Prater & The Ballgame: Recent Episodes
Mike Prater
Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho. Stream the show live from 3-6pm MT time at KTIK.COM.
BOISE STATE RECRUITING CLASSES ARE EXAMINED BY BALLGAME AND BOB BEHLER. RASEAN JONES, THE NEWS COMMITMENT TO THE BOISE STATE FOOTBALL PROGRAM JOINS THE SHOW TO TELL HIS STORY. THE KICK SIX VS THE HOOK AND LADDER
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Ballgame and Behler talk with Raiders play by play broadcast Jason Horowitz to get excited about Jeanty. College football topics include Boise State in the Pac-12 and the SEC memo during this week's CFP meetings. And Behler will buy or sell what future Pac-12 teams will do when the league continues in 2026?
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(June 16) Bob and Ballgame discuss the career of Brett Rypien, who joined the show. Touchdowns for Tickets was kicked off. Weekend Winners and Losers. Bye, Nevada?
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Prater and Mallory discuss Sire Gaines and the Boise State running back room with B.J. Rains (BNN Report/Bronco Nation News), Saints insider Ross Jackson on Kellen Moore following his first two months of camp, Father's Day memories with our listeners, NBA and NHL finals are getting intense, Baseball with Bob has Behler getting us ready for the College World Series
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Listen to what Las Vegas teammates are saying about Jeanty at camp, elite/boring star athletes in the USA, is Kellen Moore a players' coach, more details on Touchdowns for Tickets (starting June 16)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a prediction of who will replace Ashton Jeanty's 30 TDs this coming season.
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We launch details for our annual contest - Touchdowns For Tickets and your chance to win Boise State football season tickets for 2025 (contest starts June 16 and continues for two weeks), hear what Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore said at NFL camps this week, could Texas State become the eighth football member of the new Pac-12 - who , Bob with his summer preview of Mountain West running backs in Bronco Focus
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a summer preview of the Mountain West running back situation. The league produced six 1,000-yard rushers last season - and not of them return in 2025.
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Live from Hidden Paradise (north of Fairfield) for our annual Camp Rainbow Gold show, Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey and his monthly KTIK appearance - now paying players directly, Bob with a summer preview of Mountain West QB rooms in Bronco Focus, BSU & NFL camp reports on Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty
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ASK THE AD WITH JD IS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH ON PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the new House settlement/lawsuit, Texas State's potential to join the new Pac-12 and winning a national AD of the year award
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a summer preview of the Mountain West QB situation. The list starts with Maddux Madsen - a list that includes a lot of questions and not a lot of experience.
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Washington State sprinter Mason Lawyer (Boise High) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his big week: Running the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 relay at the NCAA Track and Field Championship in Eugene. Lawyer ran a 9.95 qualifying time in the 100 and holds the Washington State 200 record (20.34). His father is former Boise State football player/track standout Kerry Lawyer, who still holds the Broncos' 100 record (10.21 set in 1994). PHOTO courtesy of Washington State Athletics
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Former Boise State WR Khalil Shakir on his weekend in the Boise area - and returning to Buffalo this week for the Bills' mandatory minicamp (his first after signing a new $60M contract), BSU and NFL camp reports from around the league, Washington State/Boise High sprinter Mason Lawyer on competing in the NCAA Championships, Bob (Bronco Focus) with a summer preview of UNLV football, horse racing, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his offseason tour of football's 12 opponents. Bob talks to UNLV play-by-play announcer Matt Neverett, who shares the Rebels' strengths and weaknesses under new coach Dan Mullen going into the 2025 season.
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Could coaches Spencer Danielson and Leon Rice stay at Boise State for the rest of their careers, Coby Karl on losing his job with the 76ers and what to expect from the NBA Finals, a deep dive into new Eagles wide receiver Avery Williams, Baseball with Bob
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Former Boise State basketball standout Coby Karl, one of the top scorers in program history, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his coaching situation (76ers did not renew his coaching contract after the season) and what to expect from Tyrese Haliburton and the rest of the NBA Finals.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football coach Spencer Danielson, 36, and basketball coach Leon Rice, 61. Both seem comfortable in their current gigs with the Broncos - but are they destined to spend the rest of their careers in Boise?
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Former Boise State football standout Avery Williams signed a one-year, $1,225,000 contract with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in the offseason. He could end up as the Eagles punt/kickoff return specialist - but is experimenting as a wide receiver this offseason. Anthony DiBona with ThePhillySpecialShow.com joins the show and dives into the motivation behind the move.
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Hear what Kellen Moore said about Chris Petersen during a Saints press conference Thursday - two future College Football Hall of Famers, Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns on the 18-month journey to land African point guard Aginaldo Neto, Ashton Jeanty from Raiders camp, 2025 bowl schedule - the LA Bowl (Mountain West champion vs. Pac-12) is now the same Saturday as Army-Navy and the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
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Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new PG Aginaldo Neto - a native of Angola, who joined the NBA Academy Africa in Senegal and most recently played for a high-level prep academy in the Phoenix area. The 19-year-old Neto (6-1, 185 pounds) signed with Boise State this week after a 18-month recruiting process and joins the team next week for the summer condition program.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his offseason tour of football's 12 opponents. Bob talks to New Mexico play-by-play announcer Robert Portnoy, who shares the Lobos' strengths and weaknesses under new coach Jason Eck going into the 2025 season.
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Boise State coach Ben Hilgart, director of sports performance/strength and conditioning, on how he uses a mental edge to help build successful football players (especially in the offseason), who are the ultimate bad asses in sports, BSU basketball signs new point guard from Africa/Arizona, former BSU player Pete Cavender on his new role in Cumulus Media, hear from OL Ezra Cleveland (Jaguars) and TE John Bates (Commanders) from their NFL camps
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Ben Hilgart, the Broncos' director of sports performance/strength and conditioning coach, joins Prater and Bob for a three-part conversation: How does he inspire the football players he coaches - especially this time of year? What makes him a bad ass? Who's his all-time favorite bad ass?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater to share the story of basketball's new point guard. Aginaldo Neto (6-1, 185 pounds) joins the Broncos having played for NBA Academy Africa and the Angola national team. Most recently, the 19-year-old played for Bella Vista Prep in Phoenix.
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If the details were simple, who would you want as a new member in the 2026 Pac-12 - UNLV (Bob's choice) or Memphis (Prater's choice), Eagles experimenting with former Boise State standout Avery Williams at wide receiver, Bob sits down for extended conversation with left tackle Kage Casey, what does ESPN expect from BSU football in 2025
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with left tackle Kage Casey. The redshirt junior from Oregon is one of the top left tackles in college football going into the 2025 season.
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Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen are on the new College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 ballot - who gets in first, Blue & Orange Store partners with BSU for game-day merch (and more), Ahmed Hassanein and Lions camp, Latrell Caples (top 10 wide receiver?), Kobe Young going from basketball to football
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with football coach Spencer Danielson, talking about former BSU basketball player and new wide receiver Kobe Young. He'll have one year of football eligibility for the Broncos this fall.
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Boise State's football schedule is updated and released with new days and a few new start times (kickoffs still TBD on five of six home games), NFL reports on Ashton Jeanty and Kellen from their OTA camps, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his kids camp/golf tournament in the Boise area on June 6-7.
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Former Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir, now a NFL veteran with the Buffalo Bills, joins Prater and Mallory after leaving OTA camp in Buffalo. Shakir is coming to Boise next week for his kids camp (June 6, Boise State) and his golf tournament (June 7, Timberstone GC) to help support the Shakir Family Foundation. Treasure Valley Subaru and other local businesses are involved in both events.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his research on the transfer portal - has the football team won or lost more battles during the past few offseasons of the portal era?
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Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie hoping for third Grey Cup title in four years - with a few BSU memories mixed in (Jeb Putzier), the evolving CFP format and what's best for college football - and Boise State, update on former BSU players in NFL camps (OTAs).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the debate that's raging this college football offseason: What's going to happen with the CFP format in 2026 - and how could it impact Boise State?
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Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie, now head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, joins Prater and Mallory as he prepares for the 2025 season (opener is June 6 at Montreal). Dinwiddie talks about rebuilding rosters, new-season expectations and Boise State memories (his favorite game, plus the impact of TE Jeb Putzier).
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Taking a look at some of the 17 former Boise State players in NFL camps this week, nine players from Idaho high schools are in NFL camps, Austin Bolt no longer on BSU football team - what does that mean for the WR room, former BSU offensive lineman Andrew Woodruff (2005-08) has emergency open heart surgery after weightlifting incident at home - former teammate Tad Miller explains how you can help.
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Former Boise State football offensive lineman Tad Miller (2004-07) joins Prater and Mallory to share the tragic story of former teammate Andrew Woodruff (2005-08). Woodruff - an offensive lineman at Boise state and in the Canadian Football League, now a teacher at Kuna Middle School - had emergency open heart surgery last week after a weightlifting incident at his home. The Woodruff family is taking donations at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bsu-great-teacher-andrew-woodruffs-medical-recovery?attribution_id=sl:881c4cf4-3180-416c-8b1d-06bc2b281a14⟨=en_US&ts=1748268947&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_c-amp15_t3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&v=amp14_c
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his offseason tour of football's 12 opponents. Bob talks to longtime Air Force play-by-play announcer Jim Arthur, who shares the Falcons' strengths and weaknesses going into the 2025 season.
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Prater and Mallory close out their 15-part series: Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster with No. 1 - QB Maddux Madsen, what will it take for Madsen to win over the fan base in 2025. And the greatest, single, one-day accomplishments of Idaho athletes (Payette's Sting Ray Robb is racing in the Indy 500 on Sunday).
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment - the top storylines he's following this month as former Broncos take part in OTA camps.
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NBC sports anchor Jesse Merrick (KSNV News 3 Las Vegas) with his first impressions of RB Ashton Jeanty at Raiders camp - and being college football teammates with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson at Azusa Pacific ... and how much does the BSU football team eat?
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NBC sports anchor Jesse Merrick (KSNV News 3 Las Vegas) joins Prater and Mallory for an extended two-part conversation: First impressions after covering RB Ashton Jeanty in the opening days of Raiders' camp - and being college football teammates with Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson at Azusa Pacific.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of Samantha Wade, the Broncos' award-winning assistant athletic director for performance nutrition. What does it take to feed an entire football team?
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Former Boise State basketball standout Max Rice on the good life in Australia, where should ESPN stage its SportsCenter show in Idaho this summer, NFL camp reports on Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore, BSU football player focus (TE Matt Lauter and five additional players joining the program this summer)
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Max Rice, a former Boise State/Bishop Kelly High basketball standout, joins Prater and Mallory from Perth, Australia, where he plays for the East Perth Eagles of NBL1. The professional season just started and Rice has already dropped a 31-point game - and "accidentally'' ate kangaroo.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview five incoming football players who could make an immediate impact on the 2025 season. About 26 new players report Tuesday for a four-week summer conditioning program. Bob focuses on CB Jaden Mickey (Notre Dame), S Derek Ganter Jr. (Eastern Washington), EDGE rusher Sterling Lane II (Arizona), K Colton Boomer (UCF) and P Oscar Doyle (Weber State).
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Idaho Indy 500 driver Sting Ray Robb on chasing Sunday's checkered flag - and his offseason in Idaho, Ty Benefield is No. 4 in our series of Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster, Hawks open another minor-league baseball season - we share Memorial Stadium memories dating back to 1989, Bob visits with Notre Dame announcer in Bronco Focus
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Payette native Sting Ray Robb joins Prater and Mallory from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he'll race in the Indy 500 on Sunday. Robb, who is making his third appearance in the Memorial Day race, touches on his first major Indy crash, getting married and spending offseason time in Idaho, and the Spencer Danielson/Ashton Jeanty duo that he loves to follow.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with Notre Dame play-by-play announcer Tony Simeone. The Irish have two top storylines going into the 2025 season: Who's going to start at QB and what will the defense look like with a new coordinator?
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One more reason for Boise State fans to dislike football coach Chip Kelly - after one day of rookie mini-camp with the Raiders, Kelly alters Ashton Jeanty's iconic pre-snap routine, what are people saying about Kellen's QB room (including himself) and who's going to lead the Broncos in rushing in 2025?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of two Broncos who won Mountain West Track and Field championships over the weekend - decathlete Landon Helms (junior from Emmett) and 1,500 runner Kaiya Robertson (junior from Portland). Both qualified for upcoming NCAA postseason meets.
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Who is the most popular athlete in America - a spirited debate as Caitlin Clark begins another WNBA season, the importance of Boise State linebacker Marco Notarainni and our weekly BNN Report with B.J. - how do we feel about the Broncos' WR room?
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's wide receiver room ... how would you rank the talent and expectations? There are six dependable players, all with positive upsides and all with question marks. The coaching staff has spent this offseason searching for at least one new WR to add to the roster.
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Maddux Madsen - what does the Boise State quarterback have to do to win over the Broncos' fan base, Madsen won 12 games and passed for 3,000 yards last year and it still wasn't enough for some fans - why (Malachi Nelson?), NFL schedule is out and we examine road trips to follow Ashton Jeanty, Kellen Moore and Ahmed Hassanein, any fans doing the BSU-Notre Dame/Raiders-Colts trip on the same October weekend, Bob presents day two of 'The Behlers' awards in Bronco Focus, EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan is No. 7 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present the second day of his annual Behler Awards. The Behlers honor Women's Team of the Year, Men's Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, Best Win of the Year. Wednesday on KTIK.com or the KTIK app: The Behlers - individual awards.
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NFL releases schedule for 2025-26 season - what is the impact for Boise State players in the league, when do Kellen Moore, Ashton Jeanty, Ahmed Hassanein and Colston Loveland open their seasons (against which opponents and where?), fun fact: Scott Matlock will travel 37,086 miles this NFL season while Khalil Shakir will travel only 10,546 miles, former BSU linebacker Andrew Simpson now playing for Bill Belichick at North Carolina, DT Braxton Fely is No. 8 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU roster, Bob presents day one of his annual 'Behler Awards' in Bronco Focus, where is OL coach Tim Keane (Scotland? Germany? United Kingdom?)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present the first day of his annual Behler Awards. Bob honors the Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Transfer of the Year. Thursday: The Behlers honor team and coaching accomplishments from the 2024-25 season.
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Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey in studio for his monthly segment (Ask the AD with JD) - Pac-12 media rights, north end zone project, football season ticket sales, Notre Dame/USF start times and Spencer Danielson's new contract (worth about $2M a season), Dickey also talks about what the athletic department needs in a new campus president, Ashton Jeanty and Nike keep doing more business, WR Chris Marshall is No. 9 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, Bob with an early App State preview in Bronco Focus, Pete Rose headed to the Hall of Fame?
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ASK THE AD WITH JD - SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for his monthly segment. Dickey hits on Pac-12 media rights starting in 2026, the north end zone expansion project, season ticket sales for football, the Notre Dame game and Spencer Danielson's new contract.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue a summer series that focuses on football's 12 opponents for the 2025 season. This time, Bob focuses on Appalachian State (Sept. 27, Albertsons Stadium). The Sun Belt program is expected to compete for a league title despite a new coach -0 with RB and EDGE rushers getting after the QB considered the strength of the roster.
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Breaking down Kellen Moore's mixed-results weekend - first camp as NFL head coach seemed smooth but did he inherit the most inexperienced QB room in league history, Saints insider joins show to analyze Derek Carr's retirement, Moore's weekend and his next move (if any) to fix a dire situation at QB, veteran cornerback A'Marion McCoy is No. 10 in our series of Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster, Bob (Bronco Focus) continues his summer tour of BSU's 12 football opponents (Eastern Washington), BSU-Notre Dame moved to NBC, Jazz pay the price for tanking this season, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Tina Howell, who covers the Saints, is editor-in-chief for Canal Street Chronicles in New Orleans. She joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation: How did Kellen Moore look during his first NFL camp as a head coach - and is he in charge of the worst QB room in NFL history? Reaction following the retirement of Derek Carr.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue a summer series that focuses on football's 12 opponents for the 2025 season. This time, he focuses on Eastern Washington - what the Eagles will bring to the table for the Broncos' home opener (Sept. 6) and what the Broncos are getting in EWU transfer defensive back Derek Ganter Jr.
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Big day for former Boise State players in the NFL as Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) and Ahmed Hassanein (Lions) hit the field for rookie minicamp, Jeanty says his early focus is building relationships, Hassanein has fun with free food (lobster mac and cheese) and his first face-to-face meeting with coach Dan Campbell, Kellen Moore opens Saints camp but keeps it indoors and low-key with no media (something he learned from Coach Pete?), B.J. with a BSU year in review in his weekly BNN Report, CB Jeremiah Earby is No. 11 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly BNN segment on IST. The three have a roundtable conversation about football, men's basketball and other sports on campus - a year in review with a few expectations for the Broncos' 2025-26 athletic season.
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Kellen Moore, the head coach, steps on a NFL field for the first time Friday as Saints open rookie camp, we chronicle his 2,400-mile journey from Prosser, Washington, to camp headquarters in Metarie, Louisiana, new Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty signs his $35.9M contract ($22.8M signing bonus), Chris Childs on why Boise State basketball remains a big part of his life - with thoughts on NBA playoffs, Bob catches up with USF football (post-spring camp) in Bronco Focus, first-hand report of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' performance at Virginia Tech, OL Mason Randolph is No. 12 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster
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Chris Childs, one of the top basketball players in Boise State history, joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about his continued loyalty to the Broncos, why Boise State meant so much to him, and his NBA playoff connections with the Knicks and Steph Curry.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to launch a summer series that focuses on football's 12 opponents for the 2025 season. He starts with USF and the Bulls' No. 1 storyline coming out of spring ball - the health of QB Byrum Brown (leg), who didn't play in the Spring Game.
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins the show in studio - how to rebuild a roster in the offseason, Rice has five new players - says Broncos should be more athletic with improved 3-point shooting, what's the ideal nickname if Boise had a major pro sports franchise (with more than 200 responses from listeners), expectations as Ahmed Hassanein opens camp with Lions this week, new nickel Davon Banks is No. 13 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, Bob previews BSU softball/Mountain West Tournament in Bronco Focus
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory in the RoePaint.com Studio to go over his offseason roster rebuild – at least five new players will join the Broncos for the 2025-26 season. Rice said his roster is complete - and he expects "a touch more athleticism'' and "better 3-point shooting.''
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the Broncos' expectations for the Mountain West Softball Tournament, which runs through Saturday in San Diego. Boise State has had mixed results this season; San Diego State and Nevada are favorites to clinch the league's automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA Tournament.
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History of the Raiders and players wearing No. 2 - the history is short (only seven players have worn it) and the number might be cursed (JaMarcus Russell?), Ashton Jeanty is next to wear No. 2 for the Raiders (bad choice or great opportunity?), WR Cam Camper (Jaguars) and OL Ben Dooley (Rams) roster chances as their new NFL teams open mini-camps this week, kicker Jarrett Reeser is No. 14 in our series of Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster, Bob with Notre Dame travel tips in Bronco Focus, Kentucky Derby winner won't make a Triple Crown run (good business or bad for the sport?)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue a two-day, two-part series for traveling football fans - tips on attending games at USF (Aug. 28 in Tampa, Florida) and Notre Dame (Oct. 4 in South Bend, Indiana) this fall.
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NFL teams are launching rookie minicamps - how does that impact former Boise State players, we look at new Broncos in the NFL and start a weeklong series with Alexander Teubner (Ravens) and Seyi Oladipo (Dolphins), we continue our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster (this time post spring camp) - starting with backup QBs Kaleb Annett and Max Cutforth at No. 15, Bob begins two-part Bronco Focus series - road trip tips for USF (Aug. 28) and Notre Dame (Oct. 4), what's your sports jam these days - you watching more NBA or more NHL (or something else), are there athletes/coaches you used to loathe - and now like (Gregg Popovich?), Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to begin a two-day, two-part series for traveling football fans - tips on attending games at USF (Aug. 28 in Tampa, Florida) and Notre Dame (Oct. 4 in South Bend, Indiana) this fall.
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Live from Pastry Perfection, we're celebrating Tyson Degenhart Appreciation Day, Boise State basketball's all-time leading scorer talks about his favorite memories and teammates - and what's next in his professional career, Bob shares his favorite Degenhart memories in Bronco Focus, we dive into the Ashton Jeanty-Travis Hunter rivalry - is it real and what's it going to look like in the NFL (on and off the field), Hunter leading Jeanty in early NFL jersey sales, does Bill Belichick (and North Carolina football) have a girlfriend problem, what's the worst you've disappointed your dad (Falcons coach/son caught up in NFL Draft prank call punishment)
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Tyson Degenhart, who just completed his four-year basketball career at Boise State, joins Prater and Mallory at Pastry Perfection for Tyson Degenhart Appreciation Day. The program's all-time leading scorer shares memories of his past - and talks about what's next in his professional career.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory at Pastry Perfection, where Tyson Degenhart was celebrated for his four-year basketball career. Bob's No. 1 memory: Degenhart's first career start, seven games into his freshman season, after the Broncos lost a frustrating game to Cal State Bakersfield.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson lands new 5-year, $11M contract that goes through February 2030 - with a $2M base salary and a $3.5M buyout for the first year, Danielson's salary pool for 10 assistant coaches reaches a school-record $3.335M, longtime Lions reporter Dave Birkett (Detroit Free Press) on the dynamics of the new Ahmed Hassanein-Dan Campbell relationship, Bob goes over basketball's rebuilt roster in Bronco Focus, meet Kyle The Crane Operator - the Boise sports fan who works 160 feet above The Blue, ESPN dabbling with the new Pac-12 - how would BSU football fans feel about a rekindled relationship with the network
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Dave Birkett, a longtime Lions reporter for the Detroit Free Press, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the team's new sixth-round draft pick: EDGE rusher Ahmed Hassanein. The former Boise State standout and fiery Lions coach Dan Campbell seem like a perfect match ... are they?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball roster for the 2025-26 season. The Broncos lost The Big Three - and have replaced them with a few new names. Is coach Leon Rice done with his roster rebuild?
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Kyle The Crane Operator, who works for Boise-based Seid Crane Service, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his current work assignment: He operates the 160-foot crane that sits on the north end of Albertsons Stadium. It's part of the $75 million north end zone project that should be complete in time for the 2026 football season.
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NFL Draft wrapup - complete coverage from Ashton Jeanty to Ahmed Hassanein, four non-drafted Boise State players getting NFL opportunities (which one has the best chance to land on a 53-man roster?), Hassanein and his memorable weekend after a couple of viral social media videos, DL Braxton Fely returns to BSU after dabbling in the transfer portal - with a emotional video reaction from coach Spencer Danielson, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Maddux Madsen and Kage Casey after Jeanty was drafted, are you a fan of public marriage proposals, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights from interviews he conducted on the opening night of the NFL Draft. Bob gets reaction from QB Maddux Madsen and LT Kage Casey after RB Ashton Jeanty was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the draft.
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Live from the Boise Off-Road/Outdoor Expo, we recap Ashton Jeanty's historic first-round moment in the NFL Draft - No. 6 to the Raiders, we also recap a memorable night for Idaho as Kellen Moore drafts his first player as a head coach (left tackle at No. 9) and Gooding's Colston Loveland goes No. 10 to the Bears, hear what Jeanty said during his first day on the job with the Raiders, Dirk Koetter on what Jeanty can expect from a Pete Carroll-Chip Kelly offense, Bob gets reaction from Boise State RB coach James Montgomery in Bronco Focus, preview of Ahmed Hassanein's weekend
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Finally - it's NFL Draft day for Ashton Jeanty and everyone has the same question - where will the former Boise State RB star begin his NFL career, all chatter indicates he will go Nos. 4-6 to Bears, Jaguars or Raiders, former BSU/NFL standout Ryan Clady joins the show to pass on his BSU/draft crown as the highest pick in school history (No.12) - and he shares thoughts on Jeanty's future, Bob (Bronco Focus) with national audio highlights of what is being said about Jeanty, B.J. with his BNN Report live from Green Bay, will Jeanty dance with Roger Goodell
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory live from the NFL Draft in Green Bay, where former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is one of the stars of Thursday night. B.J. talks about the pre-draft vibe - and where Jeanty could land in the first round.
