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We are at the mid-point of the week and with it comes the latest links pertaining to the Mountain West Conference and college sports in general. Check out what is coming your way today as the links press on.
Air Force: State of the program.
The Athletic continues its off-season series and turns to Air Force. The Falcons are extremely interesting because they are among the teams with the least amount of experience from 2020, but that experience increases when considering their 2019 production. AFA had a great defense last season and they will return many players from turnbacks who did not play in 2020 (at least 30 players). They still have to replace much of their offense, including their entire offensive line.
Boise State comes up way short in the championship department.
For the first time in 30 years, the Boise State athletic program failed to win at least one championship in any of their sports. They did place second in five sports, for whatever that is worth. Covid and other factors are of course in play, but they were for every other team and program as well. No matter what way it’s cut, it was a disappointing year for BSU athletics. However, that doesn’t mean the sky is falling or that there isn’t a reason to believe they don’t bounce back.
Wolf Pack streaking.
It’s been a historic run. Our 11-game conference win streak is the longest in program history since at least 1974 when record keeping began.#BattleBorn pic.twitter.com/YJlSegtSmr
— Nevada Baseball (@NevadaBaseball) May 18, 2021
Golf regionals.
3️⃣ #MWMGOLF teams are in the top 5️⃣ of their regionals after one round of play lead by @UNMLoboMGolf!@CSUMGolf's AJ Ott has the lowest score of those invited to compete as individuals at 4️⃣-under#AtThePeak pic.twitter.com/7Wqz5KqRQE
— Mountain West (@MW_OlySports) May 18, 2021
MWC Softball POTW
#MWSB PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
— Mountain West (@MW_OlySports) May 18, 2021
Andrea Howard, @UNMLoboSB
Hit .500 in three games
⚫️ Three home runs and five RBIs
Blake Craft, @Nevada_Softball
Registered a 2-0 record in the circle
Posted a 1.00 ERA#AtThePeak | #GoLobos | #BattleBornhttps://t.co/Prm1IquroC
On the horizon:
- Later today: Peak Perspective: MWC Football Over/Unders
- Tomorrow: Revisiting the Boise State 2017 Recruiting Class Part 6: Defensive Backs Part 1
- Friday: The MWCConnection Roundtable: Most improved team/Team in store for biggest regression this season?
- Friday: Friday Night Lights Review S1E12