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**SilverBullet19** · 12-03-2015, 10:00 PM

House Rules

House Rules Section

Recruiting Rules
These rules come into effect once I'm a head coach. They are team prestige based. Rules are subject to change to maintain challenge. They CANNOT be changed for ease, but can only become more strict.

Added 1/23/16- Total Recruits: Effective starting in the 2017 season, the total amount of scholarships may only be 3 more than graduating seniors.

Change 9/21/16- General provisions:
-Must be in preseason Top 10 of all targets
-No redshirting JUCO Transfers
-No redshirting 4* recruits. Must see field in some capacity (IE Nickel DB)
-5* recruits must start at given position as freshman
-Homegrown Rule: Must maintain 45 players from CA on roster at minimum

Prestige Based Recruiting

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Players Leaving/Transfers

Transfers (Edited 9/21/16):
-Any player wishing to transfer may only be persuaded to stay if he is guaranteed to be a starter EDIT: may not convince transfer players to stay.
-Must Accept All Transfers

Pro Draft
-RS juniors may not be persuaded to stay, as it is assumed they have completed their degree
-No player rated above 90 overall may be persuaded to stay
-An underclassman may be persuaded to stay if he projected lower than a 3rd round pick. May not spend more than 200 points to convince him to stay.

Joining Conferences

In 2015, I joined the C-USA. I look at the C-USA as a lower level conference, good for programs that need to build success. I plan to join the MWC conference one I reach "mid major" status, and from their either PAC-12 or Big 12. The rules to progress conferences are as follows:

Edit: Scrapped the rules for reaching conferences in order to maintain a challenge. Moved to Big 12 in 2019.

Prior Conference Movement Rules

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Reaching Power Five
EDIT: Moved to Big 12 for 2019 season

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**SilverBullet19** · 12-04-2015, 01:16 AM

Season Recap Section

Yearly Update Section

Updated 11/13/18

Program Info
Program Overall Record: 114-35
Conference Championships: 8 (2022)
National Championships: 2 (2022)
Longest Win Streak: 43 (2020 game 2 - 2023 game 3)
Longest Losing Streak: 12
Longest HOME Win Streak: 35 (current)
Top 25 Finishes: 8
First Ranking: November 21, 2016 (Week 14) | debut at #25
First Victory Over Ranked Opponent: November 12, 2016 (Week 13) | Defeated #17 LTU 49-10

Coach Info

Seasons: 10
Coach Career Record: 114-23
Winning Seasons: 9
Longest Winning Streak: 43
Record Vs. Rivals:
5-2 (Vs. Fresno)
4-0 (Vs. San Diego State)
Vs. Top 25: 31-11
Bowl Record: 8-1
Top 25 Finishes: 8:

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Coach of the Year Awards: 6 (most recent: 2022)

Season W/L Records

Idaho (Offensive Coordinator):
2013: 6-6, no bowl game

Sonoma State (Head Coach):
2014:

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2015:

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2016:

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2017:

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2018:

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2019:

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2020:

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2021:

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2022:

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2023:

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Bowl Games

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Conference Championships

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**SilverBullet19** · 12-04-2015, 03:21 AM

All Americans/All Conference

Award Winners
Updated 6/29/18

All Americans

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Heisman Winners

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Draft Classes

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**SilverBullet19** · 12-04-2015, 03:47 AM

Records/ Honorary and Retired Numbers

Retired Numbers

A number is eligible for retirement if the student athlete displays excellent sportsmanship, athletic skill, and scholastic achievement. To be eligible, they must have been an integral part of the football program during their time at Sonoma State. Transfers are not eligible to have numbers retired.

Givens
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#3 - QB Brian Givens 2014-2017 (Retired 9/14/19)
Givens came to Sonoma State as a 3* recruit in 2014. He chose the Seawolves program over several more successful and storied programs. He was the first recruit head coach Scott Wright landed during his tenure. Givens proceeded to start every game for the Seawolves from 2014-2017. He took over a winless program, and over the years lead them to a 13-1 season and #3 ranking as a senior. Givens holds every passing record for the Seawolves, and ran for nearly 2000 yards in his career. He was integral in making Sonoma State a household name, and forced opponents to give extra game planning for his skillset. He was a captain all four years during his tenure. The retirement not only honors his success on the field, but his drive to turn Sonoma State into a competitive program.

