The Boise State men’s golf team headed down to Las Vegas for the Mountain West conference championships, hosted by UNLV at the par-71, 7,144-yard Catalina Course OMNI Tuscon National in Tuscon, Ariz. The three round tournament featured 18 holes each day for the nine school in the Mountain West. The Broncos spring tournament season has been one of their best semesters in recent history that included a T-4 at the Sacramento State Collegiate, and a 5th place finish at the Cougar Classic hosted by BYU last weekend. Traveling for the Broncos to the Mountain West Championships were seniors T.K. Kim, Clayton Kosanovich, redshirt senior Charlie Marusiak, redshirt junior Jordan Skyles, and true freshman Logan France. Leading the way in the first round for the Broncos was Kim, as he fired an even-par 71, putting him in a tie for 4th place and five shots back of the leader, New Mexico’s Victor Perez. Kim leads the team in scoring average and has placed in the top 25 in all 10 tournaments... ...
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I am a Junior at Boise State studying Mass Communications/Journalism. I was born and raised here in Boise and grew up a huge Bronco fan. I love everything sports related and love playing golf and basketball.
The 2013 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City with hundreds of former college football players looking to make their lifelong dreams come true. Coming off a year that saw a record six Boise State players drafted, including two first-rounders, Boise State had five players on the board for the 2013 draft trying to make it in the league. In a relatively weaker crop of players, the group of former Broncos was led by cornerback Jamar Taylor. Taylor was also joined by sixth-year running back D.J. Harper, defensive back Jerrell Gavins, linebacker Tommy Smith, and defensive tackle Mike Atkinson. Taylor impressed scouts at both the NFL Combine and Boise State’s pro day, as he posted a blistering 40-time of 4.39. A physical power and productive starter for Boise State, Taylor was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 54th overall pick in the draft and the 22nd pick in the second round. With the pick, Taylor became the second highest drafted defensive... ...
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Sports are one of the world’s oldest forms of entertainment. For centuries, fans have watched in awe and wonder as history has been made right before their eyes. But almost as entertaining as the sports themselves, is the age old contest of fans bickering and arguing over the hot button issues. For years, one of the most debated topics for sports fans has been, “who is the greatest of all time?” While there is no clear-cut way to decide who is the greatest team, player, coach, etc. sports fans continually insist upon beating out heads against walls to prove that our point is the correct one. With the beginning of the NBA playoffs, so to comes the argument of the greatest basketball player of all time. Many people resort to the fact that whoever has the most championships is clearly the greatest ever. With this logic, the award would go to Bill Russell without any hesitation, as Russell won an unprecedented 11 NBA championships in just 13 seasons, all with... ...
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The crazy game of conference realignment has been making noise in the world of college sports over the past several years. Seemingly every major school has been affected, and Boise State is no exception. Just before the start of 2013, Boise State opted out of their decision to join the Big East in football for the start of the 2013 season, and elected to stay put in the Mountain West Conference. Typically when schools leave a conference, there is a buyout fee; and in the case of the Big East, that fee is $5 million. Boise State is in a different situation than other schools leaving conferences, in that, they never played a single minute as a part of the Big East Conference, yet the Big East is sticking to its guns on the $5 million payment. On Monday, Boise State made the first move in the financial mess and filed a lawsuit with the Big East in the Fourth Judicial Court in Boise. Boise State initially made the decision... ...
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Well, we are finally here. The event we have been waiting 51 weeks for in unrivaled anticipation. The Masters. Ok so maybe I’m only speaking for myself, but whether you are a golf diehard, or the casual fan who tunes in to see Tiger Woods, no one can deny the tradition and grandeur that is the Masters tournament. Many sporting events are steeped in glorious and storied tradition. The NCAA tournament just finished its 75th playing with another stellar month of March Madness. Baseball has the World Series and has delivered some of sports’ greatest moments in its 110 years of play. Even the Super Bowl, which has only been played since 1967, has produced storied matchups that will endure the test of time. All of these major sporting events however, pale in comparison to the majesty that is the Masters. Here are just a few reasons why. Reason number one: the venue. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. First of all, how many other professional sports hold their postseason... ...
