The Idaho Vandals chance for a bowl bid this year were dashed in the final 2 minutes of their game with Fresno State Saturday night. Fresno State drove 60 yards to score a touchdown and beat the Vandals 23-20 and break the heart of Vandal Nation, which was hoping for a second straight trip to a bowl game. Coupled with Boise State's upset loss to Nevada in Reno Friday, Idaho's loss means the Gem State didn't have a very good weekend. But basketball is about to take hold for sports fans -- and there should be plenty of snow on the slopes now for winter sport fans. But the Wild Card certainly isn't just about sports. You can use it as always to start your own threads ...