Boise State begins fall practice

Anyone who is a die-hard Boise State fan has plenty of questions heading into the 2007 Bronco football season. With the first day of practice commencing Aug. 3 and the preseason opener at home on Aug. 30 against Weber State – time is running out to find answers to those complex questions. Many of those questions remain unanswered on the eve of perhaps the most anticipated season in Boise State football history.

Who will be the toughest opponent for Boise State?

After last season’s perfect 13-0 finish BSU fans now expect no less than a perfect record each season. That’s easier said than done, but it is possible. More than half of the teams on the Bronco’s schedule this season finished 2006 with losing records.
Two teams have the best chance to derail Boise State’s hopes of another BCS-like season. The first choice comes as no surprise. Hawaii will be loaded in 2007 and will be well equipped to make a BCS run of their own.

Which team could hand coach Petersen his first loss?

In 2006 Bronco Head Coach Chris Petersen was awarded the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year award and finished his first season 13-0. It can’t get much better for the second-year head coach, unless he keeps on winning. But, the question weighing on everybody’s mind is when will Coach Pete lose, and when he does who will it be to?
That’s a tough question and one that nobody in Boise wants to think about. But, sooner or later that loss will come and at this point the team with the best chance to ruin Pete’s perfect record is Washington.
 The Huskies will have home field and will catch the Broncos early during the 2007 season. BSU has yet to decide who will take the snaps under center and until they do and that quarterback has a chance to get a few games under his belt, the Broncos will no doubt be susceptible to losing early on.
 Other possible upset chances will be at Fresno State on Oct. 26 or at Hawaii on Nov. 23. The best team traveling to Bronco stadium could be San Jose State who will face the Broncos Nov. 3.

TATE CASTLETON
Assistant Sports Editor

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