Presented by BBSI. Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Since the “Back In Black” headline has already been taken, I’ll date myself here. “Black Is Black,” Los Bravos, Parrot Records (August, 1966). Yes, Boise State will dust off the black uniform idea—this time in newly-designed duds to “Black Out The Blue” on Friday, September 20, against Air…… MORE
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SCOTT SLANT: The committee is to be determined
Presented by BACON. Monday, August 5, 2019. It’s too early to draw conclusions, but true freshman running back George Holani worked out with the veterans at the first practice of Boise State fall camp Friday. Coach Bryan Harsin said that Holani had “earned” that spot with the work he had put in since first arriving…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: A Bulldog/Bronco matter of perspective
(TOM SCOTT’S COLUMN WILL RETURN MONDAY, AUGUST 5) Presented by MAZ-TECH AUTOMOTIVE. Friday, July 26, 2019. While surfing snippets from out-of-town media following Mountain West Media Days, I ran into a Fresno Bee story that had Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers reminiscing about his winning overtime touchdown in the Mountain West championship game. “I’ve…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Who’s a go, and who is not
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Thursday, July 25, 2019. The theme of Boise State’s offseason has been: if sophomore Chase Cord is healthy, he’s the favorite to trot out as starting quarterback in a little over five weeks in Jacksonville. The word “if” is still a factor, though. “He’s not there yet,” coach…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Weaver believers in Vegas
Presented by MAZ-TECH AUTOMOTIVE. Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The cream rose to the top Tuesday in media voting for the Mountain West Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Curtis Weaver got the nod, setting the table for his junior year (and possibly final year) at Boise State. Weaver’s sack totals have been well-chronicled over the…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: It has become an easy pick
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Tuesday, July 23, 2019. By the time you read this, you’ll probably know how the Mountain West Preseason Media Poll reads. Since this was written before that time, I’ll try to predict the outcome. In the Mountain Division, depth rules, and that should carry Boise State to the…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: To stream or not to stream
Presented by MAZ-TECH AUTOMOTIVE. Monday, July 22, 2019. Mountain West Media Days starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. At his “State of the Conference” address, will commissioner Craig Thompson shed any light on television rights? Discussions have been going for more than two months now as the league tries to find a solution beginning in 2020.…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Outlooks vary for Boise State’s NFL backs
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Thursday, July 18, 2019. With NFL training camps opening, there are 22 Boise State products on NFL rosters. Four of them are running backs, and that’s the most intriguing position involving former Broncos right now. Doug Martin started this parade of Boise State rushers into the NFL when he was drafted…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: The math isn’t so fuzzy here
Presented by MERIDIAN AUTO RANCH OUTLET. Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The Athletic’s Chris Vannini has penned an essay on NCAA FBS attendance guidelines. Whatever happened to those? “The NCAA requires an average attendance of 15,000 fans per game once every two years to maintain FBS status,” notes Vannini. “But the reality is a number of…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: The brave new sportswriting world
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Tuesday, July 16, 2019. After 14 years at the Idaho Press and Idaho Statesman, Dave Southorn has made the bold and visionary move of joining The Athletic, where he’ll continue to be a Boise State football beat writer. The Athletic, one of the fastest-growing sources for customized sports news in the…… MORE
