Presented by POOL DOCTOR & SPA. Thursday, May 16, 2019. It’s been eight years now since BYU left the Mountain West for football independence, and former Cougar and NFL star defensive lineman Jason Buck implores his alma mater to face the facts. “Just watch the rise of Utah State’s program in a conference and our…… MORE
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SCOTT SLANT: A Kellen Moore progress report
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Wednesday, May 15, 2019. So many people want to doubt him, and much of the media wants to follow suit. But Dallas beat writers keep hearing that new Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore knows what the heck he’s talking about. Moore is kind of shy and kind of…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Brett Rypien’s numbers game
Presented by POOL DOCTOR & SPA. Tuesday, May 14, 2019. When we heard that Brett Rypien was going to wear No. 4 in Denver, there was some comfort in knowing he’d don his old Boise State numeral. But the nostalgia doesn’t extend back to high school, and that’s a story worth revisiting. Rypien graduated early…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Jamar Taylor’s travels
(TOM SCOTT’S COLUMN WILL RETURN TUESDAY.) Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Friday, May 10, 2019. It’s different than being signed as an undrafted free agent. Unrestricted FA Jamar Taylor has been picked up by the Seattle Seahawks, who know what they’re getting and have plans for him. It’s expected that the former Boise State star…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Garth gets to play on the new blue first
Presented by BBSI. Thursday, May 9, 2019. The installation of the new blue turf at Albertsons Stadium is on pace for its planned completion on May 30. And it’s now official: the Boise State Broncos won’t be the first ones to play on the new carpet, Garth Brooks and his band will be. Brooks will…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Mattison’s Minnesota orientation
Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Alexander Mattison’s first three days in NFL practice uniform went smoothly last weekend at the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie minicamp. “I like a lot of things about him,” Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said of his third-round draft pick. “He catches the ball well. He’s physical. He’s got…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Hilary Knight takes on a tough task
Presented by BBSI. Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Sun Valley’s Hilary Knight is the face of women’s hockey in the United States, and what she and her fellow players have undertaken will determine the future of the sport. It was last Thursday that more than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world announced…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Brett Rypien’s sufficient funds
Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Monday, May 6, 2019. More light has been shed on Brett Rypien’s undrafted free agent contract with Denver, and it really ain’t too bad. Mike Klis of KUSA-TV in Denver reports that the Broncos have guaranteed that Rypien will make the practice squad this year as part of a three-year…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Don’t sell undrafted free agents short
Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Friday, May 3, 2019. With undrafted free agents in the conversation so much this week, here’s a “Where are they now?” on one of Boise State’s most successful such players. Chris Carr played nine seasons in the NFL after not being selected in the 2005 draft. He began with Oakland, with…… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Martin back in Oakland after all
Presented by EVAN’S BUILDING CENTER. Thursday, May 2, 2019. Minnesota Vikings third-round draft pick Alexander Mattison is the second-highest selection ever among Boise State running backs. The first, 2012 first-rounder Doug Martin, has been an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with Oakland, which appeared to be willing to let him walk. Now Martin’s…… MORE
