Black Friday in Reno was just that for the Boise State Broncos. The Broncos scored the first 17 points at Mackay Stadium only to see their lead evaporate in overtime. The nation’s longest winning streak, at 34, is over. Boise State fell 34-31 to Nevada, the Broncos first loss since 2007. The 10-1 Broncos’ BCS-busing hopes also vanished in defeat. Kyle Broztman, the normally efficient kicker for Boise State, missed a field goal in regulation and one in overtime as the Broncos suffered a heartbreaker against the 11-1 Wolf Pack. Nevada emerged victorious in a wild game when redshirt freshman, Anthony Martinez, kicked the game winning field goal from 34 yards out.
The Broncos leapt out to a 3-0 advantage in the first quarter on a Brotzman 33 yard kick. Doug Martin’s four yard touchdown run completed a 13 play, 87 yard drive for Boise State in the second quarter. Quarterback Kellen Moore added a passing touchdown to senior wideout, Titus Young, to give Boise State a commanding 17-0 lead with 5:47 remaining in the first half. Nevada cracked the scoreboard at 4:20 with a five yard rushing touchdown from Vai Taua. The Broncos responded with a 51 yard run by junior tailback Doug Martin, and headed into the break ahead by 17 points. The Boise State offense was almost unstoppable in the first half. Young made six catches on the night for 129 yards and a touchdown, and Martin rushed for 152 yards and a pair of scores. Moore passed for 348 yards in the crucial Friday night loss. Boise State’s defense also held the high-powered Nevada offense in check during the opening half. Wolf Pack passer, Colin Kaepernick was sacked on back-to-back plays and interecepted once. Nevada got two first downs against the Broncos, a first against Boise State, but George Iloka’s intercepted a tipped pass to extinguish the Pack’s promising drive. Nineteenth ranked Nevada would have the last word, however.
The Pack came back to tie the game at 24-24 after three straight scores in the second half. Nevada found their rhythm and punished the Broncos with their running attack. The Wolf Pack racked up 288 yards behind Kaepernick and Taua. Kaepernick scored on an 18 yard run to trim the Boise State edge to ten points in the third quarter. Defensive end, Tyrone Crawford, blocked Martinez’s 35 yard field goal attempt in the third quarter as Nevada settled for just three points during the frame. Rishard Matthews’s 44 yard scramble added another seven for Nevada, and Martinez bounced back by banging home a 24 yard field goal to knot the game in the fourth quarter. Nevada shut out the Boise State offense throughout most of the second half. Matthews picked up 172 yards on 10 receptions to lead all receivers. Martin scored his second touchdown of the night with just under five minutes in regulation to put the Broncos back on top. The spectacular 79 yard reception was followed by Nevada converting two key third downs. Matthews’ seven yard reception made it a 31-31 affair with thirteen seconds left in the game. The Broncos had one last chance to win the game in regulation, but Brotzman missed a 26 yarder to send the game into overtime.
Moore was stymied in the extra session and the Brotzman was ushered in to try a game winning kick. The 29 yard attempt was booted short to the right by a kicker who leads all active players in career scoring. On the ensuing Nevada possession, Martinez drove the winning field goal between the uprights to upset the darlings of the BCS.
Parting Points: Backyard Brawl 2010 goes to the Mountaineers.
OSU vs. Michigan today. Go Buckeyes!
Showing posts with label Boise State. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boise State. Show all posts
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tech Trimmed by Three
Third-ranked Boise State worked hard on Labor Day to pull out a three point win over tenth-ranked Virginia Tech. The BCS-busting Broncos bested the Hokies 33-30 on Austin Pettis’ thrilling 13-yard touchdown grab with 1:09 remaining. Boise State rallied from a 16 point deficit to extend their winning streak to 15 games. Quarterback Kellen Moore guided the Broncos with three touchdown passes and 215 yards. It took a 56 yard, five play drive to top Tech in Landover on this Labor Day.
The Broncos staged a 17-point lead against what could be the only ranked opponent Boise State faces this season. Kyle Brotzman’s 44 yard field goal gave the visitors a 3-0 edge in the first quarter. Moore found Pettis from eight yards out to pad the Broncos’ lead to 7-0 midway through the first, and Tommy Gallarda snatched a screen pass to punch in another Boise touchdown at the one minute mark.
