I believe the photo is from Network, an early 80's movie and damn good flick…

If I could have a blog post bronzed and set upon my mantle, this would be the one.

I believe the photo is from Network, an early 80′s movie and damn good flick…

If I could have a blog post bronzed and set upon my mantle, this would be the one.

the Nike cleats are sick. I want them but in Bronze. yeah, Bronze.CVLC has stepped its game up! When I played for them for a year in the ALL we still had a wacky mix of college helemts. good to see them gearing out! Unless that is some new college I've never heard of. could be.Miley looks like Billy Ray. and he is decidedly not attractive. even for a man.the StrikerDanger shorts are the most subdued things they've come out with yet! I really like them though and the hoodie is money.

the Nike cleats are sick. I want them but in Bronze. yeah, Bronze.

CVLC has stepped its game up! When I played for them for a year in the ALL we still had a wacky mix of college helemts. good to see them gearing out! Unless that is some new college I’ve never heard of. could be.

Miley looks like Billy Ray. and he is decidedly not attractive. even for a man.

the StrikerDanger shorts are the most subdued things they’ve come out with yet! I really like them though and the hoodie is money.

The problem with Boise State is no one wants to play there. As mentioned above, a team has to have commitment in order to be successful- Boise State doesn't even have a committed coach. The Boise area has many talented players ATTENDING Boise State and not playing on the team, including a couple All-Americans and several first team all-staters. These are extremely talented kids with a huge passion for the game but they're not playing. That says something about the program. Hope to see some change around there in the future

Confirmed CVLC helmets for two reasons. 1 – Friend from Connecticut sent the pictures to us2 – In the third picture, you can see the “LC” in the side panel logo

Just to chime in on the high level here (and also coming from an “established” club program at UofO who played BSU, Idaho, and the rest of the PNCLL)…it's a tad ridiculous to have so much smack talk about Boise and their program. They dont have a website due to some BS rule but by no means is the program as bad as people are trying to make it out to be. Boise has been pretty competitive in the PNCLL last I checked and I think some Vandal-Bronco rivalries are being played out on the commenting threads.Coming from other conversations where NCAA laxers dismiss the entire MCLA because its a jv “club” league and then have programs within the MCLA talk so much shit to each other over commitment and skill levels is kinda sad. Shit talk about one club team makes them all look bad. Just my 2 cents.

Aww the BSU poster tried to defend his program from your lame attack. Why doesnt someone go cry you a river.

While the problem you mentioned about interest may be true, and in fact is a statewide issue, under no circumstances would I call Coach Sanderson uncommitted these days. Also, any kids who have a “huge passion” for the game would be playing. If not, they’re just kids who liked to wear lax t-shirts in high school.

Just to chime in on the high level here (and also coming from an “established” club program at UofO who played BSU, Idaho, and the rest of the PNCLL)…it’s a tad ridiculous to have so much smack talk about Boise and their program. They dont have a website due to some BS rule but by no means is the program as bad as people are trying to make it out to be. Boise has been pretty competitive in the PNCLL last I checked and I think some Vandal-Bronco rivalries are being played out on the commenting threads.Coming from other conversations where NCAA laxers dismiss the entire MCLA because its a jv “club” league and then have programs within the MCLA talk so much shit to each other over commitment and skill levels is kinda sad. Shit talk about one club team makes them all look bad. Just my 2 cents.

This post went over your head higher than yesterday's post went over the BSU fan's head.

i have the silver cleats and those are sickk, dont plan on wearing them in games though, just some practices here and there, definitely not a game cleat in my opinion.

He may be committed “these days” but why wasn’t he committed before? None of the kids I’m talking about ever got ‘recruited’ by any BSU coach, something that has to and does happen at prominent MCLA schools (at least the winning teams). It’s not that big of an effort. Alain Rodrigue does a great job of putting on the BSU camp every summer to get kids in the community interested in the program and to help growth in the area but where is the head coach? BSU needs to get more involved in the community and at the high school level in order to get kids excited about their program.

