Either the so-called sucker punch really has been blown out of proportion, or Burleson is the best PR guy the Detroit front office has at their disposal.

At least that's what I'm hearing from Chadddd Cripe:
"Great research here from @BradEdwards_BCS. Note Kellen Moore's consistency compared to other QBs."

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Thayer Evans normally sides on the "unworthy SOS" argument, but he's seen enough of Boise State this past decade to know that they deserve a chance. And while I don't believe Boise State will be in the title game, I stick to a comment I made yesterday (that was stolen by someone else), "It's hard to believe that history matters so much for other programs, but for a 45-2 Senior laden team, only THIS year matters."

"_What's so hard about it? It's too cold? Wasn't too cold for our players. Wasn't too cold for our coaches or managers or trainers; they're out there..._"

Holgorsen doesn't care about excuses and several times he noted that his team spends the week trying to get better and the fans should do the same. He also pointed out that elite teams don't have to worry about fan support regardless of the opponent.
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I think Boise State fans could learn from Holgorsen's words, too. Coach Pete challenged us last week and it seems we responded, but we shouldn't be struggling to do this every year.

You probably won't like what you see, but I'm providing you with my portion of the OBNUG poll.

At the start of the year, it started with blatant homerism and opinion, but once the number started coming in, I was able to rank in a more balanced and level-headed fashion. Too bad this method won't make any new friends.

My portion of the OBNUG poll is highlighted on preseason and weeks 1-5. Beginning in week 3, I was loosely able to rank all the teams in the FBS.

For fun (because I'm a nerd and I think spreadsheets are oodles of fun), I've also started collecting my very simplistic version of a SOS. I've ranked both individual teams and conferences SOS as they are now and a "predictor" on what SOS will be at the end of the year (if things continue as they are going).

I've also highlighted a "REAL" ranking for now and end of season. It simply ranks teams by the product of their win percentage and my SOS. The predictor puts the whole Big12 in the BCS games and ranks an undefeated Boise State 33rd below a 2-loss Ohio State. No wonder we hate computers so much.

Pregame show with Paul J. Schneider, Jeff Caves and Dave Harbison is on NOW!

Scoring system:
Offense
Touchdown - 6 points
Field Goal - 3 points
Extra Point - 1 or 2 points

Defense
Touchdown - 6 points
Turnover - 3 points
Fourth Down Stop - 3 points
Sack - 2 points
Safety - 2 points
3-and-out - 1 point
Hold to field goal inside Red zone - 1 point

Source: broncosports.com

The nerds over at football study hall rank Boise State's defensive line at #2. This comes as no surprise to anyone North of the mason dixon line.

The Boise State football team’s wide receivers have been making leaping, diving, sliding catches all over the practice field in the first four days of fall camp — serving early notice that the passing attack will not wither without Austin Pettis and Titus Young.

"We all have a little bit of a chip on our shoulder," senior wide receiver Tyler Shoemaker said. "We’ve really heard from the media around the country that the receivers are gone and who’s (quarterback Kellen Moore) going to throw it to now? We’ve got guys to throw it to."

Don't worry Kevan, I'm not angry. I think OBNUG is great - you know we put Doug Martin in as starter mostly due to your analysis? That's why I'm here, actually.
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Many of you new OBNUGgers don't know that it was Drew that predicted the coming of the Muscle Hamster.

"I think we have a really good veteran group, and because of that we’re running some plays we probably wouldn’t have been able to before." - G. Iloka

Who says the lockout is affecting the players? ... oh, wait.

".. a week from Saturday Moore is getting married. Certainly not as public a happening as Ian and Chrissy Johnson’s wedding four years ago. Especially since it’s going to be in Park City."

OBNUG Stalker Net! Where have you BEEN?!

Follow @mortreport for updates (or stay tuned here for specific Kellen Moore stalking reports).

5 Worst-Case Scenarios for the Boise St. Broncos as told by Clear Evidence from the Office of Obvious, Apparent, and Other Synonyms for "No. Freaking. Duh."

And I completely agree. If Georgia wants to be back on the map, they need to win their conference games. The only thing they need to do against Boise State is play competitive. Losing a close game against Boise can garner the excuses of "it was the first game of the season" or "they were looking ahead to South Carolina." But an awful showing versus the Broncos wouldn't be able to be excused.

JT Ray at the Bronco Nation Podcast (BNP) poses an extremely pointed and important question, particularly to me because I have a whole list of Bronco football athletes past, present, and future. While I try not to communicate extensively with the boys, I find that having a connection with them helps them to feel more like everyday people.

So, what are your feelings on the matter?