http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/idaho_vandals/606 Recent articles about Idaho Vandals en-us   So much about the discussion regarding players and the NBA Draft revolves around skill. Yet, so many have similar skills, it becomes more about those who take advantage of the opportunity given to them. You need to want it more than other players you compete against. Not all have that perspective, but throughout your college career, you can come to gain it. Idaho’s Kyle Barone is one who has learned to make the most of the opportunities given to him. Barone’s game started to transform once he got settled in at Idaho. “I was able to become more of a low-post threat,” said Barone. “The system we ran at Idaho needed me to be able to score from the low block.” While his overall game continued to improve, it all seemed to come together in Barone’s senior year, when he averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds per game while winning WAC Player of the Year. “It was like all of the hard work and determination paid off at last,” said Barone. What makes Barone’s senior year mo... Mon, 13 May 2013 20:44:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_kyle_barone/13610288 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_kyle_barone/13610288 NBA Draft Blog Interview with Kyle Barone http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_kyle_barone/13610288 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s a fact of life in any conference: You’re going to have to travel at some point. Now, some leagues have teams that don’t travel much at all save for the conference away games. Those teams are big enough that they don’t have to hit the road, or are very selective about the non-conference tilts they do play away from home. But with this latest round of realignment, some teams are going to have to travel more—a lot more. This is the case with the American Athletic Conference. The American stretches from Connecticut to Texas, and covers eight states currently. It is spread out almost as far for football as the old Western Athletic Conference was. Here at Crystal Ball Run, we wanted to see who has to travel the farthest this season? Which school’s fans might be racking up the frequent flier miles to go see their team? So we looked at the schedules for everyone, pulled out their road games and used mapping software to cover the distance from campus to the opponent’s st... Thu, 09 May 2013 04:33:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_american_preview_road_trip_distances_for_each_school/13583846 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_american_preview_road_trip_distances_for_each_school/13583846 The American Preview: Road Trip Distances for Each School http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_american_preview_road_trip_distances_for_each_school/13583846 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Kyle Barone had 27 points and 12 rebounds while Mike McChristian added 26 points and drilled seven 3-pointers as Idaho defeated Seattle 76-72 on Saturday night. Connor Hill had 18 points and made six 3-pointers for the Vandals (12-17, 7-11 Western Athletic), who came into the game locked into the No. 6 seed in the conference tournament and will play No. 3 New Mexico on Thursday in Las Vegas. Chad Rasmussen scored 16 points and D'Vonne Pickett 11 for the Redhawks (8-21, 3-15), who are the No. 10 seed and play No. 7 Texas State on Tuesday. Seattle has lost eight of its last nine games. Idaho overcame a 32-25 deficit at intermission by shooting 60 percent (15 of 25) from the floor in the second half, including 62.5 percent (10 of 16) from 3-point range. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:30:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_76_seattle_72/13100023 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_76_seattle_72/13100023 Idaho 76, Seattle 72 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/idaho_76_seattle_72/13100023 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Stephen Madison scored 19 points and Kyle Barone added 15, and Idaho defeated Green Bay 72-62 on Tuesday night. It was the first win of the season for Idaho (1-2). Connor Hill scored 12 points for Idaho. Madison and Hill each connected for two 3-point shots, as did Denzel Douglas and Joe Kammerer. Green Bay (2-3) got 19 points from Brennan Cougill and 13 from Keifer Sykes. Green Bay's Kam Cerroni scored 9 points, all on 3-pointers. Idaho had a 19-9 scoring advantage off the bench and scored 11 fast-break points while keeping Green Bay off the board in that category. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:07:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_72_green_bay_62/12263923 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_72_green_bay_62/12263923 Idaho 72, Green Bay 62 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/idaho_72_green_bay_62/12263923 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There is a lot to talk about after the Brigham Young Cougars beat the Idaho Vandals 52-13. Great win for the seniors, and a historic game from a scoring standpoint.One thing I forgot to add is that I am still very upset that Idaho got that last field goal. Very bad way to end the game for the Cougars, even if that was the second team punt return unit.Enjoy! The Editor appreciates all feedback. He can be reached via email at bluecougarfootball@gmail.com Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/byu_vs_idaho_post_game_thoughts_and_analysis/12190228 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/byu_vs_idaho_post_game_thoughts_and_analysis/12190228 