They Were NEVER SUPPOSED to Be This GREAT... (The INCREDIBLE Rise of Boise State Football)

Over the past few decades, the city of Boise, Idaho has grown significantly. The people who live there believe it is a special place. Current football head coach Andy Avalos told SB Nation, everything you need from the city is in about a three-mile by three-mile space near downtown. As someone who was born and raised in New Jersey some 2,500 miles away you would think I would never have thought of the city of Boise, Idaho. But as I was growing up their football team was shocking the nation and I became fascinated by their blue turf and their underdog attitude. This is the rise of Boise State.
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[@JTSports]

Chris Pederson was playing NCAA Dynasty mode but in real life

[@ola_eboda]

He doesn't get enough credit man

[@MJGOAT]

@@ola_ebodabest coach ever imo

[@paulgaither]

My good friend and I randomly became fans in 2003 while playing NCAA football 2004 (released in 2003). We had zero attachment to any college, but we liked the blue turf and wanted to take a low ranked team (1 or 2 stars) and build the dynasty mode. They quickly became my favorite NCAA team in real life, and that 2006/2007 season solidified it more than ever. I still have my original Xbox and those old NCAA games and roster files. When I saw this video pop up, I had to clock on. Go Broncos, signed a random person from California and who lives in Peru.

[@ontheedge95]

The Chris Petersen/Kellen Moore era was pure magic. I have never seen football played like that ever. The 10’ and 11’ teams were national champion level, IMO.

[@jackmanfredo1215]

50 and 3 those 4 seasons with Kellen at QB. The 3 losses were by a total of 5 points.

[@ontheedge95]

@@jackmanfredo1215 Yep, the most winningest class in all of college football. I was at two of those losses. Reno in 10’ was bad, but TCU 11’ at home was tragic.

[@jackmanfredo1215]

I was at the TCU game here in Boise in 2012, Doug Martin didn't play because of injury. We had our chances, the missed FG at the end was a killer. The short FG missed in Reno in 2011 knocked us out of the Rose Bowl, that is the all time "what if" game for the Broncos (Colin Kapernick's Senior year).

[@BleedBlue7227]

@@jackmanfredo1215 And you could make the argument that in 2 of those 3 losses, were Kellen's best games individual wise

[@turnerjensen2620]

Truth, they haven’t been nearly as exciting since then

[@BB-yh5rd]

My dad and I had season tickets to Boise State for 15 years before his devastating passing from Parkinson's in 2017. Boise is an amazing community that loves our Broncos mostly because of the positive attitude of the program which reflects our city. Tailgating begins in the morning and people mingle and share food next to the stadium that sits on the banks of the Boise River. One point of pride we have as Broncos fans is the treatment of opposing fans. They are invited into tailgates and often become friends amazed at how nice people are and what a great atmosphere game day is. There is one other school I've experienced such treatment, a few years ago my brother and a couple friends decided to rent a car and on a whim drove better part of two days to Stillwater Oklahoma. The game was great, unfortunately a close loss for the Broncos, but I can't compliment enough how we were treated there making me a fan of Oklahoma State for the simple fact that their fans are some of the nicest and welcoming people I''ve met. I love college football because done right it brings people, family and friends together for a great event. Win or lose college football is an amazing tradition. Go Broncos.

[@caseyzemliska643]

I went to that ok state game. Didn't have to spend a dime for food or drink. I highly recommend going to Stillwater for a game wearing opposing team gear. You will thank me later.

[@pretendhuman]

People like you and your dad are what make Boise such a wonderful place to live.

[@BB-yh5rd]

@@pretendhuman All starts here by recognizing that we're not really all that special. Any town could do it if they'd just quit being so confrontational about every stupid thing. We try to minimize corruption and think it's important to have some perspective for the most part on any particular topic. SF and Portland were always weird but it was in a kind of a cute "oh look at the liberals and their marching around protesting like anyone outside of their little group cares at all." Liberals like to yell, make hyperbole about everything and most of all feel sorry for a guy with a less than ideal childhood walking around shooting people. Lesson for future, mental note, getting teased in high school doesn't warrant a shooting spree. If someone murders anyone, it is 100% the murderers fault. Not really much rehabilitation possible for violent criminals and it's certainly not "white privilege" that makes anyone murder people. I've been white my whole life and the privilege I had was to be oeverworked, underpaid and way way overtaxed.