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Former Boise State/NFL offensive tackle Ryan Clady, who went No. 12 in the 2008 NFL Draft, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on Ashton Jeanty and his future in the NFL. Jeanty is projected to go higher than Clady - making him the highest former BSU player to go in the draft.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a audio montage of what national talking heads have been saying about Ashton Jeanty. Bob hits talk shows in Chicago and Jacksonville - two potential landing spots for the former Boise State running back.
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There's growing chatter surrounding Ashton Jeanty as we approach the NFL Draft - No. 5 to Jaguars, No. 6 to Raiders or a blockbuster trade all seem to be in play, Boise High grad (now a producer/director for NFL Films) on working with Jeanty for ESPN show, Bob compares recent top RB picks in the draft to Jeanty in Bronco Focus, Packers talk show host (with Boise ties) on the vibe in Green Bay before the draft, which current Boise State players will be draft prospects in 365 days, listeners plead their passionate case - where they want to see Jeanty land in the first round
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Kobi Theiler, who grew up in Boise and felt the impact of Boise State's victory in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, now works for NFL Films. Theiler joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his latest project, airing now on ESPN - "Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL,'' featuring Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a history lesson of recent running backs taken in the NFL Draft. How does Ashton Jeanty compare to RBs who have been selected in the top 10 over the past 10 drafts (and what those players did in their NFL careers).
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Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir on his NFL Draft-day experience - and details about his kids camp/golf tournament coming to the Boise area June 6-7, Idaho high school coach Cameron Anderson on the first time he met future first-rounder Colston Loveland in Gooding, Jeanty to the Raiders - are other teams jockeying for position, mixed results for five-star QBs from the 2023 recruiting class (Malachi Nelson and four others), BSU hosting first home track meet since 2019, Vandals coach Thomas Ford on Friday's spring game
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Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his NFL Draft day experience with family and friends in Florida (he was selected in the fifth round in 2022). Shakir also shares information about his Boise area kids camp and his golf tournament at Timberstone GC on June 6-7.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the details of the Broncos hosting their first home track and field meet since 2019 (meet is Friday afternoon at Dona Larsen Park). Coach Pat McCurry plans to host a home meet every year, and this year the program will honor former BSU track and field coaching legend Ed Jacoby.
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Former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew joins IST to share his thoughts on Ashton Jeanty (and Dirk Koetter), Jeanty is often compared to MJD who had his best NFL seasons with Koetter as his OC, what's the latest on Jeanty and the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, recap of Boise State football and its annual Spring Game - is Kaleb Annett the new QB2, Bob presents his top storylines from the Spring Game in Bronco Focus, what are the Broncos' offseason priorities, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Maurice Jones-Drew, a second-round NFL Draft pick out of UCLA, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty has been compared to MJD, who ran for a career-high 1,606 yards in 2011 when he was in Jacksonville (with Dirk Koetter as the offensive coordinator).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his impressions of Saturday's Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium. No. 1: Impressive performance from potential QB2 Kaleb Annett.
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Live from Huber Field for our annual Boise State softball show, football coach Spencer Danielson joins the show to preview Saturday's Spring Game and what to expect from all three quarterbacks (race for No. 2 is tight) - and what it's like to be a #GirlDad, Bob shares his top Spring Game storylines in Bronco Focus, softball standout Sophia Knight on chasing records and her unfazed approach to the transfer portal, softball coach Justin Shults on building his brand and growing for the future, Broncos close out three-game homestand with San Diego State on Saturday
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's Spring Game - and what he's expecting from the top three QBs on his roster. Danielson also talks about his role as a father to two young daughters - and whether sports are in their future.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what he's looking for in Saturday's Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium (free parking and admission, 1:30 p.m. with a free autograph session after 3:30). One area of focus: Quarterbacks.
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Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty down to three regular season games - what does he need to boost his Heisman chances (who would win if the trophy was awarded today?), Bob previews the San Jose State game in Bronco Focus, B.J. (BNN Report) with the biggest storylines for BSU-SJSU and BSU-Clemson basketball Sunday, former BSU star Ryan Dinwiddie chasing second CFL Grey Cup on Sunday, who's watching Tyson on Friday night, our Six Pack of top CFB games
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Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie, a Boise State quarterback between 2000-03, leads his team against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL Grey Cup on Sunday (4 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network). Dinwiddie won the title with Toronto in 2022 - beating Winnipeg.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to share top storylines for the Broncos' football game at San Jose State on Saturday night and basketball's home game against Clemson on Sunday morning.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' football game at San Jose State on Saturday night. No. 1: Contain the Spartans' Nick Nash, the top wide receiver in the nation.
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Boise State football has three regular season games left - which one concerns you the most, is it sleepy San Jose State, winter weather in Wyoming or Oregon State on Black Friday, Bob talks about how Ashton Jeanty is being used in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with 6A semifinal football coaches Scott Criner (Rocky Mountain) and James Cluphf (Eagle), do you want cremated ashes spread in a sports venue, Fantasy Corner, KTIK Best Bets
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Rocky Mountain coach Scott Criner (vs. Rigby) and Eagle coach James Cluphf (at Coeur d' Alene) join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews. Both programs play their 6A state semifinal playoff games Friday night.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights from Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. Bob asks running backs coach James Montgomery one curious question: Why isn't Ashton Jeanty being used more in the screen game this season?
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Boise State QB Maddux Madsen on what went wrong against Nevada, how he handles the mental side of his job and details about his Sunday routine/girlfriend, Bob dives into BSU's pass defense in Bronco Focus - how will it defend dominate San Jose State WR Nick Nash, our thoughts on 12th-seed BSU in the CFP bracket - who would you rather the Broncos play, Eagles' insider on Kellen's surging offense, who's the Sexiest Man in Sports
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Brooks Kubena, who covers the Eagles for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the team's five-game winning streak, an offense that's starting to click and whether Moore will ever become a head coach in the NFL.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his conversations with defensive backs A'Marion McCoy and Seyi Oladipo and defensive coordinator Erik Chinander. Topic: How to stop Nick Nash - the Ashton Jeanty of college football wide receivers this season.
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Boise State fired football coach Andy Avalos exactly one year ago - what has been the single biggest change to the program under Spencer Danielson, we project No. 12 seed BSU to play No. 5 Ohio State in the new CFP bracket, Bob talks offensive muscle with backup running back Breezy Dubar and center Zach Holmes in Bronco Focus, what is the best sports rivalry in Idaho (is there one?), the NFL has six first-round rookie QBs this season - how are they playing (if they're playing at all), Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on an offense that's averaging 496 yards and 44 points a game. He talks to backup running back Breezy Dubar and new starting center Zach Holmes.
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Aftermath Monday - we go in several different directions after Boise State beat Nevada 28-21 on Saturday night, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on QB Maddux Madsen and the way he played, how RB Ashton Jeanty is being used and the Broncos' offensive play-calling style, Bob with his four impressions of the victory in Bronco Focus, Kellen and the Eagles' offense are rolling - and other NFL storylines involving former BSU players, Prater still hasn't washed his Russell Wilson pillowcase, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four reasons behind the Broncos' 28-21 victory over Nevada on Saturday night. No. 1: Just Win, Baby!!!!
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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (8-1, 5-0 MW) beat Nevada 28-21 on Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium - leaving plenty of issues to talk about (in all three phases) going into next week's game at San Jose State. Heisman candidate Ashton Jeanty ran for 209 yards and three TDs, and the 12th-ranked Broncos are expected to stand firm in the next CFP rankings.
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Boise State and Nevada play football Saturday night for the last scheduled time - do you want to see the series continue, Bob with his preview of the Wolf Pack game in Bronco Focus, B.J. with a look at the BSU-Nevada series and a Saturday game preview in his weekly BNN Report, Fox sportscaster Tim Brando on the Boise State brand - and Ashton Jeanty, 1994 memories with star running back K.C. Adams, our Six Pack of the weekend's top college games
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Longtime sports broadcaster Tim Brando, now with Fox Sports, joins Prater and Mallory after arriving in Boise to work the Boise State-Nevada game on Saturday (6 p.m., FOX). Brando spent Friday at the Broncos' football complex and came away with strong feelings for the current state of the Boise State program.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of the Boise State-Nevada series. There are no scheduled games beyond Saturday night's at Albertsons Stadium. Rains also previews the game - and the Ashton Jeanty/Maddux Madsen impact against the Wolf Pack.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Saturday's Mountain West home football game against Nevada on Saturday night. No. 1: Keep the offense humming.
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Boise State’s 1994 football team – which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game – is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend’s home game against Nevada. Star running back/return specialist K.C. Adams joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his impact on the Broncos' offense - and what he's doing now. PHOTO courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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Former Boise State DL star Chris Wing (a school-record 20 sacks in 1996) on memories of the 1994 championship team and this weekend's 30-year reunion in Boise, Wing relates those memories to the 2024 team as we break down the Art of the Sack, Nevada coach Jeff Choate carries deep emotions into Saturday's game against BSU, Bob talks to Danielson and Koetter in Bronco Focus, our first impressions of BSU basketball's opener (mostly good), Prep Rally with Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig
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Boise State’s 1994 football team – which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game – is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend’s home game against Nevada. Defensive lineman Chris Wing, who finished his career with 32 sacks, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Art of Sack (and how it applies to this year's team). PHOTO courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Knights' (9-1) 5A state quarterfinal playoff game against Minico (8-2) on Friday night in Boise. The winner plays Twin Falls or Skyline in the semifinals.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights of Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. Danielson talks about stopping Nevada's offense, and OC Dirk Koetter talks about the growth of the Broncos' offense.
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Giving away Nevada football tickets all week, now is a collision of seasons - Boise State basketball opens new year Wednesday before a soldout crowd and football hosts Nevada on Saturday in another soldout game, Bob previews the basketball season in Bronco Focus, ESPN storyteller Marty Smith in Boise for a GameDay package on RB star Ashton Jeanty, what is the future of OC Dirk Koetter - he answers the question in his own words, sharing memories of the 1994 football team with defensive stars Joe O'Brien and Brian Smith
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the 2024-25 basketball team. The Broncos, a preseason pick to win the Mountain West, play Oakland (Michigan) on Wednesday at ExtraMile Arena.
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Boise State's 1994 football team - which won 13 games, beat the Idaho Vandals and played in the NCAA I-AA national championship game - is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a reunion during this weekend's home game against Nevada. Star defensive players Joe O'Brien and Brian Smith join Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. PHOTO of Joe O'Brien after the Idaho victory courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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ESPN reporter/storyteller Marty Smith, in Boise on Wednesday, joins Prater and Mallory from the Broncos' team room on campus after a series of interviews with RB Ashton Jeanty, QB Maddux Madsen and coach Spencer Danielson. Smith's package on Jeanty will appear on Saturday's edition of College GameDay.
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Boise State debuts as the No. 12 seed in the first College Football Playoff bracket - and draws a first-round game against No. 5 Ohio State, how do we feel about the initial seeding and the potential matchup against the Buckeyes, what is the ceiling for BSU in the CFP bracket (No. 8 or 9?), Bob talks to WR Latrell Caples in Bronco Focus - on the impact Jeanty has on this offense, how will a new stadium and two pro teams impact the local soccer community, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with wide receiver Latrell Caples. Coming off the best game of his career, Caples talks about the impact that RB Ashton Jeanty has on offensive production.
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THREE-PART SERIES, PART II – CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PRO SPORTS IN BOISE: Bill Taylor, co-founder of Boise Pro Soccer and a longtime advocate/member of the youth soccer community, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about how a new soccer soccer stadium and two USL pro teams could impact youth soccer in the Treasure Valley. A new mixed-used stadium at Expo Idaho could be finished in time for the 2026 season. WEDNESDAY: What the Boise Hawks envision for a new baseball stadium on the Expo Idaho grounds.
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Giving away free Boise State-Nevada tickets all week, aftermath of BSU's 56-24 victory over San Diego State - QB Maddux Madsen plays best game of his career, RB Ashton Jeanty drops in Heisman race despite 149 yards and two TDs, what does the victory do for the Broncos' CFP hopes (initial ranking is Tuesday night), Bob with his impressions of the victory in Bronco Focus, Kellen's offense finally paying off for Eagles, we launch a three-part series on the changing landscape of pro sports in Boise (new soccer stadium, two pro teams headed to town)
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THREE-PART SERIES, PART I - CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PRO SPORTS IN BOISE: Brad Stith - a Boise native, former NBA executive and CEO/co-founder of Boise Pro Soccer - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new soccer stadium planned on the grounds of Expo Idaho. Stith and his group are planning to bring two USL franchises to Boise by the 2026 calendar year. TUESDAY: Community/youth sports impact of the new mixed-use stadium complex.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four impressions of football's victory over San Diego State on Friday night. No. 1: Another fast start (a season-long trend).
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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (7-1, 4-0 MW) smothered San Diego State 56c-24 on Friday night in one of its most dominant games of the season. QB Maddux Madsen had a career night. RB Ashton Jeanty remains in the Heisman race. WR Latrell Caples had three TDs. The offense was solid/methodical and the defense was relentless. Next: CPF Rankings (Tuesday) and Nevada (Saturday).
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Live from Albertsons Stadium for the Boise State-San Diego State football game, all eyes on running back star Ashton Jeanty as he enters November in a four-man race to win the Heisman Trophy, we preview the weekend Heisman picture and lay out expectations for Jeanty against SDSU, Bob with his game preview in Bronco Focus, B.J. with game thoughts in his Bronco Nation News Report, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his 4 keys to a Boise State win over San Diego State.
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Former Boise State football star Ryan Clady (2004-07) - the highest NFL Draft pick in BSU history (12th overall) - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this weekend’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Clady, a dominant left tackle, shares his emotions and memories, including the post-game celebration after the Broncos beat Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Middleton's Bill Brock, one of the longest tenured coaches in Idaho, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Vikings hosting state power Highland in a 6A playoff game in Middleton on Friday night. The winner plays at Coeur d' Alene next week.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights from this week's Spencer Danielson coach's show. Topic No. 1: Friday night's home game against San Diego State.
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Did you see what San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper said about Ashton Jeanty, the top two RBs in the Mountain West square off Friday night in Boise - and coach Spencer Danielson said the Broncos are aware of Cooper's comment, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to WR Austin Bolt and OL coach Tim Keane about offensive efficiency this season, former basketball icon Tanoka Beard on this weekend's Hall of Fame induction ceremony - and his thoughts on Tyson Degenhart, which football teams have given BSU the most trouble in Boise (SDSU?)
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Former Boise State basketball star Tanoka Beard (1989-1993) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this weekend’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Beard is the Broncos' all-time leading scorer with 1,944 points - a record that could fall this season (Tyson Degenhart needs 584 points in his final season at BSU).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interviews with wide receiver Austin Bolt (his thoughts on QB Maddux Madsen) and offensive line coach Tim Keane. Question No. 1: How is the offense performing going into Friday night's home game against San Diego State?
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Going down memory lane with former Boise State running back star Brock Forsey - one of six inducted into the BSU Hall of Fame this weekend, BSU has converted nine straight fourth-down attempts (and 18 of the past 22) - does it come down to analytics or a gut feeling and what do coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter say about that, Bob talks to DT Michael Callahan in Bronco Focus, our CFP projections, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Former Boise State running back Brock Forsey (1999-2002) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this weekend’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Forsey was a walk-on from Centennial High who turned into one of the top RBs in school history - before starting a brief career in the NFL.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with sixth-year defensive tackle Michael Callahan on the D-line having success this season - and what it means against San Diego State.
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Pros and cons of Boise State's weekend victory at UNLV - we focus on quarterback Maddux Madsen (thoughts on how he played?) and running back Ashton Jeanty (Heisman impact), hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on both players, Bob with his four impressions of the victory in Bronco Focus, new BSU Hall of Famer Troy Merritt on his Boise memories and his future on the PGA Tour, BSU players in the NFL - did you watch Scott Matlock on Sunday, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State golf champion Troy Merritt joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this weekend's Hall of Fame ceremonies. The PGA Tour veteran talks about his Boise experience, his memories (including Kellen Moore) and how long he wants to continue his pro career.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four impressions of the Broncos' 29-24 victory at UNLV on Friday night. No. 1: Winning the turnover battle.
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Prater & The Ballgame break down the Broncos' latest victory over UNLV and take your calls!
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live in Las Vegas to preview the Boise State-UNLV football game Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. The winner takes command of the Mountain West/national Group of Five race.
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Boise State QB Maddux Madsen is playing his third Big Game of the season - he was inconsistent vs. Oregon and Washington State, how will Madsen play in Big Game III at UNLV, we preview the top MW/G5 game with storylines heading into Friday night, Bob talks to LT Kage Casey about blocking for Ashton Jeanty in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Rocky Mountain coach Scott Criner. NOTE: FRIDAY'S IST - LIVE FROM FREEMONT STREET IN VEGAS
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with starting left tackle Kage Casey. What's it like blocking for Ashton Jeanty - and what's the game plan for UNLV on Friday night in Vegas?
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Rocky Mountain High coach Scott Criner joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Grizzlies’ 8-0 start – and their critical SIC matchup against defending league champion Eagle (7-1) on Friday night. The winner gets a top playoff seed and homefield through the semifinals.
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Boise State at UNLV on Friday night in the biggest Mountain West/G5 game of the season - is it an elimination game in the race for a CFP invite, how will the outcome (good or bad?) impact Ashton Jeanty's Heisman campaign, Jeanty and coach James Montgomery on the RB's stand-up stance in the backfield - it's all about being comfortable (not scary), Bob talks to CB A'Marion McCoy in Bronco Focus, ESPN radio host on the vibe in Vegas, what's the best thing to do in Vegas on Saturday night, Vandals OL Jack Foster (Bishop Kelly) on becoming a consistent starter
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Steve Cofield, co-host of ESPN Radio in Las Vegas, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night's massive Mountain West/G5 football game between Boise State and UNLV. Cofield touches on why the Rebels are playing well - and what to do in Vegas if fans are free Saturday night.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with cornerback A'Marion McCoy. The senior is hoping for big plays and takeaways during the Broncos' game at UNLV on Friday night.
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Boise State has a strong history of winning football games in Las Vegas - Broncos are 8-2 in Sin City during the FBS era going into Friday night's Mountain West showdown, Ashton Jeanty talks about NFL destinations - where do you want him/not want him to go in the 2025 draft, Bob (Bronco Focus) with DC Erik Chinander on his role in the UNLV game, we reveal our 12-team CFP bracket two weeks before the real thing, what coaches are saying about Teubner and targeting, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with defensive coordinator Erik Chinander. His group has the task of stopping UNLV on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium.
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Boise State launches second half of its football season - against the strongest opponent in the Mountain West, we provide an early preview of the BSU-UNLV 'heavyweight title fight' Friday night, Bob analyzes the first half in Bronco Focus - where is BSU good and where does it need to get better going into the second half, hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter, how did Ashton Jeanty's Heisman odds change after a bye week, Russell Wilson, Khalil Shakir and NFL storylines, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what BSU is doing well at the halfway point of the football season - and what needs to be better going into the second half.
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Live from the Grove Plaza before the Steelheads’ opener, we celebrate Boise’s growth from events town into a sports town, we dive into the hype and excitement (and ticket sales) behind Boise State football, BSU basketball and Steelheads hockey, giving away tickets to all three sports – and Ashton Jeanty/Heisman stickers, Bob previews the hype behind BSU hoops in Bronco Focus, BNN Report with B.J. on the future growth of BSU football, CFB Six Pack of top weekend games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly BNN Report on IST. Rains dives into 20 years of growth behind BSU football - and what kind of growth is expected over the next 20 years.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four reasons why there's a fresh buzz going into a new basketball season. The conversation starts with Tyson Degenhart and one of the best rosters in program history.
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Giving away free Steelheads tickets all week, we celebrate Ashton Jeanty Fandom - what are you doing to honor the Boise State running back and his historic Heisman Trophy campaign, we ask listeners for their stories including the fan who waved a Jeanty/Heisman flag at Big Noon Kickoff in Utah last weekend, Bob plays highlights of Jeanty's four biggest TD runs in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Eagle High football coach James Clupfh, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his own audio highlight calls of the four biggest Ashton Jeanty touchdown runs of the season. No. 1: The 70-yarder against Oregon.
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Boise State AD on how the Broncos are promoting star running back and Heisman Trophy favorite Ashton Jeanty - and how they are protecting his time with a specific strategy and marketing plans, fans/listeners share their ideas on how Jeanty should be promoted, college football reporter Chris Vannini (The Athletic) on BSU and the competitive Group of Five race for a CFP invite, will Tyson Degenhart be Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year at basketball media days in Vegas on Thursday, Baseball with Bob on the two championship series
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Chris Kutz - associate athletic director for strategic communications at Boise State - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about star running back Ashton Jeanty. Kutz said there is teamwork and a behind-the-scenes marketing strategy taking place at BSU - designed to promote Jeanty and protect his time to focus on football.
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Chris Vannini, a college football reporter for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Group of Five teams competing for a spot in the 12-team CFP tournament later this season. Vannini has 10 G5 teams still in the mix, with the Broncos at No. 1.
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Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart - live in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio - on chasing team expectations and individual records (and his thoughts on good friend Ashton Jeanty), Mountain West Media Days are Thursday in Las Vegas and Degenhart is counting on preseason love for the Broncos, Bob on Jeanty's record pursuit and updated numbers in Bronco Focus, is Oregon football coach Dan Lanning unethical or a genius, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart - getting ready for his final college season - joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about his offseason prep, in-season expectations, chasing the Broncos' all-time scoring record and his friend Ashton Jeanty.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to go over the school records (career and single season, rushing yards and TDs) that running back Ashton Jeanty is chasing this season.
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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continues to build his Heisman Trophy campaign - he's still the odds-on favorite after a 217-yard rushing performance at Hawaii, we ask fans/listeners: how are they feeling about BSU football at the halfway point of the season, Bob with his four impressions on the Hawaii victory in Bronco Focus, how much is Kellen to blame for Eagles' offensive issues, what is worse - spitting on someone or punching them in the junk, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four reasons why the Broncos beat Hawaii 28-7 in a Mountain West football game Saturday night in Honolulu.
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We preview the Boise State-Hawaii football game from all angles - and it could be the Broncos last game ever in Honolulu, Bob goes live from Waikiki Beach to give his four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, B.J. (also live from the shores of the Pacific Ocean) with his four storylines in his weekly BNN Report, Saturday could be a long day of college football - how do Boise fans plan to stay up until the midnight hour, our CFB Six Pack of top games, Indy race car driver Sting Ray Robb on coming to Boise
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from the Pacific Ocean to give his top four storylines going into the BSU-Hawaii game Saturday night.
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Rocky Mountain High coach Scott Criner joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Grizzlies' 6-0 start - and the top stars on his roster. This week, Rocky Mountain hosts Middleton (4-2) on Friday night. Both are 3-0 in league play.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation he had this week with starting quarterback Maddux Madsen. Coming off his best game of the season, the sophomore talks about his growth and development.
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Boise State is playing at Hawaii on Saturday night - could this be the Broncos' final trip ever to Honolulu and is that good or bad, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews the Hawaii game through the words of BSU coaches and players, Commanders insider on the sudden scoring surge from RB Jeremy McNichols, American hockey icon Mike Eruzione joins IST to share 'Miracle' memories - and why he's in Boise on Thursday, Vandals coach Jason Eck on this weekend's game at No. 3 Montana State
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Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 gold-medal winning USA hockey team who scored the game-winning goal against the Soviets, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 20th anniversary of the movie "Miracle.'' Eruzione will be in Boise on Thursday as "Miracle'' is played at The Egyptian Theatre, kicking off four days of the inaugural Boise Film Festival.
