Boise @ Fresno

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Originally Posted by latech

I don't see us scoring more than 30 pts to stay in the game with these guys.

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I don't think we will have to. Our defense is stronger than Fresno's, even though it didn't show in our first 2 games. We have the defensive power to slow down Boise - but will it be enough is the question. Boise is deserving of their ranking.

As for Fresno, Boise blew some big plays and that kept Fresno in the game. Fresno will have their seasonal meltdown half way through the conference season. We will beat them.

The key will be our defense in both these games, though. We have to show what we are capable of doing and need to get that improvement now.

That was one of the most entertaining games I have watched so far this season. Great game!

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Originally Posted by arkansasbob

fine with me. we do much better without the hype, anyway.

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Perhaps the commentators were "Realists".:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by champion110

I don't think we will have to.

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Our defense is stronger than Fresno's,

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even though it didn't show in our first 2 games. We have the defensive power to slow down Boise - but will it be enough is the question. Boise is deserving of their ranking.

As for Fresno, Boise blew some big plays and that kept Fresno in the game. Fresno will have their seasonal meltdown half way through the conference season. We will beat them.

The key will be our defense in both these games, though. We have to show what we are capable of doing and need to get that improvement now.

That was one of the most entertaining games I have watched so far this season. Great game!

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Say What???:rolleyes4:

Kirt H. just piled on, insulting Tech, Tulsa (whoa!) and Nevada stating "Boazy just got by the last remaining opponent that could knock them off." Well, Kirt, why should Boazy bothering playing any more games. Just make them 12-0 and wait for bowl season.

I have no problem with someone saying, Boazy will be favored over their remaining opponents, or Boazy has gotten passed opponents most likely to beat 'em...but to state "that COULD knock them off" ????????? Ya mean, there is no possibility at all? No one left on their schedule is even capable of pulling an upset? Wow!

Bulletin Board material, if you ask me.

Ya know, I respect and admire Boise State football. The program, their fans....all great! I have no problem with 'em.

But, ya know what, I'm a Tech Bulldog, first and foremost, and don't take too kindly to being dissed.

I guess the big question is, when is the Tech football team gonna finally get tired of losing to Boazy in Aillet? Maybe we need to hire Doctor Lou or Tim Tebow for a motivational speech.

Okay, back to the old high school days one more time...in 1973 (I think it was...) we were sitting at 7-0 with our last three regular season games, all district games against Holy Cross, Brother Martin, and St. Augustine. All three were ranked in the Top 10 in the state, with St. Aug sitting at #1.

The paper stated, Rummel has enjoyed a nice season but hasn't yet played THE BIG THREE, and predicted us to finish 7-3. Ah....we didn't agree. We said, THE BIG THREE haven't yet played us!

That's the attitude the Dawgs have got to adopt and believe in. Boazy hasn't played at Aillet yet this year. They're going down!

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Originally Posted by dawg80

Kirt H. just piled on, insulting Tech, Tulsa (whoa!) and Nevada stating "Boazy just got by the last remaining opponent that could knock them off." Well, Kirt, why should Boazy bothering playing any more games. Just make them 12-0 and wait for bowl season.

I have no problem with someone saying, Boazy will be favored over their remaining opponents, or Boazy has gotten passed opponents most likely to beat 'em...but to state "that COULD knock them off" ????????? Ya mean, there is no possibility at all? No one left on their schedule is even capable of pulling an upset? Wow!

Bulletin Board material, if you ask me.

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Highly uncharacteristic of ESPN, especially when they will have the Tech-Boise game in October. Since when did they remove future promotion from their agenda??

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Originally Posted by Dawgpix

Highly uncharacteristic of ESPN, especially when they will have the Tech-Boise game in October. Since when did they remove future promotion from their agenda??

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I'm sure the conversation that's going on right now starts with something like "You idiot! Did you not look at our broadcast schedule!?"

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Originally Posted by littleshoe

I'm sure the conversation that's going on right now starts with something like "You idiot! Did you not look at our broadcast schedule!?"

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Since when did Kurt's comments represent ESPN?

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Originally Posted by teatech

Since when did Kurt's comments represent ESPN?

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I've got a sneaking suspicion about you.... let's see if it pans out...

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Originally Posted by littleshoe

I've got a sneaking suspicion about you.... let's see if it pans out...

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ummmm O.K.

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Originally Posted by dawg80

Ya know, I respect and admire Boise State football. The program, their fans....all great! I have no problem with 'em.

But, ya know what, I'm a Tech Bulldog, first and foremost, and don't take too kindly to being dissed.

I guess the big question is, when is the Tech football team gonna finally get tired of losing to Boazy in Aillet? Maybe we need to hire Doctor Lou or Tim Tebow for a motivational speech.

Okay, back to the old high school days one more time...in 1973 (I think it was...) we were sitting at 7-0 with our last three regular season games, all district games against Holy Cross, Brother Martin, and St. Augustine. All three were ranked in the Top 10 in the state, with St. Aug sitting at #1.

The paper stated, Rummel has enjoyed a nice season but hasn't yet played THE BIG THREE, and predicted us to finish 7-3. Ah....we didn't agree. We said, THE BIG THREE haven't yet played us!

