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But Kustra is defending his stance that there’s no reason for the Broncos to continue traveling to play the Vandals on their home turf in Moscow.

Kustra’s criticisms of the Vandals came during an interview with the Idaho Statesman editorial board Tuesday. Kustra later said in a prepared statement to Idaho media that questions about the rivalry “hit a sore spot” after someone sent him a recent opinion piece entitled “Reasons to Hate Boise State” from the University of Idaho student newspaper.

“It troubles me that the occasion of an annual football game causes the air waves and Internet to be full of disparagement of Boise State’s students, faculty and programs, year after year,” Kustra said.

Boise State’s pending move to the Mountain West Conference from the Western Athletic Conference means the Broncos aren’t likely to play the Idaho Vandals in 2011.

Boise State coach Chris Petersen put the future of the long-standing rivalry in further doubt Monday, saying his team should no longer travel to Moscow.

Kustra said he didn’t care if the Broncos ever play the Vandals again.

Boise State spokesman Frank Zang said he was present during the interview and the university does not dispute the context of Kustra’s remarks.

“He does recognize that they came out harsher than he intended,” Zang said.

Kustra did not plan to do any follow-up interviews about his remarks, Zang said.

University of Idaho president Duane Nellis said he was disappointed by Kustra’s comments.

“I’m sorry to hear that Bob feels so negatively about his visits to Moscow,” Nellis said in a statement.

The annual matchup between the Broncos and Vandals alternates between Boise and Moscow. The teams are scheduled to play Nov. 12 in Moscow.

“In-state rivalries are meant to be fun,” Nellis said. “Our long-time rivalry with BSU is important to the state, the economy, and the fans from both teams. We embrace and celebrate that rivalry and I very much hope it continues.”

FENIMORE DIES

Bob Fenimore, a two-time All-American who became the top pick in the 1947 draft, died after a fight with cancer. He was 84.

Fenimore was a star on offense and defense for Oklahoma A&M in the 1940s, highlighted by his 1945 season when he led the nation in total offense and rushing, finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and led the Aggies to a perfect 9-0 season.

OKLAHOMA STATE SAFETY IN TROUBLE

Oklahoma State safety Victor Johnson will face a possession of a controlled substance charge in addition to an accusation of obstructing a police officer leveled against him after his weekend arrest.

According to a police report released Wednesday by the university, Johnson was arrested after police responded to a complaint about a suspicious odor at his apartment.

If memory serves correct Tomey was able to do miraculous things with 60 available scholarships, loss of practice time etc.. due to NCAA APR sanctions. That’s the only reason he was viewed that way. Nobody expected any wins in 2006 let alone wins over Stanford, Fresno State, NM Bowl win etc.. Remember they almsot beat Washington and Boise State too. I don’t see too many coaches being able to pull off what Tomey did given the circumstances.

The APR mess will be over this year. The Spartans are up to 75 available scholarships this year and the full allotment of 85 next year. Exciting times are ahead for the program not just the football team. Every student, alumn, neighbor should be at the games but no they have more important things to do, NOW THAT’S what really disgusts me.

Coach Mac is a great coach, you’ll see. I would be surprised if he doesn’t get poached after 1 year.