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Kenny Buckner, a 23-year-old Boise State senior and former basketball player, was arrested and charged Saturday with misdemeanor petit theft. This is the third time Buckner has been charged with theft. Brandi Latrall Henton, 20-year-old sophomore and member of the women’s basketball team was also arrested and charged with misdemeanor petit theft. Boise State officials stated that Henton has been suspended indefinitely from the team, according to a report from the Idaho Statesman, who originally broke the story. Police told the Idaho Statesman that Buckner and Henton entered a store in the 8300 block on West Overland Road shortly before 4:30 p.m. and concealed several food items and left the store “making no attempt to pay for them.” According to the Idaho Statesman, Buckner is also currently awaiting a jury trial on April 16 for a separate petit theft charge back in January, along with fellow Boise State players sophomore Derrick Marks, freshman Michael Thompson, and freshman Darrious Hamilton. Buckner was suspended for three games for the previous incident. Buckner... ...
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In the 113th playing of the Davis Cup, the United States faced off against Serbia in the quarterfinals. Boise, hosting for the first time, was treated to an array of world class tennis over the weekend as historic matches were played in Taco Bell Arena. Following a split on Friday, and one of the biggest upsets in tennis history on Saturday when the Bryan brothers were eliminated, the United States painted themselves into a corner with the only way out, through Novak Djokovic. With their backs against the wall, the Americans would put their faith in their top ranked player, Sam Querrey, to take down the number one player in the world; a feat easier said than done. The first set was a battle, as Querrey and Djokovic traded service holds in the first two games. In the third game, chasing down a Querrey return, Djokovic hit a forehand and severely twisted his ankle on the shot as he finished out the point before collapsing to the court in pain.... ...
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Apr 11, 2013
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In it’s 113th playing, the Davis Cup came to Boise for the first time. Down the quarterfinals in World Group play, the United States hosted Serbia in Taco Bell Arena. Coming off a 3-2 victory over Brazil, USA would have to play near perfect to take down a talented Serbian team, highlighted by world number one, Novak Djokovic. Play opened up with a star-studded match, pitting Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, against world number 23, USA’s John Isner. Isner jumped out to an early 3-1 lead in the first set before Djokovic settled in. Djokovic took the first set in a tiebreak, 7-6 (7-5) “He gets to a lot of balls, I knew that going in,” said Isner, “that’s why he is where he is right now.” Djokovic cruised in the second set and showed his dominance as he rolled Isner 6-2. “I think after the first set he became a lot more comfortable,” Isner said, “he started playing really well.” Isner fought hard to make it a match in the third... ...
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For the first time in its 113-year running, the Davis Cup will hold matches in Boise, Idaho. In one of the world’s most prestigious sporting competitions, a spot in the tournament’s semifinals is on the line. Idaho is the 34th different state to host a U.S. Davis Cup tie, as they host the quarterfinal matches this weekend between the United States and Serbia. The U.S. holds a 110-6 all-time home record in Davis Cup ties and specifically chose Boise in hopes of gaining an edge with the altitude. “Davis Cup is unlike any other tour event,” said U.S. doubles player Bob Bryan. “The fans have pom-poms, their faces are painted, you’ll see the flags out everywhere.” Started in 1900 by four members of the Harvard University tennis team, the Davis Cup is sport’s largest annual international team competition in the world. What started out as a yearly rivalry between the United States and Great Britain has grown to a record 130 nations entering the 2013 competition. The matches between the... ...
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Apr 4, 2013
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The 2012-13 season came to close for the Boise State wrestling team over the weekend as five Broncos competed at the NCAA wrestling championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Redshirt senior Brian Owen, redshirt senior Jason Chamberlain, redshirt junior Jake Swartz, senior George Ivanov and junior J.T. Felix were the wrestlers representing the Broncos in Des Moines. Chamberlain highlighted the squad, as he entered the championships ranked second in the country in his respective weight class. The first day of wrestling came to a close with the Broncos going 7-2 in their matches and snatching up 12 points, good enough to put them in a tie for 10th place. Chamberlain, Felix, and Ivanov each won two bouts on the day to move them each on to the quarterfinals of the championships. Chamberlain led the way for the Broncos as he collected two stellar wins on the first day in the 149-pound class as he cruised in both with major decisions. On the second day of wrestling, Chamberlain picked up right where he... ...