[@j.thompson9345]

Great coaching hires is what lead Boise State to national prominence.

[@jamesmarshall6619]

And a good university organization can't be left out. You need an internal structure that can both consistently hire good coaches, actually select good coaches, and have the support system for them to succeed. Boise St understands itself, understands what it's good at, what it wants within it's culture, and that's also huge in their success. It's impressive what they've done from the top down because history has shown hiring coaches is really a crapshoot yet they keep winning.

[@kevinbond8966]

National prominence? Idk about that.

[@tompyle8920]

@@kevinbond8966 We went 50-3 from 2008-2011 and were ranked #3 in the country

[@kevinbond8966]

@@tompyle8920 your only notable win was against an uninterested Oklahoma team. That was the biggest game in Boise St history and the 300th biggest in Oklahomas history.

[@tompyle8920]

@@kevinbond8966 I’d rather be a Boise State fan then a New Mexico fan or UNLV or UTEP…the list goes on. Our budget is a fraction of P5 schools and we’ve managed to beat plenty of them (Virginia tech, Oregon, Georgia, Oklahoma, you name it). Not sure why you’re commenting on a Boise State video if you hate them so much

[@elitelord5350]

Still waiting for the day Boise State goes into Power 5 conference

[@PauII2001]

werent they invited to the pac 12 or big 12?

[@elitelord5350]

@@PauII2001 not to my knowledge, may have been a rumor

[@Cowpoke92]

@@PauII2001 no but they've been in talks of big 12 i think they'd be better there than the pac 12 honestly, better recruiting and bigger games!

[@wapiti128]

They might not need to. I heard the playoff is expanding yo 12 teams in 2024.

[@tylermelton7490]

There are two things that factor into why Boise state won’t be in a big 5 conference (which is BS) the 2 being money and academics. Even though when we were on top racking in millions of dollars every year and building a pretty big tech industry here something just doesn’t add up. We definitely deserve a big 5 chance compared to a lot of other teams that don’t deserve to be there

[@vex3825]

Yessss love to see someone talking about Boise State as an Idaho native who grew up 20 minutes from the stadium it made growing up so exciting. I remember watching the Nevada game in the lobby of a hotel with 20 other people. The Boise State kicker ended up receiving death threats because of the game. But if I remember correct, he missed 3 key field goals.

[@scottyclayton2501]

That kicker is one of the best in BSU history stat wise. Sad that he received so much hate

[@kjp8251]

Sending death threats to an amateur athlete for having a bad game. Classy.

[@evanisovich]

@@scottyclayton2501 came here to say this. Go figure it’s that game that Brotzman was remembered for, forgetting about his accolades. 🤦‍♂️

[@CJStew06]

@@scottyclayton2501 Yep, he held the NCAA record for points-scored in a career. I was at the game in Reno, he didn't miss anything until the FG at the end of regulation. Then he missed the FG in OT that allowed Nevada to kick a walk-off. Two mistakes in a matter of minutes, one of the more mind-blowing experiences to watch in real-time. I thought we were going to the Rose Bowl...

[@jennifercouture9215]

Wow what an amazing video. I have been a Boise State Fan for over 40 years. Never underestimate the Broncos. Thank you for posting this.

[@hoseahosanna6700]

I'd play for Bosie State

[@seanikins2972]

Loved watching the Peterson/Kellen Moore led broncos play... Especially in the Smurf turf...😂

[@jamesshively]

I want to see a BSU VS UIdaho game some time. Idaho may actually have a chance now under Eck...

[@brian2440]

2010 Boise State is arguably the greatest G5 team to ever play the game. 1. This team didn’t even make a major bowl, yet was ranked #1 in the country by SP+, SRS, and Colley. 2. They averaged a 36.7 margin of victory per game on the season. That’s the highest MVPG by over 6ppg than any other team to not make a national title or playoff champ. 3. They ranked #2 in total offense, scoring 50+ points in 50% of their games, and 40+ points in 85% of their games. They were 170 total yards less than Oregon from the #1 ranking yet played twice as many ranked teams as Oregon that season. 2. They ranked #2 in total defense. They were the first team since 04 USC to be ranked in the Top 5 for total offense and total defense and the first team since 1998 Nebraska to be ranked in the top 2 for total offense and total defense. They allowed 11.4 ppg, shutout 3 teams, and beat 3 teams ranked in the Top 10 for total offense 139-10. Even in their loss to Nevada, they led this game by 24 points and had 3 opportunities to win.

