Mountain West Football: 2019 Media Days Central

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Mountain West Football: 2019 Media Days Central

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If you missed anything from Mountain West football’s media days in Las Vegas, we have you covered.

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Don’t miss anything from the conference’s preseason get-together.

Mountain West football media days are underway in Las Vegas and Mountain West Wire wants to make sure you don’t miss anything. Check back here throughout the week for all kinds of developments, big and small, as players and coaches discuss the upcoming season with conference media.

The Big Stories

• Mountain West media reveals its all-conference team, projected order of finish, and players of the year
• Commissioner Craig Thompson speaks
• #AtThePeak is the Mountain West’s new unified hashtag

Commissioner Craig Thompson on Final Four in Las Vegas & Mountain West TV Deal – Interview from #PressBox Morning Show with @edgraney @claytheproducer https://t.co/ld7ujGRZd9 pic.twitter.com/v6Jw7mpaqb

— ESPN 1100/100.9 FM (@ESPNLasVegas) July 23, 2019

Tomorrow is "bowl news'' day at #MountainWest Media Days. "We're going to have an exciting announcement on our bowl lineups tomorrow,'' commish Craig Thompson said. Wednesday is also #BoiseState day in #Vegas.

— 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 (@MikeFPrater) July 23, 2019

Media Guides

Air Force | Boise State | Colorado State | Fresno State | Hawaii | Nevada | New Mexico | San Diego State | San Jose State | UNLV | Utah State | Wyoming

Team Developments

boise state

The Mountain West is still negotiating a new deal, but the Broncos will continue to receive extra money [Idaho Statesman]

Harsin on Chase Cord:

“He’s not fully cleared yet, but we still have a few more days before we start. He will through fall camp. He’s been working very hard….He’ll be cleared but we’ll work him into playing. It won’t be a full practice. We’ll work him into the practices…"

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) July 24, 2019

Hey @FakeCoachHarsin, @NickRolovich wants to meet this year in Boise:

“I owe him a field pass. Maybe I’ll see if he can give the speech the night before the game. I feel like I know him, but I don’t know him. I know him on a spiritual level. I would love to meet him.” pic.twitter.com/a3X5EfeYJc

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) July 23, 2019

Fresno State

Inexperience won’t be an excuse when it comes to defending the conference title [Fresno Bee]

Ronnie Rivers reflects on his game-winning touchdown from last year’s championship game [Fresno Bee]

The 'Dogs have dominated on their home field thanks to the fans.@CoachTedford hopes they travel well to the Coliseum this fall when they take on USC. #GoDogs | #AtThePeak pic.twitter.com/KJMMsUMUS7

— Mountain West (@MountainWest) July 24, 2019

.@FresnoStateFB Senior LB Kesomi Mafi, who was trying to come back from a knee injury, will have to take a medical retirement …

— Robert Kuwada (@rkuwada) July 24, 2019

#FresnoState is on brand, too. They’re serving up their media guide jump drives from a dog bowl. pic.twitter.com/lG9lNuEt0t

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 23, 2019

Grind. Refine. Compete. 🗣🗣

🔊 #GoDogs #PrideOfTheValley pic.twitter.com/GNfs8JXCas

— Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) July 23, 2019

Hey @jorgereyna_11, be sure to set your alarm…it's your time ⏰#GoDogs #PrideOfTheValley pic.twitter.com/o73WS5JvgA

— Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) July 23, 2019

Hawaii

Deal in the works to keep Hawaii at home for bowl season [Honolulu Star-Advertiser]

At the @MountainWest media days, @NickRolovich is hoping @HawaiiFootball’s wishes come true #HawaiiFB #StarAdvertiser pic.twitter.com/RzciFhwggY

— Stephen Tsai (@StephenTsai) July 23, 2019

Ever wonder what goes into the thinking of the #HawaiiFB offense? @NickRolovich explains how it works from the mentality of the wide receivers.#MWFB #AtthePeak #LiveAlohaPlayWarrior pic.twitter.com/zfMvNClnc4

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) July 23, 2019

With @ColeHunter520 back at QB for #HawaiiFB, the excitement level continues to grow for the offense. From what @NickRolovich saw in the spring, his growth provides a lot of hope! #MWFB #AtthePeak #LiveAlohaPlayWarrior pic.twitter.com/50HFVvPTq2

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) July 23, 2019

The connection between quarterback and wide receivers is special, and since day one @ColeHunter520 has had it with all of his receivers, especially with his roommate @cb4six. #HawaiiFB #MWFB #AtthePeak #LiveAlohaPlayWarrior pic.twitter.com/2XOh19qCeF

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) July 23, 2019

VIDEO: #ICYMI @Hawaii_Football head coach Nick Rolovich joined the @BobbyCurranShow on location at Day 1 of the @MountainWest Media Days 🌈🏈https://t.co/cNuUB3khwy