Ryan Williams finally got the Hokies on the board in the second quarter. Williams, the second year running back, scored on a one yard run. It was one of two touchdowns on the day for the Hokies’ rusher. Brotzman’s second field goal made it 20-7 in favor of the Broncos before Tech’s Tyrod Taylor hooked up with Williams for a 12 yard touchdown strike. Virginia Tech took the lead early in the second half after trailing by six headed into the locker room. Williams again rushed for a one yard touchdown on a seven play Hokies’ drive. Boise’s D.J. Harper, reeled off a 71 yard run across FedEx Field less than a minute later. Tech, coming off a 10-3 season, rallied for the second time and took a 27-26 advantage at the end of three quarters. Junior Jarrett Boykin was on the receiving end of Taylor’s 28 yard completion for the touchdown. The Hokies failed on a two-point conversion attempt.
Chris Hazley nailed a 34 yarder through the uprights midway through the fourth to give the Hokies their largest lead of the game. Moore, Pettis and the Broncos weren’t finished scoring. Pettis caught a 14-yard pass on the left sideline and a Bruce Taylor sideline hit tacked on additional yardage for the Broncos. Two plays later, Moore found Pettis for the winning score. Taylor unsuccessfully attempted to drive the Hokies downfield with less than a minute on the clock. The Tech signal caller finished with 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss. Boykin led all receivers with 102 yards.
Parting Points: I am excited to see how former Oregon quarterback, Dennis Dixon, does in his Steelers’ debut.
The White Sox are on a tear—seven in a row now.
It’s into the quarterfinals for Caroline Wozniacki. She knocked down Maria Sharapova at the U.S. Open…and it wasn’t even that close.
The Broncos staged a 17-point lead against what could be the only ranked opponent Boise State faces this season. Kyle Brotzman’s 44 yard field goal gave the visitors a 3-0 edge in the first quarter. Moore found Pettis from eight yards out to pad the Broncos’ lead to 7-0 midway through the first, and Tommy Gallarda snatched a screen pass to punch in another Boise touchdown at the one minute mark.
Ryan Williams finally got the Hokies on the board in the second quarter. Williams, the second year running back, scored on a one yard run. It was one of two touchdowns on the day for the Hokies’ rusher. Brotzman’s second field goal made it 20-7 in favor of the Broncos before Tech’s Tyrod Taylor hooked up with Williams for a 12 yard touchdown strike. Virginia Tech took the lead early in the second half after trailing by six headed into the locker room. Williams again rushed for a one yard touchdown on a seven play Hokies’ drive. Boise’s D.J. Harper, reeled off a 71 yard run across FedEx Field less than a minute later. Tech, coming off a 10-3 season, rallied for the second time and took a 27-26 advantage at the end of three quarters. Junior Jarrett Boykin was on the receiving end of Taylor’s 28 yard completion for the touchdown. The Hokies failed on a two-point conversion attempt.
Chris Hazley nailed a 34 yarder through the uprights midway through the fourth to give the Hokies their largest lead of the game. Moore, Pettis and the Broncos weren’t finished scoring. Pettis caught a 14-yard pass on the left sideline and a Bruce Taylor sideline hit tacked on additional yardage for the Broncos. Two plays later, Moore found Pettis for the winning score. Taylor unsuccessfully attempted to drive the Hokies downfield with less than a minute on the clock. The Tech signal caller finished with 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the loss. Boykin led all receivers with 102 yards.
Parting Points: I am excited to see how former Oregon quarterback, Dennis Dixon, does in his Steelers’ debut.
The White Sox are on a tear—seven in a row now.
It’s into the quarterfinals for Caroline Wozniacki. She knocked down Maria Sharapova at the U.S. Open…and it wasn’t even that close.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Aggies Agonized
Boise State is in BCS conference mode. The Broncos escaped unscathed again Friday night to extend their undefeated season and inch closer to a BCS bowl. In their last five games, Boise State has scored 45 points or more. Last week’s toil on the turf in Boise resulted in a 63 point outburst and shellacking of Idaho. Since stunning Rose Bowl hopeful Oregon by nine points in week one, the Broncos romped through the next ten weeks of their schedule with relative ease. The 11-0 Broncos are ranked sixth in the nation and have developed a knack for knocking off opponents. They continued to clip the competition last night with a 52-21 pounding in Logan over Utah State.
