Presented by BBSI. Thursday, September 19, 2019. Through the first three games of the season, Boise State’s Hank Bachmeier has proven to be mentally tough. Sometimes, ill-advisedly so. But that trait is something the Broncos hope carries Bachmeier through Friday night against Air Force. Here’s the perception in the Colorado Springs Gazette: “Rattling Boise State’s…… MORE
Category Archives: Scott Slant
SCOTT SLANT: How will special teams factor in?
Presented by BACON. Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Boise State’s struggles on special teams in 2018 have been well-chronicled. But perhaps the Broncos’ cleanest special teams performance of last season came in the 48-38 win at Air Force. Haden Hoggarth made both of his field goals, the second one a season-long 47-yarder, eight of Quinn Skillin’s…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Air Force does its thing
Presented by BBSI BOISE. Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Air Force’s first win over Colorado in 51 years followed the Falcons’ offensive blueprint, one Boise State is painfully familiar with. Certain elements of the Academy’s 30-23 overtime victory in Boulder were reminiscient of Air Force’s confounding three-game winning streak over the Broncos from 2014-16, particularly the…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Weaver weaves his way to the top
Presented by BACON. Monday, September 16, 2019. Curtis Weaver was at his level-best Saturday night, which puts him at another level in Boise State lore after the 45-10 win over Portland State. Weaver tied a school record with four sacks—shout-out to Chris Wing, the last Bronco to do it 23 years ago—in one of the…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Are the tight ends back?
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Friday, September 13, 2019. It’s been hard to miss Boise State’s John Bates over the first two games. The junior tight end has eight catches for 114 yards after only 10 receptions all of last year. What you notice about Bates is that he goes up and gets it—and that’s important…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Attendance – the sky is not falling
Presented by BACON. Thursday, September 12, 2019. A lot has been made of Boise State’s season ticket count dropping to 16,588, its lowest point in 16 years. But it’s a sign of the times. Attendance is a problem throughout college football, and Boise State is a lot better off than most programs. The Broncos’ season…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Who’s your rival?
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Boise State is not BYU’s primary football rival (hello, Utah), but the Cougars fill the bill for the Broncos these days. How could they not? The schools announced Tuesday that they’ll take a year off from their football series in 2024—then resume it from 2025 through 2034.…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Offensive progress (or lack thereof) report
Presented by BACON. Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The first thing you hear when Boise State coach Bryan Harsin talks about his offense is his frustration with red zone performance. I mean, you should get about four touchdowns or so out of 437 yards in total offense, which is what the Broncos put up against Marshall.…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Broncos defense pitches goose eggs
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Monday, September 9, 2019. What can you say when Boise State holds Marshall to zero points, zero yards and zero first downs in the second half of the Broncos’ 14-7 victory Saturday night? Well, if you’re me, you add it to the second half of the Florida State game and see…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Broncos’ strength against Herd strength
Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Friday, September 6, 2019. Boise State has had a 100-yard rusher in five consecutive games (Alexander Mattison four, Robert Mahone one). For his part, Mahone almost topped 100 by halftime of last week’s win at Florida State. Marshall has a streak of 15 games without allowing a 100-yard rusher and…… MORE
