It’s been just under two months since Coach Andy Avalos was hired as Boise State’s Football coach. Within that timeframe he’s hired new staff and added players. What does the future of BSU Football look like? What direction is Coach Avalos looking to take the team? Get to know Coach Avalos better through this episode as he answers these questions and others. You will feel the passion and grit in his voice - he’s here to do business.

Before coming Head Coach, Andy was also a former player at BSU. During his tenure as a linebacker at Boise State, he amassed 365 tackles, which was fourth all-time in Boise State history. He also led Boise State in tackles every year from 2002–2004. He was named first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors in 2003 and 2004. In 2016, he was listed in the top 30 players in Boise State history since Boise State installed their famous blue turf in 1986.

Avalos had a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 2004 Liberty Bowl. Andy went on to work at schools including his alma mater Boise State and Oregon as an assistant before returning to Boise State to become their head football coach. 

Also joining us in this podcast is Korey Hall, former NFL fullback and Boise State Bronco. Korey also went on to win Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In this episode Korey and Coach Avalos reminisce on their time as roommates and discuss the future of BSU Football. Korey is now a Construction Manager at Ball Ventures Ahlquist.

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