Vandal QB rips ‘tone-deaf’ UI president

First, Matt Linehan sizzled on the field. Then he made waves in a postgame radio interview.

After leading Idaho to a 61-50 win in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the junior quarterback told ESPN Radio that Idaho belonged in the FBS.

“We know we can compete,” he said. “We belong here. No matter what anyone thinks, even our tone-deaf president.”

Idaho president Chuck Staben made the final decision, for which he’s been criticized by Idaho boosters, to move the Vandals to the FCS and Big Sky Conference in 2018/ Josh Wright , SR. More here.