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Originally Posted by nik-
The worst part about the Oregon Boise St game isn't the punch, it's the fact that we're going to have to hear all the Boise St hype all year now while they beat up on a weak ass schedule.
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What do these supposed mid-majors have to do to prove that they're for real?
Utah dominated an Alabama team that was a 4th quarter away from playing for the National Championship game last year.
Boise St. still has their Fiesta Bowl win. I still find it hilarious that people say that they had to pull out all their tricks to win that game yet forget that they were leading for about 55 minutes of regulation.
Like it or not, Boise St. is a top 20 program. They may play in a bad conference, but that doesn't change the fact that consistently compete and beat top 20 teams when they get the chance.
It's not nearly as easy as saying "schedule better non-conference games" or "join a better conference". In spite of popular belief, national recognition plays a very minor role in any team's non-conference schedule. Money, venue, date, etc. are the main factors to consider for most teams. Even if it was, why would any team want to schedule Boise State? It's a no win game, similar to Michigan vs. App. St. a few years back.