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Dirk Koetter, Chris Petersen and the long Blue Boise State line that runs into Tampa

Jan. 1, 2007. One of the most remarkable evenings in college football history. An underdog named Boise State stunned Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl with a flurry of astounding trick plays. One of the all-time upsets, 43-42.

Where were you?

"I was on the sideline," Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said.

That night, Koetter was between jobs, having lost his head coaching gig at Arizona State. He was on his way, the very next day, to interview for the offensive coordinator's job with the Jacksonville Jaguars. But he had to be in Arizona.

The Long Blue Line demanded it.