[@zoogie980]

and that Nevada team was led by Colin Kaepernick who ran all over them. No shame in that loss looking back on it.

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

@@zoogie980 He really didnt until the 4th quarter. BSU led by 21 points in that game and then choked hard....

[@helpmereach1ksubswithnovid992]

Plus Nevada missed the field and they called it good. look at it again

[@louismasar6147]

If being 3 points away from a second undefeated season in a row isn’t enough proof for people that college football needed a playoff system, then I don’t know what is.

[@brian2440]

Actually back to back to back undefeated seasons and 4 times in 5 years

[@muddywaters2818]

@@brian2440 they lost their bowl game in 2008 so no.

[@brian2440]

@@muddywaters2818 Except that their bowl game is literally post season. If you want to include the bowl games, fine whatever, although I’d also argue that neither team should have been in that bowl game. I mean seriously, name the last time two Top 10 teams in the country played in a bowl game that wasn’t nationally televised nor a major bowl? Especially when you have two teams not even in the Top 15 make a major bowl over both of these teams….. yeah that looks sketch af….. The Poinsetta Bowl had significantly higher ranked teams than the Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Chick-Fila Bowl, Capital One Bowl and Fiesta Bowl (you realize the payout differences between those bowls is $200K vs $20 million) …. I mean wtf…. You have an undefeated team and a team that lost to the #2 and #3 teams in the country and that’s somehow not even good enough for either team to make a Top 20 bowl game? This sport is so corrupt

[@muddywaters2818]

@@brian2440 well when both teams play a combined 3 or 4 ranked teams. No one really cares.

[@brian2440]

@@muddywaters2818 TCU played 4 Top 25 teams in 2008. I’d like to know what competition you think the following teams played that were so much tougher than who TCU faced or #10 Oregon: - Cincinnati (played #3 Oklahoma, #19 VT, #23 WVU) - Virginia Tech (played #17 Cincinnati, #21 FSU, #22GT) - Georgia Tech (played #19 VT, #21 FSU) -Georgia (#1 Florida, #6 Alabama, #22 GT, #23 Michigan State) - Michigan State (#8 Penn State, #12 Ohio State, #13 Georgia) - Ohio State (#5 USC, #8 Penn State, #13 Georgia, #23 Michigan State) Vs TCU played: (#2 Utah, #3 Oklahoma, #7 Boise State, #11 BYU) You really think Georgia is going undefeated with TCUs schedule? you think Ohio State is? How do you think Cincinnati, Virginia Tech or Georgia Tech fares in Eugene against #10 Oregon? 08 Cincinnati beat Hawaii by 5, the same team Boise State beat by 27. Virginia Tech literally lost to a 9-5 G5 team. Georgia Tech beat a Division II team (not FCs, Division II team) by 3 points…. What they’re going beat #3 Oklahoma in Norman or #10 Oregon in Eugene?

[@CJStew06]

I was a kid in the 90s and started to watch them as my hometown football team. The story really begins in the late 90s with guys like Bart Hendricks and Brock Forsey who really first established Boise State as an inventive, imaginative and aggressive offensive powerhouse. Dan Hawkins took over and brought with him Chris Petersen as OC, and they had an amazing run in the early 2000s with Ryan Dinwiddie at QB setting records, followed by Jared Zabranksy and the mid-2000s teams that were starting to develop NFL talent at all positions. There was one-year lull after Zabransky left and the post-OU Fiesta Bowl, but even then, with Petersen now the HC, you could see the offense's potential. Kellen Moore arrived at the apex of Petersen's genius and he really found the perfect QB to hit the timing and rhythm of his motions and deceptive pass patterns. And thanks to the consistent winning and success of the previous eras, Petersen was able to recruit better talent than Boise State fans could ever have believed would play for their team. It's an amazing story of building a winning program, and doing it under different leadership-I stopped following the Broncos after the Harsin years became a bit stale, but I hope one day they can find a gem like Petersen again who can be ahead of the curve and make Boise State the unpredictable menace no one wants to face on their schedule.

