After the so-called guns-on-campus bill passed through the Idaho Legislature this year, Boise State University took action by purchasing some 50 walk-through metal detectors and 75 firearm detection wands; but they could put in full airport security, complete with TSA security guards, X-rays and pat downs, and Boise State Broncos fans would still flock to the stadium in droves. That's how you know you're No. 1. broncosports.com
2nd Place: The Steelheads, idahosteelheads.com
3rd Place: Boise Hawks, facebook.com/pages/boise-hawks
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