Temperatures are still hitting 100 degrees, but August will bring that first reminder of crisp, autumn days. Yes, football is almost here.
The Boise State football team begins fall practices Tuesday as it prepares for its 2017 season opener Sept. 2 against Troy at Albertsons Stadium. Veterans and newcomers will split the first three days, then work together once daily with Aug. 6 and 13 off. NCAA rules no longer allow two-a-day practices. Boise State will hold its Fan Fest on Aug. 26, with details to come later.
As the Broncos seek to end a two-year drought without a Mountain Division title, they’ve put an even larger emphasis on the tried and true “blue collar” mentality.