Bill Connelly
@espnbillc.bsky.social
ESPN writer, professional nerd. SP+. Author of three books (Study Hall, 50 Best* and Forward Progress). College football, soccer, tennis. Puma addiction.
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In 2005, Boise State got crushed by UGA. Six years later, they thumped the Dawgs as part of a long winning streak against ranked power teams. It's hard to predict another Boise will happen, but it's not any less likely than college football's Washington Generals (Indiana) becoming national champ.
February 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In 2005, Boise State got crushed by UGA. Six years later, they thumped the Dawgs as part of a long winning streak against ranked power teams. It's hard to predict another Boise will happen, but it's not any less likely than college football's Washington Generals (Indiana) becoming national champ.
I think we know the answer to that last one. :)
February 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I think we know the answer to that last one. :)
Been prepping a big Champions League knockouts piece and realized I could spin them being in great form and terrible form at the same time.
February 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Been prepping a big Champions League knockouts piece and realized I could spin them being in great form and terrible form at the same time.
I don't think you've earned the benefit of the doubt of late
February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I don't think you've earned the benefit of the doubt of late
Regarding that last part: At least UMass is still in FBS (and, incredibly, in Sac State's conference).
February 15, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Regarding that last part: At least UMass is still in FBS (and, incredibly, in Sac State's conference).
Major "when you never really fail, your brain short circuits when you do" moment there, lol.
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Major "when you never really fail, your brain short circuits when you do" moment there, lol.
yeah it was like trick ice or something
February 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
yeah it was like trick ice or something
yeah I'm struggling with the math on that, lol
February 13, 2026 at 9:57 PM
yeah I'm struggling with the math on that, lol
I was just a bystander to that whole thing, but … a *spectacularly* weird couple of days…
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I was just a bystander to that whole thing, but … a *spectacularly* weird couple of days…
Ha, he was one of the last ones I eliminated. He was up there.
February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Ha, he was one of the last ones I eliminated. He was up there.
DOES TRADITION MEAN NOTHING??
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
DOES TRADITION MEAN NOTHING??