Record Books

I replaced San Jose State- As such, I inherited their school records. In this storyline, my school records are carried over from when Sonoma was a D2 program

Passing Records
Passing TD (Career): Brian Givens (2017) - 148
Passing TD (Game): Brian Givens (2017) - 7
Passing TD (Season): Brian Givens (2017) - 51
Passing Yards (Career): Brian Givens (2017) - 15874
Passing Yards (Game):
#1) Mike Jennings (2022) - 528 (Vs Baylor)
#2) (Tied) Brandon Jefferson (2021) - 516 (Vs Oklahoma) | Mike Jennings (2022, Vs TCU)
#3) Brandon Jefferson (2021) - 501 (Vs Boise State)
#4) Mike Jennings (2022) - 492 (Vs Oklahoma State)
#5) Brian Givens (2014) - 484
Passing Yards (Season):
#1) Mike Jennings (2022) - 5615
#2) Brandon Jefferson (2021) - 4936
#3) Brian Givens (2017) - 4899

Receiving Records
Receiving TD (Career):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2019 - 2022) - 51
#2) Chase Browne (2015 - 2018) - 34
Receiving TD (Game): TE #44 (2016) - 4
Receiving TD (Season):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2021) - 18
#2) Chase Browne (2017) - 15
Receiving Yards (Career):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2019 - 2022) - 5694
#2) Chase Browne (2015 - 2018) - 4027
Receiving Yards (Game): WR #87 (2014) - 301
Receiving Yards (Season):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2022) - 1831
#2) Ryan Newhall (2021) - 1628
#3) Chase Browne (2017) - 1554
Receptions (Career):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2019-2022) - 372
#2) Chase Browne (2015-2018) - 268
Receptions (Game): WR #87 (2014, Vs. Rice)/ Anthony Lester (2019, Vs. South Carolina) - 17
Receptions (Season):
#1) Ryan Newhall (2021) - 119
#2) Ryan Newhall (2022) - 115
#3) Chase Browne (2017) - 103

Rushing Records
Rushing TD (Career): HB #33 (2017) - 64
Rushing TD (Game): HB #33 (2016) - 5
Rushing TD (Season): HB #33 (2016) - 32
Rushing Yards (Career): HB #33 (2017) - 4224
Rushing Yards (Game): 1990 HB - 293
Rushing Yards (Season): Jeremy Thomas (2018) - 1801

Defensive Records
Interceptions (Career): Marcus Franklin (2017) - 18
Interceptions (Game): Marcus Franklin (2017) - 4
Interceptions (Season):
Tied #1) John Lloyd (2022) | 1984 DB - 9
Sacks (Career):
#1) Maurice Godfrey (2021)- 44.0
#2) Deandre Cade (2017) - 40.0
Sacks (Game):
#1) Howard Wyatt (2022) -5.0 (Vs. Oklahoma)
#2) Nick Chambers (2014) / Maurice Godfrey (2021) - 4.0
Sacks (Season): Tyler Alexander (2018) - 19.0

NCAA Records Set By Sonoma State

Longest Kick Return: Kyle Webb, 103 yards (2020)
Career Receiving yards: Ryan Newhall, 5694 yards (2019-2022)
Career Receptions: Ryan Newhall, 372 (2019-2022)

**SilverBullet19** · 12-04-2015, 04:58 AM

Games 4-6

This post has been used to archive the first half of my 2013 season with Idaho. This was done to free up room in the early posts for rules, yearly updates, etc. As such, this is now a really long post, including half the season, along with the preseason headlines.

Idaho Announces New Offensive Coordinator

Moscow, ID. -- In a desperate move to become relevant, Idaho has taken a major risk. They have hired 24 year old Scott Wright as their Offensive Coordinator for the 2013 season. In a move the athletic director described as "pioneering," Wright will have an opportunity most people his age could only dream of. Many have criticized the move, stating Wright has NO collegiate football playing experience to even build on.

Wright, an assistant coach from Desert Canyon High School, drew the attention of Coach Paul Petrino with his high powered offense. Petrino decided to take a risk and see how it would work at the college level.

During the press conference, Wright gave a bit of insight into the offensive scheme. "Expect a lot of plays out of the gun, and expect 3 WR and single back sets often." When asked if that meant it would be a pass heavy offense, Wright only smirked and stated "I guess you'll have to see...you can do a lot out of just a few basic formations."

Although game tape is limited, maxpreps does show a very balanced trend in statistics from Desert Canyon. Wright, who called the offense for only 2 years, showed almost a precise 50/50 balance between the run and the pass.

How will this translate to the collegiate level? Only time will tell. If it goes up in smoke, we can not only expect to see Wright run out of town...but Petrino to go with him.

Football is Back at Sonoma State

Rohnert Park, CA -- The much awaited return of football to Sonoma State is over. After nearly a 2 decade hiatus, Sonoma will field their first team since 1996. "The school is buzzing with excitement, this is big for SSU" said school president Roy Arminta.

The school announced the return last year, and many expected it to be 3-4 years until the plans would come to fruition. Large alumni donations and a strong walk-on interest from current students fast forwarded the plans. For the time being, home games will be played at Santa Rosa Junior College. Lakeside stadium, the stadium being built on the north side of the campus, is expected to be fast tracked and completed in time for the 2014 season. The stadium was originally going to be a major structure to support multiple sports, but due to the accelerated upstart of a football program the plans have changed. The stadium plans now consist primarily of grandstands behind each sideline. The original plans called for a 30,000 seat stadium, but the new plans will seat approximately 20,000. "The important thing is to get our facility up and running. the design will now allow for growth through expansions and renovations" said Arminta.