The Aggies were outgained 572 yards to 363 in their latest loss. WAC leaders, Boise State, started the scoring last night. The Broncos intercepted a tipped pass on Utah’s opening possession. Quarterback, Kellen Moore, pitched an eight yard touchdown pass to Tommy Gallarda in the first quarter. It was Moore’s only touchdown in the game. Boise State grinded up Utah on the ground after discovering the prolific passing attack wasn’t working as well as planned. Utah State prepared their defense against Moore, so the Broncos altered their strategy. Boise State coach Chris Petersen switched to a ground assault, with Doug Martin and Jeremy Avery carrying the load. Both running backs finished with over 100 yards and a combined six touchdowns.
Martin rushed for a 17 yard scoring in the second quarter, and followed it up with a two yard plunge with under five minutes left before halftime. Avery gave Boise State a two touchdown padding when he notched the next touchdown from nine yards. It was Martin again rushing for the final touchdown of the half with a one yard score to give the visitors an insurmountable 35-14 edge. The Broncos reached the endzone on their final four possessions of the half using their impressively effective ground game. Avery and Martin were the one-two punch scoring late in the second, and they continued to pound it in after the half.
Friday marked Avery’s third consecutive 100 yard effort. He scored six touchdowns while carrying the ball just 16 times. Martin grabbed his third 100 yard game of the season as he set a career high with 121 yards rushing. Even with the running burst, the Broncos didn’t desist the pass. Moore compiled 233 yards through the air. He was 15 for 29 for the Broncos, while Aggies quarterback, Diondre Borel threw one interception and finished without a touchdown pass. He kept the Aggies alive with his speed to avoid sacks, but lacked the necessary weapons to counter Boise State. Utah scored on Robert Turbin’s 24 yard run in the second quarter. Their other two touchdowns came from Michael Smith’s swift shoes. Smith scurried into the end zone on a first quarter, 22 yard rush, and again from 12 yards out in the third. Martin and Avery each added a touchdown after the half. The blistering Broncos backfield battered Utah for a season-high 323 yards.
Nevada and New Mexico State stand in the way of a perfect Broncos season. The 7-3 Wolfpack present an intriguing opponent next weekend. Nevada has one of the nation’s most aggressive running units. They’ve bounced back with seven straight victories after beginning with a hapless 0-3 record. The Wolfpack’s dialed up offense has cruised through the WAC with a 6-0 standing to lead the conference. The defense ranks first in the conference and 22nd in the nation, at stopping the run. Petersen may have to revert to Moore and the passing game against the Wolfpack. Nevada is a nuisance at running the clock with numbing rushing plays. It’s imperative Boise State gets ahead early in the contest, and institutes their own version of sustained drives. If they do so, they needn’t worry about their undefeated season. New Mexico State is a 3-7 team in the middle of a four game slide. They will most certainly have to elevate their game to beat Boise. The New Mexico Aggies, just like the Utah State ones, are a minuscule threat to the Broncos.
Parting Points: "You don't get hurt running straight ahead...three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense. I will pound you and pound you until you quit."- Woody Hayes
The Aggies were outgained 572 yards to 363 in their latest loss. WAC leaders, Boise State, started the scoring last night. The Broncos intercepted a tipped pass on Utah’s opening possession. Quarterback, Kellen Moore, pitched an eight yard touchdown pass to Tommy Gallarda in the first quarter. It was Moore’s only touchdown in the game. Boise State grinded up Utah on the ground after discovering the prolific passing attack wasn’t working as well as planned. Utah State prepared their defense against Moore, so the Broncos altered their strategy. Boise State coach Chris Petersen switched to a ground assault, with Doug Martin and Jeremy Avery carrying the load. Both running backs finished with over 100 yards and a combined six touchdowns.
Martin rushed for a 17 yard scoring in the second quarter, and followed it up with a two yard plunge with under five minutes left before halftime. Avery gave Boise State a two touchdown padding when he notched the next touchdown from nine yards. It was Martin again rushing for the final touchdown of the half with a one yard score to give the visitors an insurmountable 35-14 edge. The Broncos reached the endzone on their final four possessions of the half using their impressively effective ground game. Avery and Martin were the one-two punch scoring late in the second, and they continued to pound it in after the half.
Friday marked Avery’s third consecutive 100 yard effort. He scored six touchdowns while carrying the ball just 16 times. Martin grabbed his third 100 yard game of the season as he set a career high with 121 yards rushing. Even with the running burst, the Broncos didn’t desist the pass. Moore compiled 233 yards through the air. He was 15 for 29 for the Broncos, while Aggies quarterback, Diondre Borel threw one interception and finished without a touchdown pass. He kept the Aggies alive with his speed to avoid sacks, but lacked the necessary weapons to counter Boise State. Utah scored on Robert Turbin’s 24 yard run in the second quarter. Their other two touchdowns came from Michael Smith’s swift shoes. Smith scurried into the end zone on a first quarter, 22 yard rush, and again from 12 yards out in the third. Martin and Avery each added a touchdown after the half. The blistering Broncos backfield battered Utah for a season-high 323 yards.