[@bailydekker9377]

I’ve been in Idaho basically my entire life, at the time.. I didn’t realize the legends I was surrounded by. My mom at the time, attended BSU and befriended Peterson. He came over for dinner a few times and I didn’t think too much into it. Ian Johnson used to attended our church too and we used to have regular conversation with the guy. He was an overall really cool guy. As their names got HUGE it was pretty apparent that they were annoyed with constant bombardment of people that recognized them. I haven’t seen any of them in years now.. wish them all the best. But I feel for em too, it was nice when Boise was significantly smaller than it is now. And these guys were local celebrities. I wish I could have appreciated and understood their company when I was younger.

[@SK-mw8vd]

I feel like the Magic Carpet Ride to the National Championship should have had more than just that very brief mention. Beyond that, a good brief overview of BSU. I moved there as a 12 yo kid when the 2001 team busted out of the gates, and I was wrapped up in Bronco Mania.

[@luckybangbang7689]

Great video! Great subject very comprehensive!

[@billl1127]

Boise State needs to join the Big 12. Today you can't succeed like Boise State did without Power 5 money for recruiting and coach retention.

[@nvizl]

As a Fresno State fan, I’m glad where they’ve been, they went from nothing to a superpower just because they beat 8th ranks Fresno in Fresno, I hope they get a better future

[@chadluke5454]

Fresno State is also a team that has had many great teams and many great wins. They are not afraid to play anyone. As a BSU fan, thank you for your kind words. I wish Fresno State the best this year and in the coming years.

[@ryanbenz4352]

love the boise state videos!!!

[@wfletch3270]

As an idaho native and lifelong Boise state fan the Kellen Moore era was something truly special

[@AShoresfishing]

I personally know former Boise State QB in the 60s (Hal Zimmerman) he’s a southern Idaho fishing legend.

[@billsd2op483]

As a Bills fan and as a Boise native, I can't wait to see what Shakir can bring to the table now that Beasley is gone. I hope he balls out. He was so damn good in college.

[@taylorm_2892]

Same I've been watching all the chatter on Twitter he's been looking real good can't wait for the season to start.

[@wapiti128]

How has he done so far?

[@crab4255]

Greatest two point conversion of all time

[@EugeneCroswell-on4qj]

I was born a few blocks away from the stadium at St Luke's in 1988 times sure have changed it was amazing to watch the growth of the school, the city, and the whole area has blown up since I was a kid. My brother wrestled for BSU and they used to give tickets away nothing like now Kool video thanks for making it

[@50spudman]

Great video! 👍✌️

[@BallWithWes94]

Ight you got my attention now sir I’m a big football fan especially college since middle school I’m 28 and your stories are spot on 🤟🏾🙌🏾

[@TheDreadedRaider]

Im 33 years old and this year will be my 25th consecutive year as a season ticket holder. Watch out for Boise this Year we have a guy at QB now

[@Collegefootballproductions]

Can y’all beat Washington

[@BoiseCalvin]

Really good look at Boise State. I've been a fan since I moved here in 1990 and have been a season ticket holder for about 13 years. Can I make a suggestion for your voice-overs?. You end every sentence like a question. I've been doing voiceovers for corporate videos for 10 years and it's a skill that you definitely can learn.

[@Blackattack7958]

Not to mention how many NFL Starter Players Boise State Developed

[@ninjitown23]

Bro!! Love it, love it, loved everything about your video. I attended BSU in 2000-2001 and even didn't follow BSU football until other people around the country started asking me questions about, "You're from Boise? Where did that football team come from?!" Then, in 2003, I started following them. After watching the Fiesta Bowl against OU.....I was hooked. I still get gitty when watching that game again, even today. LOL! Thanks for the love brother!

[@EmbracetheGrind]

I rewatched the highlights for that game like four separate times while making this video

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Giddy*

[@skylerrash9154]

I've lived in Idaho since I was little. I suppose I've really only payed attention to pro games, but Boise State is always fun to watch.

[@planetaryprod]

Been a fan my whole life

[@lukeslc-xd8ds]

Thank you

[@RoyceMusic333]

Go orange, go big blue, fight, fight, BSU!

[@ChuckinCluck]

as someone from new jersey who didnt go to college and has no allegiance to any particular school, boise state is a team i root for no matter what. Would love to go out there for a game one year

[@brandonconforto315]

07 Fiesta bowl was the best non-championship bowl game ever.

[@elainecooper9529]

My team!!! They are so fun to watch!