Care to reveal yourself boiselax?If Sandy wasn't committed before, you can blame youth or life or any number of things. Last time I checked, Sandy is a newlywed and a new father. It's possible he has made some mistakes in the past but the fact of the matter is that he's the only person who has stepped up to do the job and “these days”, which are the only days that matter, he is involved and committed so far as I know. As for recruiting in Idaho, I assure you that the problem goes much deeper than BSU's head coach — high school coaches in the area are making two gigantic mistakes:1. They let all of their players think that they are studs who are too good to play local ball (hint: they aren't). Most of these players don't go play elsewhere, they just quite playing altogether once they get into college.2. They barely encourage their players to play after high school. Half of the kids I talk to aren't even really lacrosse fans. They don't know what the MCLA is, they're only peripherally aware of NCAA ball; they just like the t-shirts. Coaches should be teaching their players not just how to play, but how to love the game.This problem isn't going to be remedied if college coaches in Idaho magically step up recruiting; a nexus of communication and growth needs to be built and grown between the high school and college level.

I agree that high school coaches need to be doing a better job of encouraging and educating their players about college lacrosse and it's no mystery that coaches are hard to come by in Idaho. However, Boise State has a reputation (which isn't going to change overnight) and high schoolers aren't as oblivious to the team's history and the MCLA as you think. If you are going to take a job you should give it your best, most enthusiastic effort, which in this case includes getting the community excited about your program and RECRUITING (isn't that pretty standard for all coaches?). Maybe the BSU coach should think about helping “educate” the high school coaches about his program if that's part of the problem.1. “These days” aren't the only days that matter. I know it's a crazy thing but people do care about history, records, and reputations.2. I realize recruiting isn't going to completely turn the program around but it would be a nice proactive step for the coach to take (along with putting some positive energy into his job).3. The t-shirt comment was stupid the first time.

Well, Mike, this is not Blake and you did not, in fact, sum it up right.*Kids who have a huge passion for lacrosse aren't playing at BSU because they have pride. The most passionate kids are the fiercest competitors and to play for a “beer league” team with a disrespectful coach who doesn't take his job seriously would contradict the very reason they play, not to mention be a waste of time and money. Maybe I am wrong, but the reason I play lacrosse (and all other sports for that matter) is to compete. If the team isn't going to take the game seriously and make an effort to compete at their highest capacity, why play?*I'm sure BSU would have “folded” if the high and mighty Coach Sanderson hadn't saved the day so I am grateful for him for that. But again, if you do something, such as accept a coaching position or play for a team, you do it to your very best ability.*What exactly are these “positive changes that have been recently developing”? I'm not trying to dwell on the past. I have seen lacrosse played at all different levels from all different areas of the nation and I know the state of Idaho has the potential to compete with the best. They just need to take that extra step. *I like what you're doing at Idaho. Maybe others should follow suit.

Also, the original reason I commented was because I do not see what's so hard about going to a couple high school games or even shooting some of the more talented kids an email. There's some sick athletes in Boise and a lot of their talent is being wasted. Communicate with them, educate them about your program, and let them know they are wanted. How else do they even find out about the program? The BSU website obviously doesn't cut it.

Well, I'm about done with this but I'll finish off my comments.You're making my point for me. I've yet to come across a single human coming out of Idaho's high schools who is too good to play for BSU. And I've been paying attention. There have been some great prospects the last couple of years, but “too good”? No. Anyone who thinks they are that hot in this state is mistaken. Furthermore, I assure you that none of those uber prospects are currently sitting on their asses enrolled at BSU wishing and hoping that they could SOMEHOW play lax. If they were truly passionate about this game they'd play college ball NO MATTER WHAT and if they weren't satisfied with BSU's team they'd take it upon themselves to better it. That's what passion is.I'm not saying we shouldn't be recruiting. We should! What I've taken issue with is your stance that there's a even single human being in the state who's too good to play for BSU but hasn't gone elsewhere. I can't speak for Sandy, but if you were actually to find that kid and show him to me I'd send him home because I don't want a prima dona like that on my team.As for the positive changes, if you had actually been paying any attention you'd know that Sandy has become a good deal more involved with the BSU program over the last 2 years and the level of play and beer league attitude have changed commensurately.Again, I agree that communication needs to be increased, but I take issue with your perplexing vendetta against “the high and mighty Coach Sanderson” and your belief that a kid can simultaneously be “passionate” about the game and choose to sit on his ass thinking he's too good to play where he's at.(Thank you for the compliment)