Sonoma State will play a hybrid schedule, with 6 FCS opponents and 6 FBS opponents this season. They will slowly play more FBS opponents in the coming years until they are a full FBS participant in 2015.

Sonoma, which last played in division II, decided to take a leap of faith and make a run at FBS. "We expect a rough start, as any start up program would, but we decided if we were going to take on football we needed to go all out in order to be successful. Nothing says that like going into the FBS level" said Arminta.

Critics says Sonoma should have stuck in FCS and worked their way up. Time will tell how this grand experiment works out.

Week 1: Idaho at North Texas

Idaho 28(1-0) -- North Texas 26(0-1)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 478 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 40/193/3
Passes/Yards/TD: 25/285/1
3rd downs: 2/8 (25%)
4th downs: 1/1 (100%)
Redzone: 7 attempts, 4 TD, 0 FG (57%)
Turnovers: 3

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 20/25, 285 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT. Rating: 164.9

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 17 carries, 118 yards, 6.9 AVG, 1 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 4 rec, 68 yards, 17.0 AVG

Game Summary: QB #12 started hot, 7/7 for 90 yards. It turned ugly quick after 2 straight interceptions. 3 first half turnovers, including a pick 6 from the NT 1 yard line, kept North Texas in the game. Idaho lead 7-6 at the half. The second half saw the Idaho offense tear open, with 5 20+ yard plays. Missed field goals (0/2) kept the game close till the end. Coach Petrino demands better production in the redzone and on 3rd down, as well as less turnovers. Overall, a sloppy win.

Week 2: Idaho Vs. Rice

Idaho 42 (2-0)-- Rice 28 (0-2)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 573 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 40/245/4
Passes/Yards/TD: 29/328/2
3rd downs: 8-12 (66%)
Redzone: 6 attempts, 4 TD, 0 FG (66%)
Turnovers: 3

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 21/29, 328 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT. Rating: 169.4

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 20 carries, 184 yards, 9.2 AVG, 2 TD

Receving Leader:
WR #87: 5 rec, 106 yards, 21.2 AVG, 1 TD

Game Summary: Idaho had a very quick start, and rode it through the game. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, they carried momentum into the 2nd, with #7 taking a handoff for 84 yards and a TD to build a 21-7 lead. The Vandals went into the half up 28-7, and continued to roll through the third. QB #12 hit #87 for a 64 yard touchdown, in an offensive effort that saw Idaho rack up 9 plays of over 20 yards. Despite all the big plays, they still managed 26 first downs in the game. There were mistakes though. QB #12 had another 3 INT performance, 2 of which came in the red zone. Idaho abandoned the no huddle offense in the 4th quarter, in an effort to drain the clock and leave without injuries. Overall, the win was impressive, and things are looking promising in Moscow.

Week 3: Idaho Vs. #25 Northern Illinois

Idaho 17 (2-1) -- #25 Northern Illinois 21 (2-0)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 347 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 28/130/1
Passes/Yards/TD: 27/217/1
3rd downs: 4-10 (40%)
Redzone: 6 attempts, 2 TD, 0 FG (33%)
Turnovers: 3

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 16/27, 217 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT. Rating: 116.7

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 12 carries, 103 yards, 8.5 AVG, 1 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 5 rec, 76 yards, 15.2 AVG, 0 TD

Game Summary: In the only home game against a ranked opponent, Idaho came out strong. Struggles in the run drove the Vandals to rely on the pass in the first half, and allowed them to jump out to a 17-0 lead at the half. The Huskies looked confused offensively, as they struggled to pass midfield. The second half, however, took an ugly turn. The Huskies depth began to show, as they rallied back to take a 21-17 lead, including a pick 6. The Vandals drove downfield twice, once reaching the Huskies 2 yard line. Two late redzone interceptions sealed the Vandals fate.

Idaho Shows a Strong Start

After snagging two wins in their first two games, The Vandals managed to drop one at home to the Huskies of NIU. The loss did show a strong effort, as the Vandals were up 17-0 at the half against the #25 ranked team in the nation. Turnovers proved to be their downfall, with three second half interceptions.

Turnovers have been commonplace for Idaho this year, as QB #12 has thrown three in every game. Many of those interceptions have come in the red zone. Coach Petrino has said there is sticking by his senior QB. "Its been a rough start, but these kids are also getting accustomed to a new offense. The turnovers are frustrating, but I think they're learning and showing a lot of progress" said Petrino. "A new system is always hard. I think they're getting the hang of it. We stuck in the game against a ranked opponent. I'd prefer a win, of course, but I think that shows progress for this program" he added. Petrino also stated he was excited about how well the team has played, and that they're staying healthy. "We've had a few dings during the games, but no one is out. We've got everyone suiting up for every game, hopefully we can keep it that way."