BYU vs. Idaho Post Game Thoughts and Analysis http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/byu_vs_idaho_post_game_thoughts_and_analysis/12190228 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The University of Idaho says two football players have been dismissed for violating team rules and a third has been suspended for violating athletic department policy. The school announced Sunday that quarterback Dominique Blackman and linebacker Conrad Scheidt have been kicked off the team. The school also says tight end Taylor Elmo has been suspended. Blackman started seven games this season for the Vandals, passing for 230 yards a game with nine touchdowns. Scheidt started three games, making nine solo tackles and assisting on 14 others. Athletic director Rob Spear fired coach Robb Akey on Oct. 21, a day after the Vandals lost 70-28 to Louisiana Tech and fell to 1-7. Idaho is coming off an off week, with its next game Saturday at home against San Jose State. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:03:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_dismisses_qb_blackman/12077605 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_dismisses_qb_blackman/12077605 Idaho dismisses QB Blackman http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/idaho_dismisses_qb_blackman/12077605 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A 22-year-old University of Idaho football player was fatally shot at a weekend party in Los Angeles, authorities said. Detectives were trying to determine a motive and a suspect in the early Sunday death of Ken McRoyal of Carson, who was killed while attending a photo shoot to promote a new woman's clothing line, police said. A second man was wounded and treated at a hospital. ''Whether he was invited or not, we don't know,'' said Detective Victor Marin. Early police reports indicated McRoyal was shot when he got into an argument with a group, but Marin said investigators hadn't confirmed whether there was any altercation. Investigators planned to interview the 40 to 50 people who attended the party, Marin said. The event was held at the Brewery Arts Complex, a former Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery near the Los Angeles River that has been converted into artists' lofts and is frequently used as a filming location. McRoyal, a wide receiver, caught six passes for 35 yards in eight games for the university in 2011. He was a native of New Orleans and moved with his family to California after Hurricane Katrina. He attended high school in suburban Carson and transferred from El Camino College in Torrance to the University of Idaho last fall. Idaho coach Robb Akey said Sunday that McRoyal's loss is devastating. ''We've lost a brother, a teammate, a family member,'' Akey said. ''But, more importantly, a momma lost her son today.'' Akey told The Spokesman-Review the last time he spoke with McRoyal, he shared his excitement about earning a scholarship for the 2012 season after walking on a year earlier. He played the two previous seasons at El Camino Junior College. ''I can still see the smile on his face,'' Akey said. Akey called the team captains and assistants notified the other players of the shooting. ''They're our kids, our family, however you want to (put) it,'' Akey said. ''Having a family, I've got to make sure they all know we love them. And I'm so glad I was able to tell K that when he left town - those were probably the last words out of my mouth when I said goodbye to him.'' Idaho quarterback Dominique Blackman said McRoyal was a cousin and best friend. ''They took somebody who meant a lot to our family and not only to our family but to a lot, to college football, to this community,'' Blackman told KCAL-TV. Blackman said McRoyal texted him just minutes before the shooting. ''I was the last person he talked to ... telling me where he's at and saying to come to Hollywood, but I wasn't there for him. I told him I couldn't find a ride.'' Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_wr_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10795697 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_wr_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10795697 Idaho WR fatally shot in Los Angeles http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/idaho_wr_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10795697 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A 22-year-old University of Idaho football player was fatally shot at a weekend party in Los Angeles, authorities said. Detectives were trying to determine a motive and a suspect in the early Sunday death of Ken McRoyal of Carson, who was killed while attending a photo shoot to promote a new woman's clothing line, police said. A second man was wounded and treated at a hospital. ''Whether he was invited or not, we don't know,'' said Detective Victor Marin. Early police reports indicated McRoyal was shot when he got into an argument with a group, but Marin said investigators hadn't confirmed whether there was any altercation. Investigators planned to interview the 40 to 50 people who attended the party, Marin said. The event was held at the Brewery Arts Complex, a former Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery near the Los Angeles River that has been converted into artists' lofts and is frequently used as a filming location. McRoyal, a wide receiver, caught six passes for 35 yards in eight games for the university in 2011. He was a native of New Orleans and moved with his family to California after Hurricane Katrina. He attended high school in suburban Carson and transferred