Only on X-Men message boards will the word “Mystique” be thrown around as much this week as in the discussion around Saturday’s football game between Boise State and San Diego State.
Few fans who were around four years ago, or even the coaches, will forget what San Diego State coach Rocky Long said.
For those in need of a refresher, Long said leading up to the Nov. 15, 2014, game of Boise State’s home turf advantage, “it’s not that way anymore.” He doubled down after the Broncos won 38-29, saying: “I’m really sorry we’re not going to play them for the next couple of years.