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Ben Standig, who covers the Washington Commanders for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the sudden scoring surge from Jeremy McNichols. He's RB3 in Washington but playing a key role in his seventh NFL season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a scouting report on Hawaii by talking to head coach Spencer Danielson, other coaches and players. BSU (4-1, 1-0 MW) plays at Hawaii (2-3, 0-1) on Saturday night.
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Ashton Jeanty is the betting favorite (this week) to win the Heisman Trophy - we ask listeners for ideas to help promote his unprecedented campaign, how many more field goals/points does Jonah Dalmas need to break NCAA records, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to nickel Rodney Robinson on how the defense can improve, meet new starting center Jason Steele, Hollywood producer Mark Ciardi on making some of this country's biggest sports movies - and why he's bringing Mike Eruzione to Boise on Thursday, NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with senior nickel Rodney Robinson. How can a struggling defense get better?
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Aftermath of Boise State's statement-making victory over Utah State, Ashton Jeanty is the new betting favorite to win the Heisman, Maddux Madsen cements his job as QB1 - he's the most efficient quarterback in the Mountain West, defense continues to be the weak link/great mystery of this team, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson, Dirk Koetter and Erik Chinander, Bob with his four impressions of Saturday's victory in Bronco Focus, NFL Wheel of Headlines (McWeapon scores another TD), Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four impressions from BSU's 62-30 victory over Utah State on Saturday night. No. 1: Ashton Jeanty.
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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (4-1) defeated Utah State 62-30 in its Mountain West opener at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday night (attendance: 37,210). Athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show to talk about the game-day experience - after QB Maddux Madsen and RB Ashton Jeanty led one of the most dominant offenses in all of college football. Next: At Hawaii on Saturday night.
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Breaking down the Boise State-Utah State football game from all angles, we have our angles going into Saturday's soldout game and we hear from a whole bunch of fans/listeners - what does everyone want to see during the final home game of the month, Bob gives his four keys to a potential victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. breaks down the early Mountain West race (and what to expect down the road) in his BNN Report, Boise director/producer on his five-part docuseries on the Idaho Steelheads (NHL Network on Sunday night), our Six Pack of this weekend's top college football games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly appearance on IST. Rains helps break down the Mountain West football race after the first month of the season - contenders, pretenders, sleepers and CFP impact.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what BSU football needs to do to beat Utah State on Saturday night. No. 1: Bring the same energy and focus that was inside Albertsons Stadium last weekend against Washington State.
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Giving away Boise State-Utah State tickets all week, two BSU football legends - Chris Petersen interviews Ashton Jeanty for upcoming Fox package (what coach Spencer Danielson says about Petersen's impact on the program), Bob previews nickel Rodney Robinson's strong start in Bronco Focus, how offensive line coach Tim Keane is juggling two players at center, our weekly Prep Rally spotlights Timberline football and coach Ian Smart, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Timberline (4-1) coach Ian Smart - a former Boise State player - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night's game at Middleton (3-2).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Rodney Robinson and his strong start to the season. Coaches Spencer Danielson and Erik Chinander praise the free safety-turned-nickel and what he means to the team.
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Giving away tickets to soldout Boise State-Utah State all week, hear from Chris Petersen on what he says about the upgraded football facilities - and Ashton Jeanty, Mike Morose joins IST to talk about his son - former BSU lineman and current Chargers' two-way star Scott Matlock, Bob previews the Group of Five/CFP race in Bronco Focus, how bad is the Mountain West this season, Jason Eck on how the Vandals can rebound from a loss
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Mike Marose, the father of former Boise State defensive lineman and current L.A. Chargers two-way player Scott Matlock, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the emotions of watching his son play in the NFL. Marose, who lives in the Treasure Valley, recently attended a Chargers game, watched Scott catch a pass and met head coach Jim Harbaugh. PHOTO courtesy of the Marose family.
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck, whose Vandals lost a Big Sky game at UC Davis last week, joins Prater & The Ballgame to talk about rebounding from the loss, an update on the status of QB Jack Layne and returning to the Kibbie Dome to play Northern Arizona on Saturday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his list of Group of Five teams that, as of early October, are in early contention to qualify for the 12-team CFP tournament.
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Pac-12 lands Gonzaga - what does that mean for Boise State basketball starting in 2026 (Few vs. Rice?), Gonzaga insider on how the move can inspire the uber-successful program and could it lead to renewed talks with Memphis to join the P12, who's the best candidate to fill the eighth spot in the Pac-12 (Sacramento State?), former NFL head coach and Boise resident Chuck Pagano on what he sees in Ashton Jeanty, hear Jeanty talk about BSU football on Zach Gelb's national show, Bob catches up with LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Longtime football coach Chuck Pagano joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Pagano, who lives in Boise and regularly attends BSU practices, shares what he sees in Jeanty's ability - and talks about his game transitioning into the NFL.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with linebacker Marco Notarainni. The redshirt junior from San Diego talks about defensive improvements - and where the group can get better.
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Boise State-Washington State and one glorious night on The Blue - we break down Saturday night's victory in many ways (Jeanty, Madsen, good and bad of the defense, crowd/atmosphere), we take a flood of calls from fans who said Saturday goes down as an all-time memory, Bob with his four reasons behind the victory in Bronco Focus (No. 1, of course, Jeanty), hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter (their plan for Jeanty on/off the field), Broncos have another successful day in the NFL
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four impressions of BSU's 45-24 victory over Washington State on Saturday night. No. 1: Ashton Jeanty, who joined the school's 3,000-yard rushing club.
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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (3-1) crushed Washington State 45-24 before the largest crowd in Albertsons Stadium history (37,711) on Saturday night. Running back Ashton Jeanty ran for 259 yards and four TDs, while tight end Matt Lauter added two TDs. The defense (seven sacks, 11 TFLs and one interception) dominated the Cougars, who were averaging 46 points a game. NEXT: Mountain West opener vs. Utah State, Saturday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State football hosts Washington State on Saturday night in a nonconference game with CFP implications - we preview the game at Albertsons Stadium from all angles, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. previews the soldout game in his Bronco Nation News Report and Fox TV analyst Petros Papadakis on the Ashton Jeanty and John Mateer angles, Memphis reporter on what the Tigers' AD said about a future Pac-12 relationship, BSU volleyball forfeits a match with San Jose State, our CFB Six-Pack of weekend games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his preview of Saturday night's nonconference football game against Washington State. B.J. has his keys to the game - and has one specific team he'd like to see join the new, rebranded Pac-12.
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Fox analyst Petros Papadakis, who is working the Boise State-Washington State game Saturday night, joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of the soldout game at Albertsons Stadium. The former USC team captain also talks about the future of the Pac-12, and where the Broncos fit in the conference.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the BSU-Washington State football game Saturday night. No. 1 key to a potential victory: Defense - and limiting explosive plays.
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Former Washington State QB legend Ryan Leaf joins IST to talk about Boise State on Saturday night, the history of the regional series, Pac-12 vs. Mountain West battles and Kellen, what's next for the Pac-12 after UNLV/Air Force decisions to remain in the MW, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to four BSU coaches on where the Broncos need to get better going into WSU game, Prep Rally with Borah football coach JQ Kenyon, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Ryan Leaf, a College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 finalist, joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the soldout Washington State-Boise State game Saturday night. Now a college football analyst, Leaf also hits on the biggest issues of the day, and his random summer encounter with fellow Hall of Fame finalist Kellen Moore.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interviews with football coaches regarding kickoffs, backup running backs, wide receivers and the secondary going into the Washington State game.
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Giving away Boise State-Washington State tickets this week, BSU's worst nightmare on Saturday could be WSU quarterback John Mateer, we ask former Cougars' QB and current radio analyst Alex Brink about Mateer and his dual-threat superpower, Bob talks to leading WR Cam Camper in Bronco Focus, we play Ashton Jeanty Math on the radio as he chases 2,000 rushing yards, catching up with College of Idaho QB Andy Peters, what's going on with UNLV - and how would you fix college football
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Alex Brink, a former Washington State QB and the Cougars' current radio analyst, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Boise State's biggest nightmare this Saturday night: Dual-threat QB John Mateer.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation about leading wide receiver Cam Camper. Bob talks to coach Spencer Danielson and Camper about his season - 10 catches for 221 yards and three touchdowns.
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Giving away free Boise State-Washington State tickets this week, BSU's offense is one of the best in the nation - what do coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter say about Ashton Jeanty, Maddux Madsen, Cam Camper and Malachi Nelson, Pac-12 sues Mountain West as we all wait for UNLV decision, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to BSU defenders on how to slow WSU's offense, Cougars' coach Jake Dickert thinks "blue on blue" should be "illegal,'' difference between CFB and NFL rules, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share conversations he had with LB Marco Notarainni and EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan about stopping Washington State mobile QB John Mateer.
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Boise State and the Pac-12's rebranded vision takes a hit - Memphis, USF, Tulane, UTSA staying in the American, Pac-12 and Mountain West engage in a day of gamesmanship - MW (reportedly) locks up Air Force and others, while Utah State (maybe UNLV?) is poised to join the Pac-12, who's next if the Pac-12 needs to add only one more team, Bob with his thoughts on the Portland State victory in Bronco Focus, Broncos in the NFL, Weekend Winners & Losers (based on BSU-Portland State game)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share four reasons behind the 56-14 victory over Portland State on Saturday night. No. 1: BSU got better as a team in what was no more than an NFL-style preseason game.
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One more sleep before Boise State's home opener against Portland State - we break down Saturday night's game from all angles, Bob with his four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, B.J. with a preview in his BNN Report, former BSU left tackle and NFL veteran Charles Leno Jr. joins IST in studio to talk about his connection with the current team/coaches - and his future desire to coach, Pac-12's next moving is gaining clarity (what Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould said about the league's vision), our CFB Six Pack of weekend games
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Former Boise State left tackle and NFL veteran Charles Leno Jr. (Bears, Commanders) joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio for a conversation about his future - and it includes coaching. Leno, who addressed the team this week, will raise the Blue Chaos before Saturday's home-opener against Portland State. PHOTO COURTESY of Boise State Athletics
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' home-opener against Portland State on Saturday night. Rains wants to see production from the passing game as Spencer Danielson leads his first home opener since being named head coach (previous head coaches are 7-5 in their home debuts at Boise State).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to a potential victory over Portland State on Saturday night. No. 1: Look CFP worthy against a FCS program.
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Boise State hosts Portland State in Saturday night's home opener - which players, coaches and position groups need a get-right game against the Big Sky program, national media consultant talks about the money BSU is chasing in the rebranded Pac-12 and what's next for programs like Memphis and UNLV, Bob talks to a couple of players and a couple of coaches in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Boise High football coach Mike Altieri, NFL headlines, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with handicapper Lee Sterling
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Media consultant Bob Thompson, a former president of Fox Sports and co-founder of the Big Ten Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the six teams in the rebranded Pac-12, what kind of media rights money Boise State is chasing, and what about Memphis and UNLV.
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PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Boise High coach Mike Altieri joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Braves' 3-0 start, this week's game against Eagle (2-1) and how his entire program has grown from 30+ players to nearly 150.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a series of conversations he had this week with coaches Spencer Danielson and Tim Keane, and players LT Kage Casey and LB Marco Notarainni.
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Touchdowns for Tickets - giving away a pair of Boise State season tickets, momentum growing for Memphis to join rebranded Pac-12 - what does one Memphis media insider think about the move (and when/if it could happen), BSU fans/listeners on what they say about the Tigers joining the league in 2026, Bob talks to starting left guard Ben Dooley in Bronco Focus, weekly College Football Hour features interviews with Cody Hawkins (Idaho State) and Bruce Barnum (Portland State), it's National Cheeseburger Day (what is your perfect cheeseburger?)
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Geoff Calkins, a longtime columnist for the Daily Memphian and host of the Geoff Calkins Show on ESPN Memphis, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Tigers' potential move to the Pac-12. Calkins believes the timing is right and Memphis should make the move, if invited.
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Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for an update on his season - the Bengals are 1-2 going into Saturday's home game against Southern Utah. Idaho State continues to throw the ball and the defense is led by Eagle High lineman Cortland Horton.
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Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his Big Sky program (0-2 to start the season), what happened with last week's game cancellation and what he expects from Boise State on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY of Portland State
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with starting left guard Ben Dooley. His thoughts on how the OL group has performed going into Saturday's home-opener against Portland State.
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Touchdowns for Tickets qualifying, Boise State's upcoming football schedule is loaded with late-night kickoffs - how do you/we feel about that (and will a move to the Pac-12 force more late start times?), BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on what he thinks about the 2026-27 move to the Pac-12, latest on conference realignment (Memphis to the Pac-12 gaining steam?), Bob talks special teams (and what happened at Oregon) with Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, meet new BSU starting center Zach Holmes, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' move to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 athletic season. Rice says the move puts BSU in a "better place'' - with the potential of basketball-power Memphis joining the league.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with nickel/safety and special teams player Rodney Robinson.
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Boise State returns from bye week - with plans to host Portland State in Saturday's home opener, hear from Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on the Broncos' passing game, including a bye-week emphasis to help WRs gain more separation from defenders (Danielson said it starts with practice habits), Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU needed to get better during the bye week, Scott Matlock keeping busy with Chargers (and other former BSU players in the NFL), Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on what Boise State needed to work on during its bye week - before this Saturday's home-opener against Portland State.
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Live from The Blue inside Albertsons Stadium - celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first game played on Boise State's famous turf, we talk to fans/listeners and share their favorite/worst memories of The Blue, Bob plays his favorite calls on The Blue in Bronco Focus, B.J. shares his favorite memories - and breaks down the Broncos' move to the Pac-12 in 2026, actor/comedian David Spade joins IST for sports memories - and his Friday night show at the Morrison Center, our College Football Six-Pack, Touchdowns for Tickets
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue to share broadcast calls of his six favorite plays on the famous turf. Friday marked the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue - for a conversation about the Broncos joining the Pac-12 in 2026. Rains also shares his memories on the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue.
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Live from The Blue at Boise State, we celebrate a new era in Broncos' football, BSU officially accepts invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026 - but there's plenty of work to be done, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Spencer Danielson join the show to share their thoughts on historic day, who is the Pac-12 chasing to fill two more spots - and how much money is this deal worth to BSU, taking qualifiers through next Wednesday for Touchdowns for Tickets (free season tickets for 2025). NOTE: Video of Dickey, Danielson interviews on the KTIK YouTube page
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue to share his initial thoughts on Thursday's news - Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Colorado State are joining the Pac-12 on July 1, 2026.
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More details about IST's historic shows Thursday and Friday - live from the 50-yard line on The Blue (Spencer Danielson, David Spade, Touchdowns for Tickets and more), what's going to happen with the Mountain West and the Pac-2 after the 2024 season, Yahoo columnist Dan Wetzel with his national perspective on Ashton Jeanty, Vandals coach Jason Eck has thoughts on why BSU is so good (after beating another MW team), Bob (Bronco Focus) with the good, bad, ugly of the MW
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Dan Wetzel, a college football columnist for Yahoo Sports, a podcaster with College Football Enquirer and a New York Times best-selling author, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty.
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after the Vandals beat Wyoming in Laramie on Saturday (after winning at Nevada in 2023). "No wonder Boise State is always so good. These Mountain West (teams) aren't too tough to beat,'' he said.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the Mountain West season after a couple of weekends. Who's had the best start? Who's had the worst?
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Ashton Jeanty Radio - we dive in hard to find the national perspective from national college football insiders, we talk to Mike Golic Jr. (DraftKings, TNT/truTV analyst), Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) and Ralph Russo (Associated Press) about the Broncos' star running back, Bob shares a stunning stat in Bronco Focus - all three of Jeanty's 70+ runs this season have come on the first play of a drive, BSU tweaks football schedule, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse, more details about our Thursday/Friday shows on The Blue
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Ralph Russo, the longtime national college football editor/reporter for The Associated Press, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. Russo also oversees the AP Top 25 college football poll - and believes Boise State/Jeanty will continue to be a national player. JEANTY PHOTO courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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Adam Rittenberg, a senior college football writer for ESPN, joins Prater & The Ballgame to share his national perspective on Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty. He says Jeanty has a legitimate shot to compete for the Heisman Trophy - depending on individual and team success over the rest of the season.
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College football analyst Mike Golic Jr. joins Prater & The Ballgame to share a national perspective on Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (leading the nation in rushing and scoring). Golic has joined the Mountain West broadcast family and will work games on TNT/truTV this season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share one stunning stat from national rushing/scoring leader Ashton Jeanty. In two games this season, the BSU running back has three runs of 70+ yards - all on the first play of a drive. Why is that happening?
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Historic news - IST will air for the first time ever from The Blue on Thursday and Friday (with special guests, including Spencer Danielson), how does everyone feel about the Boise State offense, defense and special teams after the first two games of the season - we share our opinions and take your calls, Bob with his four impressions of the Oregon loss in Bronco Focus, former Broncos make impact on first NFL weekend, Kellen coaching at BYU would be tough for many BSU fans, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four impressions from the 37-34 loss to Oregon on Saturday night in Eugene.
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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State lost to No. 7 Oregon 37-34 on a late FG Saturday night in Eugene. There were plenty of issues: Beyond-sloppy special teams, pass defense, even coaching and QB questions. At least RB Ashton Jeanty had another monster game. NEXT: Broncos (1-1) have a bye week followed by the home opener against Portland State on Sept. 21.
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One more sleep before the biggest game of the season - Boise State at Oregon and we have you covered with all angles, Bob with his four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, B.J. on what to watch for in his BNN Report, BSU fans on being confident or nervous, Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young makes his IST debut - today's NFL, Maddux Madsen's height and Kellen Moore's future (BYU?), our Six Pack of college football games to watch this weekend
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Quarterback icon Steve Young (BYU, NFL, Super Bowl champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame) joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part interview about today's NFL, mega-rich QBs, Kellen Moore (BYU in his future?), Maddux Madsen (and his height) and why he's spending Saturday in Boise.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Boise State-Oregon game Saturday night in Eugene. Rains is keeping a close eye on the Broncos' pass defense and QB Maddux Madsen.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the four factors that could lead the Broncos to a victory over Oregon on Saturday night in Eugene. No. 1: Third-down defense.
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New NFL season kicks off with games on four of the next five days, we talk NFL storylines and fantasy football with our insider Howard Bender, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson and Oregon coach Dan Lanning have something in common going into Saturday's game in Eugene - intensity, former BSU wide receiver star Vinny Perretta on his memories of the 2008 win in Autzen Stadium, Bob talks to Alexander Teubner in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig
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Vinny Perretta joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of Boise State's 37-32 victory at Oregon in 2008. Perretta scored on a 73-yard TD pass from Kellen Moore and the Broncos held on for one of their biggest wins in program history. Boise State returns to Eugene for the first time Saturday night.
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PREP RALLY - EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about defending the Knights' 2023 state title, opening this season 1-0 and hosting Minico on Friday night.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with sixth-year senior safety Alexander Teubner. He's from Seaside, Ore., and expects up to 200 fans to attend Saturday's game at Oregon.
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Former Boise State star Jeron Johnson on 2008 memories from Autzen Stadium - 'statement win' for the Broncos, BSU returns to Eugene this weekend - what is your confidence in the defense, listen to interviews with RB Sire Gaines (on his debut performance), safety Jeremiah Earby (played in Autzen last season) and Ty Benefield (plays the role of Jeron Johnson in this year's defense), Vandals coach Jason Eck on his game at Oregon and what it means for BSU, new Northwest Showdown prep football series in town this weekend, NFL season one day away
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Jeron Johnson, who played at Boise State and in the NFL, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' 2008 game at Oregon. Johnson played a key role in that game (good and bad), and recalls the memories of beating the Ducks for a "statement win.''
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Idaho coach Jason Eck joins Prater & The Ballgame for a conversation about the Vandals' season-opening loss at Oregon, what it means for Boise State's game in Eugene this weekend, losing starting QB Jack Layne (collarbone) and Saturday's game at Wyoming.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with starting safety Ty Benefield. He touches on struggles in the season opener at Georgia Southern - and this weekend's opportunity at Oregon.
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Ashton Jeanty - Boise State running back has everyone talking about his weekend performance at Georgia Southern, hear what coach Spencer Danielson and quarterback Maddux Madsen said about his record-breaking night, national talk show host Zach Gelb joins the KTIK lineup (1-3p.m., every weekday) - and shares his national perspective on Jeanty buzz, Bob talks to left tackle Kage Casey in Bronco Focus, LeGarrette Blount on the 15th anniversary of The Punch, NFL Wheel of Headlines (Kellen and the Eagles)
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Talk show host Zach Gelb joins Prater and Mallory after his live national show was added Tuesday to the KTIK lineup: Every weekday from 1-3 p.m., leading into Idaho Sports Talk. Gelb, who had Boise State coach Spencer Danielson on his show Tuesday, shares his perspective on the Broncos. And plenty of Ashton Jeanty talk.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his one-on-one interview with starting left tackle Kage Casey. How did the OL grade out against Georgia Southern - and his Ashton Jeanty perspective.
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One more sleep - then Boise State opens its new season at Georgia Southern, what is the pulse of the fans (our listeners) after a near-perfect offseason, we give away tickets to the BSU-Portland State home opener and will continue free ticket giveaways over the next few weeks (including season tickets), Bob with keys to the game in Bronco Focus, B.J. with QB talk in his BNN Report, Commanders RB Jeremy McNichols on making the 53-man roster (and Ashton Jeanty), our CFB Six Pack of weekend games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' biggest storyline of the season: Quarterbacks, especially after watching former Broncos Hank Bachmeier (Wake Forest) and Taylen Green (Arkansas) succeed in their Thursday openers.
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P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from Georgia to share his four keys to beating Georgia Southern in the opener Saturday. No. 1: Efficient offense.
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Washington running back Jeremy McNichols, who helped rewrite the Boise State record book (2014-16), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation on the eve of another NFL season. McNichols is one of only three RBs on the Commanders' roster.
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It's a celebration of college football - 21 games Thursday night and five straight days of kickoffs, Boise State releases its opening depth chart with a few surprises (17-year-old true freshman Sire Gaines is RB2), Prater and Johnny each present two BOLD predictions for the BSU season - one positive and one negative, Bob breaks down new helmet communication rules in Bronco Focus, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new addition to college football this season: NFL-style helmet communication between coaches and offensive/defensive players on the field. Who's wearing the green dots for the Broncos?
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It's Defense Day at KTIK - how elite can Boise State's 'improved' defense be this season, we talk to defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (he's buying into 'elite') and cornerback A'Marion McCoy (with Bob in Bronco Focus), 21 players with Idaho connections make NFL rosters (including 12 from BSU - and at least one from every college program in the state), longtime Oregon personality John Canzano on Washington State, Oregon State and their pending Sunday deadline with the Mountain West, Vandals coach Jason Eck on playing 'loose and aggressive' at Oregon on Saturday
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Idaho coach Jason Eck, in his third season, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the Vandals' revamped roster, new QB Jack Layne, expectations for 2024 and the season opener in Autzen Stadium.
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Longtime Oregon columnist, radio show host and podcaster John Canzano joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Oregon State and Washington State football. The deadline to complete a 2025 scheduling agreement with the Mountain West is Sunday - what's going to happen (short term and long term) with the two Pac-12 programs?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with cornerback A'Marion McCoy. The senior is expected to play in a CB rotation that includes Jeremiah Earby, Markel Reed and Davon Banks.
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Boise State starting QB Maddux Madsen with his first public comments since winning the starting job, he touches on the fall camp battle, his height, being a winner and his relationship with QB2 Malachi Nelson, we take Madsen-only questions from fans and listeners - what do they have to say, 11 of 13 former Broncos in the NFL survive cut day (what's the future for George Holani and Brett Rypien?), meet seven BSU players who don't get pub but are expected to play this season, Bob sits down with OL Mason Randolph in Bronco Focus
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with redshirt junior center Mason Randolph.
