TUCSON, Ariz. — For years, the Mountain West has been known as a finesse league, where free-flowing offenses and spread systems reigned.
Not anymore.
In addition to traditional triple-option schemes at Air Force and New Mexico, teams like Nevada, Colorado State, Wyoming and San Diego State have reverted to back to smashmouth, physical football.
On Tuesday, two of those teams — Nevada and CSU — will face off in the inaugural NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl in Tucson, and it’s safe to say they’re chomping at bit.