That's the attitude the Dawgs have got to adopt and believe in. Boazy hasn't played at Aillet yet this year. They're going down!

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AMEN and good comparison!

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Originally Posted by teatech

Since when did Kurt's comments represent ESPN?

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Oh, okay. Remain clueless about the Mothership in Connecticut.

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Originally Posted by teatech

Say What???:rolleyes4:

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What did you have a problem with? Boise blowing some plays that helped Fresno?, Boise deserving their ranking?, Fresno has a mid-season breakdown every year?, or us not reaching our potential on defense yet?

If it is the last point, which I think it is, Tech hasn't even come close to what they CAN do on defense this year.

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Originally Posted by champion110

What did you have a problem with? Boise blowing some plays that helped Fresno?, Boise deserving their ranking?, Fresno has a mid-season breakdown every year?, or us not reaching our potential on defense yet?

If it is the last point, which I think it is, Tech hasn't even come close to what they CAN do on defense this year.

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Look at who put 51 on Fresno then look at who scored 36 and then 32 on us. Huge difference!

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Originally Posted by teatech

Look at who put 51 on Fresno then look at who scored 36 and then 32 on us. Huge difference!

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POTENTIAL vs. what we have seen so far. That is your answer.

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Originally Posted by champion110

POTENTIAL vs. what we have seen so far. That is your answer.

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We've been dealing with POTENTIAL ever since I attended in the Gary Crowton years. POTENTIAL is just another word for mediocre.

no there were several years after crowton where there was no potential at Tech for an upswing.

While out and about in San Antonio today I heard some good buzz about the WAC because of this game.

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Originally Posted by DallasDog

no there were several years after crowton where there was no potential at Tech for an upswing.

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You Lie!

What happened to all those so called great recruiting classes of 2000-2005? The Shreveport Times used to be littered with articles like that.

I see your bitching and moaning about the history of your country extends to that of your alma mater.

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Originally Posted by stodgdog

I see your bitching and moaning about the history of your country extends to that of your alma mater.

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I only have a problem with people who try to change history or put a ridiculous spin on it.

The Fresno State QB has a lot of guts and I love to see a runner lower his helmet at full speed, but I don't think he'll survive to play against us if he keeps that up. But I did enjoy seeing him lay out that Boise defender... wow! I hope Boise only looses one game this season.:icon_wink:

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Originally Posted by teatech

I only have a problem with people who try to change history or put a ridiculous spin on it.

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In other words, you have a problem with yourself.

Boise moved up to #8 in the AP poll with 4 of 7 teams ahead of them from the SEC. It is very likely the Broncos will be in the Top 5 when they come to Ruston.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Boise moved up to #8 in the AP poll with 4 of 7 teams ahead of them from the SEC. It is very likely the Broncos will be in the Top 5 when they come to Ruston.

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I suspect (and hope) you are correct

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Originally Posted by glm47

In other words, you have a problem with yourself.

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ZING!

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Boise moved up to #8 in the AP poll with 4 of 7 teams ahead of them from the SEC. It is very likely the Broncos will be in the Top 5 when they come to Ruston.

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Just where we want them to be. Now, just hope we are undefeated in conference play at that time too. :icon_wink:

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Originally Posted by champion110

Just where we want them to be. Now, just hope we are undefeated in conference play at that time too. :icon_wink:

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Yes, we need to do our part!!!

Fresno did better than I thought they would. I was surprised that they ripped off so many long ones with Matthews. Still, Boise won by a comfortable margin.

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

Still, Boise won by a comfortable margin.

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17 pts and the ballgame was not decided until the final 5 minutes....

I doubt that Chris Peterson considered it to be very comfortable

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

17 pts and the ballgame was not decided until the final 5 minutes....

I doubt that Chris Peterson considered it to be very comfortable

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Still beat the spread by more than double....

I give credit to Fresno for fighting back from being down 24-3.

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

Still beat the spread by more than double....

I give credit to Fresno for fighting back from being down 24-3.

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Yeah, that was so anti-Fresneck. Ususally if you punch them in the mouth the bully goes away.

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

Fresno did better than I thought they would. I was surprised that they ripped off so many long ones with Matthews. Still, Boise won by a comfortable margin.

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Agreed. I thought Boise showed allot of weakness against the run. Obviously.

With this in mind, I hope Dooley uses a combination of RB's to keep fresh legs in the game at all times. I just don't think Porter can run as much or as far as Matthews did. I'm very concerned about Porters stamina. He just looks "tired" this year.


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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

17 pts and the ballgame was not decided until the final 5 minutes....

I doubt that Chris Peterson considered it to be very comfortable

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Got to be within 10 pts with 5 minutes remaining to be considered competitive in my book...

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It wasn't competitive was it? I believe the score with 5 minutes remaining was 48 to 34. By my calculations that is approximately a 14 point difference which I believe is greater than 10 points which by your book is not a competitive ball game. Boise kicked their last field goal with 4 minutes remaining .

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Originally Posted by HogDawg

Agreed. I thought Boise showed allot of weakness against the run. Obviously.

