Boise State president blasts football rival Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -Boise State University President Bob Kustra says he sees no reason to continue a longtime football rivalry with the University of Idaho, calling Vandal culture “nasty” and “inebriated.”

Kustra's criticisms came during an interview with the Idaho Statesman editorial board Tuesday. Kustra later said in a prepared statement that questions about the rivalry “hit a sore spot” and his comments were harsher than he intended.

Boise State's pending move to the Mountain West Conference means the Broncos aren't likely to play the Idaho Vandals in 2011.

Boise State head coach Chris Petersen put the future of the rivalry in further doubt Monday, saying his team should no longer travel to Moscow for games.

University of Idaho president Duane Nellis said he was “disappointed” over Kustra's remarks.