Yes WAC, you get 3 more years of this.
The All-WAC selections were announced today and the list has a heavy blue and orange tint.
The "duh" awards:
WAC Coach of the Year—Chris Petersen
WAC Freshman of the Year—Kellen Moore
1st Team Offense:
WR Jeremy Childs
OL Andrew Woodruff
1st Team Defense:
DE Ryan Winterswyk
S Ellis Powers
DB Kyle Wilson
2nd Team Offense:
WR Austin Pettis
QB Kellen Moore
RB Ian Johnson
2nd Team Defense:
DE Mike T. Williams
S Jeron Johnson
2nd Team Specialists:
PR Kyle Wilson (2nd team?)
Colin Kaepernick received Offensive Player of the Year honors and first team QB honors...no qualms with the OPOTY award, but I think they're being awful fast and loose with the term "quarterback" when Kaepernick is involved. Here's what I mean: Colin Kaepernick threw for 2,479 yards this season, completing 54% of his passes for 19 TDs and 5 INTS. Conversely, Kellen Moore threw for 3,264 yards this season, completing 70% of his passes for 25 TDs and 9 INTs. Which was the better "quarterback"? You tell me. Kaepernick is certainly a dangerous offensive weapon and deserves the offensive accolades, but if this is how we're judging excellence at the quarterback position, Kellen Moore can look forward to two more years as 2nd team WAC QB, even though he'll likely be a national leader in TDs and efficiency. Nice.
Hard to believe, but this will be coach Pete's first Coach of the Year award...he was famously snubbed for the honor in 2006, though he led the team to a 13-0 record and snared the Bear Bryant award. Thankfully, June Jones is now gone and there is no more butt for Hal Mumme to kiss in his absence.
I think it is also worth noting that preseason WAC favorite Fresno State (who you may remember got demolished by Boise State on Friday) placed but one player on a WAC first team (OL Bobby Lepori)
All-WAC Honors
Boise State 2008 Team Awards
12.01.2008
Duh: Kellen Moore WAC Freshman of the Year
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Ok Drew. True to my word, I have been spreading the Gospel of FightFightBSU to all who will lend me their ears. After discovering your blog on Sunday, I forewent my beloved SNF and spent the evening catching up. You have successfully combined two of my favorite things: humor and BSU Football. Thanks for the quality writing and all the genuinely valuable info. By the way, I ran across an article from the Fresno Bee (of all places) quoting offensive lineman Bobby Lepori who summed up the Broncos beautifully. Enjoy. http://www.fresnobee.com/james/story/1040550.html
Thanks again, Nathan. It's always good to have some foot soldiers spreading the word about FFBSU. That was a great article about Lepori. The fact that he is speechless about the greatness of the Broncos says volumes. Take care.
Drew
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