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By TATE CASTLETON
Sports Writer
If the Idaho Stampede hopes to finish the regular season with the D-League’s best record it will have to keep doing what it did on Tuesday night. The Stampede (30-16), who wore Utah Jazz uniforms as part of Utah Jazz affiliate night, snapped a two-game losing streak at Quest Arena beating the Sioux Falls Skyforce 105-97. …
By KYE JOHNSON
Assistant Sports Editor
Former Grambling State University football coach and legendary developer of the college game Eddie Robinson passed away late Monday night.Robinson was a long time coach at Grambling, which currently has a division-1AA football program.In Robinson’s 56-year career he won 408 football games, sent over 200 of his players to the National Football League and recorded only eight losing seasons. …
Tharp emerges out of Zabransky's shadow
By Jake Garcin
Over the past two years Taylor Tharp was (privileged or cursed) the man closest to the journey of former Boise State starting quarterback Jared Zabransky. Tharp was Zabransky’s backup and, on occasion, his replacement.As a sophomore and a junior Tharp played the role of Zabransky’s apprentice. …
By Jake Garcin
Boise State Head Football Coach Chris Petersen is no stranger to a quarterback competition. Petersen lived the life of a college QB at the University of California Davis and spent time as the University of Pittsburgh quarterback’s coach before becoming the offensive coordinator at Boise State in 2000. …
By Jake Garcin
Michael Eldred leads the life of a fairly ordinary Boise State student. The 21-year-old Fruitland native has simple academic dreams like any other collegian. He is a junior in Engineering and commutes on a daily basis from Fruitland to attend classes at the BSU campus. …
By KYE JOHNSON
Assistant Sports Editor
In rare form the Boise State Track and Field team will square off in a dual meet with Idaho State Saturday. Breaking away from the traditional, multiple team track meets, the Broncos will host the Bengals in a throw back event in Bronco Stadium.“It kind of a little bit old school,” BSU Head Track Coach Mike Maynard said about the dual. …
Remember these guys
By KYE JOHNSON
Assistant Sports Editor
Major league baseball hit opening-day in full stride Monday afternoon and we saw a lot of the same-old same-old. The Yankees wore down a weaker, less-talented opponent. The Twins won with Johan Santana on the mound and Houston’s bullpen choked again. …
Three BSU gymnasts selected to Regional ChampionshipsAlthough Boise State University will not be competing as a team at the NCAA West Regional Championships for the first time in 20 years, senior Kristin Aldrich and freshmen Yvette Leizorek and DeAvera Todd were selected to compete as individuals on Monday. …
By TATE CASTLETON
Sports Writer
The Boise State men’s tennis team earned its fifth consecutive victory of the season, defeating Georgia State 4-3, to run away with the Boise State Red Lion Spring Break Invitational Championship last Saturday at the Appleton Tennis Center. The No. 19 Broncos improved to 21-5 overall and looked impressive in a tournament that showcased 16 teams from around the country. …
By Jake Garcin
The Boise State women’s tennis team is shooting for an NCAA tournament bid. In order to remain in contention for a post-season spot the Broncos must continue to improve upon their No. 48 ranking, however The women took a big stride in doing just that Sunday by defeating No. …
Florida vs. Ohio State Part II
By Jake Garcin
For a moment I was under the misconception I’d seen this scenario before - Ohio State University vies for a national championship trophy against the University of Florida. Although on the surface Monday’s college basketball title game appears to share striking similarities with the 2007 BCS Championship game the two match-ups are actually worlds apart. …
The Boise State football team held its first scrimmage of the spring Friday, March 23 in Bronco Stadium. The game turned into a defensive exhibition as the Bronco offense failed to find the end zone all afternoon. The only touchdown of the game came on a Jason Robinson fumble return. …
By TATE CASTLETON
Sports Writer
The Idaho Steelheads moved one step closer to locking up home ice advantage in the first round of the ECHL playoffs after knocking off the Long Beach Ice Dogs 4-2, Saturday night at Qwest Arena. With the win Idaho (39-24-2-4) controls its own destiny. Last Saturday’s win against Long Beach almost guarantees Idaho the fourth spot in the National Conference. …
By Jake Garcin
The Idaho Stampede is on pace to complete the most successful season in franchise history. The only concern Head Coach Bryan Gates has is finishing the season No. 1 and earning a first-round bye in the National Basketball Association Development League playoffs. …
Men’s GolfMonday-TuesdayBelmont InvitationalTBANashville, Tenn.Women’s GolfWednesdayBYU Dixie ClassicTBASt. George, UtahMen’s TennisSaturdayMontana State10 a.m.BoiseSaturdayLoyola Marymount5 p.m.BoiseWomen’s TennisWednesdayBrigham Young UniversityTBAProvo, UtahFridayDenverTBADenver, Colo. …
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