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Blue Magic is an Idaho Statesman book about Boise State's inspiring journey to a Fiesta Bowl championship. The 200-page, full-color book chronicles the rise of a tradition-rich football program and the people who made it happen, culminating with that unforgettable night in the Arizona desert. It is written by Chadd Cripe, the Statesman's longtime Boise State football reporter, and columnist Brian Murphy.

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Video

• See the three plays that made BSU history
• Fan reaction to the final play of the game
• Watch BSU fan Ron Gilbert explain the magic of the rally monkey
• Reporter Emily Simnitt invites Ian Johnson to her knitting and crocheting group
• Fiesta Bowl pep rally
• Fiesta Bowl coach's press conference

Photo Galleries

• Fiesta Bowl game photo gallery
• Boise State Football Parade
• Fiesta Bowl fan photos #1
• Fiesta Bowl fan photos #2
• Fiesta Bowl Tailgating
• Media Day at the Fiesta Bowl
• Fiesta Bowl Block Party
• Fiesta Bowl Parade
• Downtown Tempe
• Photos from the Fiesta Bowl
• Fiesta Bowl stadium tour
• Boise State well wishes
• Bowl Championship Selection Show

Fiesta Bowl Extras

• Readers congratulate the Broncos after the Fiesta Bowl
• Fiesta Bowl Champs wallpaper

The unbeatable season: Cinderella wears blue

Boise State's magical football season energized its fans, invigorating the Treasure Valley and elevated the program to the national stage. Through 11 special moments from a journey no one will soon forget, we chronicle the Broncos' undefeated year from the hiring of coach Chris Petersen to the fantastic finish in the Fiesta Bowl. | GO...

Stories

• Petersen is national coach of the year - 01/12/07
• Thousands flood Downtown Boise to celebrate their Broncos - 01/21/07
• Gowler: It's been a privilege — and a thrill — to cover BSU's victory - 01/07/07
• First-year coach says assistants, players key to team's success - 01/07/07
• Immaculate redemption for ‘Z' - 01/07/07
• Broncos' Fiesta victory sets record at BSU Bookstore - 01/06/07
• Fiesta win already paying dividends in recruiting - 01/05/07
• Broncos fans scramble for Fiesta Bowl keepsakes; Statesman sold out of Jan. 2 newspaper - 01/04/07
• BSU can't wait to show off its bling - 01/04/07
• BSU fans crowd mall store to buy new Fiesta gear - 01/04/07
• BSU fans show their love - 01/03/07
• Anatomy of an upset - 01/03/07
• Zabransky: No more monkeys, just memories - 01/03/07
• Petersen's trick plays: just good football - 01/03/07
• Boise State earns respect - 01/03/07
• Fiesta Bowl attracts 13.7 million viewers - 01/03/07
• Boise mayor blown away by Broncos win, fan support - 01/03/07
• It's fiesta time for economy after win - 01/03/07
• Media's conclusion? The Broncos belong - 01/02/07
• Bronco Nation heads home speechless, but happy - 01/02/07
• Petersen on BSU's trick plays: just good football - 01/02/07
• Fiesta champs: ‘This should prove to everyone that we belong' - 01/02/07
• Gutsy Broncos dip into bag of tricks to pull off a stunner - 01/02/07
• Tramel: College football was the real winner of the Fiesta Bowl - 01/02/07
• Boise, BSU get lots of love from Fox Sports - 01/02/07
• Boise State Notebook: Sophomore Gingg on crutches for team's post-game celebration - 01/02/07
• Oklahoma Notebook: Sooners' top receiver sidelined with early injury - 01/02/07
• Seven turnovers play a key role in outcome of game - 01/02/07
• Zabransky named offensive MVP - 01/02/07
• Fiesta Bowl a long way from UC Davis - 01/02/07
• Peterson a limited factor for Sooners - 01/02/07
• James jump-starts Broncos with two early TDs - 01/02/07
• America asked. BSU answered. - 01/02/07

Chadd Cripe's Blogs

• Chadd's Blog — Dec. 29, 2006 - 12/29/2006
• Chadd's Blog — Dec. 28, 2006 - 12/28/2006
• Chadd's Blog — Dec. 27, 2006 - 12/27/2006
• Chadd's Blog — Dec. 26, 2006 - 12/26/2006
• Chadd's Blog — Dec. 20, 2006 - 12/20/2006

Brian Murphy's columns

• Murphy: ‘It's always windier at the mountaintop' - 01/07/2007
• Murphy: Boise State football will never be the same again - 01/02/2007
• Murphy: No doubt about it, these Broncos are big time - 01/02/2007

Emily's Posts

• Tailgaters know how to party at the Fiesta Bowl - 01/09/07
• Bronco Fiesta win would be marred by playoff system - 01/05/07
• Ian Johnson and fiancee get apple pie on Good Morning America this morning - 01/03/07
• Bronco talk continues around the country - 01/03/07
• Some conflicted fans celebrate game, birthday - 01/02/07
• Final thoughts from Fiesta Bowl stadium - 01/01/07
• Orange and blue dominates Tempe New Year's Eve party - 12/31/06
• New Year's Eve: The last day of the year and the last day to get to the Fiesta Bowl - 12/31/06
• Traveling to Phoenix: The good, the bad and the ugly - 12/29/06
• Live from the Boise Airport: I'm Fiesta-Bowl bound! - 12/28/06