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A central point on campus has become the major focus of controversy in the past few weeks. The Intramural Field, located just northeast of the Student Union Building and south of the Appleton Tennis Center, is changing hands on management for the next six months. Traditionally controlled by Boise State University Recreation Services, Boise State Athletics will now be in control starting March 25 as construction to improve the field will begin and continue through to July 31. In spring of 2012, the athletic program approached the University and Recreation Services for a request that the football team be allowed to use the grass field for its early fall camp in August. A $50,000 sum was then put into improving the field over the summer for the August practices. “Our department worked closely with Athletics and Facilities Operation and Maintenance to craft an agreement that would allow the football team use of the recreation field for three weeks in August,” said Boise State Recreation Center Director Lisa Stuppy. Following the... ...
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It may not be Christmas, but it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As the college basketball regular season comes to a close, we are once again approaching the single greatest postseason tournament ever imagined. Think about it. What other sport creates the mass hysteria in offices and classrooms across the country? How many of us have sat in the back of class with our laptop watching the first round games and pretending we are taking notes? While the NCAA tournament might seem like the perfect way to decide a champion (and it is in many ways), there is still a major issue threatening the fairness of it: the conference tournament. When it is all said and done, 68 teams will qualify for the NCAA’s marquee event. Of these 68, 33 of them will be represented by automatic qualifiers winning their respective conference tournaments, while the remaining 35 are selected for at-large bids. These at-large bids are selected from a team’s strength of schedule and conference success. For example,... ...
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The Broncos traveled to Las Vegas on Tuesday night to take on the Running Rebels of UNLV in a game with major NCAA Tournament implications. Riding a four game win streak and coming off a historic night against Colorado State, the Broncos looked to move into solo fourth position in the Mountain West for the time being. The Broncos took down the Running Rebels 77-72 on Feb. 2 at Taco Bell Arena to break a two game losing streak. Tuesday was a different story, however, as the Broncos dropped at heartbreaker at the Thomas & Mack Center, 68-64. The Broncos got off to a hot start, jumping out to a quick 7-0 lead, forcing an early UNLV timeout. The Running Rebels would claw their way back into the game, but not for long, as the Broncos stretched their lead back out to nine for a good portion of the opening period. Sophomore guard, Derrick Marks, the unstoppable hot hand against Colorado State, was virtually non-existent as he picked up two... ...
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Mar 7, 2013
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Let the madness begin. Saturday’s game vs. Colorado State was a special night in Boise State basketball history. Leon Rice became the first coach in Bronco history to win 20 or more games in two of his first three seasons. Derrick Marks’ career high 38-point performance was the fifth highest in Boise State history. And Saturday’s sellout made this year the first season since 1988-89 to have three games of over 10,000 in attendance. In the first black out game in Boise State basketball history, the Broncos rode the crowd energy to one of their best and most important wins of the season as they took down Colorado State 78-65. The Broncos entered the night fifth in the Mountain West standings. Facing a second place Colorado State squad who thrashed the Broncos by 20 in Fort Collins in January, the Broncos were in a must win situation to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The first half was a fight as both teams battled back and forth. Colorado State, ranked... ...
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Mar 4, 2013
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Many people remember Charles Barkley’s infamous Nike commercial opening with the simple phrase, “I am not a role model.” But for millions of people, athletes have helped shape who they are today. Whether it was on the football field, or the basketball court, we have all had people who we have looked up to in life and have tried to be like. With this in mind, people who are in a position of influence are held at a higher standard by the general public. Is this fair judgment? Maybe, maybe not. The real question is do these athletes realize that they are on a pedestal and have to carry themselves differently, and do they even care? Growing up, two of my idols were Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods. Jeter has carried himself with class and has stayed out of the national spotlight better than most athletes or any celebrities could imagine. Staying away from major scandals, he has established himself as a face of Major League Baseball both on the... ...
