The University of Idaho Vandals football team had an amazing season this year and we in Coeur d'Alene applaud them for that! Robb Akey led the Vandals to their first winning record since 1999 and are bowl eligible for the first time since 1998.

It was officially announced today that the team will compete in the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho vs Bowling Green State University on December 30 at 1:30 PST. "We're delighted to have two highly-respected, well-coached teams represented in the bowl," said Kevin McDonald, executive director, Roady's Humanitarian Bowl. (nmnathletics.com)

Idaho won 7 of 12 games and was 4-4 within the Western Athletic Conference, the number 4 team overall in the WAC.

@New Mexico State - W (21-6)
@Washington - L (23-42)
San Diego State - W (34-20)
@Northern Illinois - W (34-31)
Colorado State - W (31-29)
@San Jose State - W (29-25)
Hawaii - W (35-23)
@Nevada - L (45-70)
Louisiana Tech - W (35-34)
Fresno State - L (21-31)
@Boise State - L (25-63)
Utah State - L (49-52)

Many congratulations to the entire Vandals Football team and staff, we'll see you down in Boise to take on BGSU on the 30th!