Petrino's offensive side has been impressive. So far the Vandals are averaging 466 yards of offense, good enough to rank #13 in the nation. They also boast the #17 passing offense, with 276 yards per game. These are vast improvements from the offense of 2012. Thats thanks to the new offensive scheme brought in by Scott Wright, the 24 year old offensive coordinator. "He's got a lot to learn about the game, and he's doing it quickly. He's a hard worker who is driven to succeed, he's got a lot of potential" Petrino said of Wright.

Wright fielded some questions of his own at the press conference this week, and didn't shy away from responsibility. "We should have won against NIU. I should have stuck with the run once it opened up in the 3rd, but I didn't. I feel like a lot of its on me" Wright said. He also addressed the turnovers, "Its frustrating. I know I came in here late, so we haven't had as much time to install this offense as we would like." Wright was brought in after spring ball, and only had the summer to work with the offense. As impressive as it has been, Wright says theres a lot of work to be done. "We're only running about 70% of our plays, and 50% of our formations. Once were at 100%... oh man... I guarantee this will be a fun team to watch" he said. With the stats as they are, its already fun to watch.

Overview

Injuries: none

Recruiting news: none to report

Team Stats
Record: 2-1
Points per game: 29 (#42)
Total Offense per game: 466 yards (#13)
Rushing Avg: 189.3 (#24)
Passing Average: 276.7 (#17)
Total Defense: 328 (#48)
Rush Defense: 104 (#19)
Pass Defense: 224 (#85)
Turnover margin: -5

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 57/81, 830 yards, 4 TD, 9 INT

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 49 att, 405 yards, 8.3 avg, 4 TD, 135 YPG

Receiving Leader:
WR #87: 13 rec, 208 yards, 16.0 avg, 2 TD, 69 YPG

Sonoma State Record: 0-3

Note: Oddly enough, I'm competing with Sonoma for many of my recruits

I assume they are drawn in by the playing time.

Week 4: Idaho at Washington State (Simmed)

Idaho 16 (2-2) -- Washington State 38 21 (3-1)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 439 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 35/137/0
Passes/Yards/TD: 38/302/1
3rd downs: 9-18 (50%)
Redzone: 3 attempts, 0 TD, 2 FG (66%)
Turnovers: 2

Game Summary: The Vandals were in it till the end. Through 3, they trailed 17-16, until the Cougars rattled of 21 unanswered in the 4th to seal the win. More red zone issues and turnovers for the Vandals dropped their record to .500 on the year. The frustration is becoming apparent for players and coaches alike, and something needs to be change before it costs them a season (and the coaches their jobs).

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 19/38, 302 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT. Rating: 114.9

Rushing Leader:
HB #21: 11 carries, 65 yards, 5.9 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
WR #19: 9 rec, 151 yards, 16.7 AVG, 0 TD

Week 5: Idaho Vs. Temple (Simmed)

Idaho 17 (2-3) -- Temple 24 21 (3-1)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 354 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 31/94/1
Passes/Yards/TD: 35/260/1
3rd downs: 5-13(38%)
Redzone: 4 attempts, 2 TD, 1 FG (75%)
Turnovers: 2

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 18/35, 260 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. Rating: 117.5

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 16 carries, 78 yards, 4.8 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
WR #2: 8 rec, 128 yards, 16.0 AVG, 0 TD

Game Summary: After staying even at 14-14 through the first two quarters, Idaho could only muster a field goal through the second half and dropped their third straight. The once impressive offense sputtered and QB #12 barely managed to complete 50% of his passes. The big plays have eluded the Vandals lately. In their first 3 games, they had 16 plays of over 20 yards. This week they managed just one. Petrino stated he is stepping in and giving QB #11 the start for the next week, citing a need for more mobility.

Week 6: Idaho at Arkansas State

Idaho 56 (3-3) -- Arkansas State 24 21 (2-4)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 614 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 35/289/5
Passes/Yards/TD: 21/325/3
3rd downs: 4-5 (80%)
Redzone: 6 attempts, 6 TD, 0 FG (100%)
Turnovers: 0

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 16/21, 325 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT Rating: 253.3

Rushing Leader:
QB #11: 18 carries, 145 yards, 8.0 AVG, 1 TD

Receving Leader:
WR #87: 5 rec, 106 yards, 21.2 AVG, 0 TD

Game Summary: In a downpour, Idaho found their missing link. It appears all they needed was #11, as he alone accounted for over 450 yards of offense. Idaho scored 21 in the first quarter to start off the route. An option running game combined with deep passing provided plenty of big plays. The Vandals averaged just north of 20 yards per completion when passing, and for the first time this season avoided committing any turnovers. After 3 rough losses, Idaho boasted their best offensive attack of the season, with over 600 total yards. The win puts them back at .500.

