Yeahbutwha?

If you're looking at the cover of today's USA Today (the COVER, mind you!)and you don't live in Idaho, "yeahbutwha?" might just be your reaction. But yes, that's Boise State University's Ian Johnson laughing triumphantly, presumably at our 12-0 season. Or maybe it's because he's the nation's second-leading rusher (147 yards a game.) And oh yeah, the guy crochets in his spare time. The BSU Broncos are near and dear to Boiseans' hearts. And BSU students have particularly stuck with them through thick and thin. I remember the dark years of the early 90's quite well, especially the rather humiliating defeats against our in-state rivals, the Idaho Vandals. I can let any game go, but when it comes to our yearly match-up, I turn into a frickin' caveman. But due to our ascendancy and the Vandals descent, they're not even on our radar anymore. The stars have aligned and BSU has made it into a bowl game. January 1st we'll be playing the Oklahoma Sooners in the Fiesta Bowl. Many people will be writing BSU off immediately. The Sooners are one of the greatest football programs in the nation...blah, blah, blah. Yeah, we're the underdog, and quite frankly that's our greatest strength. So go ahead. Underestimate us. I can't wait.