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It's Game Week ... and we kick it off with coach Spencer Danielson and offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, Danielson talks about a confident offseason and the true freshmen who are expected to play early this season (and hanging with Tim Tebow over the weekend), Koetter explains his decision to start QB Maddux Madsen in the Georgia Southern opener, Bob shares his four concerns going into Saturday's game in Bronco Focus, there are 13 former Broncos in the NFL - who has to worry about cut-down day Tuesday, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four concerns going into the season opener at Georgia Southern on Saturday. Nos. 1-2: Playing on the road, and facing the Eagles' two running backs.
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Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports discusses the process of players becoming 5-star recruits, Bob and Johnny take a look at Boise State football records that could potentially fall this season, what are the chances Tim Tebow meets the Boise State football team while he is in town, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News Report) looks at ongoing position battles and questions for Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter at Monday's press conference
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about ongoing position battles, and the one biggest question for head coach Spencer Danielson and O.C. Dirk Koetter when they address the media Monday heading into season opener against Georgia Southern.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks with D-lineman Braxton Fely about a memorable offseason moment, and Roger Carreon about how O-lineman celebrate through running backs.
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Brandon Huffman, national recruiting editor of 247 sports, joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on how a high school football player becomes a 5 star recruit in the eyes of recruiting services and how it relates to Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson.
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It's Quarterback Day at KTIK ... Boise State fans - after an emotional week - seem to be jumping on the Maddux Madsen bandwagon (hear what fans have to say), who is JC French (starting QB for Georgia Southern) and Kellen Moore gets a new toy in Philadelphia (WR Jahan Dotson), we visit Chargers camp for an update on defensive tackle Scott Matlock, check out our interview with the only 'perfect' player on the BSU roster - long snapper Mason Hutton, Bob talks to much-needed EDGE rusher Gabe Hunter in Bronco Focus
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-one-one interview with redshirt senior EDGE rusher Gabe Hunter, who is expected to play opposite Ahmed Hassanein this season.
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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is a freak athlete - teammates share stories of what they've seen him do (on the field, on the basketball court, on a trampoline), Bob sits down with LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, Skyline High (Idaho Falls) grad Kenyon Sadiq on playing tight end at Oregon, The Athletic's Stewart Mandel on 5-star hype, QB Malachi Nelson and BSU's national reputation, author Ian O'Connor on his new Aaron Rodgers book
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Longtime college football reporter Stewart Mandel, now a writer and podcaster for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory after a busy week of Boise State news. Mandel touches on the Broncos' QB battle, Malachi Nelson's 5-star journey and BSU's place in the national college football landscape.
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Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, a four-star recruit from Skyline High School, joins Prater and Mallory following a fall camp practice in Eugene. Sadiq touches on his speed/athleticism, his 2024 role with the Ducks and hosting Boise State on Sept. 7.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-one-one interview with redshirt junior Marco Notarainni, who has played only 11 games in the past two seasons.
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Does height matter - we debate the size difference between Boise State quarterbacks Maddux Madsen (starter, 5-10) and Malachi Nelson (backup, 6-1ish), how does offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter coach smaller QBs (starts with decision-making?), Bob goes one-on-one with defensive end Ahmed Hassanein in Bronco Focus, right tackle Hall Schmidt on his unique first name and being the tallest player on the Broncos' roster (6-7), Georgia Southern names starting QB with 16 career pass attempts, NFL Wheel of Headlines starts in Denver with Bo Nix
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his exclusive interview with senior Ahmed Hassanein - and what he expects from the defensive line this season.
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Boise State names starting QB - we debate the Maddux Madsen-Malachi Nelson battle and why Danielson & Dirk made the decision going into the Aug. 31 opener against Georgia Southern, divided fans check in with their thoughts on Madsen - others wonder about the future of Nelson in Boise, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) share their QB thoughts, college football insider Yogi Roth on his book (5-STAR QB) and how it impacts the BSU news, Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt on his stop in Boise - and how he landed the gig
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about the Broncos' decision to start Maddux Madsen at QB over Malachi Nelson in the Aug. 31 season opener at Georgia Southern. Question: Does Madsen throw too many interceptions?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater to share his thoughts on coach Spencer Danielson's decision to start QB Maddux Madsen over Malachi Nelson in the Aug. 31 season opener at Georgia Southern.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey (in studio) on why he's still a Bronco - and if the Houston job search was real, our one-on-one camp interviews with veteran wide receiver Latrell Caples and special teams coach Stacy Collins (Bob in Bronco Focus), B.J. on the weekend scrimmage and what's at stake in the quarterback race in his Bronco Nation News Report, BSU storylines for the NFL preseason weekend
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' QB competition in fall camp, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey/his new contract and what to expect from Saturday's second scrimmage of camp.
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Boise State wide receiver Latrell Caples joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after Friday's fall camp practice. The veteran leader of the WR room says he's planning to start the season as the Broncos' No. 1 punt and kickoff returner.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-on-one interview with special teams coach Stacy Collins and asks the same questions that fans want to know: Who's going to return kicks and punts this season - and could Ashton Jeanty be involved?
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Three important Boise State football players - and three big fall camp interviews with WR Chris Marshall (his first BSU interview), LB Andrew Simpson (on 2024 expectations) and RB Sire Gaines (17 - and competing for playing time), you can hear swearing at BSU practices but not with the Bears on 'Hard Knocks,' Kellen Moore coaches preseason game No. 2 with the Eagles, BSU releases nonconference basketball schedule ... NOTE: BSU athletic director Jeramiah Dickey, in studio, 5 p.m. Friday
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True freshman running back Sire Gaines joins Prater and Mallory for his first interview on Idaho Sports Talk. The 17-year-old from Perris, California, is getting significant reps in fall camp and is expected to play alongside Ashton Jeanty and Breezy Dubar this season.
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Boise State linebacker Andrew Simpson joins Prater and Mallory after camp practice Thursday. The redshirt junior from Norwalk, California, talks about being a playmaker - and expectations for a bigger performance in 2024.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his exclusive interview with new wide receiver Chris Marshall. It's Marshall's first interview since joining the program earlier this year - he talks about season expectations and becoming a father.
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We debate the 16 players on the Boise State football roster from Boise area high schools - the stars, the contributors and the up-and-coming players, meet the Broncos' newest QB (Jackson Presley from Kalispell, Mont. - Class of 2026), Bob (Bronco Focus) profiles five BSU players he's learned to appreciate in fall camp, RB George Holani is getting No. 1 reps in Seahawks' camp, Howard Bender is back for his annual fantasy draft preview, are we done with Deion in Colorado
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Jackson Presley, a three-star quarterback from Glacier High in Kalispell, Mont., is the Broncos' first commit for the Class of 2026. Presley had several offers from Power Four programs, but picked BSU after building relationships with coaches Spencer Danielson and Matt Miller. Presley's junior season at Glacier starts later this month. PHOTO COURTESY of Jackson Presley
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the five football players he's learned to appreciate during fall camp (after watching them in practice - then looking up their official BSU bios).
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Nine Boise State football players who have stood out in fall camp - players who have visibly gotten better in the past two weeks (Prater and Johnny agree on one - running back Sire Gaines), the creative inspiration behind new Kendall Auto Group TV commercial featuring Kellen, LVE and Coach Pete, Bob talks to offensive line coach Tim Keane in Bronco Focus, spinning the NFL's Wheel of Headlines, favorite sports-related TV commercials of all-time
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-on-one interview with offensive line coach Tim Keane, who's still looking for more depth and consistency as the Broncos continue fall camp.
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Ed Moore, CEO and founding partner of 116 & West advertising agency, joins Prater & The Ballgame to discuss the concept behind the latest Kendall Auto Group TV commercial, "The Boys are Back in Town," featuring football icons Leighton Vander Esch, Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson talks about the first closed scrimmage of fall camp, Safety Alexander Teubner talks discusses why the Bronco defense will be much improved, Max Cutforth has a front row seat for the QB competition, (Bronco focus) Bob goes one-on-one with defensive tackle Michael Callahan, Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart talks about throwing out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game vs. the New York Mets, and how did former Broncos do in NFL preseason games over the weekend.
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Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart joined Johnny and Bob to talk about throwing out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game against the New York Mets during Boise State night, what the experience was like and what happened behind the scenes.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-on-one interview with Boise State defensive tackle Michael Callahan discussing the returning experience of the defense, developing depth, and just how potent the Boise State offense is.
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It's a football Friday with everything Boise State, with an offensive discussion featuring WR Prince Strachan and o-lineman Mason Randolph, (Bronco Nation News report) B.J. Rains discusses the 4 most important questions that will come out of Boise State's first closed scrimmage, (Bronco Focus) Bob Behler goes one-on-one with safety Ty Benefield, radio legend Paul J. Schneider drops by to share some memories, BSU players in NFL preseason, plus an edition of a game we call would you/have you
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob to discuss Boise State's first upcoming closed scrimmage of fall camp and what are the 4 most important questions he wants to ask coach Spencer Danielson after the scrimmage.
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Paul J. Schneider called Boise State games for nearly 35 years. He joined Johnny and Bob for a fun look down memory lane for Boise State, including his beef with the Idaho Vandals, the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, the players he was fortunate to watch play, and one or two regrets from over the years.
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It's Quarterback Day for Idaho Sports Talk - new QB transfer Malachi Nelson gives his first Boise State interview, Nelson and Maddux Madsen describe the QB competition in fall camp in their own words, Nelson talks about his personality - from introvert to dynamic football competitor, Eric Madsen (father of Maddux) describes his son's competitive streak, Seahawks insider on the rise of running back George Holani, Boise Hawks are one of the hottest teams in baseball
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Eric Madsen, a successful college and high school baseball coach in Utah, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his son, quarterback Maddux Madsen. Eric talks about Maddux's childhood - and how he developed a strong competitive streak.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory take over Bronco Focus for the vacationing Bob Behler to share a fall camp interview with new transfer Malachi Nelson, who touches on competition, Maddux Madsen and Dirk Koetter.
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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and fullback Tyler Crowe share their thoughts after the Broncos' first full-pad practice of fall camp, former BSU wide receiver Billy Bowens visits the KTIK studio talk about the current crop of receivers - and their expectations for the 2024 season, Bills insider on Khalil Shakir and what to expect from him this season, Vandals coach Jason Eck on new starting QB Jack Layne - and Idaho high school players making a difference on his roster
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Billy Bowens, who caught 77 passes for 1,024 yards and five touchdowns in six seasons at Boise State (2018-2023), joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK studio to talk about the Broncos' current crop of wide receivers - and what to expect from them this season.
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory during a break from fall camp in Moscow. Eck touches on camp updates, the progression of new starting quarterback Jack Layne and the growth of Idaho high school players on his roster.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory take over Bronco Focus for the vacationing Bob Behler to share a fall camp interview with fullback Tyler Crowe (Skyview High, Nampa). He could play a little running back this season. He could be a coach in the future.
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Monster show on Idaho Sports Talk - Jeramiah Dickey is staying at Boise State, 30 minutes with Chris Petersen and JP (finally) floats the Boise River, Dickey lands a new 5-year contract to continue as the Broncos' athletic director, Petersen talks about attending football practices over the weekend, the Danielson & Dirk dynamic, Madsen-Malachi and Ashton Jeanty, Bronco Focus interviews with James Ferguson-Reynolds and Kage Casey, BSU 100-meter record holder Kerry Lawyer on the need for speed in the Olympics, George Holani making progress in Seahawks camp
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Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for an extended 30-minute conversation after attending football practices in Boise over the weekend. Petersen talks about what he saw - and why mentoring fellow coaches has become such a large part of his post-coaching life.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory take over Bronco Focus for the vacationing Bob Behler to share fall camp interviews with Boise State football players James Ferguson-Reynolds and Kage Casey.
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Kerry Lawyer, a former Boise State football player and track star who still holds the school record in the 100 meters (10.21, 1994), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his long-standing record, sprinting in the Olympics and flashy new gold medalist Noah Lyles.
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A debate is beginning to brew at Boise State football camp - who's emerging as RB2 behind starter Ashton Jeanty, both Breezy Dubar and Sire Gaines are getting better and gaining attention, camp audio from WR Chase Penry, DT Michael Callahan and TE Matt Lauter, JP spins the NFL Wheel of Headlines, American sprinter Noah Lyles and winning Olympic gold in the 100 meters, JP is finally floating the Boise River (during IST on Tuesday), Weekend Winners & Losers
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Is the Boise State defense poised to make a big improvement in 2024, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) discusses the quarterback play in the first 2 practices of fall camp, former Boise State QB Brett Rypien has a monster night for the Bears in the Hall of Fame game, and live from Tamarack resort, Director of Golf Dustin Simons talks about bringing Osprey Meadows back to life, President Scott Turlington on the future of Tamarack, and Director of Mountain Operations JC Paul on summer activities
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Boise State wide receiver Austin Bolt (Borah High) - one-on-one about his 2024 expectations and his career legacy, Broncos' QBs toss four more interceptions on the second day of fall camp, hear from WR Latrell Caples (Bronco Focus with Bob) and safety Rodney Robinson (pass defense), what is Brett Rypien's quarterback role with the Bears (preview of the first NFL preseason game), Olympics vs. NFL, Johnny's going into the wilderness
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Boise State wide receiver Austin Bolt (Borah High) joins Prater and Mallory after the second day of fall camp. The oft-injured Bolt is poised for a healthy season - and hopes it builds a legacy that is favorable for Idaho football fans who have followed his unprecedented career.
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Senior Rodney Robinson joins Prater and Mallory for a one-on-one conversation after day two of fall camp. Robinson is locked in a position battle with fellow safety Ty Benefield.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-on-one interview with senior wide receiver Latrell Caples, who missed all of last season with an Achilles injury. In 2024, he's poised for a monster season.
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Boise State football opens fall camp - all eyes focus on the quarterback position, QBs Maddux Madsen and Malachi Nelson have their ups and downs on opening day (defense comes up big with four interceptions), one-one-one interviews with LB Marco Notarainni, CB Jeremiah Earby and the newest player/return specialist Cooper Jones, our first-day camp observations and what they mean, camp reports for Georgia Southern, Idaho, Idaho State, Oregon and BYU, Seahawks sign a new RB
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Marco Notarainni, who missed spring camp with an injury, joins Prater and Mallory for a one-on-one interview after the opening day of fall camp Wednesday. The returning starter says he's healthy - and fired up to compete with fellow linebacker Jake Ripp.
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Cooper Jones, a Utah State transfer and the newest member of the Boise State football team, joins Prater and Mallory for a one-on-one interview after the opening day of fall camp Wednesday. Cooper, who has been a fan of Boise State since childhood, is the nephew of former Broncos' star/return specialist Tim Gilligan.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his one-on-one interview with Cal transfer Jeremiah Earby. The cornerback had several interceptions during spring camp, and opened fall camp Wednesday with one more.
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Boise State football opens fall camp Wednesday - we celebrate the final day of the offseason by talking to five coaches, Spencer Danielson, James Montgomery and Dirk Koetter on Ashton Jeanty (the running back ... and punt returner?), Stacy Collins on special teams and Tim Keane on his OL, Bob previews the return of four injured players in Bronco Focus, Wheel of Headlines from NFL training camps - who emerges as QB1 in Denver, Steelheads captain A.J. White returning for his seventh hockey season in Boise
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about LB Marco Notarainni, QB Maddux Madsen, WR Cam Camper and EDGE Jayden Virgin-Morgan. All four were limited in spring camp - and will be more available in fall camp starting Wednesday.
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Boise State football coaches preview fall camp - we hear from head coach Spencer Danielson (a few changes coming to fall camp), offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter (Madsen vs. Nelson) and defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (updates on linebacker and cornerback), Danielson says the Broncos are mostly healthy going into camp (starting Wednesday), BSU coaches have an August plan for star running back Ashton Jeanty, Bob (Bronco Focus) on what he wants to see from the coaching staff in camp, Weekend Winners & Losers - with a strong Olympic vibe
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Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory prior to the start of fall camp Wednesday - and the conversation focuses on the anticipated QB competition between Maddux Madsen and Malachi Nelson.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' football staff and what he expects to see from coaches during fall camp (opens Wednesday).
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Our final show of the Boise State football offseason - we preview fall camp (opens next week) with B.J. and his Bronco Nation News Report, all eyes will be on QB Malachi Nelson and RB Ashton Jeanty, former BSU track All-American Marisa Howard joins IST in studio - two days before leaving for Paris to run in the Summer Olympics, Broncos have had an athlete in every Summer Olympics since 1988 and Howard expects to compete for a medal, NFL training camp headlines, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for an extended segment - previewing the Broncos' fall football camp that opens next week. Rains and Prater also give an update on athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and Houston's ongoing search for a new AD.
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Former Boise State track athlete Marisa Howard, who will represent Team USA in the 3,000 steeplechase at the Summer Olympics, joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio for a conversation about expectations in Paris, her future at BSU and Saturday night's fan event at Dona Larsen Park. PHOTO COURTESY of Boise State Athletics
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Boise State will face 12 starting QBs this regular season - right now, only five of 12 opponents have named a starter, seven teams on the Broncos' schedule go into camp with a QB race that involves two, three or even four players, we analyze the six Mountain West QBs now in the NFL (including three starters - and Brett Rypien with the Bears), what did we learn about Oregon and QB Dillon Gabriel at Big Ten Media Days, why do BSU fans hate Oregon football (despite a 3-0 record against the Ducks), Bob previews last-place teams New Mexico and Nevada in Bronco Focus
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, closes out his Mountain West football preview series by taking a look at New Mexico and Nevada - picked to finish 11th and 12th, respectively, in the MW this season.
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Boise State football opens camp in one week - we play Spin the Wheel to find out how we feel about certain players and certain position groups, Broncos have a new general manager on staff - meet Brandon Jones and learn about his newly created role, what we learned about the Vandals (one senior on offense?) and the Bengals (more balanced offense?) after Big Sky Media Days, Bob previews Hawaii and San Jose State in Bronco Focus, Winter Olympics are returning to SLC in 2034
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Brandon Jones, who spent the past five seasons in a support role on the Vanderbilt staff, was hired in March as Boise State football’s first general manager. Prater & The Ballgame talk with Jones about his role and responsibilities, his background and what makes his position unique.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his Mountain West football preview series by taking a look at San Jose State and Hawaii - both with hope, both longshots to compete for a Mountain West title.
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NFL camps open this week with 13 former Boise State players on rosters - who is facing the most pressure this season, we start with Bills WR Khalil Shakir and Chargers DL Scott Matlock, who is the Mystery Man (one on offense, one on defense) on this year's BSU roster, Bob previews San Diego State and its quest for offense in Bronco Focus, Johnny has 'nerdy' fantasy football issues, Petros Papadakis on college football changes, BSU and Chris Petersen
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Petros Papadakis, a former USC football player and a college football analyst for Fox, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the changing landscape of the sport in the West - plus his thoughts on Boise State and co-worker Chris Petersen.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his Mountain West football preview series by taking a look at San Diego State and new coach Sean Lewis. Can the Aztecs, finally, find a relevant offense?
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We celebrate the accomplishments of two Idaho athletes - UC Davis running back Lan Larison (Vallivue High, Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year) and cyclist Matteo Jorgenson (Boise High, eighth in Tour de France), what we're learning about Boise State opponents Georgia Southern and Oregon from their media days, Bob previews Utah State football (and its tragic start to the season) in Bronco Focus, Prater on chasing (and feeding) bears in Idaho last week, Weekend Winners & Losers
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UC Davis running back Lan Larison, a four-year starter at Vallivue High in Caldwell, joins Prater and Mallory from Big Sky Media Days in Spokane where he's been named Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Larison shares one season goal (2,000 yards) and his Boise State recruiting story. PHOTO COURTESY of UC Davis Athletics
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Douglas Tobin, president of the Boise Young Riders Development Squad (BYRDS), joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Boise High graduate Matteo Jorgenson and his eighth-place finish (top American) at the Tour de France. This week, Jorgenson heads to Paris to race in the Summer Olympics.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his Mountain West football preview series by diving into Utah State. The head coach was fired this month (spawning lawsuits) and a player died in a swimming/diving accident over the weekend.
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Former Boise State offensive lineman John Ojukwu talks about preparing for his second season in the NFL with Tennessee and competing for a starting spot on the Titans offensive line, Chris Haskell of the Boise State Esports program discusses the impact of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, in the Bronco Focus-Bob highlights the Wyoming Cowboys and should the college football hall of fame change rules to allow Mike Leach in, and what was your go-to video game
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Former Boise State offensive lineman John Ojukwu joins Johnny and Bob to talk about preparing for his second season in the NFL with Tennessee, playing for a new coaching staff, and competing for a starting spot on the Titans offensive line.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a closer look at the Wyoming Cowboys, who were voted 6th in the pre-season poll and have a new head coach in Jay Sawvel after longtime coach Craig Bohl retired.
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Chris "Doc" Haskell, head coach of the Boise State Esports program joins Johnny and Bob in the KTIK studio to talk about the release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, it's cultural significance, and if it could be the most anticipated sports video game in history.
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Boise State hall of fame RB Brock Forsey (1999-2002) discusses the history of Bronco running backs and how Ashton Jeanty compares with the greats over the years, Andrew Perloff of the morning show Maggie and Perloff (weekdays on KTIK), talked about the firestorm that ensued after an article he wrote criticizing Bill Belichick for joining the media was highlighted by the New York Post, Barstool Sports and others, in the Bronco Focus, Bob takes a closer look at the Colorado State Rams, who were voted 5th in the pre-season poll and have one of the best receivers in the nation in Tory Horton, and a draft of teams that could win their divisions in the 2024 NFL season
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Brock Forsey had a hall of fame career with the Boise State (1999-2002) before being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2002. Forsey joined Johnny and Bob for a discussion about the history of Bronco running backs and how Ashton Jeanty compares with the greats over the years.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a closer look at the Colorado State Rams, who were voted 5th in the pre-season poll and have one of the best receivers in the nation in Tory Horton.
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Andrew Perloff, of the morning show Maggie and Perloff (weekdays on KTIK), wrote an article for Athlon Sports calling former NFL coach Bill Belichick a hypocrite for joining 3 NFL shows after saying little to the media over the years. Perloff joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the firestorm that ensued after the article was highlighted by the New York Post, Barstool Sports and more.
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Johnny and Bob talk Boise State football as they look to return to national prominence and debate if this is the year it can be done, the voice of Georgia Southern (Boise State's 1st opponent) Danny Reed talks about what the Eagles have coming back, the new executive director of the college football playoff Richard Clark talks about different aspects of the 12 team playoff, (Bronco Focus) Bob previews Mountain West football teams-today Air Force, and it's 50 days until the start of the NFL season
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Boise State opens the 2024 season at Georgia Southern of the Sun Belt Conference. Danny Reed, the voice of the Eagles joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion about the importance of this game for Georgia Southern, how much talent they have coming back and expectations for the season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a closer look at the Air Force Falcons, who were voted 4th in the pre-season poll and have the longest tenured coach in the conference with Troy Calhoun.
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IST WITH JOHNNY AND BOB: The number 2 has a lot of significance at Boise State-the best basketball and football players currently wear the number and it was the highest poll ranking ever reached, in the Bronco Focus Bob is previewing Mountain West football teams-today Fresno State, ESPN radio host Chris Carlin discusses where the .300 hitters have gone in MLB, and a new game called "Have you/would you"
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a closer look at the Fresno State Bulldogs, who enter the 2024 season with an interim coach after Jeff Tedford stepped down because of health concerns.
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Abu Kigab, 2022 Mountain West basketball tournament MVP, joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about being a part of the Once A Bronco team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the Bronco Legends Classic event Wednesday night at Borah high school, their game Friday night in the Houston Regional and playing international basketball.