**fresnostate** · 12-05-2015, 02:00 AM

Re: Games 4-6

Solid start for you as OC. I'm digging the playbook you described. I was messing around with the playbook the other night because I wanted a 3 WR 1 TE base package off the spread formations. So far its worked pretty well. It kind of reminds me of the New England Patriots and how they move Gronk all over the field for mismatches.

**mikey d** · 12-05-2015, 10:52 AM

Re: The Resurrection of Sonoma State

Looks good so far. I like the idea of not coaching at Sonoma State right away. Curious to see how long it will be until you get an offer from them. Also should be interesting to see what kind of recruiting class they can pull in with all seniors.

**SilverBullet19** · 12-07-2015, 11:40 AM

Re: The Resurrection of Sonoma State

Originally posted by fresnostate

Solid start for you as OC. I'm digging the playbook you described. I was messing around with the playbook the other night because I wanted a 3 WR 1 TE base package off the spread formations. So far its worked pretty well. It kind of reminds me of the New England Patriots and how they move Gronk all over the field for mismatches.

Thanks! Having played the game for a very long time, it has helped me be able to move the ball well with an underwhelming offense.

If you want more info on how I run it, just PM me. The majority of the playbook is built out of shotgun and pistol, and basically every variation of 3 WR (bunch, 4 wide with TE in slot, etc etc). I have only 3 formations with the QB under center: Ace, Strong, and goal line. I have about 5 formations with 4 or 5 WR.

Originally posted by mikey d

Looks good so far. I like the idea of not coaching at Sonoma State right away. Curious to see how long it will be until you get an offer from them. Also should be interesting to see what kind of recruiting class they can pull in with all seniors.

I'm curious too! In a way, I hope its after this season (just so I can get going). On the other hand, I want to build my skill tree more before I get the job. Hopefully I can get an offer for OC at a better school, with more offensive talent. It will help my skill tree to have a high powered offense.

Sonoma looks to be doing OK on the recruiting trail. With no wins, they still have a lot of 2-3* interest. I am assuming it is due to playing time opportunities.

**SilverBullet19** · 12-07-2015, 12:16 PM

Mid Season Update

Idaho Finds Their Missing Link, Improves to 3-3

After dropping three in a row and plummeting below the .500 mark for the first time this season, the Vandals gave QB #11 a shot at quarterback. He definitely didn't disappoint. At Arkansas State he managed 325 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 16 completions. The revamped offense put up their best numbers of the season, going for over 600 yards and 56 points. Coach Petrino said he was "very happy" to see such an explosion of offense after a lackluster few weeks. "I was getting a bit worried that things weren't coming together after those three losses, but this game definitely has me excited for the remainder of the season. We really showed what were capable of" he said.

Idaho is working toward being bowl eligible, and coach Petrino believes they will snag the three more wins needed to get there. Offensive Coordinator Scott Wright seems to think this game is just the beginning. "The offense is finally clicking, this is the exciting football I have been talking about!" Wright told reporters.

To top off the win, Idaho managed to land a couple of commitments on the recruiting trail. Matt Mason and Kenton Freeman both made verbal commitments to Idaho following their win at Arkansas State. Both players are JUCO transfers, and hope to have an immediate impact.

Looking forward, Idaho may have trouble collecting three more wins for bowl eligibility. Here is the remainder of their schedule:
Vs. Fresno State (3-1)
@ Sonoma State (0-6)
@ #17 Ole Miss (4-1)
Vs. Old Dominion (3-3)
@ #2 Florida State (5-0)
Vs. Texas State (1-3)

Sonoma State Stumbles to 0-6

A start up program is always tough, so it should come as no surprise that Sonoma State is yet to secure a win this season. The Seawolves sit at 0-6 at the midway point, and effectively have little hope of reaching the .500 mark. "We knew this would be a rough start, I just hope our fans and students can stick through it with us" said head coach Bobby Hill. "We didn't expect to come in and shock the world, but we hope to secure a few wins. I think with our schedule we have some good opportunities" Hill added.

School president Roy Arminta did not seem nearly as optimistic. "We know its tough, but we expect results. We're really hoping this can be a successful program."

Athetic Director Brian Franks would not comment on Hill's job security. "Thats something we will only worry about after the season" he told reporters. Franks, however, did not seem pleased. "We know the road is rough, and wins are tough to come by, but we want to see progress. I don't know if I have seen that yet."

Overview

Injuries:
Starter DT #90 is listed as "probable" with a pulled hamstring.
Starter LE #40 is out at least three more weeks with a strained shoulder.

