mm 3sj££jp§|£ wm -A: . .--. y^"1- SMBsMM& Competition, is the spice of life! Everyone at one time in their life thrives on some kind of competition whether academic or athletic. This sec­ tion is a tribute to those people who com­ bine both. Individuals who go out for an athletic team deserve this recognition whether they are the stars or the average player as they all have one thing in com­ mon , the desire to achieve. This desire is spreading not only in athletics but also in the school itself, for Boise State Uni­ versity is not only becoming a represent­ ative of Boise City, but also the entire state of Idaho. I would like to thank the graduating sen­ iors for installing this desire to achieve into the new members of the teams. it is my hope and prayer that this desire is passed on with added enthusiasm to grow bigger and stronger along with the achievements of Boise State Athletics Brad Allred Coming From All Walks Of Life, The University Bound Us Together So That We Must Develop Our Lives Into A Sharing Experience 17 Bronco Football 1976 The football season of 1976 will long be remembered in the minds of a lot of people. New head coach Jim Criner will always remember his first year at Boise State. The players will remem­ ber a year of dedication, learning a new system, and frustation. The fans will remember a year of curiosity and doubt. But the last games proved to players and fans that Jim Criner is a great coach and his new system will work given the chance and the time. As this season ends, we would like to thank all the players and coaches for an enjoyable and memorable year. We owe a special thanks to all the seniors who are too numerous to mention. Their dedication and never yielding attitude made Boise State be known for never quitting and never giving an inch. This spirit will prevail in the lives of the players as well as the upcoming teams at Boise State. Scoreboard University of Idaho Augustana College Humbolt State Montana State Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University of Montana Nevada Reno Northern Arizona Nevada Las Vegas Idaho State Weber State 20 Boise State Opens Season Against The Idaho Vandals After spotting Idaho seven points on a 100 yard kick- off return, the Broncos, led by Fred Goode's 146 yards rushing, tried to come back but the seven point lead stood as Boise State lost 16- 9. Fans saw the first and hopefully the last loss to a Big Sky team in over three years. Boise State's defense shined by only giving 263 total yards and nine points, although the speciality team allowed the first seven. At this point Coach Criner could still lead the Broncos to a 10-1 season, conference championship, and national recognition. Upper Right: Steve Woodard dives for extra yards. Upper Left: Fred Goode brings running game back to Boise State. Lower: Greg Stern goes around end with . Rick Sanders looking for pitch. 22 Boise State Loses To Montana State On First Road Trip "Their luck's going to run out on them 1 someday.'' - Sonny Holland after the 1975 BSU- MSU football game. And at Reno H. Hales Stadium on October 2, 1976 it did. The Broncos lost a thriller to Montana State by the score of 24-20. Mon­ tana scored 21 points before the Broncos could get on the board. Premature celebra­ ting by Bobcat fans was quickly put to an end when Dee Pickett, helped by two blocked punts by Chris Malmgren and Sam Miller, pulled it close at 21-20. The Bron­ cos failed on the two point conversion, but the game was not over yet. Montana State kicked a field goal bringing the score to 24-20. The Bobcats were confident that they had won, but the Broncos put a scare into them when with less than ten seconds left, Mike Holton had a sure touchdown pass bounce off his hands. Lower Right: Kiik Strawser signals a touchdown. Left: Dee Pickett shows versatility running and throwing the ball. iMm 23 University Of Montana Hands The Broncos Their Third Loss Boise State lost a heartbreaker to the University of Montana Grizzlies