After five seasons at Boise State, former Bronco's football coach Dan Hawkins got the call. The coach who led the Broncos to a 53-11 record five seasons accepted the head-coaching job at Colorado Dec. 16 - and took four of his assistants with him. So for Boise State this year, the responsibility of the staff has shifted.

BOISE, Idaho -- The representatives from the Orange, Sugar and Fiesta bowls showed up - colorful blazers in tow - to see Boise State firsthand. Jared Zabransky and Ian Johnson made sure they left impressed by the 14th-ranked Broncos, now just three games away from a potential BCS berth.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -Boise State running back Ian Johnson plans to wear a flack jacket to protect two cracked ribs when the Broncos play Nevada in their regular-season finale.

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Boise State running back Ian Johnson plans to wear a flak jacket to protect two cracked ribs when the Broncos play Nevada in their regular-season finale.

Louisiana Tech's Freddie Franklin runs past the defense of Boise State during the first half of a football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 55-14.

BOISE, Idaho -- It was only two points for Boise State, but it brought back horrible memories for Hawaii. "When Orlando (Scandrick) picked up that extra point, I thought, 'You've got to be kidding me,'" said Boise State coach Chris Petersen after his No. 25 Broncos held off Hawaii 41-34 on Saturday. "The only thing that looked different was the blue turf."