Recruiting:

2* JUCO DT Matt Mason committed (Renton, WA). Overall: 64 (25% scouted)
1* JUCO CB Kenton Freeman committed (Lakewood, WA). Overall: 60 (25% scouted)

Team Stats
Record: 3-3
Points per game: 29.3 (#34)
Total Offense per game: 467.5 yards (#11)
Rushing Avg: 181.3 (#34)
Passing Average: 286.2 (#12)
Total Defense: 387.5 (#92)
Rush Defense: 129.3 (#40)
Pass Defense: 258.2 (#111)
Turnover margin: -4 (#104)

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 94/154, 1392 yards, 6 TD, 12 INT

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 88 att, 645 yards, 7.3 avg, 7 TD, 107 YPG

Receiving Leader:
WR #19: 35 rec, 488 yards, 13.9 avg, 3 TD, 81.3 YPG

**SilverBullet19** · 12-08-2015, 02:03 PM

weeks 7-9

Week 7: Idaho Vs. Fresno State (simmed)

Idaho 7(3-4) -- Fresno State38(4-1)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 119 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 30/37/0
Passes/Yards/TD: 20/82/0
3rd downs: 1/13 (7%)
Redzone: 2 attempts, 0 TD, 0 FG (0%)
Turnovers: 1

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 9/20, 82 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT. Rating: 69.4

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 8 carries, 31 yards, 3.8 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 3 rec, 36 yards, 12.0 AVG

Game Summary: The Vandals followed their most impressive offensive showing of the season with their worst. Idaho managed only 7 first downs in the game and struggled to get any drives going. The team's only touchdown came from an interception run back 77 yards. Fresno State never let up, and dominated Idaho on their home field. Idaho will hope to bounce back when they travel to Sonoma next week.

Week 8: Idaho Vs. Sonoma State

Idaho 31(4-4) -- Sonoma State7(0-7)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 605
Rushes/Yards/TD: 44/254/1
Passes/Yards/TD: 39/351/3
3rd downs: 8/15 (53%)
Redzone: 6 attempts, 2 TD, 1 FG (50%)
Turnovers: 3

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 19/31, 336 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT. Rating: 171.3

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 16 carries, 146 yards, 9.1 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
WR #2: 5 rec, 87 yards, 17.4 AVG, 1 TD

Game Summary: After getting embarrassed at home, the Vandals bounced back in wine country. Idaho boasted over 600 yards of offense for the 2nd time this season, and left with a convincing 24 point victory. The score may have been even more embarrassing for Sonoma if Idaho didn't turn it over 3 times in the red zone. The game put Idaho back at .500 to remain in postseason talks.

Week 9: Idaho at #24 Ole Miss

Idaho 3(4-5) -- #24 Ole Miss 49(5-3) (simmed)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 191 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 24/57/0
Passes/Yards/TD: 29/134/0
3rd downs: 3/13 (23%)
Redzone: 1 attempts, 0 TD, 1 FG (100%)
Turnovers: 4

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 8/28, 127 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT. Rating: 45.2

Rushing Leader:
HB #21: 7 carries, 21 yards, 3.0 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 4 rec, 76 yards, 19.0 AVG

Game Summary: Idaho made a trip to Mississippi for a money grab this week. Idaho received a $500,000 payout for taking on the Ole Miss powerhouse, but the loss hurt their record dearly. Unsurprisingly, Idaho could not get the ball moving, and could stop Ole Miss either. With only 3 games left, Idaho needs two wins to remain bowl eligible.

**SilverBullet19** · 12-08-2015, 02:30 PM

Late Season Update

Idaho Fights For The Postseason

With just three games left in the season, the Vandals need two wins to become bowl eligible. It may seem like a tall task, but its a vast improvement for a program that is usually not in the talk at this point. "We have put ourselves in a position to snag a postseason spot. Our boys are excited, I know we can do it" said Coach Petrino.

The program has struggled through turnovers and inconsistent play all season. The vandals have given it away 21 times this season, and have had two performances in the last three weeks where they failed to put up any offensive touchdowns. Coach Petrino, however, remained optimistic "These kids played nine straight weeks. With a few bye weeks to finish out the season, we will have some much needed rest and extra preparation time."

On a high note, Idaho landed 10 more verbal commitments in the past few weeks. The commits include four 3 star recruits three JUCO transfers, according to ESPN sources. Coach Petrino credits much of their recruiting success to offensive coordinator Scott Wright. Petrino assigned Wright as his recruiting assistant this season. "With his young age, he has really connected with players coming in. It has been a tremendous help."

The Vandal's finish the season off with a bye week between each of their final three opponents. Their season finishes with games against Old Dominion (3-6), #7 Florida State (7-1), and Texas State (1-7). With the extra prep time, two more wins seems like a very reasonable goal for the Vandals.

Overview

Injuries: LE #40 is listed as questionable with a strained shoulder.