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The Boston Marathon, the ING New York City Marathon, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon; these are some of the most prestigious and historic races in existence. But for one of the most unique and challenging races in the world, one does not even have to venture outside of Boise. At 13.1 miles on one of the most difficult courses imaginable, it’s not surprising that the Race to Robie Creek on April 20 draws runners from around the world. Beginning in 1975 with the inaugural running, the Race to Robie Creek has been a staple event in Boise for decades as it will host its 36th annual competition. Boisean Jon Robertson began it all in 1975, when he and 24 other runners set out on the 13 mile trek through severe elevation changes in what was originally called, “The Idaho Summer Road Racing Championships.” The course sets this race apart from many other races across the country. A 2,000 foot elevation climb over the first 8.5 miles, followed by a... ...
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Well, it’s official. The best professional sports season has officially begun: golf. Now, am I a little biased on this? Yes, 100 percent. But if 2012 is any indication, the 2013 PGA Tour season has the makings for one of the most memorable years in the game’s history. The 2012 season was the year where arguably the greatest player to ever step on a golf course, Tiger Woods, returned to the spotlight in grand form as Woods snagged his first official victory since the fall of 2009, and finished the season with three wins and climbed all the way back up to no. 2 in the official World Golf Rankings. However, Tiger hasn’t won a major since the famed 2008 U.S. Open where Woods won the tournament in a Monday playoff, on a broken leg no less. By Tiger’s standards however, he hasn’t officially returned to form until he picks up major number 15 and gets off the longest drought of his illustrious career. Golf, since Tiger’s final major, has been... ...
Read More →The Boise State men’s golf team officially kicked off the spring 2013 season as the Broncos teed it up at the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invitational, hosted by Southern Utah University. The Thunderbird Invitational is the first of five spring tournaments leading up to the Mountain West Championships. After an up-and-down fall season, and a winter that hasn’t allowed some players to hit balls in a few weeks, the Broncos were looking for a solid opener to kick start the second half of their season. Freshman Logan France and senior T.K. Kim led the charge for the Broncos through day one, as France shot a 72 and finished the day in a tie for 10th place. Kim, the Broncos most consistent player in the fall season, fired an opening round 74 and placed him in 19th overall. Junior Jordan Skyles was close on their heels with a 78, as senior Klayton Kasonovich rounded out the Broncos’ line with an 85, giving the Broncos a day one total of 21-over-par 309 and... ...
Read More →The Boise State Track and Field team rounded out an impressive showing in their final weekend of regular season meets before the Broncos host the Mountain West Conference Championships onFeb. 21 – Feb. 23. The Broncos did a fair amount of travel over the weekend, as the team competeted in the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark, the Husky Classic in Seattle, Wash., and rounded out the weekend at their home event, the Boise State Team Challenge, held at the Jacksons Indoor Complex in Nampa. First up, the Tyson Invitational was represented by only one Bronco in the field, junior Daveon Collins, who placed 10th in the 200 meters for the weekend. Next, the Husky Classic provided some excitement in the women’s 3000 meters, as redshirt sophomore Marissa Vandermille clocked a time of 9:32.06 for to set a new school record, breaking the mark set by teammate, junior Emma Bates in 2012. Bates would get the last word however, as she would go on to shatter the record with a time... ...
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Following an inspiring come-from-behind victory over the Cal State Bakersfield Road Runners on Friday night in the first Beauty and the Beast duel of the year, the no. 24 ranked Boise State wrestling team took to Taco Bell Arena Sunday afternoon, this time to face Pac 12 foe, the Stanford Cardinal. The Broncos cruised to eight wins on the night in a 29-7 drubbing of their fellow Pac 12 member. Boise State senior Jason Chamberlain, ranked second in the nation, extended his record to 21-1 on the season in the 149-pound bout as the senior recorded his first pin of the year in the second period. In bonus point wins, sophomore Scott Bacon picked up his 15th win of the season in the 174-pound match while the 184-pound man, redshirt junior Jake Swartz, sealed his win with his 10th major decision this season and is his fifth in the last six matches. Boise native, sophomore Holden Packard, would provide the most exciting and nerve-wracking match of the day as he... ...
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