Boise State Football Fans: Here Is Your Georgia Comeback Cheat Sheet

As we head into the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game on September 3rd, we have heard all of the insults from the fans of Georgia and other BCS teams.

Every cliche' argument from strength of schedule to playing on the "smurf turf" has been brought forth in an effort to minimize the Broncos' impressive run over the past 10 years.

This happens every year, whether its Virginia Tech before they lost or Oregon before they lost twice to Boise State.

So to help out the Boise State fan, I have created the checklist of  comebacks for Bronco fans to use against Georgia fans while they are in Atlanta.

If a Georgia fan brings up "The Blue" with some snide remark like the "smurf turf" hurts my eyes, or you have an advantage with your all-blue uniform, simply fire back with some stats.

1. Boise State is 46-12 on green fields in the past 10 years with only five losses in the past five years. That record is the third-best away record in all of Division FBS schools.

2. The players see the field on a different plane while playing, otherwise it would be really tough for BSU to dominate every opposing team on the blue when his receivers are camouflaged.

3. Boise State beat Fresno State 51-0 at Bronco Stadium wearing orange uniforms.  This was actually one of the most dominating performances in BSU history.  Maybe they should wear a different colored uniform on "The Blue."

Another argument they bring up is the weak schedule. 

1. There is some validity in this argument but just point out that the Mountain West Conference is actually ranked higher then the Big East—a fellow BCS conference.

2. Also, point out that Boise State wins when they get to play BCS schools.  In the Chris Petersen era, Boise has lost only one game against a BCS team including some wins over Oregon when they won the Pac-10 in 2009 and Virginia Tech when they won the ACC in 2010. But don't worry, this argument will get easier after a win in Atlanta. 

3. Third argument you could make is that in BCS rankings (which takes strength of schedule into account), Boise State has finished the season ranked:

in the BCS top five twice in the past five years

in the BCS top 10 five times in the past seven years

and in the BCS top 25 seven times in the past eight years.

Keep in mind, BSU has only been a Division 1-A school since 1996 and didn't join the WAC until 2001.

From the Georgia fans, you will also get the argument of the last time Boise went to Georgia and we lost by a significant amount.

1. Other then the obvious argument that the two teams meeting in 2011 are vastly different than the teams that met in 2005, BSU was being coached by Dan Hawkins at that point, and he did not adequately prepare Boise State like Coach Petersen would have.  That is evident when he went to Colorado and proceeded to tank the Buffaloes during his tenure there. 

2.  You will have to concede that Georgia was very good that year.  They went on to win the SEC championship, and BSU was in a rebuilding year but still only lost four games.  They should have won.  This year is much different.  This Boise State team is much better, and this Georgia team is much worse then the last time they met. 

Some will want to bring up the Nevada game last year.  Well, if its a Georgia fan, this is too easy. 

1. Just comment on their big wins over Idaho State and Louisiana-Lafayette in their 6-7 run last year. However, don't mention the fact that they lost to an unranked Mississippi State, Florida and Colorado as it may hurt some feelings.  Also, try to contain the laughter if you have to mention Colorado. Meanwhile, BSU hasn't had a losing season in 13 years.

2. You can mention that Nevada finished the season at No. 11 right behind No. 9 Boise State but far ahead of Georgia, and Nevada finished 13-1 that year.  Plus BSU lost in overtime by three.

3. Don't mention the bowl loss to Central Florida either.  I bet that one stings Georgia fans too.  

The last insult I hear a lot is the fact that BSU is essentially a high school team because our stadium holds 33,500 fans, and they are right it does only hold about 34,000.

1. There is only one argument to this, and that is Boise has only been a Division 1-A school for the last 15 years.  Georgia has been playing at a high level for over 100 years. 

In that 100 years, Sanford Stadium is the best they can come up with?  Hell, it's not even good enough for the kickoff game let alone the best in the SEC.  Give Boise State 100 years and see what kind of stadium they come up with. 

In the next five years, BSU will increase its stadium from 33,500 to 53,000, and BSU will still maintain their home winning streak. 

Some other interesting facts to use against Georgia.  Did you know:

Boise State has the same amount of BCS bowl wins as Georgia.

Boise State has been ranked higher then Georgia in the BCS in four of the last five years?

Boise State has a NASCAR race car and Georgia doesn't? That especially crushes Georgia fans.  Oh, and it will race in Atlanta the same day BSU plays Georgia.  Well played Broncos.

And last but not least, go ahead and mention the fact that the Georgia coach thought Kellen Moore had graduated, and that's why they took the game but then tried to cover it up by saying he was joking.  Joke or not, that sure is motivating for his players.

Hopefully, this helps you fight the good fight against the BCS powers or at least gives you some fire power against that crazed Georgia fan in your office. 

Plus, at the very least, you can comment on Georgia's hideous bright red Nike Pro Combat Uniform with the red stripe down the face mask. 

Good luck and let the games begin.