With this in mind, I hope Dooley uses a combination of RB's to keep fresh legs in the game at all times. I just don't think Porter can run as much or as far as Matthews did. I'm very concerned about Porters stamina. He just looks "tired" this year.


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Porter may not be 100%...hopefully we aren't seeing the same thing we saw with Jackson last year. It's a good thing that we have the horses to keep rolling though.

Fresno uses a lot of backs, generally, even though Matthews is clearly the best player on their team.

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Originally Posted by detltu

It wasn't competitive was it? I believe the score with 5 minutes remaining was 48 to 34. By my calculations that is approximately a 14 point difference which I believe is greater than 10 points which by your book is not a competitive ball game. Boise kicked their last field goal with 4 minutes remaining .

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zing!:laugh:

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

zing!:laugh:

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Gotta get your shots in on those group Aers when you can :laugh:

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Originally Posted by detltu

Gotta get your shots in on those group Aers when you can :laugh:

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At least group A knew who would probably win, rather than saying "oh, I think Fresno will win because that would be cool!"

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Originally Posted by detltu

It wasn't competitive was it? I believe the score with 5 minutes remaining was 48 to 34. By my calculations that is approximately a 14 point difference which I believe is greater than 10 points which by your book is not a competitive ball game. Boise kicked their last field goal with 4 minutes remaining .

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Actualy it meets my definition -

Within 2 SCORES with 5 minutes remaining -

It's not a point deadset point differental...

Once again Type A's are smarter and better looking

Sure beats the 60 pt blowout some of ya'll were prediciting

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

Boise wins by 28+

Slaughter.

If you pick Fresno, it's because you haven't watched much of these teams.

Both have a potent offense, but Boise has a rock solid defense and Fresno's looks weak. That's a recipe for a 50-21 or 60-11 type score.

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Just a friendly reminder ....

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Just a friendly reminder ....

:icon_wink:

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Boise still should have won by more. They were on the right track when it was 24-3 but they decided to let Mr. Matthews run free and wild....

Boise is a much better team...

Yeah no reason to pick nits. Credit to Fresno for coming back to make it close but if they play 10 times, even in Cali, Boise wins 9.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Actualy it meets my definition -

Within 2 SCORES with 5 minutes remaining -

It's not a point deadset point differental...

Once again Type A's are smarter and better looking

Sure beats the 60 pt blowout some of ya'll were prediciting

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

10 points

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Just sayin :icon_wink:

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Actualy it meets my definition -

Within 2 SCORES with 5 minutes remaining -

It's not a point deadset point differental...

Once again Type A's are smarter and better looking

Sure beats the 60 pt blowout some of ya'll were prediciting

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Also they were already in field goal range with 5 minutes remaining. That score might as well have been on the board at 5 minutes which again wouldn't even meet your 2 scores stipulation. Also didn't you predict they would win?

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Dogs

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I found it. Group A realism strikes again.

I will point out that I made no prediction on this one and would likely make smart @$$ comments no matter what.

Boise State likely loses running back Harper for season

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12243396

Boise State running back D.J. Harper likely will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

Harper, the team's second leading rusher, was injured in Friday's 51-34 victory over Fresno State when he was smothered in the backfield late in the game.

He is one of two tailbacks who share carries for the No. 8 Broncos (3-0) and rushed for 292 yards and three touchdowns on 44 carries.

Coach Chris Petersen said Harper was undergoing tests Monday, and team physicians are all but certain Harper will need surgery.

"It's hard on all of us, it's hard on the offense and it's hard on D.J.," Petersen said Monday. "He's a heck of a back, and we were just starting to see the best of him. He'll be missed, no question about it."

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Originally Posted by DogtorEvil

Boise State likely loses running back Harper for season

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12243396

Boise State running back D.J. Harper likely will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

Harper, the team's second leading rusher, was injured in Friday's 51-34 victory over Fresno State when he was smothered in the backfield late in the game.

He is one of two tailbacks who share carries for the No. 8 Broncos (3-0) and rushed for 292 yards and three touchdowns on 44 carries.

Coach Chris Petersen said Harper was undergoing tests Monday, and team physicians are all but certain Harper will need surgery.

"It's hard on all of us, it's hard on the offense and it's hard on D.J.," Petersen said Monday. "He's a heck of a back, and we were just starting to see the best of him. He'll be missed, no question about it."

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I hate to hear that of any player, but especially of a team that has so much potential...

...to make us a bunch of money. (I'm not sure if this makes me an A or a B, though.)

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Originally Posted by Brian96

I hate to hear that of any player, but especially of a team that has so much potential...

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...to make us a bunch of money

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. (I'm not sure if this makes me an A or a B, though.)

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Socialist!

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Originally Posted by teatech

Socialist!

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Zing!

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Originally Posted by teatech

Socialist!

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i think brian has called himself one on several occasions, so i don't think you are going to offend him with that one.

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

Boise still should have won by more. They were on the right track when it was 24-3 but they decided to let Mr. Matthews run free and wild....

Boise is a much better team...

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Oh dude......just add a little salt to your crow and be done with eating it. :D


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