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McCarthy: Boise State is the pride of the Mountain West

No, Boise is not a state. But, the state of football in the city is something else. What Boise State University might lack in education (once again… not a state), the Broncos surely make up for on their trademark blue turf.

Once viewed as a gimmick, the Broncos’ blue field is now the signature of a dynasty. At No. 25 in the nation, the reigning Mountain West football champs are probably the only ranked team the Rams will face this year.

All knocks on the strength of the Mountain West come with an obvious disclaimer: “other than Boise State.