I highly doubt that a high school player from Idaho has the skills or the dedication boiselax speaks of to train, bleed, puke and literally kill themselves, in the off season at 4am, 7 days a week with the rest of their team to get a “chance” at playing. Most guys want to show up to games and call that good. In reality we all know to well that High School coaches fill these players head full of fantasy in regards to their future. Sure it helps to hear it, but no one really wants to work that hard and if they truly did, then they would be doing it and playing NCAA D1 lacrosse, but we dont see that happening right now do we?

So, whoever you are, your response is, and let me know if I don’t sum this up right:* Kids who have a “huge passion” for the game aren’t playing at BSU because they weren’t recruited.* Coach Sanderson should have let BSU go with no coach at all and possibly fold rather than take the job and do the best he knew how/had time for.* Because Coach Sanderson hasn’t done a stellar job in the past, we’d better dwell on those days rather than focus on the present because the best way to fix a reputation is to dwell on it rather than take notice of the positive changes that have been recently developing. You’re doing a good job helping out with that, so kudos for your efforts there. Truly the very best way to encourage high school kids who want to stay in the area to play at the next level is to perpetuate negativity and lambaste area coaches publicly for transgressions that they’re well on their way to putting behind them.P.S. – You’re a t-shirt.

Wait, what exactly are you saying here? That people aren't really that passionate about lacrosse? You're just supporting my other preconceived notions about BSU lacrosse. I respected your other comments but this one is making me think twice.

Also, the original reason I commented was because I do not see what’s so hard about going to a couple high school games or even shooting some of the more talented kids an email. There’s some sick athletes in Boise and a lot of their talent is being wasted. Communicate with them, educate them about your program, and let them know they are wanted. How else do they even find out about the program? The BSU website obviously doesn’t cut it.

Well, I’m about done with this but I’ll finish off my comments.

You’re making my point for me. I’ve yet to come across a single human coming out of Idaho’s high schools who is too good to play for BSU. And I’ve been paying attention. There have been some great prospects the last couple of years, but “too good”? No. Anyone who thinks they are that hot in this state is mistaken. Furthermore, I assure you that none of those uber prospects are currently sitting on their asses enrolled at BSU wishing and hoping that they could SOMEHOW play lax. If they were truly passionate about this game they’d play college ball NO MATTER WHAT and if they weren’t satisfied with BSU’s team they’d take it upon themselves to better it. That’s what passion is.

I’m not saying we shouldn’t be recruiting. We should! What I’ve taken issue with is your stance that there’s a even single human being in the state who’s too good to play for BSU but hasn’t gone elsewhere. I can’t speak for Sandy, but if you were actually to find that kid and show him to me I’d send him home because I don’t want a prima dona like that on my team.

As for the positive changes, if you had actually been paying any attention you’d know that Sandy has become a good deal more involved with the BSU program over the last 2 years and the level of play and beer league attitude have changed commensurately.

Again, I agree that communication needs to be increased, but I take issue with your perplexing vendetta against “the high and mighty Coach Sanderson” and your belief that a kid can simultaneously be “passionate” about the game and choose to sit on his ass thinking he’s too good to play where he’s at.

(Thank you for the compliment)

I highly doubt that a high school player from Idaho has the skills or the dedication boiselax speaks of to train, bleed, puke and literally kill themselves, in the off season at 4am, 7 days a week with the rest of their team to get a “chance” at playing. Most guys want to show up to games and call that good. In reality we all know to well that High School coaches fill these players head full of fantasy in regards to their future. Sure it helps to hear it, but no one really wants to work that hard and if they truly did, then they would be doing it and playing NCAA D1 lacrosse, but we dont see that happening right now do we?

“As for the positive changes, if you had actually been paying any attention you’d know that Sandy has become a good deal more involved with the BSU program over the last 2 years and the level of play and beer league attitude have changed commensurately.”

