The Big Sky Conference has announced the members of the 2009 Fall All-Academic teams for football, men’s and women’s cross country, plus women’s soccer and volleyball. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have met and/or exceeded the following mini… more »

Between the 250 of them, the men and women who gathered at the swanky hotel ballroom in downtown Seattle knew everything about football a kid could ever hope to learn. How to throw a tight spiral? That was the forte of the man of the moment, former O… more »

Tim Perrigot didn't know what to say to calm his Minico football players. As they warmed up for the opening game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble against California's Colfax High in September, an oppressive wave of noise descended on them from the rowdy… more »

GDEN, UTAH (July 22, 2009) – Four players were unanimous selections to the 2009 Big Sky Preseason All-Conference team, which was released Wednesday. The team was picked by select media and sports information directors. Weber State senior running b… more »

OGDEN, Utah (July 21, 2009) - The Montana Grizzlies, whose 2008 season ended with a loss in the Division I Football Championship, have once again been selected by the media and coaches to capture the Big Sky Conference football championship. The 2009… more »

Pocatello, ID --- After a challenging year as interim athletics director, Jeff Tingey has been appointed as permanent athletics director at Idaho State University by Idaho State University President Dr. Arthur C. Vailas. "A department is only as good… more »

EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES + Eastern Washington closed the 2008 season with a three-game winning streak to finish 6-5. + The Eagles return 15 starters from last year’s team, many who started in 2007 when the Eagles advanced to the FCS Quarterfinals… more »

UNI's Kurt Warner, TSU's Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Hofstra's Willie Colon expected to start. Former FCS players on the NFL's Super Bowl teams this Sunday: Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, William & Mary Assistant Coach Am… more »

Offense: The passing game should click for the Bengals, who welcome back Russel Hill at quarterback after he started nine games as a freshman. With four returning starters on the line, led by Evan Dietrich-Smith, Hill should have time to find Eddie Thom… more »

Give the Big Sky credit. At least its teams are giving themselves ample opportunity to pull off an Appalachian State-like upset this season. Take one look at the nonconference schedules of the nine teams in the league, and it becomes apparent that Id… more »

POCATELLO -- Facing a three-point deficit with 22 seconds to go against its hated rival, Idaho State turned to the most memorable play in its history, "The Globe of Death." Behind the radio mic that day, Jerry Miller remembers it all: the kickoff ret… more »

POCATELLO -- As Idaho State coaches made their way down the ramp from the booth to the Caccia Field turf at Holt Arena, defensive coordinator Brian Strandley shook his head and smiled wryly. Quarterbacks coach Brian Jensen just smiled. Paced by qu… more »

POCATELLO--Rest days are becoming the stuff of myths for the Idaho State football team. Last season, the Bengals played 11 straight games without a bye. This fall, they have practiced at least once a day since the morning of Aug. 4. Then, startin… more »

POCATELLO -- During each Idaho State football practice, linebacker Brad Rife and his defensive teammates have a goal of forcing four turnovers. If they don't hit the mark, they run. During the Bengals' second scrimmage of fall camp Saturday inside… more »

POCATELLO -- Kenyon Blue rested on his couch in California and flipped on the TV. It was opening weekend, 2006. A college football game was on. Players ran out onto the field. As the game played out, Blue became antsy. Agitated. He wasn't playing… more »