After
celebrating last week's victory, it's time for the Boise State Broncos to focus
and prepare for their road trip to Logan, Utah where they face the Utah State
Aggies in front of yet another nationally-televised audience.
Boise
State enters their 16th meeting against the Aggies with an 11-4 all-time record.
The last match-up ended in a lopsided 49-14 Bronco win on the blue turf in
Boise. Utah State currently holds onto a fifth-place ranking in the
Western Athletic Conference with a 2-4 conference record and sit at 3-7 overall.
As ESPN makes it's way to Logan for the first time ever, the Aggies will be
hosting their highest-ranked opponent since a #6 Oregon crew came to town in
2001.
The
2009 Utah State Aggies are led by first-year head coach Gary Andersen (3-7), who
replaced Brent Guy after a dismal 9-38 record over the last four seasons.
Andersen began his coaching journey in 1988 as offensive coordinator at
Southeastern Louisiana before stints with Ricks College, Idaho State, Park City
High School, Northern Arizona, Southern Utah, and University of Utah. He
spent five years as the Utah defensive line and special teams coach and another
four years as defensive coordinator before moving from Salt Lake City to Logan
where he accepted the role of head coach at Utah State.
2009
Utah State Results (before Boise State):
2009
Utah State Remaining Schedule (after Boise State):
Aggie
Gem State Connection:
Coach
Gary Andersen attended Ricks College in Idaho where he was a first team
All-American in 1984. He also coached football at Ricks College in
Rexburg, Idaho and Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Andersen
faced off against Boise State multiple times while coaching at both Utah and
Idaho State.
Boise
State linebackers coach Jeff Choate was an assistant at Utah State from
2002-2004.
Utah
State LB Adrian Bybee attended Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho.
Aggie
Players to Watch:
Jr.
QB, Deondre Borel, has completed 178 of 307 passes for 2,315 yards with 13
touchdowns and 3 interceptions and has 152 carries for 433 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Borel leads the conference in total offense with 274.8 yards per game.
So.
RB, Robert Turbin, has carried the ball 169 times for 1,122 yards with 9
touchdowns and has 26 catches for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns. Turbin is third
in the conference and 15th in the nation for rushing.
So.
WR, Stanley Morrision, leads all receivers with 29 catches for 522 yards and two
touchdowns.
Sr.
K, Chris Ulinski, is 12 of 17 on field goals and has 20 touchbacks.
Ulinski is second in the conference for field goals.
So.
LB, Bobby Wagner, leads the team in tackles with 93 tackles including 6 tackles
for a loss. Wagner is 2nd in the conference and 30th in the nation in
tackles.
Sr.
S, James Brindley, is third in tackles with 63, leads the team with 3
interceptions and 6 pass deflections. Brindley leads the conference in
defended passes.
Jr.
S, Rajric Coleman, has brought in 67 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, and two
interceptions.
Utah
State Stadium Info:
Romney
Stadium, located in Logan, Utah, was built 41 years ago and sits 4,710 feet
above sea level. The stadium is named after Utah State's all-time
winningest coach and former athletic director E.L. "Dick" Romney.
The first ever kickoff at Romney Stadium ended in a Utah State victory over New Mexico State on Sept. 14, 1968. The stadium seating capacity is 25,513 and
the grounds are currently made of SprinTurf.
Interesting
Gametime Facts:
Utah
State will be honoring 15 seniors on Senior Night at the game on Friday as they
make their last-ever appearance at Romney Stadium in an Aggie uniform.
The
Aggies have won their last 3 games held on November 20 and are 6-1 all-time on
the date.
Utah
State is 1-50 all-time against ranked teams and 1-10 at home against Top 25
opponents.
After last week's win, Utah State is guaranteed their first home winning record
since 2003.
Friday
night's game will be a cold one with a forecast of rain and snow showers and a
low of 23 degrees.
After
celebrating last week's victory, it's time for the Boise State Broncos to focus
and prepare for their road trip to Logan, Utah where they face the Utah State
Aggies in front of yet another nationally-televised audience.
Boise
State enters their 16th meeting against the Aggies with an 11-4 all-time record.
The last match-up ended in a lopsided 49-14 Bronco win on the blue turf in
Boise. Utah State currently holds onto a 5th place ranking in the Western
Athletic Conference with a 2-4 conference record and sit at 3-7 overall.
As ESPN makes it's way to Logan for the first time ever, the Aggies will be
hosting their highest ranked opponent since a #6 Oregon crew came to town in
2001.
