Wow...

First, let me say congratulations West Virginia. After losing to Boise State last year, I figured there would be no way Oklahoma loses this year. So -- just wow...

Well, the WAC pretty much sucked in the Bowls this year. Nevada started out by getting blown out by middle-of-the-pack MWC team. Then BSU loses a close one to a middle-of-the-pack CUSA team. Fresno State brightened things up a bit by beating a middle-of-the-pack ACC team (way to go Bulldogs!). Finally, Hawaii embarrased us all by never really showing up against a very, very good Georgia team. Last year we went 3-1 in Bowls (with the 1 loss hinging on a pretty crappy call). This year; 1-3. Yucko.

On the Blue Turf Board a former, yet familiar Georgia poster made some comparisons between the 2007 Hawaii team vs. the 2005 Boise State team. In his opinion, the '05 Broncos were much further ahead than the '07 Warriors. Can't say I disagree with him. Still can't figure out why the '07 Broncos couldn't beat the Warriors - it still seems somewhat surreal.

Ryan Clady's leaving for the NFL a year early. Which leaves Boise State with only 1 offensive line starter next year returning from this year's team. Not the greatest situation, especially when we yet again have to break in a new quarterback while playing Oregon on the road early in the season. But, in Ryan's defense, why take a chance on injury next year when he is projected to go fairly early in the first round of the draft? Seems pretty much like a no-brainer to me.

Others exploring the NFL option - running back Ian Johnson and defensive back Orlando Scandrick. I doubt either are ready and would not go very high in the draft - if at all. So, at this point I'm not too concerned about them.