[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H2468-H2469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 2010 
                              FIESTA BOWL

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1042) commending the Boise State University Broncos 
football team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1042

       Whereas the Boise State University Broncos football team 
     won the 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, defeating the Texas 
     Christian University Horned Frogs by a score of 17-10 at the 
     University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on 
     January 4, 2010;
       Whereas the Broncos finished their 2009 season with a 
     flawless 14-0 record and have gone undefeated 3 of their last 
     4 regular seasons;
       Whereas the Broncos' only loss in 2008 was against Texas 
     Christian University in a 1-point nail-biter, making the 2010 
     Fiesta Bowl victory all the more gratifying for the team;
       Whereas Broncos head coach Chris Petersen called for a 
     courageous fake punt play with less than 10 minutes remaining 
     in the game that led to the game-winning touchdown;
       Whereas Broncos head coach Chris Petersen received the Paul 
     ``Bear'' Bryant Award for the second time in just 4 years, 
     which recognizes the best college football coach in the 
     Nation;
       Whereas sophomore quarterback Kellen Moore threw 39 
     touchdown passes this season, the most for a single season in 
     school history;
       Whereas the 2010 Fiesta Bowl victory comes just 3 years 
     after the Broncos' historic Fiesta Bowl victory in 2007;
       Whereas the entire Broncos team should be commended for its 
     steadfast resolve, tireless work ethic, and solid 
     sportsmanship;
       Whereas the Broncos should be considered serious National 
     Championship contenders next year with 21 of its 22 starters 
     returning to the field, ready to pick up from where they left 
     off; and
       Whereas the Broncos have brought great honor to themselves, 
     their university, the city of Boise, and the State of Idaho: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) commends the Boise State University Broncos football 
     team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl; and
       (2) congratulates the team for completing an undefeated, 
     14-0 season.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.