Example?

I agree no one is too good for BSU but BSU isn’t too good for anyone either. They need all the players they can get. When I was deciding on where to go to college lacrosse was my number one priority. BSU would have been a great school to go to- cheap, good football team, and the best city in the world- but I decided to go elsewhere specifically because I didn’t think the program was a good fit for me due to reasons mentioned earlier. Maybe I’m being ignorant and maybe I’m making rash comments but this is my personal perspective and I know a lot of other people who feel the same way. Like I said earlier, a reputation can’t be changed overnight.

There are some wonderful people involved with BSU lacrosse, including Shawn Carman. He is a great advocate for the team and maybe he can help the coach recruit and get the community involved. If the program has changed (and I really hope it has) then people need to be informed (including me).

I like the slight change of attitude here boiselax. Boise State use to have a rep of being a beer league team but we have been working hard to change that. We get a lot of heat from people who think they know about the team and because of their thick headedness they continue the tradition of telling others that Boise State is a beer league, when in fact they are not which does not help our cause. Just like your posts before regarding the team and coach from before. They are skewed views that have landed way off of the mark!

Who is this ludicrous, “boiselax”? Reveal yourself!!! Put your balls where your mouth is! Hehe. Anyone can hide behind a pseudonym, but if you want to make a change, front run it and we will give you ALL the credit… “Whats your name delicate?!” and so I’m not being hypocritical this is Spencer Gordon…but really i think we are all DYING to know who u are.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOlq4pvpnRM -he is being about as elusive as this chick…

His views are his own and only you and maybe Mband think they're skewed. Slow down there thought police

I am saying…show me a kid out of high school in Boise that is willing to go this far. Tell me his name! All I want is a name. The problem is that most kids do not know how much hard work is needed in order to become such a gifted and recognized player.

A big problem in Boise is that there a handful of talented players, talent that stands out because the rest of the players are not as highly skilled. So take that single talented player and throw him into a large group of talented players and chances are that he will not stand out. The player who stands out amongst all the talented players is most likely the one that is truly passionate, gifted and puts the work in. I am not saying that the rest of the players are not talented, they are, but from your argument I get that you are saying Boise, right now has a player/s who are that one guy who can go the full distance. If so, I want to meet this kid and get his autograph real quick before he hits the big time.

I look forward to the day, Idaho has more than just that one kid who makes the bigs. I just dont see it happening this year or the next few years. Idaho is not talented enough overall to do such a task yet.

I don't think I'm talking tough at all. I would love to see the BSU program become one of the leaders in the MCLA and these are the things that need to be done in order for that to happen. It doesn't matter who I am, my point has been made.

I really don’t understand what you are saying. I think there are some great players in Boise who make lacrosse their number one passion and would do anything and everything to play at the college level. It would also be nice to see them stay in Boise and make BSU’s team better. However, (and this is my whole argument), I don’t think a lot of them consider this an option because 1) they are uneducated and uninformed about the program 2) the program has a bad reputation (which apparently is in the process of being fixed) and 3) they don’t receive any interest from the BSU coach while they ARE getting looks from other coaches at better schools (MCLA and NCAA both).

“Most guys want to show up to games and call that good. In reality we all know to well that High School coaches fill these players head full of fantasy in regards to their future”

In response to this, most guys DON’T in fact want to show up to games and call that good. That may be BSU’s mentality, I don’t know, but it’s NOT most people’s (especially if they really have a passion as you supposedly do). My graduating class (from BOISE) had 4 guys who could have gone NCAA DII or DIII. I know this because the coaches called us/them. How’s that for false dreams and aspirations?

BSU has to compete with this. However, BSU has the advantage of a cheap education, a prominent, well-known football team, and a wonderful city so it shouldn’t be hard to sell itself. There just needs to be an effort.

you sure are talking tough for someone who hides behind his unknown identity.

