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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Boise State Broncos

Boise State Broncos stories: 9 news summaries

 Coach Suspends Oregon 
 Player for Postgame Punch 

LeGarrette Blount out for rest of season

(Newser) - The Oregon Ducks' football coach has suspended hotheaded running back LeGarrette Blount for punching a Boise State player in the face, the Statesman Journal reports. Head coach Chip Kelly said Blount would retain his scholarship for the year but will not be allowed to play in any regular-season or bowl... More »

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 Oregon Player Apologizes 
 for Postgame Punch on TV 

LeGarrette Blount drops Boise's Byron Hout

(Newser) - LeGarrette Blount says he’s sorry for punching out a rival player on live TV and will accept any punishment, the Idaho Statesman reports. “I just apologize to everyone that was watching this,” the senior tailback said. “I lost my head.” Blount’s Oregon team... More »

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Bowl System May Violate Federal Law

Congress explores launching antitrust probe, backing playoff

(Newser) - A Congressional resolution could have the Justice Department looking into whether the college football bowl system is illegal, the AP reports. The authors of the resolution say  the system restricts trade because only the biggest schools seem to have a shot at being voted into the championship game. A look... More »

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MARCH MADNESS

Louisville Drops Boise State

Cardinals head to round two after a 79-61 win

(Newser) - What’s a team to do when their opponent drops 12 3-pointers and shoots almost 56% from the floor? If you’re Boise State, not too much. The Broncos were routed by the Louisville Cardinals in an NCAA first round matchup last night, 79-61, reports the AP. Boise State entered... More »

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March madness

Boise State Ends 14-Year NCAA Drought

Broncos outlast
New Mexico State in wild 3 OT WAC final

(Newser) - It took triple overtime, but Boise State's wait to return to the NCAA Tournament is finally over, reports the Associated Press. Reggie Larry scored 31 points and Matt Nelson had 26 as the Broncos beat New Mexico State 107-102 last night to win the WAC tournament title. The win gives... More »

E. Carolina Wins Hawaii Bowl

Last second field goal carries the day

(Newser) - Despite a late Boise State comeback in the final minutes of regulation, East Carolina and MVP Chris Johnson are Hawaii bowl champions, the AP reports. A field goal at the end of regulation gave the Pirates a 41-38 victory over the favorites 24th-ranked Boise State. The victory is East Carolina's... More »

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Unbeaten Hawaii Nabs WAC Title

Warriors defeat defending champions Boise State, 39-27

(Newser) - The 11-0 Hawaii Warriors followed Heisman-candidate Colt Brennan to a 39-27 victory last night, beating defending WAC champions Boise State to take the conference crown outright for the first time. Brennan broke records with his five touchdowns and 495 passing yards, as the Warriors proved that "giants do fall,... More »

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No. 9 Wash. State Fights for Comeback Win

Low, Weaver propel Cougars 86-74 past threatening Broncos

(Newser) - The Washington State Cougars rode the late-surging performance of Derick Low and Kyle Weaver to an 86-74 comeback victory over the Boise State Broncos last night. Trailing 32-26 at halftime, the ninth-ranked Cougars outscored the Broncos 33-12 in the first 8 1/2 minutes of the second half, reports AP. More »

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Boise State Dominates Fresno, 34-17

Bulldogs never had a chance as Broncos ran away with the game

(Newser) - Boise State continued to look out of place in the WAC conference last night with an easy defeat of the Fresno Bulldogs. The runaway Broncos, who have not lost a conference game since Fresno routed them in 2005, improved to 7-1, 4-0. Two backup freshman backs  posted career highs as... More »

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