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Former Boise State basketball great Justinian Jessup stops by the KTIK studio as he and other former Broncos get set to play in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), Jeff Tedford steps down at Fresno State leaving 6 first year coaches in the Mountain West, the guys hit on their weekend winners and losers, Bob (Bronco Focus) takes a close look at the UNLV football team in 2024, and a discussion about what time in history was their favorite time in college football
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Justinian Jessup, Boise State's all-time leader in made 3-pointers, joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about being a part of the Once A Bronco team for The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the Bronco Legends Classic event Wednesday night at Borah high school, their game Friday night in the Houston Regional and playing overseas.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a closer look at the UNLV Rebels football team and why they were picked second behind Boise State and not the surprise team that they were in 2023.
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Former Boise State offensive line star (and assistant coach) Scott Huff joins IST to share his coaching journey from college football to the Seattle Seahawks, we also dive into former BSU players now coaching/working on NFL staffs - our list stands at seven, B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) with a Mountain West Media Days wrapup - feisty coaches, impressions from three days in Vegas and what's next for BSU football (camp starts July 31), Bob talks to Colorado State WR star Tory Horton in Bronco Focus - brother of former Bronco Tyler Horton (what's he up to these days?), replay of our exclusive interview with BSU running back Ashton Jeanty in Vegas
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Scott Huff, a former center and one of the top offensive linemen in Boise State history, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a coaching career that included stops at BSU - and now as the offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Bob for a wrapup conversation from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Top takeaway: Coaches Jay Norvell and Jeff Choate were fired up and feisty.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater one day after Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Bob spent part of his trip talking to Colorado State WR star Tory Horton - brother of former Bronco Tyler Horton.
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Live from Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort in Las Vegas, with broadcast partner Bronco Nation News, exclusive interviews with Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (his legacy), coach Spencer Danielson (no more Sunday practices), athletic director Jeramiah Dickey (on the Houston job), Nevada coach Jeff Choate (fired up and looking forward to the BSU game in November) and UNLV coach Barry Odom (giving IST credit for last year's success), plus Media Day segments with Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report)
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days and addresses two primary topics: Why it's important for him to be in Vegas and his thoughts on the AD vacancy at Houston.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas for a wide-ranging conversation about battling hype, why the Broncos will no longer practice on Sundays and Jeramiah Dickey's status as BSU's athletic director.
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Ashton Jeanty was in Las Vegas on Wednesday for a series of interviews. Inside a third floor suite of the Golden Nugget, he spent 20 minutes talking to the IST/BNN crew about loyalty, running for 2,000 yards, the Heisman Trophy and the NFL.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory at Circa Resort in Las Vegas to share Media Days interviews with Mountain West coaches Jeff Tedford (Fresno State), Jay Norvell (Colorado State), Sean Lewis (San Diego State) and Nate Dreiling (Utah State).
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Live from Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort in Las Vegas, with our broadcast partner Bronco Nation News, exclusive interviews with Boise State defensive end/MW co-Defensive Player of the Year Ahmed Hassanein, record-setting BSU kicker Jonah Dalmas and MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez on the state of the league (and beef jerky), BSU dominates first day of Media Days with a first-place team vote and a league-best seven players on the all-MW preseason team, Dalmas and RB star Ashton Jeanty and their Vegas publicity stunts, reports from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report)
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Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein joins Prater and Mallory from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas to reveal his offseason approach: Going back to his roots and playing like a hungry freshman.
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Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas, who is 18 field goals shy of breaking the NCAA career record, joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days to talk about his pursuit and his Vegas publicity stunt Wednesday at Circa/Stadium Swim.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory at Circa Resort to share player interviews from the first day of Mountain West Media Days. Question: What do they think about BSU running back star Ashton Jeanty?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory at Circa Resort/Stadium Swim to begin three days of coverage from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, His first question: What's different about this football season, what's the vibe, in the words of the Broncos in Vegas?
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Live from Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort/Stadium Swim in Las Vegas, with our broadcast partner Bronco Nation News, Boise State reveals 'refreshed uniforms' - changes shown in new EASports video trailer are more subtle than bold, Bob with four fresh MW storylines in Bronco Focus, B.J. with his top questions in his BNN Report, roundtable (including Mike Sanford) on what's happening with Jeramiah Dickey and the Houston AD job search, Jonah Dalmas PR stunt could be fun Wednesday
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It's Mountain West Football Media Days Week and we kick off five days of coverage with one big question - what do we all need to learn in Vegas, live shows (IST and BNN Live) continue Tuesday through Thursday from Circa Resort, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty will make a surprise appearance in Vegas this week, Bob talks to new basketball point guard Alvaro Cardenas in Bronco Focus, who will have a better season - Hank Bachmeier or Taylen Green, Johnny having emotional issues with his first-place Mariners, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation with Spanish point guard Alvaro Cardenas, a transfer from San Jose State. Cardenas met with the Boise media for the first time Monday.
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Previews and predictions for Boise State football and running back star Ashton Jeanty - from college football magazine guru Phil Steele, B.J. previews Mountain West Media Days in Vegas next week in his weekly BNN Report (IST will broadcast three straight shows from Circa Resort starting Tuesday), update on the Houston AD search and how it might impact Jeramiah Dickey and BSU football, Bob talks to BSU golfer Cole Rueck in Bronco Focus - he's headed to the Scottish Open to play against PGA stars, celebrating birthdays for Idaho and the USA
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College football magazine publisher Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 preview magazine - and what he has to say about Boise State's Mountain West and CFP hopes, Ashton Jeanty's place in the national picture and a scouting report on season-opening opponent Georgia Southern.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation to preview next week's Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas (IST shows from Circa Resort and Stadium Swim on July 9-11). Two storylines: Who's good outside of BSU/Ashton Jeanty and what's going on with Utah State?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation with golfer Cole Rueck, a junior-to-be from Corvallis, Ore. Rueck has qualified for this month's Scottish Open, featuring several top names from the PGA Tour.
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Our annual college football tradition - we get you ready for another season with a three-part, two-day interview with magazine guru Phil Steele, Steele starts with the national FBS picture and a preview of what's going to happen in the Mountain West (part three will air on IST on Wednesday - Boise State and Ashton Jeanty), Idaho resident and longtime Olympic reporter Heather Cox on covering the Summer Games in Paris, Bob with one question for all seven first-year MW coaches in Bronco Focus, Oklahoma State RB star Ollie Gordon arrested for DUI - how will that impact Jeanty
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation about seven first-year football coaches in the Mountain West. He has one question for each newcomer going into MW Media Days in Las Vegas next week.
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Malachi Nelson's father, Eric, joins Idaho Sports Talk to share an update on Boise State's new quarterback, what he's doing this summer and expectations for this season and his long-term future, the history of July 1 and what the date means to the BSU football program (both good and bad memories), former KTIK/BSU broadcaster Chris Lewis on his second straight NBC gig covering Olympic table tennis - and another fall covering pro and college football for CBS, how much time do you spend in your garage, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Eric Nelson, the father of new Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson, joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about his son, his personality, why he's living by himself in Meridian and his expectations for the 2024 football season.
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Time to learn about Boise State's new basketball players - coach Leon Rice with comments on a new roster that includes nine players who didn't play last season, B.J. with his perspective on the new roster in his BNN Report - who will play and who will redshirt, BSU has +400 odds to land a CFP invite this football season (a great value, in our opinion), meet former BYRDS cyclist and Boise High graduate Matteo Jorgenson through the eyes of his Boise coach (Jorgenson starts Tour de France this weekend and has qualified for the Olympics)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about coach Leon Rice and his changing basketball roster - 13 total players, including nine who didn't play last season.
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We dive into the psyche of Boise State football fans, they won't attend ancillary events like a summer softball game but they show up on Saturdays in the fall - maybe that's a good thing heading into the new and messy world of college football, Lakers draft Bronny James and the nepotism debate flies off the charts, Bronco Focus - former BSU athletes shooting for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, what are some of the best sports lines in music lyrics, it's float season in Boise and we try to get JP to play in the Boise River
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Idaho Sports Talk is headed to Las Vegas in two weeks for Mountain West Football Media Days at Circa Resort, we get you ready with three questions - which team will be No. 2 behind Boise State, who's the new breakout coach of the year and who are the three Preseason Players of the Year, new rules are coming to NCAA football (more coaching help, no more marijuana testing), when it comes to vacations are you a mountain, beach or desert person, NBA Draft nuggets for those of you who don't care
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New video game ranks Albertsons Stadium No. 24 on the list of toughest stadiums in college football (based on historical data) - is the ranking too low or too high, safety Alexander Teubner in studio to talk about his confidence and the Summer Softball Classic (Wednesday night at Memorial Stadium), which former BSU players are headed to the NFL playoffs based on offseason Vegas win totals, Bob (Bronco Focus) on where he's most confident about this football team, should pro coaches drop public F-bombs
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Boise State safety Alexander Teubner joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK studio for a conversation about the approaching football season, his growth from walk-on to dominant team leader and being team captain for the defensive squad for the Summer Softball Classic on Wednesday night at Memorial Stadium.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the four areas where he's feeling the most secure going into a new football season. Most confident: Kicking/punting ... and the run game.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey - how much is he worth (more than $435,000, in our opinion) and what kind of raise is needed (more than $8,000 a year, in our opinion) to keep him away from the Houston vacancy, Bob (Bronco Focus) with his three biggest concerns going into a new football season (QB play?), history and emotions of a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final, what is the coolest job in sports, Idahoans chasing Olympic dreams, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his biggest concerns for the 2024 football season. Top two: Pass defense and QB play.
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We debate the future of Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey - how much is the AD vacancy at Houston on his radar, longtime Houston reporter on what the Cougars are looking for in their next AD - he says Dickey could be a on short list of one or two candidates, B.J. adds his Dickey perspective in his weekly BNN Report (including the lack of a new contract from president Tromp), how national love for BSU running back Ashton Jeanty is growing this summer, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Bob for a conversation about athletic director Jeramiah Dickey. Is he a candidate for the vacancy at Houston, where he worked for almost seven years? More important, what's his contract situation with Boise State president Marlene Tromp?
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Joseph Duarte, a senior reporter covering the Houston Cougars for the Houston Chronicle, joins Prater and Bob for a conversation about the school's sudden vacancy at athletic director. Duarte expects Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey to be on a short list - he spent almost seven years working in the UH athletic department before moving onto Baylor and Boise State.
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Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas joins IST to talk about 'being the best kicker in college football' - and the Summer Softball Classic in Boise on June 26, Houston makes a change at athletic director - would that job interest Jeramiah Dickey who spent seven years at Houston, Bob with three breakout players for the 2024 football season in Bronco Focus, Angels infielder and former Timberline High player Michael Stefanic on life in the big leagues, the longest plays in BSU football history - to honor the longest day of the year
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Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas (Rocky Mountain High) joins Prater and Bob for a conversation about expectations for the 2024 season, chasing team and NCAA records, becoming the best kicker in BSU history and the Summer Softball Classic at Memorial Stadium on June 26.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about three football players who could have breakout seasons in 2024: LB Jake Ripp, CB Jeremiah Earby and S Ty Benefield.
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Johnny and Bob debate the top 3 pro sports franchises, can NIL money keep more players from leaving college early, (Bronco Focus) Bob on the Mountain West preseason media poll, Boise Hawks manager Gary Van Tol on their good start, athletes who went from villain to fan favorite, and Boise State guard Chris Lockett Jr. on his expectations
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Boise State guard Chris Lockett Jr. joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion about his recruitment to Boise State, off-season workouts, his expectations on contributing to the roster coming off a redshirt year, and playing in high school for former Idaho Stampede great Randy Livingston in Louisiana.
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Media members have received the Mountain West football preseason all-conference ballots. Bob looks at the names and identifies the most interesting takeaways, including the number of transfer players who made the list.
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IST WITH PRATER & The BALLGAME: Johnny, Bob and JP bring you their weekend winners and losers, (Bronco Focus) Bob plays travel agent and ranks the best things about each city on Boise State's 2024 road schedule, where were you 30 years ago today for the OJ Simpson white Bronco chase, Dan Brugler-author of the The Beast NFL Draft Guide gives an early look at Ashton Jeanty's draft expectations and depth of the 2025 RB class
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Dane Brugler of The Athletic, author of The Beast NFL Draft Guide, joins Johnny and Bob for an early look at Ashton Jeanty's draft expectations in 2025, the depth of next year's RB class, how Jeanty compares to other great Bronco RBs and ultimately how high he thinks he can go.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, plays travel agent by ranking the best things to do in each city of Boise State football's 2024 road games. Hint: Honolulu is number one!
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Johnny and Bob debate the most dominant athletes in their sport, an Eagles insider shares his thoughts on why Kellen Moore might only be O.C. in Philadelphia for one season, who are the 4 must watch players in MLB, Idaho Coach Jason Eck on his contract extension with the Vandals, why the G-5 should stay away from their own playoff, and a Fathers Day salute to dads
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Football Coach Jason Eck received a contract extension from the University of Idaho through the 2028 football season. Eck joins Idaho Sports Talk to discuss his desire to stay with the Vandals, and some of his short and long term goals for the program.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have gotten a look at Kellen Moore's offense through OTAs and mandatory mini-camp. Longtime Eagles insider Zach Berman joins Idaho Sports Talk to discuss how different the offense will look, expectations for Moore, and why he thinks this may be Kellen's only season in Philadelphia.
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There are 13 former Boise State players in the NFL - is their status in the league better, worse or the same now that mini-camps and OTAs are ending this week, we ask one local golf expert a simple question - does the Treasure Valley need more courses, does it bother you that BSU hasn't retired Kellen's No. 11, Bob (Bronco Focus) on the thinnest position groups in the Mountain West, what's your single biggest sports quest, private equity is invading college athletics
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Brett Kleinkopf, former longtime golf professional at Hillcrest Country Club and now the director of operations for the Rocky Mountain Section PGA, joins Prater and Mallory to answer a simple question: Does the Valley need more golf courses - and why?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a top three list: Thinnest position groups in the Mountain West, starting with quarterbacks.
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Live from Camp Rainbow Gold and Hidden Paradise - Presented by Treasure Valley Subaru, we spotlight Idaho's unique cancer camp as TV Subaru donates an all-wheel drive SUV to CRG, we play a new game - Name That Danielson (Spencer or Ethan?), Heisman winner and former NFL No. 1 pick Carson Palmer on playing college football today - and his emotional attachment to Camp Rainbow Gold, Bob previews MW's deepest position groups in Bronco Focus, never-told stories about Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson
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Former USC and NFL quarterback star - and Ketchum resident - Carson Palmer joins Prater and Mallory to spotlight Camp Rainbow Gold, a camp for cancer kids/families north of Fairfield. Palmer talks about what it would be like to play in a NIL/transfer portal world.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a top three list: Best defensive position groups in the Mountain West, starting with wide receivers. THURSDAY: Thinnest position groups in the league.
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Ethan Danielson is Spencer Danielson's younger brother and has stories to share about the Boise State football coach, Ethan joins IST in studio - why he has an emotional connection to BSU players and life as a Boise fireman, Boise High football coach and former Broncos' player Mike Altieri on the importance of attending BSU summer camps, some of the oldest players in college football are on BSU's schedule, Bob (Bronco Focus) projects top four defensive players for the 2024 Mountain West football season, do you name pets after sports stars
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Ethan Danielson, brother of Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, is a senior firefighter in the Boise Fire Department. He joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio for a conversation about his brother, his relationship with the team, family stories and life as a firefighter.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a top four list: Best defensive players heading into a new Mountain West football season. Yes, one Boise State player makes the list, but who?
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Former Boise State basketball star Coby Karl in the IST studio - after one season in the NBA on the 76ers' bench, how Karl visualizes his coaching career and why he still keeps in touch with Leon Rice, Bob (Bronco Focus) projects the top four offensive players for the 2024 Mountain West football season (hmmmm, who's No. 1?), what do we miss the most about the now-dead Pac-12, who stole the Meridian Speedway pace car, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State basketball star Coby Karl, now a first-year assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio to talk about life in the NBA, coach Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers and what he’s doing in Boise this week.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a top four list: Best offensive players heading into a new Mountain West football season. Tuesday: Top four defensive players for 2024.
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KTIK gives away two more sets of Boise State football season tickets, new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has changed "95 percent'' of the Eagles' offense - how is that sitting with coaches and players in Philadelphia, hear from QB Jalen Hurts on what he thinks of Moore's changes, B.J. on his weekly BNN Report - what's up with the Mountain West bowl situation for the next two years, Johnny tries to pitch three (bad) movie ideas
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West and its primary bowl games for 2024-25: LA (vs. TBD), Potato (vs. MAC), Hawaii (vs. C-USA), Gin & Juice (vs. MAC) and New Mexico (vs. C-USA).
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins IST in studio to share how Notre Dame landed on the football schedule, how fans can get tickets, the art of building a nonconference schedule and his vision (and money plan) behind the north end zone project, what listeners/fans are saying about the football schedule and NEZ, Bob looks at rivalries lost/gained in college football realignment in Bronco Focus, who will be the first $100M/per year athlete (NBA?)
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Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com studio for a interview to talk about the art of scheduling a game at Notre Dame, why he believes football scheduling is so difficult and the Albertsons Stadium north end zone project.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his series on changes coming to college football this season. Thursday: Rivalries that are back - and some rivalries that are disappearing.
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Boise State adds Notre Dame to 2025 football schedule, Broncos will receive $1.35M and 5,000 tickets for playing the biggest nonconference game in school history, we break down the known details of the game on Oct. 4 with potential kickoff time and TV info, Bob explores TV changes coming to CFB in Bronco Focus - with a crystal-ball look at BSU-ND, Alexander Mattison scouting report from Raiders' camp, former Steelheads announcer Doug Plagens on calling the Stanley Cup Finals for Florida. NOTE: Jeramiah Dickey on IST on Wednesday
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Doug Plagens is the radio play-by-play announcer for the Florida Panthers, who play the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals starting Saturday night. Plagens joins Prater and Bob for a trip down memory lane - how he transitioned from the Treasure Valley to the NHL (including one memorable stop at the Homedale Demolition Derby).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater to begin a four-part series this week: Changes coming to college football this season and how they impact the Broncos and their program. Tuesday: TV changes, including a crystal-ball look into the BSU-Notre Dame game in 2025.
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Assistant coach Mike Burns joins Prater and Bob to share the story behind new point guard Alvaro Cardenas, who is from Spain. Head coach Leon Rice said last week that he's wanted a European PG on his roster "because of the way they play.''
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Touchdowns for Tickets (and free Boise State football season tickets for this season) is down to its final week of qualifying, former BSU quarterback Kellen Moore on the 2025 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame (is the fourth time a charm?), BSU basketball assistant coach Mike Burns on why the Broncos wanted a European point guard on the roster, Burns on how Alvaro Cardenas (Spain) can make the Broncos better, Bob (Bronco Focus) begins four-part series on changes coming to college football in 2024 - and how they impact BSU, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater to begin a four-part series this week: Changes coming to college football this season and how they impact the Broncos and their program.
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Live from the BNN Golf Tournament at Timberstone GC, Boise State coach Spencer Danielson on how the north end zone project impacts his program - and throwing up, QB Maddux Madsen says football team is back together for summer workouts and 'it's all ball,' what Danielson and basketball coach Leon Rice said at a BNN function, stories on how Prater and Ballgame used to stalk athletes as kids, B.J. with his BNN Report on the Madsen-Nelson QB battle, we give away a pair of BSU season tickets (we'll do it again next week)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory from the BNN Golf Tournament at Timberstone GC, where the conversation focuses on this fall's QB competition between Maddux Madsen and Malachi Nelson.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging conversation about how the north end zone project impacts his program, how he processes the chaos of college football, throwing up while running decks and summer vacation plans.
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Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Mallory at the BNN Golf Tournament at Timberstone Golf Course on Friday. Madsen said the Broncos are back as a team for summer workouts - and "it's all ball.''
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Boise State releases updated details on 2024 football schedule - Oregon is on Peacock and Oregon State is on Black Friday morning (FOX), fans and listeners have mixed feelings about a schedule that includes nine Saturday games and seven night games, three games are on Fridays including UNLV (road) and San Diego State (home), Bob offers his first impressions of the schedule in Bronco Focus, Mike Sanford visits Denver OTAs to check out JL Skinner, hockey insider on the new vibe in SLC
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Mike Sanford, now working for Altitude Sports Radio in Denver, joins Prater and Mallory after visiting the Broncos' training camp Thursday. Sanford touches on former Boise State safety JL Skinner and the QB battle between Bo Nix and Zach Wilson.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to offer his first impressions of Boise State's updated schedule for the 2024 football season (final dates, kickoff times, TV partners released Thursday). No. 1: Travel miles over the first five games (trips to Georgia, Oregon and Hawaii).
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Boise State releases details of north end zone project inside Albertsons Stadium - renderings are sexy, seats are expensive and the need is critical for the future of the football program, associate AD Cody Gougler tells IST, Broncos are shopping for one G5 and one P4 game for the 2025 football schedule (who's on your wish list?), which former BSU brother is getting a head coaching job first - Kellen (NFL) or Kirby (CFB), who are the under-25 athletes in Idaho ready for stardom in their sport (inspired by Sting Ray Robb's performance in the Indy 500)
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Cody Gougler, a senior associate athletic director at Boise State, joins Prater and Mallory to go over details of Wednesday's announced plans for the north end zone project inside Albertsons Stadium. The athletic department is now selling premium seats for football - with construction expected to start in January 2025 (completed by fall of 2026). RENDERING courtesy of Boise State Athletics.
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We kick off Week Two of Touchdowns for Tickets, college football is threatening to do away with walk-ons - why is that happening and how could that impact Boise State, Broncos lose Houston off 2025 football schedule and now they're looking for two nonconference opponents (one home, one away, a G5 and a P4), Idaho driver Sting Ray Robb on leading 23 laps in the Indy 500, College Football Hall of Famer Jake Plummer on his Boise camp, our memories of Bill Walton
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Sting Ray Robb, a graduate of Payette High School, joins Prater and Mallory from Indianapolis, where he finished 16th in the Indy 500 on Sunday. Robb, in his second Indy 500, led 23 laps and completed all 500 miles. "I thought we were the car to beat out there,'' he said.
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Former Capital High, Arizona State and NFL quarterback Jake Plummer joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the state of college football, Memorial Day memories of Pat Tillman and his Plummer Skills and Thrills Challenge at Bishop Kelly High in June (info: idahoyouthsports.com).
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Touchdowns for Tickets - we give away a pair of Boise State football season tickets (and we'll do it again the next two weeks), Ashton Jeanty is No. 1 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU roster - we ask B.J. in his BNN Report about Jeanty stat expectations for the 2024 season (2,000 all-purpose yards and 20 TDs?), meet the Meridian man and former Kansas football player who's an industry leader in Rock/Pop Star and World Tour security protection, why Idaho Indy 500 driver Sting Ray Robb is looking for a 'miracle'
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Ryan Atkinson, an industry leader in Rock/Pop Star & World Tour security protection, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK studio to share his sports background – and how it helps to lead world tours for Drake, Morgan Wallen, KISS, Depeche Mode, Kid Rock, Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hilary Duff, Linkin Park, Pearl Jam and more.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Ashton Jeanty - and what kind of stat production is expected this season (2,000 all-purpose yards and 20 TDs?).
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Death of the Chain Gang? ... NFL is going high-tech this fall and it could (one day, sadly) eliminate the need for chain-gang crews around the country, No. 2 in our series of Most Important Players on the Boise State football roster - DE Ahmed Hassanein who will chase double-digit sacks for the second straight season, BSU opens its football season in 100 days, are you watching more NBA or NHL, three more qualifiers to win Touchdowns for Tickets, we introduce one of the most interesting men in the Treasure Valley
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Three more chances for listeners to win Touchdowns for Tickets, Khalil Shakir back in camp with the Bills - longtime NFL reporter on his status in a revamped WR room and his relationship with QB Josh Allen, catching up with former BSU legend Jared Zabransky (in Boise this summer for a series of camps), LB Andrew Simpson is No. 3 on our list of Most Important Players on the BSU roster, Mountain West moves championship football game to Friday night on FOX
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Longtime NFL reporter Ryan O'Halloran of the Buffalo News joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation from OTAs, where Khalil Shakir is emerging as a top target for QB Josh Allen. What is Shakir's role in the Bills' revamped wide receiver room?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present his second day of The Behlers - annual awards recognizing top achievements from the 2023-24 athletic season. Wednesday: Male/Female Athletes of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year.