Recruiting news:
3* OLB Nic Watson committed (Sahalee, WA). Overall: 64 (25% scouted)
3* G Dane Jude committed (St. Peters, MO). Overall: 62 (25% scouted)
3* DE Marvin Jenkins committed (Carson City, NV). Overall: 62 (25% scouted)
3* WR Michael Green committed (Poway, CA). Overall: 67 (25% scouted)
2* FS Brian Grant committed (Palm Springs, CA). Overall: 61 (25% scouted)
2* JUCO FS Adam Sparks committed (Battle Mountain, NV). Overall: 70 (25%)
2* OLB Nathan Martinez committed (Park City, UT). Overall: 62 (25% scouted)
2* G Jay Hayes committed (Ridgecrest, WA). Overall: 60 (25% scouted)
1* JUCO RB Jonathan McGee committed (Napa, CA). Overall: 62 (25% scouted)
1* JUCO CB Matt King committed (Portland, OR). Overall: 51 (25% scouted)

Team Stats
Record: 4-5
Points per game: 24.1 (#80)
Total Offense per game: 413 yards (#22)
Rushing Avg: 159.6 (#59)
Passing Average: 253.8 (#21)
Total Defense: 384 (#91)
Rush Defense: 145.9 (#59)
Pass Defense: 238.7 (#100)
Turnover margin: -8

Passing Leader:
QB #12: 96/163, 1414 yards, 6 TD, 12 INT

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 116 att, 834 yards, 7.2 avg, 7 TD, 92.7 YPG

Receiving Leader:
WR #19: 43 rec, 575 yards, 13.4 avg, 3 TD, 63.9 YPG

Sonoma State: 0-9

**SilverBullet19** · 12-08-2015, 03:58 PM

Final 3 Games

Week 11: Idaho Vs. Old Dominion

Idaho 55(5-5) -- Old Dominion7(3-7)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 569 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 43/271/6
Passes/Yards/TD: 30/298/2
3rd downs: 7/9 (77%)
Redzone: 8 attempts, 7 TD, 0 FG (87%)
Turnovers: 0

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 21/29, 288 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT. Rating: 178.5

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 16 carries, 127 yards, 7.9 AVG, 3 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 5 rec, 68 yards, 13.6 AVG, 1TD

Game Summary: Idaho came out swinging after a bye week, and Old Dominion never stood a chance. The Vandals offense was firing on all cylinders, and the defense was stout as they cruised into halftime up 35-0. Although both starting wide receivers left the game (WR #2, WR #19) in the first quarter with injuries, the Vandals offense didn't miss a beat. Nine different players caught passes and they scored six times on the ground. The win should help with recruiting, as several prospects paid a visit for the home game. The Monarchs were outmatched from the start, as they dropped to 3-7 and are out of postseason talks. Idaho will head to Florida State in two weeks.

Week 13: Idaho at #4 Florida State

Idaho 28(5-6) -- #4 Florida State31(10-1)
(how bout them Vandals! eh?)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 256 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 28/79/2
Passes/Yards/TD: 43/177/1
3rd downs: 4/17 (23%)
Redzone: 4 attempts, 2 TD, 0 FG (0%)
Turnovers: 3

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 13/43, 177 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT. Rating: 63.1

Rushing Leader:
HB #21: 13 carries, 64 yards, 4.9 AVG, 1 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 5 rec, 77 yards, 15.4 AVG

Game Summary: In what was probably their most impressive loss of the season, the Vandals fought hard with the #4 Seminoles, losing only by three points. Down 31-14 early in the fourth, Idaho scored twice to keep it close. They weren't able to stop the Seminoles from running out the clock at the end. the game was supposed to be a pushover, with Idaho receiver $500,000 to play at Florida State. Idaho did their best to play the heartbreaker role and crush FSU's hopes for a national championship. In the end, they came up just short.

After a bye next week, Idaho plays Texas State in a "must win" game for bowl eligibility.

Week 15: (Senior Day) Idaho Vs. Texas State

Idaho 40(6-6) -- Texas State10(1-11)

Idaho Offensive Stats
Total Offense: 528 yards
Rushes/Yards/TD: 38/167/2
Passes/Yards/TD: 21/361/3
3rd downs: 4/7 (57%)
Redzone: 6 attempts, 4 TD, 2 FG (100%)
Turnovers: 0

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 20/21, 282 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT. Rating: 246.4

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 11 carries, 103 yards, 9.3 AVG, 0 TD

Receving Leader:
TE #86: 6 rec, 97 yards, 16.1 AVG, 1 TD

Game Summary: In a must win game, Idaho came out strong in their final game of the season. Every aspect of the offense was clicking on senior day. QB #11 was on fire, completing his first 18 passes. His first incompletion came with 1:32 left in the 3rd quarter. The aerial assault saw six players record multiple receptions, as QB #11 did not seem to have a favorite among his targets. HB #7 also managed to eclipse the 1000 yard mark for the season with his strong performance, recording 103 yards on just 11 carries, only two of which were in the second half. Idaho brought in the senior QB #12 in the 4th, and he put the icing on the cake with a 79 yard TD pass on his only attempt. Texas State didn't get on the board until the second half and struggled through the whole game, which saw the biggest crowd of the season on hand at the Kibbie Dome. With the win, Idaho hopes to secure a bowl bid.

