On My High Bronco

I'm about to say something that will rackle the haunches of any Boise State (or any weak conference) fans: Boise State didn't win. Viriginia Tech lost. Neither team looked good, but the Hokies wrapped up the first quarter and gave it to the Broncos like the Hare stepping aside for the Tortoise. Had Boise State had such a rough start, would they have the fortitude to take the lead? More than likely, we won't know since they don't have another decent team on their schedule. In the past five seasons, they've played five real teams (and please note, were soundly beaten by their SEC opponent. Represent, UGA!). It's easy to rake in those premiere wins when you have all summer to prepare for that one team, since, after that game, your schedule is a cakewalk. You don't have to worry about injuries depleting your depth, or sandwich games between big rivals, or any of the usual wear and tear competitors in real conferences deal with. There premiere wins are even less impressive when one considers every few years, real teams have an embarrassing hiccup against a vastly inferior opponent; might not Boise be that hiccup in some of these cases?

I admit, I feel sorry for Boise State. The American in me admires their scrappy spirit. It sucks their stuck in a weak conference. But my pity doesn't give them a pass. There are too many outstanding teams with just as much moxie and more difficult schedules. A team should never be rewarded for a weak schedule; Boise State in the national championship game will be the final nail in college football's coffin.