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Howdy, folks. We are inching closer to the start of the football season. If safety measures are properly enforced we should be in for a wild one. Enjoy today’s links.
Taking COVID seriously, cherishing season
The MW will have 8 games in 8 weeks, leaving no room for re-scheduling, Boise State knows it has to cherish the opportunity to play football and that means ensuring COVID-19 precautions are taken seriously. The Broncos have strict guidelines, masks are required virtually everywhere while face shields are worn by players during practices. The Broncos have their seniors leading the charge in ensuring protocols are enforced and a season can be played successfully.
Week 5 AP poll
No MW teams ranked (yet), although Air Force did garner 4 votes. Nonetheless the new AP poll has been released. Clemson, Alabama and Georgia are your top 3.
BSU offers 4 star TE
Blue Field and Blue Skies up in Boise State. I am humbled to announce my first Mountain West offer from Boise State University. #bleedblue Thank you @K_Ridd for this opportunity!! @BroncoSportsFB @vmhsfootball pic.twitter.com/uLlT1m8lDp
— Jack Pedersen (@jjpedersen53) October 4, 2020
Extra year of eligibility may be coming for Winter athletes
Sources: The Basketball Oversight Committees likely to recommend the D-1 Council vote next week on winter sports getting additional year.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) October 6, 2020
Source: “It should pass based on precedence with fall sports.”
On the Horizon:
- Later Today: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Navy @ Air Force
- Later Today: The MWCConnection 2020 Preseason Awards and Predictions
- Coming Wednesday: Peak Perspective: The loss of losing Fall Olympic Sports.
- Coming Wednesday: MWCConnection 2020 Preseason Best Position Units