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Boise Returns to Where the Party Started

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As a spectator with a vested interest, Kellen Moore remembers being on the edge of his seat along with everyone else at University of Phoenix Stadium as Boise State and Oklahoma put on a show for the ages during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. Boise State, the proverbial little guy from the WAC, stood...

Big Ten Leads Conferences Among Super Bowl Participants

The Big Ten leads all college football conference in number of Super Bowl players with 19. That's right, SEC fans, you don't rock the house - at least for this year's Super Bowl.Perhaps this reflects the necessary cold-weather taste of Chicago and Indianapolis general managers who knew they'd need a few extra cold weather...

Almost Belated WAC Weekend Summary: Week Four

It was a disappointing weekend for the WAC, with both Utah State and Idaho being blanked by out-of-conference foes. The lone bright spot was Nevada's 31-21 home win against Northwestern.In conference action, Boise State and Hawai'i fought a close game with the top 25 Broncos emerging victorious 41-34 before faithful...

WAC Weekend in Review

It was a big weekend against Pac-10 foes for the WAC. Boise State and San Jose State proudly held the conference banner after huge wins over Oregon State and Stanford, but three other peers fell to the Pac-10 and one was shut out playing the SEC.Big WinsBoise State 42, Oregon State 14Sophomore tailback Ian Johnson tied a...

Weekend Schedule: Western Athletic Conference

The opening-week jitters are now behind Western Athletic Conference teams as they await week two opponents.Thursday Night SpecialBoise State has already played their game this week, defeating Pac-10 foe Oregon State 42-14 before a raucous home crowd.Pac-10 BattlesWAC teams are looking to take advantage of a limping Pac-10....