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UH football ramps up training camp as the 2020 season gets closer
The grind begins for Mountain West programs as the rush to October 24th has teams like Hawaii packing in all they can before opening day against...whoever they play. It was noted that 12-15 players are still on the mainland and when they arrive on Oahu must quarantine for two weeks. Not ideal. Head Coach Todd Graham also announced Chevan Cordeiro as the starting quarterback.
That’s what I had written ^^^ and ready to go, and then this bombshell was dropped. Not good, not good at all.
All team activities are on pause. Statement from @HawaiiAthletics. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/jCXrJkrCpi
— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) September 30, 2020
As practice continues, Broncos still waiting on a schedule
Elsewhere in the Mountain West, Boise State has returned to practice as well. Head coach Bryan Harsin isn’t expecting fairness to be involved with the new schedule, but he’s just glad the team is slated to play come October 24th. He, like every other coach in the MWC, would like to know who their opening day opponent is asap.
Brett Rypien to start for Denver Broncos against New York Jets
Remember Brett Rypien? Former Boise State quarterback, ranks 1st all-time in passing yards in the Mountain West. By passage of injuries and poor quarterback play, he’s ascended to the top of the depth chart for the Denver Broncos. He’ll take on the New York Jets tonight. Good for him.
Depleted Air Force defense ready to go ‘regardless of who we have on the field’
I mentioned last week that fall 2020 is a poor time to be looking for bragging rights. This revived 2020 season for the Mountain West is essentially an exhibition season. Why do I say that? Because of situations like Air Force. It’s not the typical even playing field. The Falcons will be dealing with an insane amount of “turnbacks” which has left their defensive depth in shambles. Expect the Falcons to score lots of points, and probably concede lots of points too this fall.
Wyoming is allowing 7,000 fans into War Memorial Stadium
Gameday Fan Information.
— Wyoming Athletics (@wyoathletics) September 29, 2020
| https://t.co/eyTQufy8p6#OneWyoming #GoWyo pic.twitter.com/e9YdBJz2io
Wyoming has a few opt outs this fall, and one of them is a big name
BREAKING: Five Wyoming players have opted out for the season pic.twitter.com/Q768R90vlT
— Michael Katz (@MichaelLKatz) October 1, 2020
Nobody dresses for an occasion like Air Force
Update your to match Saturday's attire ✈️ #SinkNavy pic.twitter.com/PNntob0RLO
— Sink Navy (@AF_Football) September 30, 2020
Hurdles remain for Fresno State
Fresno State takes step toward Oct. 24 football opener. Here’s what’s left to make it happen https://t.co/n5g6AIwDzq
— Fresno Bee (@FresnoBee) September 30, 2020
Basketball Scheduling News
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson told @Stadium that the league intends to play 18 conference games with all 11 teams starting league play the last week of December.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) September 30, 2020
COVID update from CSU
The Colorado State football team has now had 22 positive COVID-19 tests since returning to campus in June. https://t.co/cSlRXS2OwI
— Coloradoan Sports (@ColoradoanSpts) September 30, 2020
San Jose State moves practice elsewhere
NEWS: San Jose State will hold preseason camp at Humboldt State until Santa Clara County allows SJSU to practice on campus. https://t.co/B8bTPbbO4v
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 30, 2020
On The Horizon:
Today - Bowl History: Potato Bowl
Today - It’s Navy Week!
Today - Reliving the infamous 1997 New Mexico Football Season
Friday - Friday Night Lights Review S1E5