from El Camino College in Torrance to the University of Idaho last fall. Idaho coach Robb Akey said Sunday that McRoyal's loss is devastating. ''We've lost a brother, a teammate, a family member,'' Akey said. ''But, more importantly, a momma lost her son today.'' Akey told The Spokesman-Review the last time he spoke with McRoyal, he shared his excitement about earning a scholarship for the 2012 season after walking on a year earlier. He played the two previous seasons at El Camino Junior College. ''I can still see the smile on his face,'' Akey said. Akey called the team captains and assistants notified the other players of the shooting. ''They're our kids, our family, however you want to (put) it,'' Akey said. ''Having a family, I've got to make sure they all know we love them. And I'm so glad I was able to tell K that when he left town - those were probably the last words out of my mouth when I said goodbye to him.'' Idaho quarterback Dominique Blackman said McRoyal was a cousin and best friend. ''They took somebody who meant a lot to our family and not only to our family but to a lot, to college football, to this community,'' Blackman told KCAL-TV. Blackman said McRoyal texted him just minutes before the shooting. ''I was the last person he talked to ... telling me where he's at and saying to come to Hollywood, but I wasn't there for him. I told him I couldn't find a ride.'' Tue, 15 May 2012 10:37:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_football_player_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10793807 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/idaho_football_player_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10793807 Idaho football player fatally shot in Los Angeles http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/idaho_football_player_fatally_shot_in_los_angeles/10793807 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A 22-year-old man -- believed to be a football player at the University of Idaho -- was shot dead Sunday morning at a party in Los Angeles, KCBS-TV reported. The shooting occurred around 1:30am local time at the Brewery Lofts in Lincoln Heights, authorities said. Witnesses told KCBS they woke up to hear two gunshots followed by a volley of six more. The 22-year-old was transported to a local hospital, where he was declared dead. Another man was wounded and transported to a Long Beach Hospital. His condition was not known. While authorities have not yet named the man who died, his friends said on social media networks that it was Ken McRoyal -- a wide receiver for the Vandals who previously played for El Camino Junior College in Los Angeles. The school confirmed on Sunday that McRoyal had died, but did not provide any further details. "It's a devastating loss," coach Robb Akey said in a statement. "We've lost a brother, a teammate, a family member. But, more importantly, a momma lost her son today. "All of our prayers go to the family -- that they can be strong in their healing from this tragedy." McRoyal, a native of New Orleans, moved with his family to California following Hurricane Katrina. No arrests have been made. Authorities say a verbal dispute led to the shooting, but do not believe it was gang-related. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:20:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_idaho_wr_may_have_been_killed/10784714 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/report_idaho_wr_may_have_been_killed/10784714 Report: Idaho WR may have been killed http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/report_idaho_wr_may_have_been_killed/10784714 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With the 154th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Seahawks select Korey Toomer, OLB (Idaho). Athletic linebacker with tremendous upside. Fluid and smooth moving in every direction of the field, quickly changes direction and covers a lot of area. Breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself and displays the ability to get through blocks and make plays up the field. Remains disciplined with assignments, recognizes coverage responsibilities and can run downfield with tight ends. Solid open-field tackler who effectively makes plays in space. Source: Sports Illustrated Attached Thumbnails Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:51:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/seahawks_select_idaho_lb_korey_toomer_rd5_no154/10671200 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/seahawks_select_idaho_lb_korey_toomer_rd5_no154/10671200 Seahawks Select Idaho LB Korey Toomer (Rd.5, No.154) http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/seahawks_select_idaho_lb_korey_toomer_rd5_no154/10671200 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO VANDALS closed Spring Camp with the annual Silver & Gold Spring Game in the iconic Kibbie Dome. It was a short scrimmage in front of a small, but spirited, crowd. The defense ruled, highlighted by an interception by RS Freshman QUINTON BRADLEY (6-3, 239), a defensive end from San Antonio, TX. Much of the depth chart was solidified, but quarterback remains a question. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:09:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/photo_gallery_2012_silver_gold_scrimmage/10619803 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/photo_gallery_2012_silver_gold_scrimmage/10619803 PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Silver & Gold Scrimmage http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/photo_gallery_2012_silver_gold_scrimmage/10619803 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Julius Mays scored 28 points, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime, sealing Wright State's 80-78 win over Idaho on Tuesday night. Mays' big shot marked the last of four lead changes in the final 21 seconds of overtime, and came just a moment after Dazmond Starke's layup put Idaho up 78-77 with 4 seconds remaining. Mays scored six of the Raiders' 11 points in OT. The Raiders (5-8) outscored the Vandals 11-9 in the extra frame. Wright State outscored Idaho 37-36 in the second half, but couldn't close the Vandals out thanks to Landon Tatum's own 3-pointer at the buzzer that sent the contest into overtime. Idaho led 33-32 at halftime. Reggie Arceneaux added 19 points for Wright State. Kyle Barone had a double-double to lead Idaho (7-5), scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 boards. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:10:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/wright_st_80_idaho_78/8861086 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/wright_st_80_idaho_78/8861086 Wright St. 80, Idaho 78 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/wright_st_80_idaho_78/8861086 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/eddc54d4b56e2021691c8af3dfe67a2f4a8c9a81/mini/NC_State_vs_7286.jpg Kyle Barone scored 19 points and Idaho defeated Lewis-Clark State 80-75 on Friday night. Deremy Geiger added 15 points, and Landon Tatum and Connor Hill scored 11 each for the Vandals (2-2). Barone grabbed nine rebounds, and Tatum had eight assists. Darin Stewart paced the NAIA Warriors with 18 points, followed by Joey Wayman with 15 and P.J. Bolte with 14. Lewis-Clark, which led 38-37 at halftime, is 4-1 but considered this game an exhibition. Lewis-Clark State shot 12-for-22 on 3-point attempts, and Idaho went 8-for-15. The Vandals held a 30-25 rebounding edge. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:24:15 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_80_lewis_clark_st_75/8298727 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_80_lewis_clark_st_75/8298727 Idaho 80, Lewis-Clark St. 75 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/idaho_80_lewis_clark_st_75/8298727 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Deremy Geiger scored 19 points and hit five 3-pointers as Idaho beat Concordia, Ore., 77-61 on Monday night. Stephen Madison added 15 points and Kyle Barone had a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Vandals (1-1). Landon Tatum scored 10 points. Idaho dominated the boards, outrebounding the Cavaliers 44-31. Concordia was limited to seven rebounds in the second half. Concordia was led by Kevan West, who scored 29 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Adam Herman added 16 points and seven rebounds. The NAIA Cavaliers kept it close in the first half, trailing 30-26 with 6 minutes left. But Idaho closed with a 16-5 run to end the half leading 46-31. That charge was led by Geiger, who hit three 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes and collected 14 points in the half. Concordia (2-0) considered the game an exhibition. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:38:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/geiger_idaho_turn_away_concordia_ore_77_61/8099755 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/geiger_idaho_turn_away_concordia_ore_77_61/8099755 Geiger, Idaho turn away Concordia, Ore., 77-61 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/geiger_idaho_turn_away_concordia_ore_77_61/8099755 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Deremy Geiger scored 19 points and hit five 3-pointers as Idaho beat Concordia, Ore., 77-61 on Monday night. Stephen Madison added 15 points and Kyle Barone had a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Vandals (1-1). Landon Tatum scored 10 points. Idaho dominated the boards, outrebounding the Cavaliers 44-31. Concordia was limited to seven rebounds in the second half. Concordia was led by Kevan West, who scored 29 points on 11-for-18 shooting. Adam Herman added 16 points and seven rebounds. The NAIA Cavaliers kept it close in the first half, trailing 30-26 with 6 minutes left. But Idaho closed with a 16-5 run to end the half leading 46-31. That charge was led by Geiger, who hit three 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes and collected 14 points in the half. Concordia (2-0) considered the game an exhibition. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:38:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_77_concordia_ore_61/8099752 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/idaho_77_concordia_ore_61/8099752 Idaho 77, Concordia (Ore.) 61 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/idaho_77_concordia_ore_61/8099752 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO VANDALS are still looking for their first conference win in what has turned out to be a season of disappointment. Coming off a bye, Idaho hosts the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday (2pm PST kickoff), a team that entered the season as a favorite to win the WAC. Coming off a win over New Mexico State, the Warriors enter the game with a 2-1 WAC record while Idaho stands at 0-3. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:59:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/game_day_vandals_host_hawaii/7728001 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/game_day_vandals_host_hawaii/7728001 GAME DAY: Vandals host Hawaii http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/game_day_vandals_host_hawaii/7728001 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png