I am almost done repeating myself but this is my attempt.So you are telling me that a recruiter from the DII/DIII school that you and your lax friends are playing at now, decided it would be a good idea to get a plane ticket, rent a car and make a trip to Boise, ID because he heard of a few studs that were playing out there? How do you think he heard of you? Did you parents call him and say, my son is good and he deserves a shot. Or was it your coach? I imagine no one came looking for you, it started with you in some way looking for them. Maybe you are one of the greats from the state of Idaho, we may never know.Boise State has worked very had over the past few years to build a solid organizational foundation, that involves a reputation within our league the PNCLL to be a competitive team, every year for the past 5 years there has always been a battle for 3rd and 4th place in the league among, BSU, UW, OSU, UM and GU with UI closing in now. All of us behind SFU and UO who are two powerhouses in the league that set such high standards for the rest of us.Here is yet another interesting fact – Most kids dont want to play for the team where they grew up at. Most kids want to go to college, somewhere that is away from their parents. So Idaho kids go to Oregon, Cali and Utah…Cali kids go to Idaho, Utah and Oregon. There are a few exceptions but in reality that is what it is. I want to add in one more detail. We are a club sport, and on that note, we must raise all of our own funds. Which means either higher player dues or more fundraising and kids do not want either. They want to play lacrosse for free and dont want to be flipping burgers at home football games as an alternative. Simply put they just want to play lacrosse, so until the funds come rolling in to support just playing lacrosse kids need to put into the team what they take out of it and that is where those amazing players you speak of can make an impact. If they want to be recognized, do it with more than just your stick skills.

His views are his own and I respect that from anyone, however I am just telling him as well as everyone else what is true. First hand knowledge is far more valuable than 2nd, 3rd and 4th hand knowledge. I am just attempting to clear up the fog that everyone hears hangs over the Broncos, fog that no longer exists.

When did I ever say a DII or DIII coach flew out to Boise to watch our games or even that I play for one of those schools? I said I received phone calls from DII, DIII, and top MCLA schools when I was a senior in high school, along with several of my peers. I didn't ask them how they found out about me but I'm sure it had something to do with WestSideLax.com or from seeing me play at tournaments I went to on travel teams and with my high school team.Point two: expenses. How much do kids pay to play for BSU? 700 bucks or so? Well guess what: Oregon, Arizona State, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado, Michigan, and BYU (top MCLA programs in case you didn't know) pay in excess of $2,000 a year. No more needs to be said about that.Shawn, I'm losing respect for you so I'm going to stop arguing. Maybe you are the one who is too ignorant to realize we do have talent in Idaho, kids are passionate about the sport and willing to do whatever it takes, and kids DO get recruited to go play college ball. We need to step it up and provide them for better in-state options, similar to what Minnesota Diluth did, if we want to continue the growth and if we want BSU to ever be competitive.

I am almost done repeating myself but this is my attempt.

So you are telling me that a recruiter from the DII/DIII school that you and your lax friends are playing at now, decided it would be a good idea to get a plane ticket, rent a car and make a trip to Boise, ID because he heard of a few studs that were playing out there? How do you think he heard of you? Did you parents call him and say, my son is good and he deserves a shot. Or was it your coach? I imagine no one came looking for you, it started with you in some way looking for them. Maybe you are one of the greats from the state of Idaho, we may never know.

Boise State has worked very had over the past few years to build a solid organizational foundation, that involves a reputation within our league the PNCLL to be a competitive team, every year for the past 5 years there has always been a battle for 3rd and 4th place in the league among, BSU, UW, OSU, UM and GU with UI closing in now. All of us behind SFU and UO who are two powerhouses in the league that set such high standards for the rest of us.

Here is yet another interesting fact – Most kids dont want to play for the team where they grew up at. Most kids want to go to college, somewhere that is away from their parents. So Idaho kids go to Oregon, Cali and Utah…Cali kids go to Idaho, Utah and Oregon. There are a few exceptions but in reality that is what it is.

I want to add in one more detail. We are a club sport, and on that note, we must raise all of our own funds. Which means either higher player dues or more fundraising and kids do not want either. They want to play lacrosse for free and dont want to be flipping burgers at home football games as an alternative. Simply put they just want to play lacrosse, so until the funds come rolling in to support just playing lacrosse kids need to put into the team what they take out of it and that is where those amazing players you speak of can make an impact. If they want to be recognized, do it with more than just your stick skills.

