game. He tried once to get up but could not put weight on his leg. If it's a sprain or break, it's something he can probably recover from. If it's an ACL, outlook not so good. Stay tuned for more on that.
As for who will step up on defense, it appears that freshman Jeremy Ioane and JC transfer Dextrell Simmons have made great strides and will be serious contenders at strong safety and nickelback, respectively; Hunter White also played well at nickel tonight. Charles Leno played a good deal with the offense at tackle.
While Hiwat stepped up, as we told you a month ago, unfortunately a third receiver did not to join returning starter Tyler Shoemaker. It's going to be a toss-up apparently for that third wideout between Aaron Burks, Kirby Moore, Mitch Burroughs and Chris Potter.
Several of the key players for Boise State were kept out of the game with nagging injuries, none of them too serious, and the stars for Boise State--Kellen Moore and Doug Martin played sparingly. The one real concern is Winn.
Overall, a great effort tonight--saw lots of good things from the Boise State team. Last year, the Broncos got off to a big lead over Virginia Tech then let them back in the game. Don't want to do that against Georgia and roll the dice again for another miracle finish. So we will find out September 3rd if Boise State is to be taken seriously on the national stage.
That was quite evident tonight in the annual Blue & Orange Spring Game in Bronco Stadium before over 14,000 people on a warm evening in Boise. When Kellen Moore has trouble completing passes, you know he's facing a top-notch defense, and that was the case tonight. Moore only played two series by my account and simply did not have people to throw to. Joe Southwick and Grant Hedrick had more luck against the second team Boise State defense, but nothing came easy. Hedrick led the offense to its only touchdown as time ran out with a scamper into the end zone.
Two players really stood out, well three but more on that. Freshman cornerback Bryan Douglas had a pick of Southwick, three other passes broken up and several tackles. Wide receiver Geraldo Hiwat was by far the star of the receiving corps with four catches for 93 yards. Hiwat's height, a raw ability that can be honed by the Bronco coaches exactly the way they want it to go, and his speed make him a dangerous receiver. I told you about him as spring ball was unfolding and he indeed is the real deal.
The third Bronco to really stand out was defensive tackle Billy Winn. He had a couple of sacks, a few more tackles for loss, and was a constant bother to the offense. Here's the bad news--a few minutes before the game was over, Winn went down. Trainers rushed out on the field to aid him. Billy put no weight at all on his left leg. He was sitting at the trainer's table for the remainder of the game and after the game. He tried once to get up but could not put weight on his leg. If it's a sprain or break, it's something he can probably recover from. If it's an ACL, outlook not so good. Stay tuned for more on that.
As for who will step up on defense, it appears that freshman Jeremy Ioane and JC transfer Dextrell Simmons have made great strides and will be serious contenders at strong safety and nickelback, respectively; Hunter White also played well at nickel tonight. Charles Leno played a good deal with the offense at tackle.
While Hiwat stepped up, as we told you a month ago, unfortunately a third receiver did not to join returning starter Tyler Shoemaker. It's going to be a toss-up apparently for that third wideout between Aaron Burks, Kirby Moore, Mitch Burroughs and Chris Potter.
Several of the key players for Boise State were kept out of the game with nagging injuries, none of them too serious, and the stars for Boise State--Kellen Moore and Doug Martin played sparingly. The one real concern is Winn.
Overall, a great effort tonight--saw lots of good things from the Boise State team. Last year, the Broncos got off to a big lead over Virginia Tech then let them back in the game. Don't want to do that against Georgia and roll the dice again for another miracle finish. So we will find out September 3rd if Boise State is to be taken seriously on the national stage.
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