[@joshalvarez6881]

Good video but 1996 was our 1st year as Division 1-A. And Coach Koetter is pronounced KUTTER. Other than that, very entertaining video. Thank you! Go Broncos!

[@rogalskyj]

Very well done 👍🏼. Go Broncos!!

[@jameshumphrey2345]

Maybe I’m biased because I was in the stands for the Broncos nearly beating Wisconsin in Madison in 1997 - Boise led the entire second half until its undersized defense ran out of gas and allowed the winning TD with 42 seconds left. But I think Houston Nutt should get a huge share of credit for instilling a culture of intensive preparation and the belief that they really could compete on the national stage. Even though they only won four games on the field* that season, that game really felt like a huge turning point. * BSU’s official season record is 5-6 because Cal State Northridge, which won the season opener, was forced by the NCAA to forfeit that victory because of rules infractions.

[@loganrogers6668]

Boise State is my favorite always

[@1PickJesus]

Heart! That's what makes "em great.

[@sportspicks799]

Those teams got me into college ball.

[@brandonhall5615]

That Nevada loss took a piece of me.

[@paparon677]

Underdog mentality💪🏼

[@kevinramsey417]

Boise State was one hell of a team.

[@jamesmcdonald1687]

#thekickwasgood. Boise fans know. It was an amazing time to be a student there. Unreal.

[@theycallmekevin03]

Whoa whoa whoa don't give Oregon credit. Bosie State lost to Oregon state. Oregon still hasn't beat Boise State.

[@austoncly3363]

Will see Oregon has a series with boise again 2024 boise at the ducks 2025 boise home and then away 2026 oh plus Houston from AAC

[@culturekiller86]

Hopefully they can rise again.

[@brianrussell8656]

The funny thing Kellen Moore era 90 percent games he was so far ahead by third quarter he would be on bench . Think coach Peterson cost him a the hyseman trophy he still leads in most won games 50 and three most those games lost by shank field goal misses . In his losses most were decided by field goal . You can say all the crap you want Kellen Moore winning est QB in all college football and only played too the third quarter .

[@zoogie980]

Whats crazy too is that in the few games Moore lost they were against NFL level talent. Kaepernick at Nevada and Andy Dalton at TCU

[@tyrael1248]

As a BYU fan, I don’t appreciate most of the highlights being from the game last year😂 I was at that game, and it was a rough one for me😅

[@austingarrett646]

Had the same thought!

[@zoogie980]

lol you a good sport tho, i love the BSU BYU rivalry and am excited for our game this coming weekend

[@devinmathews7809]

It's now 2024 pre season. Expectations and hype is super high. But I don't think there's enough talent to upset Oregon this year.

[@getbig2501]

Boise State is where football was invented

[@Stacie45]

How good were they in the Petersen-Moore era? Peterson's 2006 BSU recruiting class put 17 guys into NFL training camps. 2 first round draft picks, Doug Martin and Shea McClellin. Kellen Moore, Doug Martin, Shea McClellin, Austin Pettis, Titus Young, Billy Winn, Chase Baker, Tyrone Crawford, George Iloka, Jeron Johnson, Jamar Taylor, Brandyn Thompson, Winston Venable and Nate Potter all played in the NFL. Pretty much unheard of outside of schools like Alabama, USC or Ohio State. They were that good.

[@ESport211]

I love this team! Go Boise State!

[@zoogie980]

You forgot to mention that Adrian Peterson was on that Oklahoma team and it was his last college game.

[@Mozenator]

Bleed Blue!! 🐎

[@joelathrop642]

I’ll never get over the fact that BSU should’ve beaten Oklahoma State at home last year. I’ve never in my life blamed a game on the refs but wow… some awful calls in that one. The TV broadcast didn’t do it justice

[@thatbulldoolz]

I agree with you Joe Boise got fucked over in that game

[@scottyclayton2501]

Finally someone mentioned it NOBODY HAS TALKED ABOUT IT. Oklahoma State was going to make the Playoff if they didn’t lose to Baylor in the B12 championship

[@camforbes5404]

Boise st my fav team

[@austinsummers8318]

Born and raised Go broncos!

[@BrentlyObjectivity]

🙏Sometimes fear and anxiety is the prerequisite to the very thing that sets us FREE.... The Rise of Boise State......

[@tommywolmart265]

The GOATs

[@bryantc2899]

Statue of Liberty!

