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Berry Tramel, Sports columnist
Write off Boise if you wish
Broncos fight for national respect
By Berry Tramel
Oklahoman
Published: January 1, 2007
Modified: December 31, 2006 at 7:58 pm
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Before we crown Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl king, before we dismiss Boise State as unworthy to college football's blueblood fraternity, before we wish the Sooners were playing Notre Dame, let's open our eyes.
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