— ESPN Honolulu (@ESPNHonolulu) July 23, 2019

#HawaiiFB returns nine starters on defense from a year ago with @mana_boyy leading the way and aiming to build on what they started. #MWFB #AtthePeak #LiveAlohaPlayWarrior pic.twitter.com/Gz4uXye8LS

— Hawaii Football (@HawaiiFootball) July 23, 2019

Nevada

With kick-off 38 days away, @nevadafootball has momentum
heading into the 2019 season from their 2018 Arizona Bowl win. Shannon Kelly caught up with senior Kaleb Fossum (@kfoss_3), 5th year Lucas Weber (@LucasWeber24), and Head Coach Jay Norvell at @MountainWest media day. pic.twitter.com/HrZV2ThrcW

— Nevada Sports Net (@NevadaSportsNet) July 23, 2019

.@kfoss_3 didn't let this offseason go to waste.#BattleBorn // #NevadaGrit pic.twitter.com/dQnbFuvjKd

— Nevada Football (@NevadaFootball) July 23, 2019

.@CoachJayNorvell thinks the depth has improved heading into this year, especially in the trenches and at the skill positions.#BattleBorn // #NevadaGrit pic.twitter.com/kJo70MXjlW

— Nevada Football (@NevadaFootball) July 23, 2019

There's a QB battle in Reno and @CoachJayNorvell sees it as a positive that @NevadaFootball has three capable players in one position.#BattleBorn | #NevadaGrit | #AtThePeak pic.twitter.com/FTmj9F1jow

— Mountain West (@MountainWest) July 24, 2019

The new adizero 8.0 gloves this season are flossy!!!! ⭐️ @NevadaFootball @adidasFballUS pic.twitter.com/V0MGm5EobC

— Nevada Equipment (@NevadaEquip) July 23, 2019

New Mexico

San Diego State head coach Rocky Long still has a soft spot for the Lobos [Albuquerque Journal]

San Diego State

Why exactly are the Aztecs moving to a new offense? Rocky Long explains [The Athletic]

"We always want to be one of the hardest working groups on the field."

Ready for his senior season, Juwan Washington talks about the yearly high expectations for the Aztec running backs.#ATTHEPEAK | #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/eMLBhSSDNU

— SDSU Football (@SDSUFootball) July 23, 2019

Fresh off a breakout junior season, Kyahva Tezino looks to duplicate his efforts and then some this fall.#ATTHEPEAK | #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/1mUrZA0KI2

— SDSU Football (@SDSUFootball) July 23, 2019

SDSU will shift to a spread offense in 2019, but their offensive philosophy won’t change. Coach Long explains at the Mountain West Football Media Day in Las Vegas.#AtThePeak #Win22 pic.twitter.com/GGwEtO22dM

— SDSU Football (@SDSUFootball) July 23, 2019

Coach Long on what to expect from QB Ryan Agnew in 2019.#AtThePeak #Win22 pic.twitter.com/66WqX7PiQM

— SDSU Football (@SDSUFootball) July 23, 2019

Coach Rocky Long of the @SDSUFootball Aztecs on their road game against New Mexico State: We are staying in El Paso, TX because we don't wanna be spending any money in Las Cruces! Important to note Coach Long played his college football for @UNMLoboFB #MWFB

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 23, 2019

San Jose State

From walk-ons to @MountainWest Media Days📸🎥🎙@ea_31_ and @Josh12Love talk with @JustinAllegri about today's experience and things to come in 2019!#SpartanUp #AtThePeak pic.twitter.com/O8JCZ08Q1d

— San José State Football (@SJSUSpartanFB) July 23, 2019

UNLV

Head coach Tony Sanchez discusses his standing before a critical season [Las Vegas Sun]

.@UNLVSanchez talks Javin White's development as a player & the potential for him to play on Sunday.@UNLVFootball | #BEaREBEL | #AtThePeak pic.twitter.com/8V2WU3EnIS

— Mountain West (@MountainWest) July 24, 2019

Just now on The Press Box @ESPNLasVegas @UNLVSanchez said backup QB Max Gilliam (foot) will be out until mid-September, meaning Red. FR Kenyon Oblad out of Liberty High is the clear-cut No. 2 to Armani Rogers.

— Ed Graney (@edgraney) July 23, 2019

Utah State

The #Heisman promotion for Utah State QB Jordan Love seen in the media room at the Mountain West Conference football media days. pic.twitter.com/GV2EhRW8I0

— Steve Virgen (@SteveVirgen) July 23, 2019

Wyoming

Craig Thompson did his best to get Wyoming to a bowl game last season [7220 Sports]