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  1. Big Ten kicking around big idea for national 4-team football playoff

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Yesterday

    Sources told the Tribune that a Big Ten plan would remove the top four teams from the BCS bowl pool and have semifinal games played on the college campus of the higher seed. That would do away with the facade of "neutral" sites such as New Orleans, Miami and Pasadena, Calif., and ease travel concern for fans. The concept of the Big Ten even entertaining playoff proposals seemed laughable as recently as two months ago. But in the wake… Full Story »

  2. Farrington expected to become VMI's defensive coordinator

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 6, 2012

    Farrington became Mercer University's defensive coordinator last July as it builds a program that will debut in 2013. He followed head coach Bobby Lamb to Mercer from Furman University, where he was the defensive coordinator for nine seasons from 2002-10.… Full Story »

  3. Buckeyes' Meyer raises the stakes in the Big Ten

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 6, 2012

    The bruised feelings and backbiting over recruiting last week confirmed my long-standing argument that it's nothing more than an image-obsessed, ethically convenient, regionally focused football conference. It exists in its own little parochial enclave, conning itself and its legions of apologists that it operates from… Full Story »

  4. Michigan's Hoke says recruits are fair game until signing day

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 4, 2012

    Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi complained Monday, and Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema did so even more vigorously Wednesday. Both lost a highly rated committed prospect to the Buckeyes. However, the perceived "gentleman's agreement" in Big Ten football recruiting apparently… Full Story »

  5. New Penn State coach Bill O'Brien will have plenty of company on recruiting trail

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 4, 2012

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Bob Lichtenfels has covered college football recruiting along the East Coast for nearly a decade for Scout.com. The former high school coach knows the major players in the region, particularly those in his native Pennsylvania. So Lichtenfels understands as well as anyone how much the last few months shook up the recruiting scene in the Keystone State. Pitt, once again, has… Full Story »

  6. Former VMI football coach Thalman, 89, passes

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 3, 2012

    Thalman was VMI's longest-tenured head coach, compiling a 54-93-3 record in 14 seasons from 1971-84. A Wheeling, W.Va., native, Thalman led VMI to Southern Conference titles in 1974 and 1977. The Keydets haven't won a SoCon crown since then and… Full Story »

  7. Wisconsin still can't break through at Rose Bowl

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 3, 2012

    PASADENA, Calif. - Wisconsin's brief but satisfying tradition of winning Rose Bowls, established during Barry Alvarez's 16-year run as head coach, is history. For the second consecutive season, Wisconsin came to Pasadena with an opportunity to end its Rose Bowl drought by beating a quality opponent. For the second consecutive season, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema and his players made critical errors and left this storied stadium after suffering a crushing defeat. Sixth-ranked Oregon used an explosive offense and an opportunistic defense that forced two second-half turnovers and held on for a wild 45-38… Full Story »

  8. After a few second thoughts, wide receiver Madaris signs on with Michigan State

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 3, 2012

    Madaris, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound receiver from Cincinnati Moeller, faxed in his national letter of intent at 7:23 a.m. EST on Thursday. Seventeen other high school recruits submitted their letters to MSU on Wednesday, which was National Signing Day. Why did… Full Story »

  9. Four linebacker recruits give Michigan flexibility

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 3, 2012

    All four of those kids have the ability to play either (middle or weak-side) position," Smith said this week of linebackers Joe Bolden, Royce Jenkins-Stone, James Ross andKaleb Ringer. "That's what's nice about it, they're not locked into being one… Full Story »

  10. Boise State football notebook: Huff takes over as special teams coordinator

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 3, 2012

    Huff has added the special teams coordinator duties to his job coaching the tight ends and fullbacks, replacing the departed Jeff Choate. When the whole thing shook down, I think Coach Pete had in his mind I was the perfect guy to do it, Huff said. Its a great opportunity for… Full Story »

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