Idaho won't use Boise State lockers at H-Bowl
BY NICK JEZIERNY - [email protected] © 2009 Idaho Statesman
Published: 12/27/09
Idaho is the home team for the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl, meaning the Vandals will be on the East sideline of Bronco Stadium - the Boise State sideline.
But one perk of being designated the home team that Idaho won't utilize is the home locker room. Idaho coach Robb Akey said his team will use the visiting locker room as opposed to the Broncos' roomier digs.
"I feel we're getting ready to play a game, and it's a Vandal bowl game, and I don't think my guys need to be sitting there and seeing all of the Boise State stuff on the locker room wall," Akey said.
Idaho will use the regular visiting locker room and also have access to the wrestling room across the hall, giving the Vandals plenty of room, Akey said.
Senior running back DeMaundray Woolridge understands his coach's decision.
"This is one of the only bowls that doesn't change names of the teams in the end zones," Woolridge said. "It keeps their logo, and it happens to be our rival. You have to keep your pride. We're going to play just as well without their locker room."