Nevada and New Mexico State stand in the way of a perfect Broncos season. The 7-3 Wolfpack present an intriguing opponent next weekend. Nevada has one of the nation’s most aggressive running units. They’ve bounced back with seven straight victories after beginning with a hapless 0-3 record. The Wolfpack’s dialed up offense has cruised through the WAC with a 6-0 standing to lead the conference. The defense ranks first in the conference and 22nd in the nation, at stopping the run. Petersen may have to revert to Moore and the passing game against the Wolfpack. Nevada is a nuisance at running the clock with numbing rushing plays. It’s imperative Boise State gets ahead early in the contest, and institutes their own version of sustained drives. If they do so, they needn’t worry about their undefeated season. New Mexico State is a 3-7 team in the middle of a four game slide. They will most certainly have to elevate their game to beat Boise. The New Mexico Aggies, just like the Utah State ones, are a minuscule threat to the Broncos.
Parting Points: "You don't get hurt running straight ahead...three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense. I will pound you and pound you until you quit."- Woody Hayes
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Sophomore Slinger Sets Sight on Spotlight
The seventh ranked Boise State Broncos took their act on the road and were welcomed to Ruston Friday night to square off against WAC opponent, Louisiana Tech. The Broncos’ quest to secure a coveted spot among the nation’s elite this bowl seasons continued with a 45-35 bruising of the Bulldogs. BCS-busting Boise State has now ripped off nine straight victories. They defeated the Bulldogs for the eighth straight time for their 11th consecutive road win. BSU has been a legitimate national title contender these past few seasons of college football. Their mammoth mission to reach new heights and shatter school records has already landed them a top ranking. Head coach Chris Petersen has assembled a strong defensive to go along with reigning WAC Freshman of the Year quarterback, Kellen Moore. The signal-caller has the top pass efficiency in the NCAA. Moore inscribed three more touchdowns against Louisiana Tech to add to his 24 this season. The sophomore eclipsed the 25 touchdowns he threw as a freshman. Moore threw for 354 yards with one pick. Moore has only been intercepted three times in 2009.
The Bulldogs performed well enough against the challenging Broncos to pull within two early in the fourth quarter. Dennis Morris leaping catch in the corner of the end zone tightened the BSU lead to 30-28. The Broncos strapped together two touchdowns on consecutive drives and were helped by a stout defense. Boise State harnessed a pair of touchdown passes by exploiting the Bulldogs’ deep defenders and creating opportunities in the backfield. Moore connected with Austin Pettis for 12 yards and Jeremy Avery scored the final touchdown on a fantastic 44 yard run. Avery finished with 146 yards rushing. The Broncos have scored now fewer than 45 points in each of their WAC games this year. Titus Young was responsible for seven points for the 9-0 Broncos. Young caught a eight passes for 110 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Boise State went into halftime with a twenty point advantage. Kicker Kyle Brotzman put BSU on board with during an eight play first quarter drive. Daniel Porter’s one yard scurry gave the Bulldogs a 7-3 lead before Brotzman legged his second three-pointer to make it 7-6 Louisiana Tech. Porter rushed for 92 yards for Tech. Moore found Richie Brockel from two yards out with .44 left in the first quarter for his first touchdown pass. Young and Doug Martin aided all of the scoring during the second quarter. Boise State compiled 14 points in roughly six minutes to increase their lead heading into the locker room.
The second half was a back-and-forth shootout between the WAC foes. The Bulldogs attempted to shift momentum their way after Josh Victorian garnered a 75 yard touchdown on an interception return. Boise State exercised a 15 play drive in the third quarter but the Bulldogs held them to a field goal. Quarterback, Ross Jenkins, made it 30-21 before the final quarter. Jenkins jiggled into the end zone for a nine yard touchdown run with a minute thirty remaining in the third. Jenkins was 10-for-19 with 114 yards and one touchdown through the air. Jenkins fumbled once. The quarterback flicked the ball to a diving Morris for his solo touchdown pass in the fourth. Pettis and Avery stole the show, pouring in 14 more for Boise State from there, as the Bulldogs never regained the lead. Tech’s Myke Compton’s convincing one yard rush with under three minutes left in regulation went for naught.