                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House 
Resolution 1042 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I rise today to congratulate the Boise State University football team 
for their victory in the 2010 Fiesta Bowl.
  On January 4, football fans were treated to a much-anticipated game 
between the Boise State University Broncos and the Texas Christian 
University Horned Frogs. Boise State prevailed and narrowly defeated 
TCU by a score of 17-10 to win the Fiesta Bowl.
  Both teams came into the Fiesta Bowl undefeated in the regular 
season; and this game was essentially a rematch of the 2008 Poinsettia 
Bowl, in which Boise State lost to TCU by just one point. The game 
featured two of the premier offensive teams in the country, as Boise 
State led the Nation in points per game while TCU finished fourth in 
the Nation in points per game. While many expected TCU's dominant 
defense to play the deciding role, Boise State's defense excelled when 
it mattered most. Boise State's defense only allowed one third down 
conversion while forcing three turnovers.
  Congratulations to Head Coach Chris Petersen, who was the Conference 
Coach of the Year for the second year in a row and won the Paul 
``Bear'' Bryant Award for National Coach of the Year for the second 
time. Since Coach Petersen took over the reins in 2006, Boise State has 
gone 49-4 with two perfect seasons and two Fiesta Bowl victories.
  Congratulations to Kyle Efaw, a sophomore tight end, and Brandyn 
Thompson, a junior cornerback, who were named co-MVPs. Thompson had two 
interceptions in the game and one for a touchdown.
  Congratulations to quarterback Kellen Moore, a sophomore, who broke 
the Boise State single-season touchdown pass record with 39 touchdowns 
and only three interceptions. Moore was also named the Western Athletic 
Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
  Six Broncos were named to the all-conference first team, which 
included Moore, junior wide receivers Austin Pettis and Titus Young, 
sophomore offensive lineman Nate Potter, junior defensive end Ryan 
Winterswyk, senior defensive back Kyle Wilson. Young was honored on the 
first team for his special teams performance as well.
  The extraordinary accomplishments by the Boise State Broncos are no 
doubt because of their tireless determination and outstanding work 
ethic. They have consistently been a formidable team over the last 4 
years and have brought national acclaim and great pride to the school. 
The fans of the University will certainly look forward to another 
successful 2010 season as the Broncos continue to fight for a spot in 
the National Championship game.
  Once again, I congratulate the Boise State football team for their 
success.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1042, 
commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning 
the 2010 Fiesta Bowl.
  The Boise State University Broncos won the 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 
against the Texas Christian University's Horned Frogs on January 4, 
2010. The game was very competitive with a final score of 17-10. With 
less than 10 minutes left in the game, Head Coach Chris Petersen called 
a gutsy fake punt play that led to the game-winning touchdown. The 
Broncos finished their 2009 season with an undefeated 14-0 record. 
Sophomore quarterback Kellen Moore threw 39 total touchdown passes 
during the season, setting the single-season school record. Coach 
Petersen received the Paul ``Bear'' Bryant Award, recognizing the best 
college football coach in the Nation, for the second time in 4 years. 
The team could not have had such an outstanding season without his 
excellent coaching.
  The Broncos football team has been a consistent winner, particularly 
on their signature home blue turf. In 2008, the Broncos' only loss was 
a one-point loss to Texas Christian University. In 2007, Boise State 
was victorious in the Fiesta Bowl with an historic 56-7 win.
  I stand before the House today to recognize the significant 
achievements of the players, coaches, and students whose dedication and 
hard work have led to the success of the Boise State University Broncos 
football team and congratulate them on their victory in the 2010 Fiesta 
Bowl. I ask my colleagues to support this resolution.
  Also, to my good friend Congressman Minnick, being a huge SEC fan, 
you do play some football in Idaho now.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the 
gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Minnick).
  Mr. MINNICK. Mr. Speaker, Idaho produced two outstanding football 
teams last year; and the premier one from national ratings comes from 
my hometown, Boise, Idaho.
  As my colleague, the esteemed gentleman from Tennessee, recognizes, 
we do play national class football; and, as he also stated, we're not 
only good but we can be tricky when the circumstance requires.
  Coach Petersen is a coach's coach. Not only did he produce three 
undefeated conference champions in the past 4 years, he did go to the 
Fiesta Bowl twice and on that national stage made Idaho proud. He is, 
in addition to being a skilled technician and student of the game, a 
superb leader in another sense as well. His students graduate from 
college. His students are properly disciplined, and he manages to go 
through a winning season hardly ever having to raise his voice. He is 
the epitome of the good things that college athletics stand for, and I 
would like to salute him for his success in my State in bringing the 
Broncos among the top five rated preseason teams this year and a team 
that has an outstanding chance of becoming, even with the BCS rules, 
next year's national champion.
  The success of Coach Petersen and the Boise State Broncos 
demonstrates why, above everything else, if we are going to be fair to 
schools that come from outside the major BCS conferences, we need to 
revise the way the BCS championship system works. We need a playoff 
system. We need to give every team, including the two from my home 
State, a fair opportunity to compete for and win the national 
championship.
  I am proud of what Boise State has accomplished. It's an 
extraordinary tale of success, a tribute to an excellent coach, and I 
think it is clear to everyone in this country that the Broncos are a 
world-class football team. And for everyone in Idaho, I would say 2010 
is going to be another spectacular year.
  Go, Broncos, go.
  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Just a quick comment. We do these suspensions and we talk about them 
and vote on them and so forth, but there's a real lesson in college 
athletics that I think Congressman Minnick brought up that's very 
important. Not just a resolution congratulating a football team but 
young athletes, and I know I certainly learned these lessons, as an 
athlete, you learn to show up on time, you learn to be a team player, 
and you learn to give your very best. And if you take those attributes 
into the world of business and your life, you are going to have a 
pretty successful life if you take those lessons that you have learned. 
So congratulations once again.
  I would like to associate my comments. We just saw in the last week 
one of the greatest athletic events in this Nation, which was the NCAA 
basketball tournament. We saw what happened there, and a football team 
should be allowed the same opportunity.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of House Resolution 1042, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1042.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, on that, I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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