Boise State Names Eliah Drinkwitz New Offensive Coordinator at Boise State

Eliah Drinkwitz, considered an "up-and-comer" in the coaching ranks, will use that immense talent as the new offensive coordinator at Boise State.  Head coach Bryan Harsin made that announcement in a press conference today in Boise.  Drinkwitz replaces Boise State graduate Mike Sanford, who left to see if he could help Notre Dame.

Drinkwitz will also coach the quarterbacks, and will oversee what is expected to be an exciting battle this spring to replace Grant Hedrick.  Drinkwitz served as co-offensive coordinator with Harsin at Arkansas State, and Harsin was so impressed that he brought Eliah with him to Boise.

Harsin also announced that Kent Riddle, who excels at everything he does, will move from running backs to coach tight ends, the position group that Drinkwitz coached this past season.  Former Bronco star running back Lee Marks was hired to coach that position. 

 

Boise State #15 in NCAA History for Wins in a 20-Year Period

Congratulations to Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Nebraska, the only schools in history to have two different periods make the list.  That should be the goal of Boise State--to dominate for such a long time that there are two different Boise State listings.

You will notice that Boise State is ranked in the Top 20 despite not being approved to play major college football until 1996, essentially giving nearly every school in the nation a one-year headstart.

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*Modern Record in Bold


1.    Yale 227-11-8 (1886-1905)
2.    Pennsylvania 224-36-7 (1889-1908)
3.    Nebraska 211-36-1 (1981-2000)
4.    Florida State 204-41-2 (1985-2004)
5.    Harvard 203-27-5 (1886-1905)
6.    Florida 202-52-1 (1990-2009)
6.    Miami of Florida 202-39 (1985-2004)
8.    Princeton 196-17-7 (1884-1903)
9.    Ohio State 195-49-0 (1995-2014)
9.    Alabama 195-33-3 (1961-1980)
11.  BYU 194-59-2 (1977-1996)
11.  Oklahoma 194-38-4 (1971-1990)
11.  Penn State 194-39-2 (1967-1986)
14.  Virginia Tech 192-64 (1993-2012)
15.  Boise State 189-53 (1995-2014)
16.  Texas 188-66-1 (1994-2013)
16.  Tennessee 188-54-5 (1985-2004)
18.  Michigan 187-53-5 (1985-2004)
19.  Oregon 186-66 (1995-2014)
20.  Oklahoma 185-71-1 (1995-2014)
21.  LSU 184-69-1 (1995-2014)
22.  Georgia 182-73 (1995-2014)
23.  Ohio State 179-45-3 (1967-1986)
23.  Nebraska 179-46-5 (1961-1980)
25.  USC 178-40-9 (1962-1981)

Boise State #8 in NCAA History for Wins in a 19-Year Period

Boise State can move up to 4th on this list with 10 wins in 2015.

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*Modern Record in Bold




1.    Yale 218-11-7 (1887-1905)
2.    Pennsylvania 217-30-7 (1890-1908)
3.    Nebraska 202-33-1 (1982-2000)
4.    Florida State 196-39-1 (1987-2005)
5.    Harvard 195-25-4 (1886-1904)
6.    Florida 193-50-1 (1991-2009)
6.    Miami of Florida 193-36 (1985-2003)
8.    Boise State 189-53 (1996-2014)
8.    Princeton 189-19-6 (1888-1906)
10.  Ohio State 186-50-2 (1991-2009)
10.  Oklahoma 186-35-5 (1970-1988)
10.  Penn State 186-37-1 (1968-1986)
13.  Virginia Tech 185-58 (1993-2011)
13.  BYU 185-57-2 (1978-1996)
13.  Alabama 185-31-3 (1961-1979)
16.  Tennessee 181-54-2 (1989-2007)
17.  Oklahoma 180-66 (1996-2014)
18.  Texas 180-61-1 (1994-2012)
19.  Michigan 178-50-5 (1985-2003)
20.  Oregon 177-63 (1996-2014)
20.  LSU 177-65 (1996-2014)
22.  Georgia 176-67 (1996-2014)
23.  Wisconsin 173-74 (1996-2014)
24.  Ohio State 173-42-3 (1968-1986)
25.  USC 167-53-7 (1972-1990)

Boise State #6 All-Time for Wins in an 18-Year Period

With twelve wins this past season, Boise State moved into sixth place in NCAA history for wins in an 18-year period.  The Broncos began their streak in 1997, and since then, have piled up 187 wins.  Boise State is one behind Florida State for the NCAA Modern Record, and can tie the Seminoles with five wins next season.