Boise State outplayed the Bulldogs when it mattered most. The Broncos had 25 first downs to Tech’s 15. Their third down efficiency was only slightly batter, but Boise State was far superior in passing yards and completions. The Bulldogs special teams unit played well. The kickoff returning was exceptional but not solid enough to defeat a fifth-ranked team. Moore and company were able to finish it out and make the plays despite the Bulldogs making a game of it in the second half. Moore’s pick gave the Bulldogs new life. The home team’s first down struggles didn’t carry over to the second half. Boise State put their foot down in Joe Aillet Stadium though, and the Bulldogs failed to convert first downs as the game drew closer to an end. Last year, Moore led the Broncos to an undefeated season. The savvy quarterback helped BSU avoid the upset Friday night. Moore is close to thrashing the 2,000 yard passing mark this season. The left-hander threw over 3,400 yards in 2008 in carving up the competition. If Moore can somehow gain national media exposure, he could be a contender for the best player in college football, the Heisman Trophy winner. If his motive is to augment Boise State into a BCS bowl, Moore is well on his way to accomplishing just that.
Parting Points: I’m starting my holiday shopping season early this year. Today will be a day of shopping and apartment cleaning. A good cleaning song has to be rowdy, danceable and catchy. I’m thinking something from Gloria Estefan. Maybe “Turn the beat around”?
The Bulldogs performed well enough against the challenging Broncos to pull within two early in the fourth quarter. Dennis Morris leaping catch in the corner of the end zone tightened the BSU lead to 30-28. The Broncos strapped together two touchdowns on consecutive drives and were helped by a stout defense. Boise State harnessed a pair of touchdown passes by exploiting the Bulldogs’ deep defenders and creating opportunities in the backfield. Moore connected with Austin Pettis for 12 yards and Jeremy Avery scored the final touchdown on a fantastic 44 yard run. Avery finished with 146 yards rushing. The Broncos have scored now fewer than 45 points in each of their WAC games this year. Titus Young was responsible for seven points for the 9-0 Broncos. Young caught a eight passes for 110 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Boise State went into halftime with a twenty point advantage. Kicker Kyle Brotzman put BSU on board with during an eight play first quarter drive. Daniel Porter’s one yard scurry gave the Bulldogs a 7-3 lead before Brotzman legged his second three-pointer to make it 7-6 Louisiana Tech. Porter rushed for 92 yards for Tech. Moore found Richie Brockel from two yards out with .44 left in the first quarter for his first touchdown pass. Young and Doug Martin aided all of the scoring during the second quarter. Boise State compiled 14 points in roughly six minutes to increase their lead heading into the locker room.
The second half was a back-and-forth shootout between the WAC foes. The Bulldogs attempted to shift momentum their way after Josh Victorian garnered a 75 yard touchdown on an interception return. Boise State exercised a 15 play drive in the third quarter but the Bulldogs held them to a field goal. Quarterback, Ross Jenkins, made it 30-21 before the final quarter. Jenkins jiggled into the end zone for a nine yard touchdown run with a minute thirty remaining in the third. Jenkins was 10-for-19 with 114 yards and one touchdown through the air. Jenkins fumbled once. The quarterback flicked the ball to a diving Morris for his solo touchdown pass in the fourth. Pettis and Avery stole the show, pouring in 14 more for Boise State from there, as the Bulldogs never regained the lead. Tech’s Myke Compton’s convincing one yard rush with under three minutes left in regulation went for naught.
Boise State outplayed the Bulldogs when it mattered most. The Broncos had 25 first downs to Tech’s 15. Their third down efficiency was only slightly batter, but Boise State was far superior in passing yards and completions. The Bulldogs special teams unit played well. The kickoff returning was exceptional but not solid enough to defeat a fifth-ranked team. Moore and company were able to finish it out and make the plays despite the Bulldogs making a game of it in the second half. Moore’s pick gave the Bulldogs new life. The home team’s first down struggles didn’t carry over to the second half. Boise State put their foot down in Joe Aillet Stadium though, and the Bulldogs failed to convert first downs as the game drew closer to an end. Last year, Moore led the Broncos to an undefeated season. The savvy quarterback helped BSU avoid the upset Friday night. Moore is close to thrashing the 2,000 yard passing mark this season. The left-hander threw over 3,400 yards in 2008 in carving up the competition. If Moore can somehow gain national media exposure, he could be a contender for the best player in college football, the Heisman Trophy winner. If his motive is to augment Boise State into a BCS bowl, Moore is well on his way to accomplishing just that.
