20 Dec 10 Boise State Football: One on One Interview With Former Bronco Jared Zabransky

Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty ImagesIn a Bleacher Reportexclusive, former Boise State QB Jared Zabransky gave a phone interview to us while back in Boise today. It was Zabransky who executed the famous Statue of Liberty play, along with RB Ian Johnson, to stun powerhouse Oklahoma in overtime of the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.b/r: First off, I understand that you are holding a Q&A with fans tomorrow inBoise at the End Zone Restaurant for the Good Hands Roadside Event, could you tell us a little more about that?Jared Zabransky:Basicallyit's to promote the Good Hands Roadside Assistance Program that Allstate just came out with. The program is free to join for those who want to join it, and it's a pay as you go service. So that if you have a problem somewhere and need a tow, or a tire changed, there's flat rates and you pay as you go for the service. There's noannualfee or anything like that.If you want more information go to goodhandsroadside.com, or they're coming to the End Zone tomorrow on the corner of University and Broadway [in Boise] and myself and Spencer Hall, who is a fellow columnist who is driving from his Reebok Dallas Cowboys #82 Jason Witten Realtree camo Jersey home base in Atlanta to promote it. We'll be doing some trivia, Boise State football trivia there. The kicker there is that everyone who signs up for Good Hands Roadside Assistance gets their name entered into a drawing for two tickets to the Allstate Sugar Bowl.b/r: That's anamazingopportunity to have theopportunityto get tickets to see one of those big bowls.Jared Zabransky: Really, this is a no-brainer, because you don't have to pay for the Good Hands Roadside assistance unless you need it.b/r: How does it feel to be back in Boise?Jared Zabransky: It's nostalgic. It's always nice to be back here. I still own a home here. We felt is was better to stay near the in-laws and train here in the offseason. It brings back found memories when I come back.b/r: As you know, tomorrow night will be the final home game for seniors Titus Young and Austin Pettis. What words of advice do you have for them as they prepare to move to the next level?Jared Zabransky: My word of advice would be to take it one thing at a time, and don't be overwhelmed with everything. Right now they're focused on finishing theseason, and their bowl game, and the all star game. So you got to take it step-by-step. If you look too far ahead you kinda get lost in translation with all of the fun things that they have going on in the next few months. Really, just work as Reebok Dallas Cowboys #9 Tony Romo Realtree camo Jersey hard as you can and leave nothing to chance. Maximize your potential as far as what you put forth to accomplish your dreams.b/r: What did you enjoy most about playing for Boise State?Jared Zabransky: What I enjoyed most was being around the guys, as well as winning football games. You take that for granted, especially when you get to the next level and see how much of a business it is, and how important wins are in yourorganisation and the job security of your fellow teammates and coaches. You kinda take that for granted, especially when you're with a good team like Boise. Winning is really second nature there. That's probably what I enjoyed most was winning and being around the guys.b/r: While things haven't quite worked out in the NFL for you, but you've found your way onto the Edmonton Eskimos and have started two games this year. What do you see in your future as a QB?Jared Zabransky: Well, hopefully it's bright. I was able to start two games and we won them both. I caused a lot of eyebrows to be raised and questions to be asked. All I can do as far as my personal career goes. I played well and left it on the field. I was happy with what I was able to do this year. I've got some workouts with some Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey NFL teams this year, it's my option year. I hope the end up in the best spot possible, whether it's up in Edmonton for a few more years or apositiondown here. I'm just trying to be in the best position for both me and my family.b/r: The ending of the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, the "Statue Left" play, that completely changed college football. It gave a non-traditional football team a huge win over a more traditional power in Oklahoma. Tell me a little about how you felt during after that final play.Jared Zabransky: Well, I was happy. It was all my dreams coming to fruition. You work hard, and your team works hard and to see that come to the forefront to live it's a great feeling. I think our team as anentiretyknew that game was very important not only to us as the 2006-2007 Boise State school, but also for our conference, and around the country. It changed a lot of things. You see a lot of progression and recognition that we deserved. It's mapped out a pretty good path for guys that are playing right now.b/r: I remember watching that play and jumping up and down at the end of it. I've always enjoyed the high powered offense and the trickeration that happens now and again.Jared Zabransky: It was fun to play, and I'm glad we hung onto it until we did.It was a real pleasure to speak with Jared Zabransky. For those in Boise, Jared Zabransky will be at the End Zone Restaurant from 11:30-12:30 tomorrow (December 4th) for the Good Hands Roadside event. Make sure to stop by!