Northwest Notes September 27, 2011
Vandals to play Boise State in basketball in Nampa
Boise State and Idaho will play a neutral-site men's basketball game Dec. 31 at the Idaho Center in Nampa.
A time for the game has yet to be determined.
The contract is a one-year agreement between the schools, and revenue generated from the game will be split equally.
"I hope it's a yearly thing," Idaho coach Don Verlin said of the rivalry. "That was kind of the idea when we negotiated playing at the Idaho Center. I really hope that game gains momentum and I hope we sell it out and show the people in the state of Idaho that this is a rivalry that should happen every year.
"It's very important for the state of Idaho and basketball. I believe we should play all the in-state schools every year, for the kids and the people in the state, and for the state itself."
Dating back to Jan. 9, 1971, the Broncos and Vandals have played 85 times, with Boise State holding a 50-35 advantage.
Idaho will also play Lewis-Clark State Nov. 23 at CenturyLink Arena in Boise.
NIC athletics to host showcase luncheon today
COEUR d'ALENE - Coaches and team captains from North Idaho College's athletics programs will talk about their successes and outlook on the 2011-12 season during the Cardinal Athletics Showcase Luncheon today at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Presenters include coaches Chris Carlson, women's basketball; Dan Hogan, women's soccer; Kandice Kelly, volleyball; Jared Phay, men's basketball; Dawn Smith, cheerleading; Derrick Thompson, men's and women's golf; Ken Thompson, men's soccer; Pat Whitcomb, wrestling; and Don Don Williams, softball.
The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $15 at the door for lunch.
Information: 769-3348
WR Adron Tennell returns to Shock
Wide receiver Adron Tennell has become the third player from the 2011 Spokane Shock roster to return to the Arena Football League team.
Last season, his rookie year, Tennell (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) collected 42 receptions for 469 yards with 13 touchdowns in only six games. Tennell recorded a career high in receptions (11) against the San Jose SaberCats and recorded another career high in touchdown receptions (5) against the Utah Blaze at the Joe Albi Summer Classic.
"Tennell was a big time player toward the end of the season last year and he really started to grow and develop as a player for us. I think we have only seen the surface of what he is capable of doing," Shock coach Andy Olson said. "For being 6-5 he runs really well and he is a great jumper. He can jump up in the air and snatch the ball from anybody and that is something rare to find."