Parting Points: I’m starting my holiday shopping season early this year. Today will be a day of shopping and apartment cleaning. A good cleaning song has to be rowdy, danceable and catchy. I’m thinking something from Gloria Estefan. Maybe “Turn the beat around”?
Sophomore Slinger Sets Sight on Spotlight
The fifth ranked Boise State Broncos took their act on the road and were welcomed to Ruston Friday night to square off against WAC opponent, Louisiana Tech. The Broncos’ quest to secure a coveted spot among the nation’s elite this bowl seasons continued with a 45-35 bruising of the Bulldogs. BCS-busting Boise State has now ripped off nine straight victories. They defeated the Bulldogs for the eighth straight time for their 11th consecutive road win. BSU has been a legitimate national title contender these past few seasons of college football. Their mammoth mission to reach new heights and shatter school records has already landed them a top ranking. Head coach Chris Petersen has assembled a strong defensive to go along with reigning WAC Freshman of the Year quarterback, Kellen Moore. The signal-caller has the top pass efficiency in the NCAA. Moore inscribed three more touchdowns against Louisiana Tech to add to his 24 this season. The sophomore eclipsed the 25 touchdowns he threw as a freshman. Moore threw for 354 yards with one pick. Moore has only been intercepted three times in 2009.
The Bulldogs performed well enough against the challenging Broncos to pull within two early in the fourth quarter. Dennis Morris leaping catch in the corner of the end zone tightened the BSU lead to 30-28. The Broncos strapped together two touchdowns on consecutive drives and were helped by a stout defense. Boise State harnessed a pair of touchdown passes by exploiting the Bulldogs’ deep defenders and creating opportunities in the backfield. Moore connected with Austin Pettis for 12 yards and Jeremy Avery scored the final touchdown on a fantastic 44 yard run. Avery finished with 146 yards rushing. The Broncos have scored now fewer than 45 points in each of their WAC games this year. Titus Young was responsible for seven points for the 9-0 Broncos. Young caught a eight passes for 110 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Boise State went into halftime with a twenty point advantage. Kicker Kyle Brotzman put BSU on board with during an eight play first quarter drive. Daniel Porter’s one yard scurry gave the Bulldogs a 7-3 lead before Brotzman legged his second three-pointer to make it 7-6 Louisiana Tech. Porter rushed for 92 yards for Tech. Moore found Richie Brockel from two yards out with .44 left in the first quarter for his first touchdown pass. Young and Doug Martin aided all of the scoring during the second quarter. Boise State compiled 14 points in roughly six minutes to increase their lead heading into the locker room.
The second half was a back-and-forth shootout between the WAC foes. The Bulldogs attempted to shift momentum their way after Josh Victorian garnered a 75 yard touchdown on an interception return. Boise State exercised a 15 play drive in the third quarter but the Bulldogs held them to a field goal. Quarterback, Ross Jenkins, made it 30-21 before the final quarter. Jenkins jiggled into the end zone for a nine yard touchdown run with a minute thirty remaining in the third. Jenkins was 10-for-19 with 114 yards and one touchdown through the air. Jenkins fumbled once. The quarterback flicked the ball to a diving Morris for his solo touchdown pass in the fourth. Pettis and Avery stole the show for Boise State from there, as the Bulldogs never regained the lead. Tech’s Myke Compton’s convincing one yard rush with under three minutes left in regulation went for naught.
Boise State outplayed the Bulldogs when it mattered most. The Broncos had 25 first downs to Tech’s 15. Their third down efficiency was only slightly batter, but Boise State was far superior in passing yards and completions. The Bulldogs special teams unit played well. The kickoff returning was exceptional but not solid enough to defeat a fifth-ranked team. Moore and company were able to finish it out and make the plays despite the Bulldogs making a game of it in the second half. Moore’s pick gave the Bulldogs new life. The home team’s first down struggles didn’t carry over to the second half. Boise State put their foot down in Joe Aillet Stadium though, and the Bulldogs failed to convert first downs as the game drew closer to an end. Last year, Moore led the Broncos to an undefeated season. The savvy quarterback helped BSU avoid the upset Friday night. Moore is close to thrashing the 2,000 yard passing mark this season. The left-hander threw over 3,400 yards in 2008 in carving up the competition. If Moore can somehow gain national media exposure, he could be a contender for the best player in college football, the Heisman Trophy winner. If his motive is to augment Boise State into a BCS bowl, Moore is well on his way to accomplishing just that.
