What We Learned About Boise State

So Boise State beat Virginia Tech.  It was a close game, and was definitely exciting even though the Hokies lost.  Boise earned that win.  However, I noticed a few things about Boise after watching them for the first time on national television.  They are:

1.  Kellen Moore should be a frontrunner for the Heisman.  He may never make it in the pros, but he is always calm and a great leader. 

2.  Boise has a very strong and aggressive O-line and D-line.  They dominated the Hokies on both sides of the ball in the 1st quarter.  Ryan Williams and Darren Evans never really got their momentum up.

3.  Boise is very similar to Virginia Tech with regards to their Blue Collar work ethic and special teams. 

4.  Boise cannot carry positive momentum throughout a game.  They came out strong and pumped up, but then completely deflated in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. 

5.  The Broncos are not good at hiding their defensive packages and blitz formations.  If they are going to blitz, you'll usually see it early. 

6.  Boise's receivers (Pettis and Young) are very good.  I feel that they could start at any school in the country. 

7.  If you want to make them lose ponits, ensure that the field goal kicker has to kick from the left hash.  He missed a kick from the left hash in this game as he did all last season. 

8.  Boise State always has you waiting for a fake play of some kind.  They've been successful with trick plays (Oklahoma Statue of Liberty play) and always have their opponents on edge and waiting. 

9.  Boise cannot defend against the deep pass.  Tyrod Taylor, who is not an exceptional quarterback, was hitting his targets all night.  His receivers didn't always catch their passes, but at least they had wide open chances.  

10.  FINALLY, Boise CANNOT play in humid weather.  Seems like every defender left the game at one point with cramps which is a huge weakness for this football program.  They can humidify their practice facility all they want, it's nothing like playing a real game in a humid atmosphere (Maryland wasn't even all that humid the night they played the Hokies).

Again, congratulations to Boise State.  In fact, Virginia Tech definitely lost this one on their own.  The stupid plays and personal fouls added up and left the VT fans with another early season disappointment.  At least this one was close and fun to watch.