Archive for March, 2010
A Friday Audience »
About 100 high school coaches attended Boise State football practice today. They were looking at how the Broncos practice, hoping to use some of the WAC Champions’ tactics on practice fields come fall. It honestly felt a little weird, with that many people out there. Usually it’s just a handful of reporters and team personnel at practice. [...]
Sunburn »
I sat today in section 23, four rows up. I got there early and witnessed spring sports in full swing. The volleyball team practiced in the sand court sunshine and the hurdlers stretched. Throughout football practice the track teams ran laps and held a series of competitions. Those teams deserve recognition. Kirk Bell asked if there was [...]
BSU spring: Wednesday practice report »
The second day of spring practice took us back to Bronco Stadium, out of doors, into the biting wind whipping though the blue-sky air. I sat in the sun on the east side, right at the 50-yard line, four rows up. I can’t believe how good the seats are. We watch the regular-season game six stories up above the top row of the stadium. Sure, we [...]
Jason Robinson »
I know it's never good to speculate, so I won't bother why Jason Robinson was suspended indefinitely. But, how does it matter on the football field? It opens a competition for the No. 2 at nickelback. Hunter White is now at the position. Why not? How many of these guys want to be hybrids, are already? You saw defensive ends at [...]
Springtime with the Broncos »
I’m sitting in the Caven-Williams indoor practice facility, my back against the wall, delighted in the echoes of spring football. “Black 80, Bronco, Bronco, White 8, Down set, hut.” Gotta love that sound. Quarterbacks in black, offense in its worn white and the defense in that faded orange, just helmets, jerseys and shorts today. New [...]