Parting Points: I’m starting my holiday shopping season early this year. Today will be a day of shopping and apartment cleaning. A good cleaning song has to be rowdy, danceable and catchy. I’m thinking something from Gloria Estefan. Maybe “Turn the beat around”?
The Bulldogs performed well enough against the challenging Broncos to pull within two early in the fourth quarter. Dennis Morris leaping catch in the corner of the end zone tightened the BSU lead to 30-28. The Broncos strapped together two touchdowns on consecutive drives and were helped by a stout defense. Boise State harnessed a pair of touchdown passes by exploiting the Bulldogs’ deep defenders and creating opportunities in the backfield. Moore connected with Austin Pettis for 12 yards and Jeremy Avery scored the final touchdown on a fantastic 44 yard run. Avery finished with 146 yards rushing. The Broncos have scored now fewer than 45 points in each of their WAC games this year. Titus Young was responsible for seven points for the 9-0 Broncos. Young caught a eight passes for 110 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Boise State went into halftime with a twenty point advantage. Kicker Kyle Brotzman put BSU on board with during an eight play first quarter drive. Daniel Porter’s one yard scurry gave the Bulldogs a 7-3 lead before Brotzman legged his second three-pointer to make it 7-6 Louisiana Tech. Porter rushed for 92 yards for Tech. Moore found Richie Brockel from two yards out with .44 left in the first quarter for his first touchdown pass. Young and Doug Martin aided all of the scoring during the second quarter. Boise State compiled 14 points in roughly six minutes to increase their lead heading into the locker room.
The second half was a back-and-forth shootout between the WAC foes. The Bulldogs attempted to shift momentum their way after Josh Victorian garnered a 75 yard touchdown on an interception return. Boise State exercised a 15 play drive in the third quarter but the Bulldogs held them to a field goal. Quarterback, Ross Jenkins, made it 30-21 before the final quarter. Jenkins jiggled into the end zone for a nine yard touchdown run with a minute thirty remaining in the third. Jenkins was 10-for-19 with 114 yards and one touchdown through the air. Jenkins fumbled once. The quarterback flicked the ball to a diving Morris for his solo touchdown pass in the fourth. Pettis and Avery stole the show for Boise State from there, as the Bulldogs never regained the lead. Tech’s Myke Compton’s convincing one yard rush with under three minutes left in regulation went for naught.
Boise State outplayed the Bulldogs when it mattered most. The Broncos had 25 first downs to Tech’s 15. Their third down efficiency was only slightly batter, but Boise State was far superior in passing yards and completions. The Bulldogs special teams unit played well. The kickoff returning was exceptional but not solid enough to defeat a fifth-ranked team. Moore and company were able to finish it out and make the plays despite the Bulldogs making a game of it in the second half. Moore’s pick gave the Bulldogs new life. The home team’s first down struggles didn’t carry over to the second half. Boise State put their foot down in Joe Aillet Stadium though, and the Bulldogs failed to convert first downs as the game drew closer to an end. Last year, Moore led the Broncos to an undefeated season. The savvy quarterback helped BSU avoid the upset Friday night. Moore is close to thrashing the 2,000 yard passing mark this season. The left-hander threw over 3,400 yards in 2008 in carving up the competition. If Moore can somehow gain national media exposure, he could be a contender for the best player in college football, the Heisman Trophy winner. If his motive is to augment Boise State into a BCS bowl, Moore is well on his way to accomplishing just that.