**SilverBullet19** · 12-08-2015, 04:26 PM

Season Recap

The Vandals Finish Strong

Rounding out the season with two convincing wins, Idaho finds themselves bowl eligible for the first time since 2010. After a 1-11 campaign in 2012, the Vandals posted a 6-6 record in what was a very impressive turnaround. "I'm very excited to see such a vast improvement" said Athletic Director Rob Spires.

The Vandals posted big numbers in their last few games, coming close to upsetting #4 Florida State. In their final two wins, Idaho posted 55 points and 40 points, respectively.

Idaho had quite a few recruits visit during their final few games, and managed to get five more verbal commitments. Of the five, three of them were 3* recruits out of California. "The recruiting is looking good this year" said coach Petrino, "I think we can have 25 scholarship commits by signing day."

The Vandals will have to wait it out to see if they will get a bowl bid. The bids should come out after next weekends conference championships are finalized.

Overview

Injuries: None

Recruiting news:

3* DE Jeremy Martin committed (Kenner, LA). Overall: 59 (25% scouted)
3* TE Jake Hall committed (Orange, CA). Overall: 66 (25% scouted)
3* SS Jon Sims committed (Huntington Park, CA). Overall: 68 (25% scouted)
2* QB Justin Clemons committed (South Hill, WA). Overall: 57 (25% scouted)
2* G Pat Miller committed (Mt. Vernon, WA). Overall: 55 (25% scouted)

Stats and Team Leaders
Season Stats:
Total Offense: 5073 yards
Passing Yards/TD's: 3120/18
Rushing Yards/TD's: 1953/25
3rd Downs: 59/140 (42%)
Red Zone: 59 trips, 33 TD, 7 FG (67%)
Turnovers: 24 (avg 2 per game)

Passing Leader:
QB #11: 105/192, 1617 yards, 11 TD, 8 INT

Rushing Leader:
HB #7: 149 att, 1080 yards, 7.2 avg, 11 TD, 90 YPG

Receiving Leader:
Catches: WR #19: 50 rec, 694 yards, 13.8 avg, 5 TD, 57.8 YPG
Yards: TE #86: 48 rec, 789 yards, 16.4 avd, 5 TD, 65.7 YPG

Sonoma Completes a Winless First Season

Sonoma State couldn't manage to secure a win through their first season back in football. The struggling program averaged less than ten points per game and finished the season 0-12. Their on campus facilities should be complete for spring football, marking the actual return of football to the campus.

Head coach Bobby Hill may not be making the move with the rest of the team, however. Early reports indicate Sonoma State officials are extremely displeased with his performance. AD Brian Franks didn't mince words. "As we have said, its a tough sport. We don't expect to come out and win ten games in a season. We do, however, expect to see improvement. Considering we lost the final game of the season 28-3, at home, to Portland State (FCS opponent), its safe to say improvements have not been seen." said Franks during the final press conference of the season.

Coach Bobby Hill was less than appreciative. "Its ridiculous...we have a squad of 70 walk on players, with no facilities of our own yet, and they expect something magical" Hill told reporters. "I sure hope they at least give me a shot when we have our own facilities, on campus. Its a different story. If they let me go, well, who would want this job?" He continued. Hill has a valid point. If Sonoma lets him go, it signifies a need for instant results. Most coaches would consider the school a trap, considering their lackluster facilities, lack of scholarship players, and their demand of instant results.

Sonoma State has also considered dropping to the FCS level. Brian Franks indicated these decisions would be made in the coming weeks.

**SilverBullet19** · 12-08-2015, 04:36 PM

Post Season Updates

End of 2013 Season

Idaho Gets Passed Up In Bowl Bids

The Idaho Vandals, who finished 6-6, will be one of the few teams this season to not go to a bowling despite achieving eligibility. "It has to do with the fact were not in a conference," said Athelic Director Rob Spires. "With no conference affiliation, every slot was filled. Its very disappointing." He continued.

Idaho will move to the Sun Belt Conference next season. With a conference, they can hope to secure a bowl spot if they are eligible.

Potential Coaching Moves

It appears Offensive Coordinator Scott Wright may not follow the Vandals to the Sun Belt Conference. Early reports indicate several schools may be looking at him as their new coordinator. "He's a young guy with a lot of potential" said Petrino. "I want him to stay, but he may be getting an offer to run an offense for a school in a power five. He can't pass that up, and I'd be selfish to expect him to" Petrino stated.

Wright seemed to be fairly certain he would be moving on. "I've heard a few things buzzing, nothing official yet. We will see. I've loved my time here in Moscow, everything has been great. If I make a move, I'll always remember the shot Coach Petrino gave me" Wright said during the season ending press conference. A few asked if he would be moving on to his alma mater, Sonoma State. "I haven't heard anything yet. I don't know if coach Hill is looking for a new OC down there, but if he is I would love a shot. It would be nice to get back there, I have always loved the area."

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