Chris Petersen has opted to stay at Boise State, spurning a reported overture from Stanford. "I'm really happy to be in the position I've been the last five years," said Petersen. "I think [Stanford] is a very special place. I just thought it was worth having a conversation about, but that's about as far as it went." In a statement released Monday, Peterson said he would "continue directing the football program." He also announced the hiring of Brent Pease as offensive coordinator and Robert Prince as receivers coach and pass game coordinator. This past weekend, ESPN's Joe Schad reported that Stanford had contacted Boise State about talking to Petersen. It's unclear whether Petersen ever spoke with Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby, who is searching for a replacement for Jim Harbaugh. Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier said he granted Stanford permission to talk to Petersen, but also lobbied hard to keep him. Bleymaier added that Petersen made it clear he wants to see Boise State move forward with plans to build a football office and locker room complex, along with adding more seats to Bronco Stadium. "A new football facility is definitely a priority for us," Bleymaier said. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6008976
