Boise State found its new cornerbacks coach thanks to an old connection.
The Broncos announced Thursday they have hired Jeff Popovich (no relation to the San Antonio Spurs’ Greg), who spent the last two seasons working for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts’ head coach was Chuck Pagano, a Boise State assistant in 1987 and 1988 who spent offseasons in Boise and is linebacker Will Heffner’s uncle.
“Jeff is someone that brings with him a wealth of experience at both the collegiate and professional levels,” Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said. “He understands what this program is about, both our culture and our tradition, and he is excited to be part of it.