His views are his own and I respect that from anyone, however I am just telling him as well as everyone else what is true. First hand knowledge is far more valuable than 2nd, 3rd and 4th hand knowledge. I am just attempting to clear up the fog that everyone hears hangs over the Broncos, fog that no longer exists.

We know “boiselax” parades as the superhero of Idaho lacrosse. He hides his true identity from the masses and evil doers all around Idaho, in an attempt to rid Idaho of BSU lacrosse… We also know he went to BOISE high and acclaimed to be recruited…since he won’t name drop…maybe he will answer some questions. Where do you go? What team do you grace with your presence? Who recruited you? Does your shit smell like roses?

Hey Shawn!

When did I ever say a DII or DIII coach flew out to Boise to watch our games or even that I play for one of those schools? I said I received phone calls from DII, DIII, and top MCLA schools when I was a senior in high school, along with several of my peers. I didn’t ask them how they found out about me but I’m sure it had something to do with WestSideLax.com or from seeing me play at tournaments I went to on travel teams and with my high school team.

Point two: expenses. How much do kids pay to play for BSU? 700 bucks or so? Well guess what: Oregon, Arizona State, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado, Michigan, and BYU (top MCLA programs in case you didn’t know) pay in excess of $2,000 a year. No more needs to be said about that.

Shawn, I’m losing respect for you so I’m going to stop arguing. Maybe you are the one who is too ignorant to realize we do have talent in Idaho, kids are passionate about the sport and willing to do whatever it takes, and kids DO get recruited to go play college ball. We need to step it up and provide them for better in-state options, similar to what Minnesota Diluth did, if we want to continue the growth and if we want BSU to ever be competitive.

You have no idea who you are talking to! Maybe I wasnt recruited out of High School, I was however recruited by SFU after my Freshman year of college but I decided not to go because I wanted to have an affect on lacrosse in Boise, where I could help to build up the rep of Boise State and focus on the kids at the High School and Youth Programs but I dont want to flaunt that. And if you want to talk about extra time…I have spent more time practicing, training, learning than you will ever imagine, all of this in addition to running the lacrosse program for 3 years. I have spent countless nights on my computer organizing travel and hotel arrangements for 20+ students athletes to travel and compete at one of the highest levels of lacrosse around, so you cant tell me that I didnt work hard.

Oh by the way, I finished my senior season playing for the Broncos where I was nominated my all coaches in the league…UW, GU, WSU, UI, UM, PSU, UO, OSU as a 1st All Conference Player as well as PNCLL Defensive Player of the year (as a GOALIE).

Tell me who you are so I can kiss your @$$

Jazzy Jeff would rep those cleats if he didn't have to come up with the buck forty for them

Jazzy Jeff would rep those cleats if he didn’t have to come up with the buck forty for them

I know I'm a couple of weeks late to this party, but thought I would get my two cents in.First, not sure how my name came in to this, but to make things easier for everyone, Rusty = Blake. Both because of my game, and because I like the movie Vegas Vacation.Second, I agree with Mike that Boise State is certainly on the rise. A team with “no commitment”, as boiselax puts it, would not have been able to pull out a victory over Montana like the Broncos did last spring.That said, I don't think the key to Boise State's future success lies with an attitude shift in high school coaches. The faceless boiselax is right about one thing, the recruiting of BSU is very slim. In the four years that I have been at BK I have received one e-mail regarding any interest in any of my players from the Boise State staff. This e-mail was regarding a number of my seniors, and was sent during their senior season. By that time, most of my guys had already solidified their college plans. I was pleased to see BSU initiate contact, but it was quite a bit late.In my opinion though, this isn't Boise State's primary problem. We have two types of potential college players in the Treasure Valley Lacrosse League. The first are guys like Cody Hart, Luke Kannor, Deke Jackson, Brian McDonagh, and more recently Alex Williams and Joe Eck. Everyone knows they have a chance to play at the NCAA level. They are likely going to choose the school they attend based on the chance to play NCAA lacrosse, and BSU isn't going to snag any of them. I realize Williams chose Chapman, but they're one of the closest things you'll get in the MCLA to an NCAA program. The second is the good player who isn't interested in making lacrosse their top priority in college, or don't quite have the skills to make NCAA. These are the kids that Boise State has the best shot at, but unfortunately, they often choose their college based on factors outside of BSU's control. I'll throw myself in to the good but didn't have NCAA skills category, and use my situation as an example. I chose the University of Utah for the following reasons: 1. A girl (turned out to be a good bet, as she's now my wife), 2. Skiing (7 resorts within an hour, none of which I ended up ever having time for), 3. Big city (wanted to experience a bigger area). Were those all good reasons? No, but I was 17, and a lot of 17-year-old kids think in a similar fashion. Furthermore, while none of those reasons are a knock against Boise State, Boise State didn't have much of a chance of overcoming them.Don't place the blame on high school coaches. I will go to bat for just about any coach in this league and say that they're not actively working against the Broncos. If BSU wants a chance at area recruits they need to start getting themselves to high school practices and making their pitch. Their outreach has been minimal. In 2002 I was getting at least one e-mail or phone call a week from Mason Goodhand, and that certainly helped solidify my interest in the Utes. That kind of attention can be very influential on a junior in high school.