 

 

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*Modern Record in Bold

1.    Yale 209-11-7 (1888-1905)
2.    Pennsylvania 206-30-6 (1890-1907)
3.    Nebraska 192-31-1 (1982-1999)
4.    Harvard 188-23-3 (1886-1903)
4.    Florida State 188-34-1 (1987-2004)
6.    Boise State 187-43-0 (1997-2014)
7.    Miami of Florida 183-34-0 (1986-2003)
8.    Florida 183-48-1 (1992-2009)
9.    Princeton 180-19-5 (1888-1905)
10.  Oklahoma 179-31-4 (1971-1988)
11.  Ohio State 178-46-2 (1992-2009)
12.  Oklahoma 177-58 (1997-2014)
13.  BYU 176-53-2 (1979-1996)
13.  Virginia Tech 176-55-0 (1994-2011)
15.  Penn State 175-37-1 (1969-1986)
16.  Alabama 174-31-3 (1962-1979)
17.  Virginia Tech 173-60 (1996-2013)
18.  Tennessee 172-48-3 (1987-2004)
18.  Texas 172-57-1 (1995-2012)

Mock NFL Draft Has Ajayi Going in Third Round

But word is that his stock is rising.  By Draft Day, perhaps 2nd Round.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2015_3.php

The 2015 Bronco Recruiting Class

On paper, an amazing class.  Can they live up to potential?

Name	Video	Pos	Ht	Wt	Hometown (Last School)
Drew Berger		LB	6-1	220	Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Coeur d'Alene High School)
Ladarryl Blair		CB	5-11	180	Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff High School)
Akilian Butler		WR	5-10	180	Dallas, Texas (West Mesquite High School)
Raymond Ford		CB	6-0	175	Los Angeles, Calif. (Junipero Serra High School/Riverside CC)
Marquis Hendrix		LB	6-1	225	Ocala, Fla. (Trinity Catholic High School)
Tyler Horton		CB	6-1	175	Fresno, Calif. (Edison High School)
Darreon Jackson		S	6-1	185	Derby, Kan. (Derby High School)
Bryan Jefferson		WR	6-1	190	Leesburg, Fla. (Leesburg High School)
Garrett Larson		OL	6-5	275	Fruitland, Idaho (Fruitland High School)
Matt Locher		DL	6-3	250	Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos High School)
Kameron Miles		S	6-2	207	Dallas, Texas (West Mesquite High School/Texas A&M/Butler CC)
John Molchon		OL	6-6	275	Las Vegas, Nev. (Faith Lutheran High School)
Matt Pistone		TE	6-4	230	Yuma, Ariz. (Yuma Catholic High School)
Eric Quevedo		OL	6-5	280	West Covina, Calif. (West Covina High School)
Donzale Roddie		CB	5-11	175	Compton, Calif. (Paramount High School)
Brett Rypien		QB	6-2	185	Spokane, Wash. (Shadle Park High School)
Raymond Sheard		RB	6-1	200	Arlington, Texas (Arlington High School)
Evan Tyler		S	6-2	180	Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt High School)
Riley Whimpey		LB	6-2	205	San Clemente, Calif. (San Clemente High School)
Sam Whitney		DL	6-3	235	Folsom, Calif. (Folsom High School)
Damion Wright		S	6-1	185	Los Angeles, Calif. (Bishop Mora Salesian High School)

Darreon Jackson Commits to Boise State

We have word that Darreon Jackson (6-2, 185-pound safety) has committed to play at Boise State.  Jackson picked the Broncos over offers from Texas Tech, Kansas, Kansas State, Army, North Texas, Southern Illinois, Tulsa, UTEP and Western Illinois.

Donzale Roddie Commits to Boise State

There are a few other "mystery recruits" for Boise State that will announce their choice today.

Cornerback Donzale Roddie (5-11, 175) from Paramount High School has committed to the Broncos.  Since today is LOI Day, and we will be highlighting the entire class, we won't be able to do a full article on him like we do with the recruits who commit prior to LOI Day.

Matt Locher Commits to Boise State

LOI Day will be here Wednesday, but recruits are still lining up to play for Boise State. 

Matt Locher of Los Alamitos High School in California committed to the Broncos over the weekend.

Locher made 155 stops last season with five sacks. 

Sam Whitney Commits to Boise State

Sam Whitney, a promising, 6-3, 230-pound defensive lineman/linebacker from Folsom High School in California has committed to Boise State and will grayshirt this next year. 

Whitney had 47 tackles and 13 sacks last fall, and his commitment adds yet another talented player to Marcel Yate's defense.  Yates is really building something special.


 

Brett Rypien Named Parade All-American Honorable Mention

Meet the 2015 Parade All-American First Team

OFFENSE

POS.	NAME	HT.	WT.	HIGH SCHOOL	COLLEGE*
QB	Kyler Murray	5-11	175	Allen (Allen, Texas)	Texas A&M
QB	Ty Storey	6-3	220	Charleston (Charleston, Ark.)	Arkansas
QB	Jake Browning	6-2	205	Folsom (Folsom, Calif.)	Washington
RB	Jacques Patrick	6-2	230	Timber Creek (Orlando, Fla.)	Florida State
RB	Markell Jones	5-11	205	Columbus East (Columbus, Ind.)	Purdue
RB	Kellen Overstreet	6-0	190	Penney (Hamilton, Mo.)	Wyoming
WR	J.J. Arcega-Whiteside	6-3	210	Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.)	Stanford
WR	Trent Irwin	6-2	190	Hart (Newhall, Calif.)	Stanford
OL	Richie Petitbon	6-4	320	Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)	Alabama
OL	Tristen Hoge	6-5	300	Highland (Pocatello, Idaho)	Notre Dame
OL	Martez Ivey	6-6	270	Apopka (Apopka, Fla.)	Uncommitted
OL	Mitch Hyatt	6-6	270	North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Ga.)	Clemson
OL	Chuma Edoga	6-3	275	McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)	Southern Cal
UTIL	Christian Kirk	5-11	195	Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)	Texas A&M