Parting Points: I’m starting my holiday shopping season early this year. Today will be a day of shopping and apartment cleaning. A good cleaning song has to be rowdy, danceable and catchy. I’m thinking something from Gloria Estefan. Maybe “Turn the beat around”?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Bellotti's Bitter Boys Begin in Boise
My Thursday night and Saturday afternoons are officially booked from tonight until January. The college football season begins this evening with some interesting match-ups. The most intriguing game takes place at 10:15 EST when the consummate BCS-busters of Boise State battle Pac-10 contender, Oregon. The attractive match-up is a rematch of last year’s remarkable and memorable clash in Eugene. The Ducks were ranked 14th in the preseason polls but may suffer a drop off as Chip Kelly makes the demanding transition from coordinator to head coach. Former coach, Mike Bellotti, took the athletic director position after last season’s 10-3 regular season finish. Oregon’s offensive is a potent one, finishing seventh in the nation in scoring a year ago. Junior Jeremiah Masoli will have to grow up quickly as the team’s starting quarterback. Boise State is no cupcake on the Duck’s non-conference schedule. Masoli is looking to avenge Oregon’s 2008 loss against the Broncos. Last September, Masoli completed 3 of 4 passes against Boise State before leaving the game with a 6 point lead and a concussion. The Ducks went on to lose the game 37-32 in a shocker with redshirt freshman, Kellen Moore, guiding the Broncos to victory. Moore passed for over 3,000 yards and threw 25 touchdown passes for the 12-0, undefeated Boise State team. The Broncos were arguably one of the best teams in the nation last year, and some believed they should have been in the national championship game. Masoli endured a spectacular season for Oregon, ending in a Poinsettia Bowl victory. He is a keen and quick ball distributer and will be expected to dispense efficiently against one of the nation’s stingiest defenses. The secondary is probably the Duck’s weakest area this year, but Oregon has a strong linebacker core. Casey Matthews, Spencer Paysinger and Eddie Pleasant are the trio of versatile linebackers for Kelly. Their coverage will be key to the Ducks’ success on defense because the linebackers can take the pressure off the secondary in upsetting opposing offenses.
The Broncos have a 49 game regular season winning streak at home but the Ducks are predicting they will be the team to snap it. This is the biggest home game in Boise State history. Ticketless fans are encouraged to gather at the University’s basketball arena to share in the hype. The confident Oregon squad anticipates they will become the first to knock of Boise State at Bronco Stadium. If they succeed, the Ducks will be the road winners since December 28, 2005. It’s never an easy task facing Chris Peterson’s well-coached football team. The Broncos return 12 starters and are the heavy favorites to win their seventh WAC title in eight years. The schedule sets up nicely for a flawless season if the Broncos can first finish off Oregon. The game has serious implications in paving the path for a BCS bowl later on. Even if they lose tonight, the well-timed loss may not be a factor to the voters later in the season. The boys on the blue turf have a solid line and running game around their thriving quarterback. Moore is a year older and has natural athletic ability. Moore can scramble for yardage but his terrific pocket protection makes him a steady passer. He shouldn’t have a problem with the Ducks defense. Oregon is breaking in six new starters on defense but the Ducks tend to shine in the spotlight, and this is a nationally-televised game. The quarterbacks will be the focus of tonight’s game, especially since last season’s collision spawned comments from the Duck sideline. The pesky smaller school from Idaho will encapsulate what this year’s version of the Ducks will be like. Boise State is the first challenge for the high-profile Pac-10 Ducks, but they teams are about equal in talent. The Broncos have the lower ranking at 16 and are technically the underdogs. But is anyone BUT Boise State really an underdog on Bronco Stadium’s blue turf?
Parting points: What’s this about Jim Tressel coming to the defense of Rich Rodriguez??
The Broncos have a 49 game regular season winning streak at home but the Ducks are predicting they will be the team to snap it. This is the biggest home game in Boise State history. Ticketless fans are encouraged to gather at the University’s basketball arena to share in the hype. The confident Oregon squad anticipates they will become the first to knock of Boise State at Bronco Stadium. If they succeed, the Ducks will be the road winners since December 28, 2005. It’s never an easy task facing Chris Peterson’s well-coached football team. The Broncos return 12 starters and are the heavy favorites to win their seventh WAC title in eight years. The schedule sets up nicely for a flawless season if the Broncos can first finish off Oregon. The game has serious implications in paving the path for a BCS bowl later on. Even if they lose tonight, the well-timed loss may not be a factor to the voters later in the season. The boys on the blue turf have a solid line and running game around their thriving quarterback. Moore is a year older and has natural athletic ability. Moore can scramble for yardage but his terrific pocket protection makes him a steady passer. He shouldn’t have a problem with the Ducks defense. Oregon is breaking in six new starters on defense but the Ducks tend to shine in the spotlight, and this is a nationally-televised game. The quarterbacks will be the focus of tonight’s game, especially since last season’s collision spawned comments from the Duck sideline. The pesky smaller school from Idaho will encapsulate what this year’s version of the Ducks will be like. Boise State is the first challenge for the high-profile Pac-10 Ducks, but they teams are about equal in talent. The Broncos have the lower ranking at 16 and are technically the underdogs. But is anyone BUT Boise State really an underdog on Bronco Stadium’s blue turf?
Parting points: What’s this about Jim Tressel coming to the defense of Rich Rodriguez??
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
