Stories from Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman
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Boise State football adds another defensive end to recruiting class
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Feb 1, 2012
Defensive end Darien Barrett (6-foot-4, 235 pounds) of Inglewood (Calif.) High has committed to Boise State, Inglewood coach Stephen Thomas said. Barrett made his official announcement Wednesday morning at a National Signing Day event. Another defensive end Dylan Cozens (6-5,… Full Story »
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- Boise State
- Houston
- Washington
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NCAA grants sixth year of eligibility to Boise State tailback D.J. Harper
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 31, 2012
Boise State tailback D.J. Harper has received his sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA, the school announced Tuesday on Twitter. The NCAA generally gives athletes five years to complete four years of competition. However, there is an exception available… Full Story »
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- Boise State
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Boise State announces hiring of QBs coach Jonathan Smith
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 19, 2012
Boise State announced the hiring of quarterbacks coach Jonathan Smith on Thursday afternoon. Smith is the former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Montana (2010-11) and quarterbacks coach at Idaho (2004-09). We reported his hiring last Friday. Here is the story.… Full Story »
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Six scholarship recruits join Boise State football program on first day of spring semester
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 17, 2012
Six scholarship recruits joined the Boise State football program Tuesday, including quarterback Nick Patti. The newcomers include linebacker Tyler Gray (freshman; Templeton, Calif.), defensive lineman Elliot Hoyte (freshman; Tavistock, England), tight end Hayden Plinke (freshman; Hillsboro, Ore.), defensive end Demarcus… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Boise State
- Hawaii
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Source: Boise State special teams coach Jeff Choate takes job at Washington State; Crawford to play in Shrine Game
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 11, 2012
Boise State special teams and nickels coach Jeff Choate has accepted a job on the Washington State staff, a source told the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday. Footballscoop.com first reported the hiring Tuesday night. The website tracks the movements of football coaches. Choate has been… Full Story »
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Multiple reports indicate Boise State's Brent Pease will be named Florida offensive coordinator
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 10, 2012
Boise State offensive coordinator Brent Pease will be named the Florida offensive coordinator on Wednesday, ESPN.com, The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun and The Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources. Last week, the Idaho Statesman reported that Pease would leave the… Full Story »
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Source: Boise State offensive coordinator Brent Pease to leave, with Florida and Alabama as possible destinations
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 6, 2012
I hope that this works out well for Brent. I can't blame him for making the move to either school - he's going to end up being a head coach someplace and he's making the right moves. I have to… Full Story »
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Boise State RB Doug Martin, DT Billy Winn get combine invites; here's a summary of Broncos' all-star, combine invites
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 6, 2012
I had the occasion to visit with Doug a couple of time his senior year...what a class individual all the way. Watching a few NFL team this season I can see him fitting into lots of organizations, if given a… Full Story »
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- Boise State
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Boise State football coach Chris Petersen agrees to five-year, $12 million contract; State Board approves raise
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 4, 2012
Obviously this is big bucks compared to other MWC schools, but the measuring stick is different now. Or it will be in a year, anyway. Third behind Schiano (Rutgers) and Strong (Louisville), who make $2.3 million. There are conflicting numbers… Full Story »
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Boise State football coach Chris Petersen agrees to five-year contract, with $2 million salary in first year
Bronco Beat Boise State Football Blog on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 3, 2012
None of Petersen's pay comes from state-appropriated money. They changed that a couple years ago. But the State Board has to approve all employment contracts, no matter the source of money. All that means is the money for his contract… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Chris Petersen
- Boise State

