Hawkins lauded as great motivator Coach's motto helped Boise State to 12-1 season

From: The Gazette | Date: December 16, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Quintin Mikell still remembers one of Dan Hawkins' more famous rallying cries: Leave No Doubt.

In 2001, when Mikell was a junior at Boise State, the Broncos finished tied for second in the Western Athletic Conference with Fresno State. And although Boise State had beaten the Bulldogs during the season, Fresno State went to a bowl game while Boise State stayed home.

Hence, the slogan. Which Mikell, now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, said was the catalyst for Boise State's remarkable 12-1 season in 2002.

"He put that into our minds that we can beat anybody and we can win games no matter ...

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