Hi Blake. Didn't really mean to place the blame on high school coaches and I'm sorry if it came off that way. What I was attempting to do was describe the disconnect between the high school and college levels in Idaho, which I think we can both agree exists.I don't think anyone is working against the Broncos. I just think that just as local universities need to step up their recruiting, local high schools should step up their encouragement and education of the collegiate game. Like I said, we need a “nexus of communication.” I don't think we disagree, we're just saying the same thing in different ways.

I know I'm a couple of weeks late to this party, but thought I would get my two cents in.First, not sure how my name came in to this, but to make things easier for everyone, Rusty = Blake. Both because of my game, and because I like the movie Vegas Vacation.Second, I agree with Mike that Boise State is certainly on the rise. A team with “no commitment”, as boiselax puts it, would not have been able to pull out a victory over Montana like the Broncos did last spring.That said, I don't think the key to Boise State's future success lies with an attitude shift in high school coaches. The faceless boiselax is right about one thing, the recruiting of BSU is very slim. In the four years that I have been at BK I have received one e-mail regarding any interest in any of my players from the Boise State staff. This e-mail was regarding a number of my seniors, and was sent during their senior season. By that time, most of my guys had already solidified their college plans. I was pleased to see BSU initiate contact, but it was quite a bit late.In my opinion though, this isn't Boise State's primary problem. We have two types of potential college players in the Treasure Valley Lacrosse League. The first are guys like Cody Hart, Luke Kannor, Deke Jackson, Brian McDonagh, and more recently Alex Williams and Joe Eck. Everyone knows they have a chance to play at the NCAA level. They are likely going to choose the school they attend based on the chance to play NCAA lacrosse, and BSU isn't going to snag any of them. I realize Williams chose Chapman, but they're one of the closest things you'll get in the MCLA to an NCAA program. The second is the good player who isn't interested in making lacrosse their top priority in college, or don't quite have the skills to make NCAA. These are the kids that Boise State has the best shot at, but unfortunately, they often choose their college based on factors outside of BSU's control. I'll throw myself in to the good but didn't have NCAA skills category, and use my situation as an example. I chose the University of Utah for the following reasons: 1. A girl (turned out to be a good bet, as she's now my wife), 2. Skiing (7 resorts within an hour, none of which I ended up ever having time for), 3. Big city (wanted to experience a bigger area). Were those all good reasons? No, but I was 17, and a lot of 17-year-old kids think in a similar fashion. Furthermore, while none of those reasons are a knock against Boise State, Boise State didn't have much of a chance of overcoming them.Don't place the blame on high school coaches. I will go to bat for just about any coach in this league and say that they're not actively working against the Broncos. If BSU wants a chance at area recruits they need to start getting themselves to high school practices and making their pitch. Their outreach has been minimal. In 2002 I was getting at least one e-mail or phone call a week from Mason Goodhand, and that certainly helped solidify my interest in the Utes. That kind of attention can be very influential on a junior in high school.