when, with three sec­ onds remaining in the game, a kicked field goal gave Montana a 17-14 victory. Upper: Lester McNealy tackles Grizzly receiver going for a touchdown. Upper Right: Vince Mendiola and Chris Malm- grem move in for the sack. Right: Two Grizzly players go for ball while Bronco takes it easy. 24 Boise State Halts Nosedive By Defeating Nevada, Reno After three weeks of frustation, the Broncos exploded past Nevada-Reno by the score of 26-8. The Broncos were led by Terry Hutt's seven receptions and four in the hands of Mike Holton. Upper: Kirk Strawser meets opposition head-on. Upper Left: Mitch Britzman goes through the line untouched. Bottom: Anthony Cunningham goes for a pass deflection while Chris Dutton looks on. 25 Disappointment Felt As Broncos Fall To Rebel Attack In the city of glamor, Las Vegas, the Broncos, with new head coach Jim Criner, played against their former head coach Tony Knapp. The Bronco fans saw something that they had grown accustomed to while Tony Knapp was head coach at Boise State. Come from behind victo­ ries seem to be Tony Knapp's speciality and that is what happened as the Rebels beat the Broncos 31-26. Three questionable calls spoiled the taste of victory for the Rebels, while Boise State fans saw something else that day, a glimpse of brilliance by the Broncos under head coach Jim Criner. Upper: Head Coach Jim Criner shows dejection from the loss to the Reb­ els. Lower: Terry Hutt streaks past two Rebel defenders. 26 Boise State Tromps Over The Idaho State Bengals 36-0 The game that matched the two top teams for the Big Sky Conference championship last year turned out to be the same teams for the cellar this year. Boise State displayed an awesome attack of both offensive and defensive skills as the Broncos forced the Ben­ gals to the cellar of the Big Sky Conference. Left: Pass defense by Ken West and Sam Miller prove too much for Bengal receiver. Bottom: Dee Pickett looks for a receiver. 27 Broncos End The Season Defeating Weber State In their final game in a BSU uniform, many seniors had an out­ standing game as the Broncos annihilated Weber State by the score of 56-31. Some of the seniors that had a great game were; quarterback Greg Stern, runningback Jerry Barber, wide receiver Clarence Smith, strong-side guard Everett Carr, cornerbacks Lester McNealy and Gary Rosolowich and line­ backer Kaui Hookano. Upper: Ken West all alone with Wildcat receiver. Lower: Fred Goode goes off-tackle with help of Mitch Britzman and Lloyd Cotton. Lower Right: Mitch Britzman goes over and through Weber players. §§j|§§ . First Row: (left to right) Avi Rofe, Lester McNealy, Greg Stern, Mike Holton, Gary Rosolowich, Tom Sims, Jerry Baber, Clarence Smith, Kauke Hookano, Everett Carr, Kevan O'Hara, Ivan Rounds, Chris Malmgren. Second Row: Rod Dowhower, Paul Armente, Terry Hutt, Dan Blanc, Anthony Cunningham, Alva Liles, Kirk Strawser, Rich Abuan, Tom Sipiora, Ken West, Harold Roundtree, Layne Osborne, Head Coach Jim Criner. Third Row: Ray Ogas, Ralph Angstman, Mike Mallard, John Carter, Mark Villano, Mick Coats, Steve Woodard, Lloyd Cotton, Dave Williams, Vince Mendiola, Jim Klotz, Curtis McCoy, Claude Tomasine, Chuck Banker. Fourth Row: Brian Husted, Rich Sanders, Darrel Gordon, Greg Kadel, Ronnie Gaines, Egnacio Balinton, Fred Goode, Mike Balbas, Sam Miller, Mark Allen, Larry Polowski, Chris On, Mitch Britzman, Chester Grey. Fifth Row: John Sanders, Calvin Barnhill, Kevin Wartman, Norm Cochrane, Doug Scott, Shaun Beaton, Bruce Gair, Paul Krepinski, Kevin McDonald, Ron Charrerton, Gary Moss, Jeff Mott, Dave Nickel, Brad Moulton. Sixth Row: John Nanoski, Lambert Davis, Jeff Taylor, Vic Arias, Mark Slaton, John Olivers, Mike Brady, Matt Compton, Hal Baird, Lance LaShelle, Curt Chandler, Larry Lewis, Mike Glenn. Last Row: Guy Johnson, Duane Dixon, Rob McDonald, John Modrell, Gary Craner, Dennis Brodin, Dennis Thomock, Craig Dutton, Jeff Tuipin, Ken Markwell, Alex Kettles, Sal Failla, Bill Dutton, Glenn Lee. 29 .