[@Rysofly]

Statue of liberty play was THAT play ....

[@EugeneCroswell-on4qj]

Bias aside that Oklahoma game is still the best game I've ever watched it was amazing

[@williamland9939]

I cheer for Boise State actually

[@tylerbarragan9730]

Yooo where in jersey

[@planetaryprod]

Let’s go someone is finally recognizing us

[@treyisdabest]

my BRONCOS go Boise state

[@gregthomas3953]

Scott Fisher?

[@Rysofly]

BOSIE STATE HAS BEEN THE BEST GROUP OF 5 TEAM SINCE 2000.

[@austoncly3363]

Well 2022 could be a undefeated season stacked defense hardest games are San Diego state air force and byu, maybe freznope but well see oh and the pre ranks got boise 47 not to far out maybe get a fiesta bowl/ well things change but bsu wins out they play in the LA bowl against a mid pac 12 opponent

[@brian2440]

Their offense is pretty garbo

[@matthewshirts9523]

Our offense is terrible. We have a mediocre qb and an awful OC.

[@mikesneed4102]

Why bring up the osu game. We should’ve won that game 😭😭

[@justinmix143]

It’s mostly all due to Kellen Moore. That, and whatever lunatic decided they needed blue turf. It works & is cool, but Sitting around the drawing board coming up with that… they must’ve been rolling on ecstasy, buncha old hillbilly football boosters rubbin each other’s hairy backs, til the one w/ the closed head injury said “hey, I’m gonna crush this up & put it in a snowcone held in a tiger’s gall bladder, w/ powdered rhino horn sprinkles on top and see what kinda ideas I can come up with!”

[@mikehocking4836]

It's Caliboise state now that's all that lives in boise now

[@chadluke5454]

Sadly

[@thatbulldoolz]

Didn't even mention how Boise State beat Georgia

[@jonbass6346]

You didn’t mention the season opening against UGA in 2011! Jim Rome was the only guy who said they’d win that game! UGA played in the GA heat in their black and crimson unis that game and I still believe they were definitely too winded that day!!!

[@brian2440]

Too winded? They played in the Atlanta dome. A sealed air conditioned stadium….

[@jonbass6346]

@@brian2440 that’s true, but it’s still a HOT Georgia day, and being on the field under lights I’m not sure you can feel enough A/C to make a difference

[@nvizl]

NOT THE FIRST BCS BUSTED #GODOGSGO #FRESNOSTATE

[@samcobuggies984]

It would be nice to trade them with Colorado in the Pac12,

[@jupitervideos7702]

Colorado is still a far bigger name, legacy team than Boise State.

[@matthewshirts9523]

@@jupitervideos7702 Based on what? Their flukey title from the 90s?

[@jamesmarshall6619]

@@matthewshirts9523 location and recruiting. Not that Colorado is a huge state but it still brings in a bigger viewing audience than Idaho and in terms of recruiting Colorado isn't an elite state for recruits but it's a lot better than Idaho, not to mention academics. The academic requirements for Boise St are lower than they are for the rest of the Pac-12, doesn't mean anything to me personally but Pac-12 presidents love to parade it around like any of us care and again, Boise St just doesn't offer the Pac-12 anything financially or competitively that would improve the conference. They have a great fan base but it's a small fan base that won't bring in the viewership a big conference wants and is on the very low end in terms of fertile recruiting. It's about money you can generate and recruits that can improve the conference, unfortunately Boise St can't bring either of those to the table and it sucks because I would love to see them in the Pac-12.

[@brian2440]

@@jamesmarshall6619 can you explain why University of Arkansas at Little Rock can join the Pac12 conference in their sports, but Boise State can’t join for Football?

[@jamesmarshall6619]

@@brian2440 do I really need to explain to you why the Pac-12 would include someone else in a non-revenue producing sport that also consists of minimal costs?

[@alienspace3960]

Nutt went 5-6

[@michaelavalos3793]

Dude! It's pronounced Ah-Va-Los...

[@TOKOxShambles]

You forget that Utah ran the hook n ladder 1st against Pitt in the Fiesta bowl.

[@chadluke5454]

But it was not 4th down and very long if I remember correctly.

[@TOKOxShambles]

@@chadluke5454 it wasn't but they ran it 1st.

