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Rodeo club flag still missing
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With the celebratory spirit of the Broncos’ 61-10 finale against Fresno State still resonating across campus, one Boise State club is reaching out to the Bronco Nation for help. Most Boise State students know the Rodeo Club to be a permanent fixture at home football games.
A Rodeo Club member can be seen charging along the sidelines on horseback after every Boise State touchdown, carrying a Bronco flag the club had custom-made. After the win Friday night, the Rodeo Club rider, Vanessa Hanson, led her horse off the field and away from the festivities and fireworks. When she returned, the Bronco flag was missing.
Almost a week later the flag is still missing. Brad Larrondo, assistant athletic director, said they believe the flag was not picked up by events staff. The Rodeo Club, a significantly self-funded club sport, paid for the flag out of pocket. The club’s narrow budget would not allow for the purchase of a new flag if the missing one cannot be located. It would need outside assistance in order to replace the flag.
"One way or another we’ll get a Boise State flag for the rodeo club to have," Larrondo said.
The club does have another flag. This flag is signed by Idaho soldiers who are serving over seas and is not used at every game.
"We used it because we felt like it was a way to honor those guys," Larrondo said.
Larrondo confirmed that the signed flag is not the one missing.
The Arbiter, in conjunction with Foto208.com, is offering a 13×19 fine print in exchange for the return of the original flag. The flag can be returned and your identity will be kept secret. You may contact The Arbiter by email at letters@arbiteronline.com or phone (208) 345-8204 x105.
CHARLOTTE TAYLOR AND COLBY STREAM
Arbiter Staff