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Touchdowns for Tickets continues as listeners qualify for Boise State football season tickets, Bob presents 'The Behlers' in Bronco Focus - best performances from the 2023-24 athletic season (more Behler awards Wednesday), Idaho driver Sting Ray Robb from the Indy 500 - driving for A.J. Foyt, center Mason Randolph is No. 4 in our series of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, what to love about a new Hawks baseball season
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Sting Ray Robb, a 22-year-old graduate of Payette High School, joins Prater and Mallory to go over his emotions of racing in Sunday's Indy 500 for A.J. Foyt Enterprises. Robb finished 31st in his rookie race in 2023 - and starts Sunday as the 23rd fastest qualifier.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present The Behlers - two days of his annual awards recognizing top achievements from the 2023-24 athletic season. Tuesday awards: Female/Male Performances of the Year, Game of the Year and Team of the Year.
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It's back - our annual Touchdowns for Tickets contest and daily chances to win Boise State football season tickets for 2024, changes coming to the north end zone of Albertsons Stadium and we share new details, Bob points out a few fan-friendly changes in Bronco Focus, Tyson Degenhart on throwing out Mariners' first pitch during Boise State Night in August, former BSU golfer Ty Travis on college battles with Xander Schauffele, WR Latrell Caples is No. 5 on our list of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster
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Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his big offseason news - the Washington native is throwing out the first pitch of the Mariners-Mets game in Seattle on Aug. 10. It's Boise State Night at T-Mobile Park.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to go over new (fan-friendly) details for the North End Zone upgrade inside Albertsons Stadium. The project, with more details coming this year, should be done in time for the 2026 season.
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Johnny and Bob hit on the weird circumstances of the arrest of PGA star Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship, Vegas has their college football win totals (Boise State 8.5), Baseball with Bob-MLB is at the quarter point of the season, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News report) looks at recent recruiting news, things in sports that we miss, and our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on safety Ty Benefield
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on a variety of topics including recent football recruiting news, the blue turf's inclusion to start the EA SPORTS College Football 25 video game trailer, and the Vegas line of 8.5 wins for Boise State football.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Johnny and Bob catch up with Jerry Allen, the voice of Oregon football for an offseason look at the Ducks, (Bronco Focus) Bob looks at the new NFL schedule and highlights primetime games featuring former Boise State players, horseracing analyst Dick Jerardi handicaps the upcoming Preakness Stakes, are certain sports shows overrated or underrated. and our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on safety Alexander Teubner
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a look at the 2024 NFL schedule that was released on Wednesday and highlights some of the best primetime games featuring former Boise State players.
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Jerry Allen, the longtime voice of the Oregon Ducks football team, joins Johnny and Bob for discussion about the Boise State/Oregon history, the 2024 Ducks squad, NIL, and their move to the Big 10.
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Johnny can barely contain himself on NFL schedule release day, (Bronco Focus) Bob's football broadcast partner Pete Cavender talks expectations for the 2024 season, BSU equipment manager Dale Holste with a history lesson on equipment changes, our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on cornerback Jeremiah Earby, and Bronco offensive lineman Ben Dooley joins us in studio
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Boise State's longtime equipment manager Dale Holste has seen a lot of things in his years with the Broncos, including the ever-changing evolution of football equipment. Holste joins Johnny and Bob in the RoePaint.com studio to talk about the biggest changes in helmets, shoulder pads, and uniforms over nearly three decades.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is joined by his broadcast partner Pete Cavender for a discussion about blocking for an elite running back, what needs to happen for the Broncos to have a successful 2024 season, and Boise State's place in the college football landscape.
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Boise State A.D. Jeramiah Dickey updates the Albertsons stadium north end zone project, (Bronco Focus) Bob and Johnny are joined by BSU legend and color commentator Abe Jackson for a look at the Bronco basketball program, is college football becoming too much like the NFL, our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on quarterback Maddux Madsen, and NFL schedule release teasers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is joined by his broadcast partner Abe Jackson for a discussion about the state of Boise State basketball, Tyson Degenhart chasing records, NIL, the transfer portal and more.
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Big announcement-win Boise State football season tickets with Touchdowns For Tickets starting again on Monday May 20, with the addition of Text For Tickets, who were the big sports winners and losers from the weekend, (Bronco Focus) Bob on 2 intriguing players, sports feuds make news, new BSU football commit Dominik Calhoun and our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on quarterback with Malachi Nelson
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Dominik Calhoun, cornerback from Pittsburgh, CA joins Johnny and Bob to discuss his thoughts on coach Spencer Danielson, his recruitment by the Bronco staff, seeing the blue turf for the first time, and his decision to commit to Boise State football.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a look at 2 of his most intriguing newcomers to the Bronco football roster, cornerback Jeremiah Earby and wide receiver Chris Marshall.
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Avery Williams joins IST - former Boise State All-American and current Falcons running back/return specialist on his journey back from a season-ending knee injury, BNN Report with B.J. focuses on the Maddux Madsen-Malachi Nelson quarterback battle and how it could change this offseason, our series of the 15 Most Important Players on the BSU football roster hits on cornerback A'Marion McCoy, Alex Guerrero on the issues in college football today - and how to fix them, Baseball with Bob
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Atlanta Falcons running back and return specialist Avery Williams, a former Boise State All-American, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2023 season-ending knee injury - and his vision for returning to the field this offseason.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about offseason football, focusing on the ongoing QB battle between Maddux Madsen and Malachi Nelson. Who will start the season opener Aug. 31?
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Former Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin on NILGate, transfer portal, tampering, Spencer Danielson and whether he'll ever coach again, former BSU basketball star John Coker on the power of a 7-footer - and how a new one could help the Broncos next season, Bob on BSU's opening win in the MW softball tournament in Bronco Focus, James Ferguson-Reynolds is No. 12 on our list of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, Steelheads captain on the highs and lows of playoff hockey
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Former Boise State QB, offensive coordinator and head coach Bryan Harsin joins Prater & The Ballgame for a deep conversation about issues in college football - NILGate, the transfer portal and tampering. Plus, his thoughts on Spencer Danielson - and will he ever coach again?
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John Coker - former Boise State basketball center and two-time first-team All-Big Sky player who reached the NBA - joins Prater and Mallory to share memories and talk about new BSU 7-footer Dylan Anderson (a transfer from Arizona).
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Idaho Steelheads captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after a 7-5 loss to Kansas City in Game 3 of their ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs in Downtown Boise on Wednesday night. The Steelheads are down 2-1 going into home games Friday and Saturday nights.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins IST - who's his starting QB for the summer, plus portal tampering, freshman NIL policies and offseason priorities for his program, Danielson on the specific reasons why Madsen leads Nelson in the offseason QB race, Steelheads host three games in four nights, Bob previews the Mountain West softball tournament in Bronco Focus, TE Matt Lauter is No. 13 on our list of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, new prep football showcase coming to town
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins IST - who's his starting QB for the summer, plus portal tampering, freshman NIL policies and offseason priorities for his program, Danielson on the specific reasons why Madsen leads Nelson in the offseason QB race, Steelheads host three games in four nights, Bob previews the Mountain West softball tournament in Bronco Focus, TE Matt Lauter is No. 13 on our list of Most Important Players on the BSU football roster, new prep football showcase coming to town
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about the Broncos’ quarterback competition (who's QB1 this offseason?), portal tampering, NIL policies and offseason priorities for his program.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Mountain West softball tournament, Thursday through Saturday at Dona Larsen Park. Boise State opens at 12:30 Thursday against Fresno State.
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We continue our debate of the week - is a new Group of Five Top 25 poll good for Boise State and its G5 peers, G5 insider on the pros and cons of a new poll, our BSU football series on the 15 Most Important Players on the roster continues with left tackle Kage Casey, Steelheads scoring machine Mark Rassall in studio before three ECHL playoffs games in Downtown Boise this week, Bob on the history of 7-footers for BSU basketball
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Colton Pool, a college football reporter for HERO Sports, a website dedicated to Group of Five and FCS football, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the G5 Top 25 poll his organization conducted last season. For 2024, there's a new G5-only Top 25 poll being proposed - is that good for the Boise States of the
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the history of 7-foot basketball players at BSU. The obvious No. 1 on a short list: John Coker (who will appear on Idaho Sports Talk at 3:15 p.m. Thursday).
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Idaho Steelheads forward Mark Rassell joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for a discussion about his hockey journey to Boise, his ability to lead a team in scoring, this week's three home games against top-seed Kansas City and why he's called "The Worm.''
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We renew our Boise State football series, a post-spring camp version - 15 Most Important Players on the roster, kicker Jonah Dalmas is No. 15 (three players dropped from the list, three added since the end of spring camp), tracking George Holani's weekend with the Seahawks, G5 football could get its own Top 25 poll and that's a really bad idea, Bob starts his offseason peek into BSU's football schedule in Bronco Focus (Monday: Georgia Southern), Snoop takes over a Mountain West bowl game, our thoughts on the Tom Brady roast
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to begin his summer series that will examine all 12 opponents on the Broncos' 2024 football schedule. Monday: Georgia Southern.
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PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Johnny and Bob check in with a member of the Boise State basketball staff for details on the recruitment and signing of transfers Javan Buchanan and Dylan Anderson, (Baseball with Bob) is umpiring in MLB getting worse, an edition of overrated/underrated, (Bronco Nation News report) B.J. Rains weighs in on the newest additions to the Bronco hoops roster, and would revenue sharing help with the number of opt-outs in bowl games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Behler for a discussion on what kind of impact transfers Javan Buchanan (Indiana Wesleyan) and Dylan Anderson (Arizona) can make for the Boise State basketball team.
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Johnny and Bob are joined by Boise State assistant basketball coach/director of recruiting David Moats to discuss the art of working the transfer portal and coming out with Javan Buchanan (Indiana Wesleyan) and Dylan Anderson (Arizona), and what these players can add to the roster.
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Boise State basketball addition: Bob and Johnny discuss transfer Dylan Anderson, a 7-footer from Arizona, why cities push back on financing new stadiums for billionaire owners, Bob (Bronco Focus) has 3 Mountain West Football teams that will win more games and 3 that will win less in 2024, Dick Jerardi handicaps the Kentucky Derby, and the reasons why some athletes decide to enter the transfer portal and others don't
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Longtime handicapper Dick Jerardi joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the state of horseracing across the nation, the crowded 22 horse field, and how he handicaps the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday From Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Johnny for a look at Mountain West football and 3 MW teams that will win more games this season and 3 that will win less.
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Message to Boise State basketball fans - is it easy or difficult (or somewhere in between?) to be a fan of the program these days, coach Leon Rice has four scholarships to fill and starts by landing top scorer from NAIA program in Indiana, Bob shares his offseason wish list for basketball in Bronco Focus, former BSU/NFL running back Jay Ajayi hits TMZ to promote rap career, Spencer Danielson keeps winning the transfer portal
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Former Boise State tight end John Bates (2017-20) joins Prater and Mallory from his home in Virginia to talk about another offseason with Washington. Bates touches on being a new father, entering a contract year and new competition in the Commanders' tight end room.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his wish list as basketball coach Leon Rice searches the transfer portal to fill his four open scholarships. No. 1 priority: A shooter.
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Boise State football players in the NFL - nine of 12 in the league could be impacted by new players taken in last weekend's draft, Bob (Bronco Focus) examines BSU football with his pros and cons entering a new offseason, Vandals coach Jason Eck on rebuilding his team with a new QB and more than 30 Idaho players on his roster, No-Brainer or Brain-Scratcher - previewing this weekend's Tom Brady roast on Netflix, what happened to the great stuntmen and daredevils (answer: Evel Knievel died)
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory live from Moscow after the completion of another spring camp. The Vandals have a new QB, more than 30 Idaho players on their roster and another tough opening schedule.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his vision of football's offseason: Bob with two pros and two cons to watch for leading up to the Aug. 31 opener at Georgia Southern.
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Highs and lows of another NFL Draft weekend - Boise State running back George Holani lands with Seahawks (undrafted free agent) and the Mountain West produces record-low number (two players drafted, fifth and seventh rounds), two questions: will Holani make the roster in Seattle and what round will Ashton Jeanty be drafted in 2025, Bob takes a deep dive into MW draft results in Bronco Focus, offseason pros and cons as BSU football begins its summer offseason, Travis Kelce living a dream life, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap how the Mountain West did in the three-day NFL Draft. Two players were drafted - the lowest number in league history.
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NFL Draft continues into the weekend - and the George Holani Watch is on the clock, where will the former Boise State running back land and will the Broncos' 14-year draft streak continue, Bills draft a WR to start the second round - what does that mean for Khalil Shakir, our thoughts on QBs, Bills and Falcons after the first night of the draft, Bob on which Mountain West players could go this weekend, B.J. examines CJ Tiller in the transfer portal in his BNN Report
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for reaction after backup quarterback CJ Tiller entered the transfer portal Friday. Rains explores the ramifications - and wonders if anyone on the roster is next.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a list of Mountain West football players who could go in this weekend's NFL Draft. The league produced five picks in 2023 - a similar haul is expected in 2024.
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Concert Week continues with more ticket giveaways through Friday, it's NFL Draft Day - we finish our nine-part position series by taking a deep dive into quarterbacks, how many will go in the first round - and why can't Boise State put a QB in the draft (how big of an issue is that?), we list our top 10 picks, Bob (Bronco Focus) takes a look at the 11 Mountain West players drafted in the first round (including three from BSU), Broncos' draft-day memories (good and bad), Tyson Degenhart is returning and could chase BSU's all-time scoring record
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recall the 11 players from the Mountain West who went in the first round of the NFL Draft. Of the 11, who had the best career? And what about the three from Boise State?
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Would Boise State football (and fans) be excited to play in a non-CFP postseason playoff for G5 teams only - Prater and Johnny engage in a spirited debate, cornerback A'Marion McCoy joins IST in-studio for a candid conversation about the Broncos' secondary, Bob previews Mountain West QBs in 2024 (only three returning starters), longtime football icon Luther Elliss on putting a fourth son in the NFL (EDGE rusher Jonah Elliss of Moscow High)
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Boise State senior cornerback A’Marion McCoy joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for a conversation about solidifying his starting role in spring camp, playing alongside childhood buddy Jeremiah Earby and expectations for the 2024 season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the quarterback picture for the 2024 Mountain West season. Fresno State, Colorado State and Hawaii have the only returning starters in the league - as of this spring.
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Max Rice, who played more basketball games than anyone in Boise State and Mountain West history, joins Prater and Mallory in studio for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his final game with the Broncos, how he processed that final loss, how NIL is changing the sport and what’s the next chapter in his career. PHOTO: Courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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Concert Week continues with more ticket giveaways, Max Rice - in studio and unplugged, talking about six years with Boise State basketball, processing the final loss, how NIL is changing the sport and what's next with his playing career, former Rice teammate Roddie Anderson III leaving for the transfer portal, NFL Draft - safeties and quarterbacks, Bob on which BSU football players should land on the All-Mountain West preseason team in July, how professional hockey is changing in the West
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RONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the six (or more?) Broncos who should end up on the 2024 All-Mountain West Preseason Football Team (announced at Media Days in July).
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Concert Week ticket giveaway continues all week on IST, we recap the great, the good and the curious from Boise State football's annual Spring Game on Saturday, we pass out awards for Breakout Player, Comeback Player, Most Improved Player and Player Who Won A Starting Job in spring camp, Bob with his four impressions from the Spring Game in Bronco Focus, NFL Draft series continues with wide receivers (with BSU history), can you watch a sporting event without your cell phone, Weekend Winners & Losers ... Malachi Nelson photo: Courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four observations from the Broncos' annual Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. Bob's four topics: QBs, Ashton Jeanty, WRs and defense.
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We get you ready for Boise State football and its Spring Game on Saturday - how to get a Ashton Jeanty Hei2man T-shirt and which players/positions will stand out, BSU football and basketball - how does NIL impact those two programs differently, B.J. on the loss of basketball star Chibuzo Agbo and what it means in his BNN Report, Bob previews the Spring Game in Bronco Focus, our NFL Draft series continues with LBs, anyone excited for the NHL in SLC
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Boise State reporter (BroncoNationNews.com) B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball player Chibuzo Agbo, who entered the transfer portal this week. How will coach Leon Rice respond to the stunning news about his roster?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share fan information (how to get a Ashton Jeanty Hei2man T-shirt) for Saturday's Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium. Bob also previews what to expect on the field with Spencer Danielson, Maddux Madsen and Alexander Teubner.
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Connor Mylymok, a forward with the Idaho Steelheads hockey team, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for a conversation about his fighting style, how he learned to fight, stories about his father Jeremy Mylymok (one of four Idaho players to have their number retired), and the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs that start next week in Downtown Boise.
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Boise State football wraps up final practice before Saturday's annual Spring Game - we dive into interviews with running back Breezy Dubar and Bob talks to safety Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, Ken Griffey Jr. showed up at the Broncos' practice Thursday - Ballgame played it cool and didn't meet his childhood hero, did you ever have a chance to meet your childhood hero, NFL Draft series continues with a look at running backs, George Holani and the Mountain West's poor showing in recent drafts, Steelheads forward Connor Mylymok on fighting and his famous father
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with redshirt senior safety Rodney Robinson. He's one of about five or six players who are competing this spring for three starting spots this fall.
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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty - in the KTIK studio talking 2024 expectations, NFL dreams, the NIL equation and stardom without an ego, Bob uses his crystal ball to peek into Jeanty's future in Bronco Focus, Dirk Koetter on using NFL-style, in-helmet communication this football season (and the strategy behind it), NFL Draft series on defensive lineman, Tyson Degenhart named to Academic All-American team - despite getting his first B
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Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty – a Heisman Trophy candidate for some and a top NFL prospect for others – joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for a conversation on his expectations for 2024, chasing NFL dreams without an ego, his NIL deal and life away from football.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his vision for star running back Ashton Jeanty - and what he could accomplish during the 2024 season.
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Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter on a variety of spring football topics - entire offense (inconsistent, needs work, developing depth), three QBs (Nelson improving, Madsen bored, Tiller inconsistent) and RBs/WRs/OL (stars and depth at all three positions), Bob talks to confident linebacker Andrew Simpson in Bronco Focus, NFL Draft series hits on OL - and the 20-year legacy of BSU left tackles ... NOTE: ASHTON JEANTY LIVE IN THE KTIK STUDIO AT 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share Tuesday's interview with Andrew Simpson - a very confident redshirt junior linebacker from Norwalk, Calif.
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Boise State football opens final week of spring camp - we have questions/answers about Saturday's closed scrimmage and what to expect this week (Spring Game is Saturday), Bob breaks down Saturday's closed scrimmage with coach Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, we launch nine-day NFL Draft series by looking at cornerbacks - first-round projections, regional outlook and BSU history, Masters television coverage, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what football coach Spencer Danielson said after Saturday's closed scrimmage. Spring camp ends Saturday, April 20, with the annual Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium.
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Live from the Boise Off-Road & Outdoor Expo, Bob shares the story of QB Maddux Madsen and his journey back from knee injury in Bronco Focus, BNN Report with B.J. - we debate what San Jose State point guard transfer Alvaro Cardenas adds to the Broncos' basketball roster, how long could Johnny survive in the woods (a three-day weekend?), BYU has a practice (not a policy) of hiring only LDS coaches - how do fans feel about that, Steelheads close out regular season with two home games
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a debate: How does San Jose State transfer point guard Alvaro Cardenas make the Broncos better for the 2024-25 season? And what happens to current point guard Roddie Anderson III?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with quarterback Maddux Madsen. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2023 - what's his motivation and timeline to reach 100 percent this year?
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Boise State has three quarterbacks competing for one starting spot - do we expect CJ Tiller, Maddux Madsen or Malachi Nelson to hit the transfer portal, Madsen talks about the QB room - and the knee injury that derailed his 2023 season, basketball lands former San Jose State guard Alvaro Cardenas from the portal - can he be a difference-maker for the Broncos, Bob with emerging linebacker Jake Ripp in Bronco Focus, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on the final two games of the regular season, Spencer Danielson's first pitch
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday and Saturday home games against Utah - to close out the regular season. How is Sheen getting his team ready for a deep playoff run?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the spring camp story of linebacker Jake Ripp. The sophomore has been playing in multiple packages - and has been a difference-maker this spring, according to coaches.
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Boise State quarterback CJ Tiller visits RoePaint.com Studio to talk about spring camp competition, leadership and life, Boise area man and longtime CBS Sports cameraman Mark Bowden live from Augusta National, Wednesday at the Masters is an underappreciated day in sports, Bob talks to emerging tight end Matt Lauter in Bronco Focus, Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins on his improving football team, how do we feel about Ashton Jeanty returning punts
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Boise State quarterback CJ Tiller joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for a conversation that focuses on spring camp competition with Maddux Madsen and Malachi Nelson, his playing and leadership style, expectations for fall camp, and his public battle with Crohn’s disease.
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Second-year Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about spring camp, just concluded in Pocatello. Hawkins touches on difference-makers on his roster, Treasure Valley players, and the ongoing work on building a culture in the program.
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Mark Bowden, a resident of the Treasure Valley and a longtime CBS Sports cameraman, joins Prater and Mallory for a live conversation from Augusta National. Bowden has worked in the TV tower behind the No. 12 green for 30-plus years - and shares top storylines surrounding this year's Masters.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation with tight end Matt Lauter - one of the team's standout players during spring camp.
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Boise State football and the safety/nickel position - we hear from Ty Benefield on his killer mentality and Zion Washington on his expanding role with the Broncos, the BSU offense and TE Matt Lauter dominated Tuesday's spring camp practice, Tiger is approaching another Masters - how do you rank your expectations and fandom these days, do you like/dislike UConn coach Dan Hurley, interview with our IST Bracket Challenge winner (Spencer picked 49 of 63 possible games)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a conversation with safety Zion Washington - and how competition for three positions is going during spring camp.
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Albertsons Stadium facing massive changes with its north end-zone project - that could mean fewer seats and higher ticket prices, what are Boise State football fans thinking about the changes, George Holani's agent joins IST to talk about his medical past and his NFL Draft expectations later this month, March Madness - women's final draws historic audience and men's season comes down to big-man battle between UConn-Purdue, Baseball with Bob (after attending two Giants games over the weekend)
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Henry Organ, the NFL agent for former Boise State running back George Holani, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Holani's offseason, how NFL Draft personnel have inquired about his past injury issues, and expectations for April 25-27.
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We honor four monster days of Final Four basketball by anticipating record TV viewership for the women - and wondering if anyone can beat the UConn men, Boise State assistant coach Mike Burns with his scouting report from the Final Four in Phoenix, B.J. (BNN Report) on what BSU basketball coaches are looking for in the transfer portal - and when we can expect news, two stories about what makes Spencer Danielson special. NOTE: FINAL FOUR COVERAGE BEGINS AT 1 P.M. SATURDAY ON KTIK
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Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns, who's in Arizona this weekend for the Final Four, joins Prater and Mallory to break down the final three games of the season. Burns analyzes the matchups - and the mind games that coaches play this time of season.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to break down basketball and the program's journey into the transfer portal. What are coaches looking for - and when could we expect new player announcements?