[@chadluke5454]

@@TOKOxShambles Ok

[@watfwwresting1933]

Florida gators

[@Nathan_Lara]

Fresno State is the original bcs buster

[@nvizl]

True

[@quisno11]

Blue collar

[@charlesdickens1648]

Okay video, but learn how the names are pronounced. I counted 8 butchered names.

[@DLKing8]

I’m so glad Bryan Harsin is gone. Andy Avalos has what it take to take the Broncos into the future and return to their former glory.

[@mikehocking4836]

Those days are long gone people still living in the past lv it turn out the lights the party's over booyah

[@jspthesecond0723]

They were only as good as the opponents they played consistently, when you factor that in then you may begin to realize that they weren't that amazing. I mean, the WAC conference? Seriously.

[@teacherjoe7019]

Boise State walks into the Power Five Pizza Party. They ask one of the conference tables if they can sit down at their table. They feel confidant because they win games in their group of five conference, they pull off upsets from time to time and they’re the “new” flavor with their blue turf. They feel like they should be promoted like a European Soccer Team. That conference and every other conference asks Boise State, “What are you REALLY bringing to the table? You think we’re going to give YOU a slice of FREE pizza?” Boise State looks down and reflects. Boise State goes back to share part of a sandwich at Subway with some other wishful group of five schools.

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

"What are you REALLY bringing to the table" Oh nothing just: - 4th best career record in the sport all time - Most winning seasons of any team currently playing in Div 1 all time - Undefeated major bowl record - Most undefeated teams in the last 20 years - All Time Class Record - All Time Class Margin of Loss Record - 2000-2010 2nd best record of any decade for any team in the history of the sport (only behind 1890-1900 Yale) - Best Home Record in Division 1 in the last 25 years - One of only 2 teams to never record a losing season in the last 20 years (only other being Ohio State) - Second most 12-win seasons in Div 1 in the last 20 years (only behind Oklahoma by 3) - Only team in the last decade to beat a ranked team in OCC from every single P5 Conference - Only G5 team with a positive record over the ACC, B12 and PAC12 (arguably the only team in the league thats truly not afraid to play anyone anytime anywhere - theyve played road games from FSU to Oregon to KSU to New York). Arguably the most robbed team in league - 2000-2010 went 115-7, including 5 undefeated regular seasons yet magically only ever made 2 major bowl games. Posted 4 seasons in which 4 or more lower ranked teams made major bowls over them. 08 and 09 BSU had higher ranked wins than teams that made the national championship game. 2008-2011 BSU went 50-3 and beat 3 P5 Conference champions, 1 runner up P5 conference champion yet magically never played a single ranked P5 team in a bowl game ever somehow. The only P5 teams Moore-Era Boise magically played in a bowl game was 2011 and they played 6-6 Arizona State. It was 42-7 at halftime.....

[@grayfox1422]

The lack of proper pronunciation on the part of the narrator, demonstrates lack of familiarity with the long history of Boise State football and its TWO National Championships in Football. I had the winning TD pass catcher TE Duane Dlouhy from the great 1980 championship team as a student teacher in my high school PE class. As a native Boise, Idahoan, the roots run deep and the modern 1A era (1996- present) is just as awesome as the prior fun decades where I got to attend the games with such legendary players and coaches as the great Grambling State coach, Eddie Robinson, who coached for 56 YEARS!! Who remembers the Riverboat Gambler, Rick Woods, who would literally RUN FORWARD while catching a punt!! That was insane!! Randy Troutman, The French back-up QBs who would get the offense sparked up in the Big Sky Conference slugfests!! So commercialized now, it seems like it is less intimate than it was back in the past.

[@adanhuerta2049]

they lost to Oregon State not Oregon get it right in the Hawaii Bowl.

[@oddoperator3524]

Go buckeyes

[@mitchbrown6652]

Lol hardly the time or the place. But as an Ohioan I am obligated to say....O-H...

[@getbig2501]

@@mitchbrown6652 It's all good either way because Boise State is America's Team

[@mitchbrown6652]

@@getbig2501 How do you figure that?

[@getbig2501]

@@mitchbrown6652 They get in Boise State's way and they get knocked down. Boise State beats everyone, everytime and everywhere.

[@mitchbrown6652]

@@getbig2501 None of that makes boise state "Americas team" and no boise state team over the last 40 years could beat any ohio state team over the same time period. Period lol what you smokin man???

