This week, in Bronco Nation…
Dickey Domination
The man has supercharged fundraising and expansion at Boise State and his achievements are borderline unfathomable.
Boise State Athletics announces it raised $20.8 million during the '24 fiscal year. Third straight year raising at least $20 million. Also:
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) July 25, 2024
-24 new Lyle Smith members, bringing total to 250.
-Three new $1 million commitments
-$30 million raised by Lyle Smith since 2020. pic.twitter.com/l19a9Chhk8
Boise State has raised more than $70 million in donations and commitments the past three years and received 14 donations of at least $1 million since AD Jeramiah Dickey was hired in 2021. https://t.co/uLqZMi0erO
— Ron Counts (@Ron_BroncoBeat) July 26, 2024
3️⃣rd consecutive year to exceed fundraising benchmark! 📈
— Boise State Broncos (@BroncoSports) July 25, 2024
🗞️ https://t.co/VLOwKookX1
#BleedBlue | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/jFcicnaxj8
When #BoiseState director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey was hired, he set a goal of establishing 10K annual donors by the end of 2025.
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 25, 2024
Right now they’re at 8K, doubling the number they started with in 2021.
“We’re doing really powerful things and Bronco Nation should be proud.” https://t.co/FMEZdsolaL pic.twitter.com/iRnfXR4ERC
Rose Bowl Relegates Itself
Wow! Interesting move, both honors the history of the Rose Bowl, but also relegates it in status below the other 5 NY6 bowls in some ways. https://t.co/JP41A6qsXw
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 24, 2024
Statesman’s Bronco Breakdown Series Thread
Starting with quarterbacks…
🧵Bronco Breakdown: A former five-star recruit and a scrappy underdog, who the coaches love, are competing to be Boise State's next starting QB. #MWFB https://t.co/TFRTzEyt7T
— Ron Counts (@Ron_BroncoBeat) July 16, 2024
Tust Details Returning Talent
#BoiseState senior WR Latrell Caples sufffered a season-ending injury before the 2023 campaign even kicked off.
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 23, 2024
Don’t forget though, his sophomore season in 2022 was one of the best we’ve seen by a Bronco receiver as an underclassman. #𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/mejd9UyFin
#BoiseState senior OL Ben Dooley has 31 games of experience under his belt, including 24 career starts.
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 27, 2024
He’ll be one of the best OL in the Mountain West this season, and is a huge key to a successful season for the Broncos.
“He’s one of the biggest leaders on our team.” pic.twitter.com/T4c5uUrXaj
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝘐𝘚 𝘈𝘓𝘞𝘈𝘠𝘚 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝘾𝙆𝙀𝘿
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 22, 2024
Something that’s pretty cool? Both George Holani and Ashton Jeanty are first and second respectively on the list, giving #BoiseState three players in the top nine.#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 https://t.co/ySk2kgTbF3 pic.twitter.com/QntNpPNEl5
𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄#BoiseState sophomore WR Prince Strachan was a force at times in the downfield passing attack last season.
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 22, 2024
He averaged 22.8 yards per reception, 2nd most in the MW and 5th most in the FBS for anyone with at least 10 catches in 2023.#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/gEkDIWo8Pa
Indiana WR transfer Cam Camper couldn’t practice with Boise State in the spring due to an injury.
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 21, 2024
But now, he’s really close to returning.
And head coach Spencer Danielson is really excited.
“He’s a grown man that handles his business, that is on a mission to get back.” pic.twitter.com/ePGnKcXos2
Jordan Love gets PAID
The former conference rival has cashed in on a second contract in a big way.
Utah State alum Jordan Love just signed the largest deal for a QB in NFL history for $220M. The combined media deal for the entire Mountain West from 2020-26 is $270M. https://t.co/6pniTsBDTE
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 27, 2024
New Scholarship Numbers
Boise State was over on scholarships, by my count. This fixes that problem, so long as BSU has the funds for extra schollies. https://t.co/DzIwYqKKj3
— Chase Glorfield (@Chase_Glorfield) July 26, 2024
Boise State Commit Runs a 4.25 40!
What a night!
— Quinton Brown (@Q_Got_Next) July 26, 2024
40 Yard Dash- 4.25 (School Record) 😳Brower TCI Laser System⚡️💨
Worked all summer for moments like these.
Very Blessed and Grateful 🙏🏾#SpeedKills @WarriorStrongLC @DNeill62 @drobalwayzopen @dctf @MikeRoach247 @samspiegs @MarshallRivals @TomLoy247… pic.twitter.com/IFRncbwOij
Most Consecutive Winning Seasons in FBS
Most Consecutive Winning Seasons in the FBS:
— Gameday Journal (@GameJSports) July 25, 2024
1. Boise State (27)
2. Wisconsin (23)
3. Oklahoma State (19)
4. Alabama (17)
T-5. Clemson (14)
T-5. Georgia (14) pic.twitter.com/EBnXnwaigi
Khalil Still Making a Strong Impression
Let’s not forget that he had better stats down the stretch last year than Stefon Diggs
#Bills OC Joe Brady with some major love for Khalil Shakir:
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 26, 2024
“His consistency as a wide receiver, he speaks so loudly to the quarterbacks the way that he runs routes and just continues to make plays and Josh [Allen] has the utmost confidence in him.” pic.twitter.com/vSTpE5DBTr
Is Boise State RBU?
1k seasons aside, in reality, Georgia and Bama are probably still ahead of Boise State, but for how long? That RB stable is STACKED
FBS team with most 1,000-yard rushing performances over last 15 years:
— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 24, 2024
1. 14 – Wisconsin
𝟐. 𝟏𝟒 – 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄
2. 13 – Oregon
4. 12 – Auburn
4. 12 – Oklahoma
6. 11 – Alabama
6. 11 – Nevada
6. 11 – NIU
6. 11 – Ohio State
6. 11 – SDSU
6. 11 – Washington#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/ACspCxMdbv
Starting with #2
"Ashton is the best; he's the best in the country. He's the best football player I've ever seen."
— Nevada Sports Net (@NevadaSportsNet) July 21, 2024
Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein on his teammate RB Ashton Jeanty. pic.twitter.com/HOQ2oypGRT
Single Game Tickets Go on Sale
𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 🏈🎟️
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) July 23, 2024
Single game tickets for all 6️⃣ Boise State home football games are now on sale!
ℹ️ https://t.co/zlCWAvH3VK
🎟️ https://t.co/O9seRz6ZCT#BleedBlue | #BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/NDHESwmm0w
(Season tickets still available too)
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