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Boise State WR Austin Bolt (Borah High) talks about his fresh approach to a new year - he's finally confident and healthy going into the 2024 season, more info on what the Bills have planned for Khalil Shakir and receiving production after this week's Diggs trade, Bob with coach Tim Keane and his vision for the offensive line in Bronco Focus, Steelheads' A.J. White in the RoePaint.com Studio to talk about six hockey seasons in Boise - five as the team captain, Boise State's plan for the north end-zone project gets some clarity, per report
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Idaho (ECHL) captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about the final four home games of the regular season, preparing for the Kelly Cup playoffs, fighting in hockey and the science behind growing a playoff beard.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with offensive line coach Tim Keane. Starters return at four of five positions - and Keane likes what he sees with competition at right tackle.
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Boise State WR Latrell Caples in studio to talk about the emotions of an Achilles injury - and how he hopes to turn this fall into a launchpad for an NFL career, Caples on former teammate Khalil Shakir and his new expectations with the Bills, the day's big debate - is Shakir ready to be WR1 in Buffalo, Bob talks to running back Breezy Dubar in Bronco Focus, former BSU basketball player Daequon Montreal on becoming the new AD at CSI, the big-man role in this weekend's Final Four
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Boise State WR Latrell Caples joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about an Achilles injury that forced him to miss last season, former teammate Khalil Shakir, why last year’s WR room was a “laughingstock,” and expectations for 2024.
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Daequon Montreal, who played basketball for Greg Graham and Leon Rice at Boise State, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his vision after being named the new AD at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Montreal also played at CSI, and has dreams of taking the department to new a level.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with running back Breezy Dubar. The sophomore talks about his support role behind star RB Ashton Jeanty.
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Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas is chasing Mountain West and NCAA records - he knows it, he talks about it and he uses it as motivation, Broncos' DE Ahmed Hassanein might be the strongest player on the team and has bench press numbers to show it, Caitlin Clark vs. LSU sets all-time viewership record for women's basketball, Bob shares a conversation with WR Prince Strachan in Bronco Focus, what's your favorite hotel in Vegas (in honor of the Tropicana closing for a new A's stadium)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a interview with wide receiver Prince Strachan. The sophomore continues to gain confidence - and shares a story about bringing his family from The Bahamas to Boise.
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Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez on the issues of today - NCAAs, basketball scheduling, CFP revenue for G5 programs and Oregon State/Washington State, Bob profiles senior cornerback A'Marion McCoy in Bronco Focus, Final Four observations - can anyone beat UConn, recapturing the spirit of former NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano, the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese dynamic, honoring April Fools' Day with some of sports' top trick plays, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins Prater and Mallory for an expanded conversation about the NCAA Tournament, Clark-Reese, basketball scheduling this offseason, the league's disappointment with how CFP revenue will be distributed, and Oregon State/Washington State.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with cornerback A'Marion McCoy. The 6-foot senior finished strong last season - and could be one of two starting CBs in 2024.
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It's a NCAA Tournament weekend and we get you ready with two interviews - Boise State assistant coach Mike Burns (Broncos' season, Gonzaga, summer music plans) and former Gonzaga star and current TV anaylyst Dan Dickau (stopping Zach Edey and working with Tyson Degenhart), BNN Report with B.J. Rains - five football players to watch during spring camp, Bob talks to returning WR Latrell Caples about his Achilles injury in Bronco Focus. COMING MONDAY: MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about five football players he's watching closely this offseason. Camp continues until the Spring Game on April 20.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with wide receiver Latrell Caples (missed last season with an Achilles injury). He's back, looking strong this spring camp and could be the Broncos' leading receiver this fall.
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Live from Dona Larsen Park and Boise State softball's historic milestone - first night game played under new lights, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey on growing women's athletics (and a few thoughts on football coach Spencer Danielson), softball coach Justin Shults on the rise of his program - and hosting the Mountain West Tournament in May (because, in part, of the new lights), former BSU football player on the popularity of girls and women's flag football in the Valley
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory at Dona Larsen Park for the Broncos' historic softball game - first night game played under lights that BSU installed in the past year. Dickey touches on the growth of women's sports, football coach Spencer Danielson, and gambling in college athletics
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We examine the running back class going into the NFL Draft - deep on talent but lacking star power, where does former Boise State RB George Holani fit into the draft picture after a successful offseason, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews SDSU-UConn - and how BSU plays into the Sweet 16 game, College of Idaho coach Colby Blaine on his offseason approach after losing in NAIA national semifinals, we check in with a Washington State reporter to find out what's going on in Pullman, are BSU fans rooting for SDSU, Gonzaga or Arizona to make the deepest NCAA run
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to examine the San Diego State-UConn matchup in the Sweet 16 - through the eyes of the Aztecs and their games this season with Boise State.
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College of Idaho basketball coach Colby Blaine joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after losing in the semifinals of the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City. Blaine, who is 68-5 the past two seasons, talks about the best way to approach the offseason after a heartbreaking ending to the season.
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We celebrate Pro Day for the Boise State football program with two special guests - Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (live in studio for 35 minutes) and running back George Holani (on his impressive offseason and next month's NFL Draft), Bob recaps Pro Day performances from Beresford, Bowens and Cobbs in Bronco Focus, Sports Illustrated golf writer Bob Harig on his new Tiger Woods book, NFL changes kickoff rules and will play a Christmas doubleheader this year
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Former Boise State wide receiver star Khalil Shakir joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com studio for 35 minutes. The Bills' third-year player talks about his career in the NFL, growing expectations in Buffalo, Bills Mafia, and life away from football.
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Former Boise State running back George Holani - the only Broncos' player to attend the NFL Combine this offseason - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his combine performance, expectations for next month's NFL Draft, and life after college (including a marriage).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his review of three former BSU football players who worked out for NFL scouts at Pro Day on campus Tuesday: Wide receiver Billy Bowens, offensive lineman Cade Beresford and wide receiver Stefan Cobbs.
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After a weekend of NCAA Tournament games, and after Washington State loses its basketball coach to Stanford, we debate the future of Boise State coach Leon Rice, will Rice become a candidate in Pullman, how does the WSU job compare to BSU, and how do fans/listeners feel about the future of Rice in Boise, College of Idaho coach Colby Blaine on chasing a second straight NAIA national title, Bob with a Mountain West/NCAA report in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about NFL players and flag football in the Olympics
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his review of six Mountain West basketball programs that made the NCAA Tournament. The highs and the lows - the winners and the losers. And how much money did the MW make in the first week of the tournament?
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Live from X-Golf Boise, we continue our postseason debate and conversation on the end of Boise State basketball - offseason priorities from B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) and top/most important radio calls of the season from Bob (Bronco Focus), what is Roddie Anderson III's future (and his offseason priorities) as the Broncos' point guard, our top NCAA storylines and headlines (MW and Pac-12), what's one golf course you really want to play
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to share priorities that could improve the men's basketball program. No. 1: Find a way to attract national attention.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share six of his radio calls from the just-completed basketball season: A mixture of his favorite and most important plays.
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Boise State's basketball season is over after 60-53 NCAA loss to Colorado - Broncos' tournament resume hits 0-10 all-time as fan frustration (phone calls!!!) reaches a new level, what's One Big Issue that needs to be fixed for coach Leon Rice to take this program to another level, how do we feel about Max Rice playing his 160th and final game, what song or song lyric best describes your mood after the loss, Bob shares his thoughts on what went wrong in Bronco Focus, we follow NCAA storylines and headlines on the first full day of the tournament
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his observations after basketball's season-ending 60-53 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night. The Broncos are 0-10 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
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It's game day for Boise State basketball and we ask (and try to answer) the one question that matters - can the Broncos win their first NCAA Tournament game after nine losses, Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pat Rooney (Boulder Daily Camera) preview the game with live reports from Dayton, we play TruTV trivia - the station (apparently) is more than just NCAA hoops, which five BSU football players would you want on your basketball team, we finish with 30 minutes of calls - thoughts on Max Rice and your mood going into Wednesday's game
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his preview and priorities as the men's basketball team takes on Colorado in a First Four game of the NCAA Tournament. No. 1: Take an early lead.
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Boise State basketball has historic opportunity with NCAA game against Colorado - we open the show with a scouting report on the Buffs, Bob sits down with 'very important player' Roddie Anderson III in Bronco Focus, what's our gut feeling on all six Mountain West games, national handicapper Lee Sterling on which teams to bet on early - and which ones end up in the Final Four, former BSU wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. joins IST to talk about his new NFL chapter with the Saints
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Cedrick Wilson Jr., a record-setting wide receiver at Boise State from 2016-17, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his third NFL stop: New Orleans. Wilson touches on what led him from the Cowboys to the Dolphins to the Saints - and shares a few Leighton Vander Esch memories. PHOTO COURTESY of the Saints.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his interview with sophomore guard Roddie Anderson III. Behler said he's the most important player on the Broncos' roster - going into Wednesday's NCAA game against Colorado.
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NCAA selection committee member Tom Wistrcill on what happened with Boise State and the Mountain West - he explains the decisions behind Sunday's bracket angst, Bob with his reaction and early scouting report on Colorado in Bronco Focus, former BSU and Cowboys star linebacker Leighton Vander Esch makes it official with his retirement announcement, RB Alexander Mattison signs with the Raiders, what's going on with BSU football and 18 players who will miss spring camp because of injuries - are there reasons for concern, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill, one of 12 members of the NCAA Selection Committee, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2024 tournament bracket and what happened Sunday. Wistrcill explains, in NCAA terminology, what happened with Boise State, the Mountain West - and angst about their seed lines and first-round destinations/opponents.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the men's basketball program being assigned a NCAA First Four game in Dayton against Colorado. Bob also provides a scouting report on what to expect from the Buffs.
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Live from Stadium Swim in Las Vegas Prater & Mallory look back at Boise State's loss to New Mexico in the Mountain West Tournament, B.J. Rains (BNN Report) takes a look at the metrics that will decide what seed the Broncos will ultimately receive in the NCAA Tournament, Bob Behler (Bronco Focus) has 4 impressions from the Boise State loss, and news that Leighton Vander Esch will be released by the Dallas Cowboys
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's tournament resume, how it might affect their seed line and where the selection committee will send them for their first round game.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory with 4 impressions on Boise State's loss to New Mexico in the Mountain West basketball tournament.
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Live from the sportsbook at Circa Resort and Casino, B.J. Rains (BNN Report) discusses the Boise State basketball team's chances against New Mexico in the Mountain West basketball tournament, Bob (Bronco Focus) has his 4 things the Broncos need for a victory, the guys play a No-Brainer/Brain scratcher tournament edition, CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg on the Mountain West and NCAA tournament, and a debate on if should the Mountain West go all-in with Las Vegas for their championship events
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CBS Sports lead college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg discusses Boise State's basketball program, the strength of the Mountain West conference, expectations for the NCAA basketball tournament and Las Vegas as a hotspot for college basketball tournaments.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory with his list of four things to watch for in order for Boise State to beat New Mexico in the Mountain West tournament.
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Live from Las Vegas, Owner and CEO of Circa Resort and Stadium Swim, Derek Stevens discusses how his dream casino turned into a reality and the ever evolving sports scene, in the Bronco Focus Bob gives his thoughts on what the Mountain West tournament means for the Broncos whether they win one game or more, and B.J. Rains (BNN Report) gives his thoughts on the Broncos basketball team after attending the teams final press conference before the tournament
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his takeaways from the Boise State press conferences leading up to the Broncos first game of the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas.
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Circa Resort and Stadium Swim owner and CEO Derek Stevens joins Prater an Mallory for a discussion on his vision for his casino that has turned into a Las Vegas gem, and the ever changing landscape of sports in the city.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West tournament and what it can do for the Broncos if they play one, two or three games.
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Boise State standout and All-Mountain West first-teamer Tyson Degenhart in the RoePaint.com Studio for 30 minutes - Vegas trip, NCAA hopes, Max Rice friendship, losing to his mother in board games and Bigfoot, Bob on what RB Ashton Jeanty said this week in Bronco Focus, meet new BSU safeties coach Tyler Stockton, former QB and current Fox analyst Brock Huard (in studio) on Russell Wilson, free agency and Chris Petersen. THIS WEEK: IST LIVE FROM VEGAS ON WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
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Junior forward Tyson Degenhart, an All-Mountain West first-teamer for the second straight season, joins Prater and Mallory in the RoePaint.com Studio for a wide-ranging 30-minute conversation that touches on the Broncos’ postseason hopes, his competitive nature, will he explore NBA opportunities this offseason, and losing to his mother in board games.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about star running back Ashton Jeanty and his first offseason media appearance this week. Bob's observation No. 1: Jeanty is bigger, stronger - and focused on leadership.
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Fox Sports football analyst Brock Huard, in Boise with family attending the Big Sky basketball tournament, joins Prater and Mallory inside the KTIK studio to talk about Russell Wilson with the Steelers, free agent money being made by NFL quarterbacks this offseason, and Chris Petersen's future in the NFL.
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Boise State football opens spring camp with 15 new players and surrounded by hype - our first-day observations on the QB room (Maddux vs. Malachi), star RB Ashton Jeanty (growing into a leader) and the WRs (very deep group), interviews with Jeanty, WR Prince Strachan, S Alexander Teubner and RB coach James Montgomery, where were you when basketball star Max Rice nailed his miracle 3-pointer to beat San Diego State in OT, Bob takes a look at BSU's draw in the Mountain West Tournament in Bronco Focus, Prater inherits the Russell Wilson pillowcase from Ballgame, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball closing out its regular season and getting ready for the postseason. Bob shares his takeaways from the OT victory at San Diego State - and the Broncos' draw in the Mountain West Tournament, starting this week in Las Vegas.
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What Boise State football coaches said about three stars on the roster - RB Ashton Jeanty, EDGE rusher Ahmed Hassanein and LB Andrew Simpson, what are their expectations for spring camp (opens Monday) and beyond, Bob previews basketball game at San Diego State in Bronco Focus - what's at stake and who could BSU play in the MW tournament in Las Vegas, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the 20-team tournament that starts Saturday in Downtown Boise, which players/coaches on the BSU basketball team are worthy of Oscars, Idaho Steelheads hockey weekend
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We talk to Boise State football fans - do you need style points Saturday against North Dakota or just a win after the Broncos' 0-2 start, running backs coach James Montgomery on Ashton Jeanty and the depth behind RB1, Bob talks to kick Jonah Dalmas about pressure in Bronco Focus, just how good is this North Dakota team from the Missouri Valley Conference (FCS), Vandals coach Jason Eck on a 2-0 start and playing a third straight road game (at Cal) on Saturday
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the program's 2-0 start - its first since 1998. The Vandals play at Cal on Saturday, and Eck touches on his scheduling philosophy in regards to playing future Power Five opponents (Oregon, Washington State and Utah are on the schedule).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with kicker Jonah Dalmas. The former Rocky Mountain High star - who nailed a school record-tying field goal (56 yards) in Saturday's loss to UCF - will go down as one of the most successful kickers in Boise State history.
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We take a deep dive into Taylen Green's game - how the Boise State quarterback is struggling with run-pass balance, accuracy, throwing the deep ball and communicating with WRs, coaches Andy Avalos and Bush Hamdan on how TG10 is playing after two games (and how to fix some of the issues), Bob talks to center Garrett Curran about his strong start in Bronco Focus, Jets losing Aaron Rodgers is a Shakespearean tragedy - have you ever experienced one, season debut of Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with starting center Garrett Curran. The veteran lineman got the gig during fall camp - and has been dominant through two games this season.
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Boise State fans vent after Broncos fall to UCF, we debate the five-headed monster of who/what to blame - players, coaches, offense, defense or game-day experience, Bob with four impressions of the home opener in Bronco Focus, hear from coaches Andy Avalos and Spencer Danielson, how did Kellen Moore, Scott Matlock, JL Skinner and Cedrick Wilson do on the NFL's opening weekend, Coolest Thing in Sports is happening right now in Boulder, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four impressions from Saturday's 18-16 loss to UCF. He touches on the good (RB Ashton Jeanty) and the bad (defense).
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We celebrate third anniversary with listeners in Downtown Boise - free Boise State-UCF tickets, BSU gear and Tropical Smoothies, live guests include BSU athletic director Jeramiah Dickey (new game-day experience) and former QB star Carson Palmer (NFL storylines and Pac-12), Bob with keys to a victory over UCF in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains on how BSU could rebound Saturday night, CFB Six-Pack of games to watch this weekend
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Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick Carson Palmer joins Prater and Mallory on the eve of the first full NFL weekend. Palmer touches on QBs in the league - and has his own unique thoughts about the potential death of the Pac-12.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for their third anniversary show on the Grove Plaza in Downtown Boise. Dickey talks about Albertsons Stadium upgrades that fans can expect starting with Saturday's home-opener against UCF.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of Saturday's home opener against UCF. What needs to happen to avoid an 0-2 start?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four keys to a victory: QB play, BSU defensive backs, run game and The Blue.
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Live from Rocket Express, it's a celebration of football - Central Florida at Boise State on Saturday (free tickets) and a new NFL season starting (game broadcast on KTIK), Bob with Taylen Green in Bronco Focus - QB wants to run more in Saturday's home opener, oral history of the 21-game winning streak in home openers, Prater and Johnny share a 12-pack of NFL storylines, Prep Rally with Borah football, Best Bets with Lee Sterling, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Thursday's interview with Taylen Green. The Broncos' quarterback touches on where he wants to be better Saturday - and if he wants to run more against UCF.
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Listen to Idaho Sports Talk all week to win Boise State-Central Florida tickets, what we learned about Central Florida football - Knights insider joins IST to share strengths and weaknesses of coach Gus Malzahn's squad, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to BSU defensive coaches Erik Chinander (DL) and Kane Ioane (S) on how to get better after Washington loss, will Colorado be ranked in the Top 25 at the end of the season, Vandals coach Jason Eck on the opportunity to beat Nevada
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Matt Murschel, who covers Knights football for the Orlando Sentinel, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of the Big 12 program that plays Boise State on Saturday inside Albertsons Stadium.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares interviews with football assistant coaches Erik Chinander (defensive line) and Kane Ioane (safeties) to find where the Broncos are looking for improvement from the Washington game to the Central Florida game.
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How does Boise State rebound from Washington loss - captain Riley Smith talks about what happened and the week ahead, Andy Avalos has lost three straight openers and has rebounded in Week 2 each time - can it happen against Central Florida on Saturday, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins IST for the latest on Oregon State/Washington State, Bob with four impressions of the UW loss in Bronco Focus, best candidates to raise the Blue Chaos Flag, how do we feel about the Pac-12 weekend (and its future?)
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Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after her weekend visits with potential members Washington State and Oregon State. Nevarez gives an update on college football realignment - and whether she's the most influential figure trying to preserve CFB in the West.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four impressions of what happened in the Broncos' 56-19 loss at Washington on Saturday. Mostly, Behler came away impressed with the offensive line.
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We dedicate 30 minutes to fan talk - expectations for Boise State's 2023 football season and what should happen between the Mountain West/Pac-2 and Oregon State/Washington State, Bob with four keys to beat Washington in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains with four 'crazy' predictions for the season (undefeated at home?), Seahawks QB coach Greg Olson on Geno Smith, Pete Carroll and the Vandals-Broncos rivalry, Friday Six-Pack - the six best games to watch this season
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Seattle quarterback coach Greg Olson, a 20-year veteran of the NFL and a former Idaho Vandals assistant coach (1994-96), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about "being a QB guru'' for Pete Carroll and how Geno Smith can get better this season.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins Prater and Mallory to share his four "crazy'' predictions for 2023. No. 1: Undefeated at home, despite coach Andy Avalos' 8-5 record on the blue through two seasons.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares his four keys for the Broncos to beat Washington in Seattle on Saturday. Bob says Boise State must score at least 35 points to win the season opener.
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Former Boise State star and NFL rookie Scott Matlock on making the Chargers' roster - and going to Seattle to watch the Broncos play Washington on Saturday, QB Taylen Green on the biggest moment of his young career, Bob talks to Avalos, Hamdan, Beresford and Kaniho in Bronco Focus, Vandals open their 2023 season in Texas, Prep Rally with Rocky Mountain HS coach Scott Criner, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares audio highlights from the Andy Avalos Coach's Show, featuring clips from Avalos, offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan, right tackle Cade Beresford and cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho.
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Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Scott Matlock joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his upcoming rookie season in the NFL. The season opens Sept. 10 against the Dolphins - first, Matlock has plans to attend Boise State's season opener at Washington on Saturday.
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How have 12 former Boise State QBs fared in their first start against a P5 opponent - Taylen Green becomes No. 13 on Saturday in Seattle, emotional blueprint to beat Washington leads us back to that 2008 beauty at Oregon, Bob talks to three BSU assistant coaches who we think have position 'concerns,' details on how to watch Gatlin Bair on The Blue on Friday, Cody Hawkins on making his Idaho State coaching debut at San Diego State on Saturday, former BSU players land on NFL practice squads
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Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory three days before making his head coaching debut at San Diego State on Saturday night. Hawkins likes his squad, but with 60-plus new players on the roster, he's building for the future.
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Burley High football coach Cameron Anderson joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday's high school football tripleheader at Albertsons Stadium, featuring four-star wide receiver and Boise State recruit Gatlin Bair. Burley plays Vallivue at 8 p.m. in the final game of the day.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares separate interviews with three assistant football coaches - Tim Keane (offensive line), Erik Chinander (defensive line) and Demario Warren (cornerbacks).
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Boise State QB Taylen Green's mental game could decide Saturday's opener at Washington - what do coaches think about his approach, we dive into the most important Xs and Os battle - BSU's cornerbacks vs. Washington's wide receivers, Bob sits down with senior running back George Holani in Bronco Focus, Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb: 'I got no love for Boise,' mixed results for former Broncos on NFL cut day, how can sports leaders fix poor behavior from fans
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with running back George Holani. His thoughts on the Washington opener - and can the Broncos produce two 1,000-yard running backs this season?
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Boise State releases depth chart for opener at Washington - it's a strong mixture of leadership and youth, we play The Scenario Game for Saturday's opener in Seattle (what happens if the Broncos win?), Bob with his four impressions of BSU-UW in Bronco Focus, Seattle sports icon Brock Huard joins IST to break down the game, offensive line will start the season without No. 1 center Mason Randolph, NFL Six Pack - Prater and Johnny debate headlines of the day, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Washington and NFL quarterback Brock Huard - now a college football analyst for Fox and a Seattle talk show host - joins Prater and Mallory for his thoughts on the Boise State-UW season opener Saturday. Why does Huard think this game will be close?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, previews the Washington game with his four impressions of what BSU has to do heading into Saturday's season opener.
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Voice of the Huskies Tony Castricone joins Johnny and Bob for a primer of Boise State/UW on Sept. 2, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) discusses the week zero games involving Mountain West teams/Gloria Nevarez visit to Washington State, former Boise State RB Alexander Mattison on becoming the starter with the Minnesota Vikings, and who planned an air show and golf tournament on the same weekend
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Former Boise State running back Alexander Mattison joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on becoming the number one RB with the Minnesota Vikings, an update on his teammate Ezra Cleveland, and Boise State's history of turning out great running backs.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the Mountain West week zero football games, possible addition of Oregon State and Washington State to the conference, and a look at the Boise State/Washington season opener.
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University of Washington play-by-play man Tony Castricone joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the Boise State/UW game on Sept. 2, how will the loss of RB Cam Davis affect the Huskie's offense, Michael Penix Jr. as a Heisman candidate and more.
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Chris Petersen joins IST for epic two-part interview, Coach Pete hits on Boise State-Washington, Kellen & Koetter, BSU memories, death of the Pac-12 - and says his next coaching job could be in the NFL (not college), BSU coach Andy Avalos talks to Prater & The Ballgame about Pete, being in "game mode'' and the future of college football, Bob talks to Grant Hedrick about Taylen Green in Bronco Focus, former BSU player Mike Altieri on turning Boise High into a winning program
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Former Boise State and Washington head football coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging, unplugged two-part interview. Coach Pete touches on the Sept. 2 season opener and who he's rooting for, Kellen Moore and freshman dorm "shenanigans,'' how he ended up working in the media, the death of the Pac-12, and getting a hole-in-one while playing golf with Dirk Koetter.