 

DEFENSE

POS.	NAME	HT.	WT.	HIGH SCHOOL	COLLEGE*
DL	Trent Thompson	6-4	295	Westover (Albany, Ga.)	Georgia
DL	Byron Cowart	6-4	255	Armwood (Seffner, Fla.)	Uncommitted
DL	Albert Huggins	6-3	280	Orangeburg-Wilkinson (S.C.)	Clemson
DL	Daylon Mack	6-1	330	Gladewater (Gladewater, Texas)	Uncommitted
LB	Malik Jefferson	6-2	210	Poteet (Mesquite, Texas)	Texas
LB	Justin Hilliard	6-2	230	St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio)	Ohio State
LB	Porter Gustin	6-5	240	Salem Hills (Salem, Utah)	Uncommitted
LB	John Houston	6-3	210	Serra (Gardena, Calif.)	Uncommitted
DB	Iman Marshall	6-1	190	Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)	Uncommitted
DB	Derwin James	6-2	200	Haines City (Haines City, Fla.)	Florida State
DB	A.J. Gray	6-2	210	Washington County (Sandersville, Ga.)	Georgia Tech
UTIL	Deshawn Capers-Smith	6-0	175	Warren Easton (New Orleans, La.)	Texas A&M
K/P	Austin Seibert	5-10	195	Belleville West (Belleville, Ill.)	Oklahoma

 

HONORABLE MENTION

POS.	NAME	HT.	WT.	SCHOOL	COLLEGE*
QB	Tucker Israel	6-1	200	Lake Nona (Orlando, Fla.)	Clemson
QB	Brett Rypien	6-2	185	Shadle Park (Spokane, Wash.)	Boise State
QB	Joe Burrow	6-4	210	Athens (The Plains, Ohio)	Ohio State
QB	Alex Malzone	6-2	200	Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.)	Michigan
QB	Brandon Wimbush	6-2	205	St. Peters Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)	Notre Dame
QB	De’Andre Johnson	6-0	175	First Coast (Jacksonville, Fla.)	Florida State
QB	Will Hefley	6-5	205	Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, Ark.)	Tulsa
RB	Dominick Bragalone	5-11	210	South Williamsport (Pa.)	Uncommitted
RB	Reggie Gallaspy	5-11	205	Southern Guilford (Greensboro, N.C.)	N.C. State
RB	Ke’Shawn Vaughn	5-11	210	Pearl Cohn (Nashville, Tenn.)	Uncommitted
RB	Darrell Henderson	5-9	190	South Panola (Batesville, Miss.)	Uncommitted
RB	Jamarius Henderson	5-11	215	Dale County Chr. (Ozark, Ala.)	Uncommitted
RB	Larry Scott	6-0	205	Hubbard (Hubbard, Ohio)	Michigan State
WR	Deondre Farrier	6-0	195	Lake Nona (Orlando, Fla.)	East Carolina
WR	Damarkus Lodge	6-3	190	Cedar Hill (Cedar Hill, Texas)	Uncommitted
OL	Maea Teuhema	6-5	340	Keller (Keller, Texas)	LSU
OL	Lester Cotton	6-4	325	Central School (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)	Alabama
OL	Drew Richmond	6-5	310	Memphis Univ. School (Tenn.)	Ole Miss
DL	D’Andre Walker	6-2	220	Langston Hughes (Fairburn, Ga.)	Georgia
DL	Breiden Fehoko	6-3	295	Farrington (Honolulu, Hawaii)	Texas Tech
DL	Tim Settle	6-3	300	Stonewall Jackson (Manassas, Va.)	Virginia Tech
DL	Darian Roseboro	6-4	265	Lincolnton (Lincolnton, N.C.)	N.C. State
LB	Ricky Deberry	6-3	240	Atlee (Mechanicsville, Va.)	Oklahoma
LB	Roquan Smith	6-2	205	Montezuma (Macon County, Ga.)	Uncommitted
LB	Asmar Bilal	6-3	205	Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)	Notre Dame
DB	Holton Hill	6-2	185	Lamar (Houston, Texas)	Uncommitted
DB	Minkah Fitzpatrick	5-11	180	St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)	Alabama
UTIL	Kerryon Johnson	6-1	200	Madison Academy (Madison, Ala.)	Auburn
UTIL	Austin Kafentzis	6-1	200	Jordan (Sandy, Utah)	Wisconsin