Boise St.'s rise didn't happen overnight

6 September 2010, 11:22 am

BOISE, Idaho -- The father of Boise State football is leaning unsteadily on an overturned rubber trash barrel. Already this sunny morning, the temperature has climbed into the low 80s, heading toward hot. Lyle Smith is 94, and he tightly clutches a cane in his right hand to maintain his balance, but he's content, enjoying every moment of his regular visit to the Broncos' practice -- and ...... Read More »

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