[@ronniejdio9411]

This is a team who won 4 games vs top 25 teams in a 4 year span and 2 of those were EXHIBITION bowl games. This team was a nothing. Burger pushed by media. In contrast Clemson won 4 games vs top 25 teams in their 2 years they won titles. In deeper contrast iga win 5 games vs top 25 years in one season. Where they did t win a title.. Level of comparison matter..Boise st is a 2nd tier program

[@brianrussell8656]

The is Boise play up too the level of any G5 school and only has MWC money given the chance and money they would stomp you all with in five years it's what they do . Every conference they go too they eventually dominate it. It more about the money if you don't see that is obvious . Give Boise state chance with G five conference money see them take off . Your school is good too but kinda funny no one on mw budget beats G5 school on regular basis . Have a great day sir.

[@ronniejdio9411]

@@brianrussell8656 this is a team that would go .500 in the cellar USA conference. They'd have a losing record in the acc. They literally played Reno and junior colleges 90% of the time. They are so good that every year the power 5 schools lost a game opening the door for them they chocked vs Fresno st or so.e other shit team. The fu k outtta here

[@brianrussell8656]

@@ronniejdio9411 Dude new coaches, new offense and new defense so talk your crap we'll talk on the field of play . Ever heard of rebuilding year your argument is pretty lame .

[@ronniejdio9411]

@@brianrussell8656 " rebuiling" lol

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

"Nothing Burger pushed by media" 01 BSU - 8-4 02 BSU - 12-1 (undefeated regular season) 03 BSU - 13-1 04 BSU - 12-1 (undefeated regular season) 05 BSU - 9-4 06 BSU - 13-0 (undefeated regular season) 07 BSU - 10-3 This was BEFORE the Moore Era. Looks a bit off to classify a team coming in with nearly 6 straight years of 10+ wins as nothing Burger. 08 BSU - 12-1 (undefeated regular season); beat #10 Oregon on the road by 4 09 BSU - 14-0 (undefeated regular season); beat #3 TCU by 7, beat #7 Oregon by 18 10 BSU - 13-1; beat #8 Utah by 33, beat #14 VT by 3, beat #18 Hawaii by 45, beat #24 Oregon State by 23 11 BSU - 12-1; beat #16 Georgia by 21 Sure BSU went 50-3, but id argue the more impressive feat is their 3 losses were by a COMBINED 5 total points. In 08 they lost to #7 TCU by a last second FG. In 10 they lost to #12 Nevada in OT by a FG. In 11 they lost to #12 TCU by a last second FG. They never lost a game to the P5 EVER, posted the all time best record of any class in the history of the sport and posted the all time best lowest margin of loss in the history of the sport ever. 4 consecutive years posted a Top 3 offense, including 2 years as the #1 offense in the country. 4 consecutive years posted a Top 10 defense, including 2 years with Top 5 defenses. 4 consecutive years posted a Top 3 margin of win per game.

[@Lord_Crofts]

Boise state has been on the decline since 2017. They haven’t won a bowl game since. Their dynasty was heavily attributed to Dan Hawkins and Chris Peterson. Boise State is no longer relevant if you ask me.

[@zoogie980]

I agree they are on a decline and not as relevant as they once were but they are still a top 10 maybe even top 5 program outside the Power 5.

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

To be fair they elected to not play bowl games in 2018 or 2021, and then they won in 2022.

[@erikkunkle9574]

I became a fan in 96 when I was stationed here. Retired here in 2016, went to BSU in 2020 and left a year later. BSU is a Democrat cesspool, and now I can't stand to watch the football team.

[@ophidiaparaclete]

Boise State always plays in a division below it's talent. Overrated

[@brian2440]

I mean they’ve literally tried to join a P5 conference 11 times in the last 20 years, so either let ‘‘em in or stfu……

[@gordonpsmith8958]

That’s why they keep moving up division by division at a ludicrous pace - JC to NAIA to D2 to 1-AA to G5 to numerous attempts at P5, all in under fifty years. You can only play who you’re allowed to play.

[@chadluke5454]

your comment makes no sense.

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

Well let them into a bloody conference then. Theyve only applied to the PAC - 8 times, B12 - 4 times, B10 - 2 times, Big East - 1 time, ACC - 1 time. Whats bizzare is that you think Boise State wants to be in the MWC, even though they currently have a lawsuit against the conference they play in because they dont want to be there and the conference is trying to stiff them for cash.