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive, in-season interview. Avalos touches on the Washington opener, the QB battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Taylen Green, and his relationship with Chris Petersen.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to former Boise State quarterback Grant Hedrick. Bob uses the interview to paint a picture that Hedrick and current Broncos' quarterback Taylen Green have many factors in common.
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos - on playing Washington, program confidence, his backup QB and being paranoid, we share stories of college football coaches being paranoid, Yotes coach Mike Moroski on a new season that starts Saturday, Louisiana Tech reporter on Hank Bachmeier starting his fifth opening-day game Saturday, college football realignment is heating up (good news for Mountain West?) ... PROGRAM NOTE: Chris Petersen on Idaho Sports Talk on Thursday
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares audio of Wednesday's interview with football coach Andy Avalos. Question: What did opposing teams do last season that gave the Huskies trouble?
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College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new season - it starts Saturday afternoon in Caldwell. Moroski has more than 60 Idaho players on his roster and has high expectations to compete for a NAIA national championship.
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Former Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier - now a starter at Louisiana Tech - makes his fifth opening-day start Saturday against Florida International. Beat reporter Matt Belinson (Ruston Daily Leader) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Bachmeier's progress on and off the field since leaving Boise. PHOTO: Matt Belinson
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Washington loses its starting running back - how does that impact Boise State and the Sept. 2 opener in Seattle (hint: Huskies have a deep RB room), new BSU strength coach Ben Hilgart on how to make players bigger, stronger and faster, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. is a stat-producing machine who's expected to do it again in 2023, college football storylines - Overrated or Underrated, six NFL quarterbacks facing a make-or-break season
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with new strength and conditioning coach Ben Hilgart. He goes into detail about how to make the 2023 Broncos stronger and faster.
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Boise State football players who deserve to be featured on banners on the east side of Albertsons Stadium, Bob shares what coach Andy Avalos said about the weekend scrimmage in Bronco Focus, BSU players who are fighting for roster spots after Week 2 of NFL preseason games, is BSU athletic director Jeramiah Dickey interested in the Washington vacancy, college football analyst Petros Papadakis on who's going to win the BSU-UW opener Sept. 2, Weekend Winners & Losers
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College football analyst and Southern California talk show host Petros Papadakis joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the state of the game in the West - and who's going to win the Sept. 2 opener between Boise State and Washington.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares audio from coach Andy Avalos' press conference on Saturday. The Broncos' football team closed out fall camp with their final closed scrimmage.
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins IST to discuss the neutral site game in Idaho Falls (12/1/23 at Mountain America Center) between the Broncos and St. Mary's came about, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) discusses the Boise State closed scrimmage and what he would expect to see, Taylen Green leaked video of how the new LED lights will work at Albertsons Stadium, and we learn more about Bronco safety Rodney Robinson
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the Broncos' secret scrimmage on Saturday, if they were Andy Avalos, what would they want to see 2 weeks before the season opener at Washington.
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about how the neutral site game between the Broncos and St. Mary's in Idaho Falls came about, and the art of putting together a non-conference basketball schedule.
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Washington football coach Kalen DeBoer joins IST for exclusive, two-part interview - he touches on Coach Pete, former Boise State players on his staff and the Sept. 2 opener, Seattle radio icon Softy Mahler with two predictions - BSU-UW will be close and Oregon State & Washington State will compete in the Mountain West in 2024, Titans insider on the training camp journey of former Broncos John Ojukwu and Tyreque Jones, Bob on three backups fighting for starting jobs in Bronco Focus, JP sues Facebook
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Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive, two-part interview that touches on his relationship with Chris Petersen, the former Boise State players he's hired, and the Sept. 2 opener against the Broncos.
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Dave "Softy" Mahler (KJR 93.3 FM) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State at Washington on Sept. 2 - and whether Oregon State and Washington State could end up in the Mountain West for the 2024 football season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks with football players Kaonohi Kaniho (CB), Cortez Hogans (DE) and Matt Lauter (TE). All three are backups in training camp - can any of them climb the depth chart?
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos constantly talks about 'dependable depth' - did he build enough during the offseason and what are positions groups of concern going into the season, Bob (Bronco Focus) explains how new clock rule will change games this season, BSU recruit Gatlin Bair is starting with an LDS mission - where would Prater and Ballgame send him to enhance his football career (anywhere but Michigan!), compelling high school football storylines on the eve of another season
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, explains how stopping the game clock after a first down could reduce the amount of plays in a game this season. Behler talks to coaches Andy Avalos, Bush Hamdan and Spencer Danielson to hear their thoughts on the rule change.
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Taylen Green named one of the top 100 'Freaks' of college football - what does The Athletic say about the Boise State quarterback, will Coach Pete root for Boise State or Washington on Sept. 2 (50-50?), what mascot/nickname would you use if there was a Kellen Moore Elementary School in Boise (hint: The Goats), Bob takes a look at the OL/DL trenches in Bronco Focus, we answer your questions in our BSU Fall Camp mailbag
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, spent time Tuesday with offensive lineman Ben Dooley and defensive lineman Michael Callahan. Both players had strong things to say about the Broncos' play in the trenches during fall camp.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State quarterback Taylen Green on Bush Hamdan's new offense - and Hamdan on Green's evolving skillset going into the 2023 season (hint: less running, improved passing), Washington will be ranked No. 10 for the season opener (BSU is 5-3 all-time against top 10 teams), Bob talks defense with Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, Mike Sanford on his new BNN show with Ballgame, BSU players who helped (and hurt) their roster hopes during weekend NFL games, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation with defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson.
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Boise State loses Houston from 2024 football schedule - what is the appetite for the Vandals, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on the schedule and potential future changes/opponents, Chargers' podcaster on Moore, Matlock, Moa and Hightower, should Mountain West move football title game to Vegas, Idaho State senior Mike Davis (Columbia High) on the Cody Hawkins impact, Baseball with Bob
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Chargers podcaster Dan Wolkenstein joins Prater and Mallory for a review of what four former Boise State players have been doing in fall camp: New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, defensive linemen Scott Matlock and David Moa, and wide receiver John Hightower. The Chargers play their first preseason game this weekend.
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FALL CAMP TOUR: Idaho State offensive lineman Mike Davis - a converted tight end and sixth-year player from Columbia High in Nampa - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new coach Cody Hawkins and the changes he's making to the Big Sky program.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' football schedule. Houston has postponed its 2024 game in Boise ... what opponent would you like to see on the schedule?
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Former Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins Prater and B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) for exclusive interview on G5 access into the CFP tournament, Oregon State and Washington State ... and Boise State's $1.8M 'bonus money,' Bob with fall camp observations in Bronco Focus, our Fall Camp Tour hits Moscow (Vandals OL Jack Foster, Bishop Kelly High) and Caldwell (Yotes QB Andy Peters, Timberline High), analyzing Andy Avalos' favorite musical artist (Zac Brown Band)
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Retired Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins Prater (KTIK) and B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) for an exclusive, 20-minute interview on the state of college football in the West. Thompson is credited with building G5 access into the CFP tournament ... now what? And what does he think about Oregon State and Washington State joining the conference he built? Worth giving them the Boise State "bonus money'' treatment?
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Prater & The Ballgame conduct separate interviews with Idaho offensive lineman Jack Foster and College of Idaho quarterback Andy Peters, pictured. FRIDAY: Idaho State OL Mike Davis (Columbia High, Nampa).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, identifies his top observations after a week-plus of fall camp. No. 1: A running game that features George Holani and Ashton Jeanty.
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Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins Prater and B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) for an exclusive interview on the state of college football in the West, MW is poised and ready to invite Washington State and Oregon State and Nevarez would like to have a deal done by 'yesterday,' George Holani and Ashton Jeanty explain how BSU plans to use a two-running back system this season, Rick Neuheisel joins IST to share his Pac-12 emotions, WR John Hightower is creating buzz with Chargers
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Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins Prater and B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News for an exclusive interview that touches on conference realignment, the Pac-12, the PR battle with the AAC, media rights, exit fees, etc.
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Former college football player/coach and current national TV/radio analyst Rick Neuheisel joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about college football chaos in the West - and how it's impacting the Pac-12 and Mountain West. Neuheisel also has a few thoughts about the future of college football.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, breaks down the possibility (and uniqueness) of George Holani and Ashton Jeanty sharing the same backfield this season.
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Former Boise State football coach and current UC Davis coach Dan Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the state of college football in the West. As you might imagine, Hawkins isn't a fan of what greed and money are doing to the game.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Campus vibes - we talk to Dan Hawkins (UC Davis coach), Nick Daschel (Oregon State reporter) and Greg Woods (Washington State reporter) about the angst of college football in the West, Boise State defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein, pictured, has two stories - moving from DT to EDGE and his journey from Egypt (to the NFL?), San Diego State making more headlines in conference realignment (and Marlene Tromp's role), observations from Broncos' fall camp (Bolt sighting)
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Reporters Nick Daschel (Oregon State, Oregonian) and Greg Woods (Washington State, Spokesman-Review) join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews from their respective campuses. Both say the fanbases are hurting and both share ideas of where those schools end up - including Mountain West possibilities.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares the story of junior defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein. He's dropped 20 pounds and moved from DT to DE/EDGE - and wants to be "elite.''
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Conference realignment is damaging college football in the West - how do Pac-12 departures impact Boise State and the Mountain West, MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez should be pursuing Oregon State and Washington State (can she pull it off?), Burley High WR Gatlin Bair joins IST to talk about his weekend commitment to BSU and how he plans to recruit future teammates, Bob has Andy Avalos comments in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Burley High wide receiver Gatlin Bair joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his future - now that he's committed to play for Boise State starting in 2026. Bair said he'll help recruit future teammates this fall before leaving on his LDS mission early next year.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, airs clips from Andy Avalos' weekend press conference. The football coach touches on the progress of the offensive and defensive lines.
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Johnny and Bob discuss the latest on conference realignment and how it could affect the Mountain West and Boise State, Brandon Huffman of 247 Sports talks about why he is predicting Gatlin Bair (Burley high school) will commit to Boise State, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) recaps Boise State basketball's trip to Canada, Bob on which MLB teams will make the playoffs, and Boise State's future with conference movement
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the men’s basketball program sweeping three games in Canada this past week, and his thoughts on the breaking news of conference realignment and how it could affect the Broncos.
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Brandon Huffman, national recruiting editor for 247 Sports, joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on Gatlin Bair. The Burley WR is set to make his commitment on Saturday and Huffman talks about why he thinks Bair will choose Boise State.
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Pac-12 continues to crumble - what's the latest drama, what happens with Oregon and Washington, and how does this mess impact Boise State, BSU and the Group of Five might not have CFP tournament access after the 2024-25 seasons, hear from BSU defensive line coach Erik Chinander and players Billy Bowens (WR) and Markel Reed (CB), Prater's going bobsledding, and Zach Wilson gets a start for the Jets
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with defensive line coach Erik Chinander to go over his top players and how he intends to rotate them this season.
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Boise State football opens fall camp - sights and sounds from the first practice of the season, hear from QB Taylen Green, RT Cade Beresford and EDGE Demitri Washington, Pac-12 has another bad day and could lose Oregon and Washington (and more) to the Big Ten, Bob breaks down the offensive line with coach Tim Keane in Bronco Focus, golf promoter Jeff Sanders on the mix between music and the Boise Open, Vegas Golden Knights coming to Boise
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with offensive line coach Tim Keane to break down his five starters - and the players who are providing depth.
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Boise State football opens fall camp Wednesday - what would we like to see in August and what are the top priorities for coach Andy Avalos, Pac-12 executives get bad news and now we wonder about the future of the league, Avalos explains his new fan-friendly media policies for this season, Andrew Meadow is a rising star in the basketball program, cornerback coach Demario Warren on his depth chart
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with cornerbacks coach Demario Warren to break down the way the position is played - and the depth chart heading into fall camp.
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Boise State loses leading wide receiver Latrel Caples for the 2023 season - Andy Avalos, Bush Hamdan and Matt Miller on how the depth chart is going to change (including Austin Bolt-Ben Ford updates), hear from Avalos and other coaches from their pre-camp press conferences, Bob sits down with Miller to discuss the WR room in Bronco Focus, Johnny shotguns an energy drink - Scott Matlock-style, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with wide receiver coach Matt Miller to discuss the season-ending injury to top WR Latrell Caples (lower leg) - and who can replace him on the depth chart.
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We take a deep dive into the new Boise State football record book - how many current players are listed and which two are listed the most, Big 12 and Pac-12 are in expansion mode and something could happen quick - where could that leave BSU and college football in the West, B.J. Rains previews basketball's road trip to Canada in his BNN Report, NFL training camp headlines, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball program playing three games in Canada next week. Rains talked to players and coaches - what are the road-trip priorities starting with the first game Monday?
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Colorado officially joins Big 12 - what's next for the B12 (add at least one team?) and Pac-12 (how does it impact Boise State?), new BSU quarterback commit Kaleb Annett on why he's excited to play for the Broncos, Eagle High coach James Cluphf on QB and Idaho State commit Davis Harsin, Boise soccer coach on Sofia's Huerta's play in the World Cup, two Boise State graduates (Coby Karl and Bryan Gates) land on 76ers' coaching staff, Leon Rice makes changes to his coaching staff
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Kaleb Annett, a senior three-star quarterback at Corona Del Mar High in Newport Beach, Calif., joins Prater and Mallory after committing to Boise State earlier this week. Annett touches on what attracts him to Boise, when he hopes to start his college career, and recruiting Gatlin Bair (top Idaho prospect from Burley).
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Eagle High football coach James Cluphf joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about senior quarterback Davis Harsin - the son of former Boise State QB/head coach Bryan Harsin and a new commit for Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, plays separate interviews after meeting with Mountain West football coaches during Media Days in Las Vegas last week. All eight of Bob's interviews - the coaches who play Boise State this season - can be heard at KTIK.com and on the KTIK app (free to download).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, plays separate interviews after meeting with Mountain West football coaches during Media Days in Las Vegas last week. Thursday: Blake Anderson (Utah State) and Troy Calhoun (Air Force).
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Breaking: Colorado is reportedly leaving Pac-12 for the Big 12 - how does that impact Boise State and college football in the West, former Broncos (20 of them, including Charles Leno, pictured) report to NFL training camps, Big 12 reporter on the CU news and the UCF-BSU home opener Sept. 9, is the best athlete in the Big Sky from the Treasure Valley, Hank Bachmeier and Sam Vidlak are slated to start this season, what was Jeramiah Dickey doing late Tuesday night
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Matt Murschel, UCF and college football writer for the Orlando Sentinel & Tribune, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's home opener Sept. 9. Coach Gus Malzahn has made a few changes to the Knights' program.
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Boise State has nine defensive players in the NFL - how many will land on 53-man rosters, Eagle High quarterback Davis Harsin (son of Bryan) commits to coach Cody Hawkins at Idaho State, Bob sits down with Mountain West coaches Jay Norvell (Colorado State) and Craig Bohl (Wyoming) in Bronco Focus, BSU single-game football tickets are on sale, Kellen's QB star gets paid, and who is Eddie Bird
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, plays separate interviews after meeting with Mountain West football coaches during Media Days in Las Vegas last week. Wednesday: Jeff Tedford (Fresno State) and Danny Gonzales (New Mexico).
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It's Big Sky Football Media Day - separate interviews with Idaho coach Jason Eck (optimistic) and Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins (determined), Boise State enters fall camp with five starting offensive linemen (how good are they?), Bob sits down with coaches Brady Hoke (San Diego State) and Brent Brennan (San Jose State) in Bronco Focus, there are 29 Idaho connections in the NFL as training camps open, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Jason Eck and Cody Hawkins join Prater and Mallory for separate conversations from Big Sky Media Day in Spokane on Monday. Eck touches on new optimism in Moscow, while Hawkins is asked about his dad (UC Davis coach Dan Hawkins).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, plays separate interviews after meeting with Mountain West football coaches during Media Days in Las Vegas last week. TUESDAY: Jay Norvell (Colorado State) and Craig Bohl (Wyoming).
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IST wraps up Mountain West Media Days with two conversations - reading the body language of players/coaches and nine of 12 teams appear to have a starting QB, Coach Pete gets his first hole-in-one and we have the details, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) with final observations from Media Days, Bob has odd facts about MW players (one is proud of his sewing background, another has a private pilots license), what Washington's coach/QB are saying at Pac-12 Media Days, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about Mountain West Media Days, which wrapped up Thursday in Las Vegas. Rains has three takeaways on BSU's season, Media Days observations and what to expect from the league in 2023.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas for an awkward discussion on which MW coach will be fired first (hint: one was sitting eight feet away at the time), and who is most likely to be hired away for a P5 job.
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas for a conversation about expectations, camaraderie among teammates, and details on the Broncos' upcoming fall camp.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for a discussion on building a brand, his relationship with coach Andy Avalos, who would be more fun to hang out with in Vegas - him or MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez, and would he jump into a pool if Boise State sells out six home football games.
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Live From Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, Boise State football coach Andy Avalos on the tight camaraderie of his team and athletic director Jeramiah Dickey on the marketing and branding of his sports department, UNLV first-year coach Barry Odom on the task of turning the Rebels into a winning program - and he thinks it can be done, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) on which MW coaches could be fired or hired by P5 programs after the season
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has audio highlights from five different coaches from Mountain West Media Days - Brent Brennan (San Jose State), Troy Calhoun (Air Force), Craig Bohl (Wyoming), Brady Hoke (San Diego State) and Jeff Tedford (Fresno State).
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Day one of MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL MEDIA DAYS was busy with Commissioner Gloria Nevarez on San Diego State remaining in the conference, preseason players of the year (offense) Chevan Cordeiro/SJSU and (defense) Easton Gibbs/WY, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) previews Andy Avalos' appearance on Thursday, and Boise State's DJ Schramm and Riley Smith on the upcoming season
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Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez addresses the big news of the day, San Diego State will remain a member of the conference for the foreseeable future, revenue distribution, the Mountain West brand, and how she feels about being referred to as Gloria The Gangster
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Prior to Andy Avalos' appearance at MOUNTAIN WEST MEDIA DAYS, Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater & The Ballgame to talk about the biggest questions facing the Bronco coach, plus an announcement regarding Prater and BNN
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has audio highlights from 4 different players from MOUNTAIN WEST MEDIA DAYS-Levelle Bailey (FS), Easton Gibbs (WY), Cedarius Barfield (SDSU) and Thor Paglialong (AF)
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Johnny and Bob broadcast poolside from Circa Stadium Swim in Las Vegas and talk with Mike Palm, VP of Operations about their upcoming promotions, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins a discussion on what Boise State needs to do to get back to a New Year's Six bowl game and previews football media days, and Stewart Mandel from The Athletic discusses the lack of a Pac-12 media rights deal and what that means for the conference and San Diego State
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Stewart Mandel, Editor In Chief for college football at The Athletic, talks with Johnny and Bob about the holdup with Pac-12 media rights, and what happens with San Diego State and the Mountain West in the short and long-term.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks about who he feels will make the Mountain West preseason all-conference football teams.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on what Boise State needs to do to get back to the days of playing in a New Year's Six bowl game.
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Johnny and Bob are joined by Mike Palm, the VP of Operations at Circa Stadium Swim and our host for media days, to talk about the uniqueness of his venue, and promotions coming during the football season this fall.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Johnny, Bob and JP give their weekend winners and losers from the world of sports, Bronco Focus looks at 2 Mountain West teams that will exceed their wins-losses from last season, Bronco Nation News adds Jordan Kaye to their staff, how do you like your champions, and CBS Sports TV's Rich Waltz joins the show for a discussion on Boise State and the Mountain West.
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Ahead of Mountain West Media Football Media Days in Las Vegas, longtime CBS Sports Television broadcaster Rich Waltz joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on on the conference, Boise State, and his connection with former Broncos football coaches Dan Hawkins and Chris Petersen.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, looks at two Mountain West football teams that will exceed their win total from 2022 and two that will lose more games than last season.
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Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins Johnny and Bob and tells them why the NCAA basketball tournament won't be expanding anytime soon, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News report) with a preview of Mountain West football media days, we ask our listeners if they have a bad experience with their neighbors, what is the expectation for MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez at media days, and is Kellen Moore the second best OC in the NFL
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion on a variety of topics-who should be picked to finish second behind Boise State in the Mountain West, Andy Avalos entering his third season, and questions facing Boise State football in 2023.
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Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill, a member of the Division I Men’s Basketball Committee joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion about why expansion of the NCAA basketball tournament past 68 teams won't happen anytime soon, even after a recommendation in January.
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Johnny and Bob are joined by Idaho QB Gevani McCoy who talks about expectations in 2023, how would a cashless Albertsons Stadium be received, after Boise State who is playing for second in the Mountain West, it's National French Fry day, and the Allen & Co. conference converges on Sun Valley, what would you ask the attendees
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Mallory for a conversation about three Mountain West football teams and their expectations for the 2023 season.
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Idaho Vandal quarterback Gevani McCoy, the 2022 FCS Jerry Rice Award winner, joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about his summer, leadership style and his expectations for this season.
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Mountain West roundtable - what football reporters with Fresno State, Colorado State and Nevada expect to happen at Media Days in Vegas next week (including the SDSU-Pac-12 issue), will Boise State QB Taylen Green or RB George Holani land MW preseason POY honors (if not, who?), Bob with Nevada, UNLV and Hawaii scouting reports in Bronco Focus, Big 12 commissioner on future expansion, Fair or Foul - wedding etiquette
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Mountain West football reporters Chris Murray (NevadaSportsNet.com), Kevin Lytle (Coloradoan) and Robert Kuwada (Fresno Bee) join Prater and Mallory for separate conversations about next week's Media Days in Las Vegas. What are the major issues? Which teams/players will be honored in preseason polls?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about three Mountain West football teams that could struggle during the 2023 season - UNLV, Nevada and Hawaii.
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One week from Idaho Sports Talk broadcasting live at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, what do we expect from the Pac-12 - and how it could impact the MW, we try to convince Johnny to throw out first pitch at the Boise Hawks game Thursday night, Bob takes a look at Air Force, Colorado State and Wyoming expectations in Bronco Focus, will we see a North American athlete with a billion-dollar contract in our lifetime, hazing still exists in sports
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the three Mountain West football teams from The Front Range - and their expectations for the 2023 season.
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We launch a five-day series on next week's Mountain West Media Days - will anyone other than Boise State land first-place preseason votes (and who?), it's Tyson Degenhart Night at the Boise Hawks, CFL coach Ryan Dinwiddie off to undefeated start in Toronto, Bob examines three MW programs from California in Bronco Focus, would you watch a 10-part docuseries on Jerry Jones, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the three Mountain West football teams from California and their expectations for the 2023 season.
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There are 20 Idaho players on the Boise State football roster - how many will make an impact this season (answer: not many, but the group is young), Austin Bolt update, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - who are the five best players on the BSU roster, Prater (Jazz) and Johnny (Blazers) both want Damian Lillard on their team, Victor Wembanyama and The Sphere are two giant attractions in Vegas this week, WWE returning to Boise, Baseball with Bob
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a summer debate: Who are the five most important players on the Broncos' football team?
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Can Boise State football break a 44-year-old school record in 2023 (most team rushing yards in a single season?), Seattle Times football reporter on the Huskies' loaded roster - and lingering Pac-12/San Diego State questions, Bob (Bronco Focus) identifies four players who could become regular starters this season, Fair or Foul - how do you feel about restaurants that don't take credit cards (or don't have menus), Britney Spears vs. Victor Wembanyama
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Mike Vorel, who covers Washington football for The Seattle Times, joins Prater and Mallory to discuss Pac-12 realignment issues with San Diego State - and more important, what makes the Huskies' 2023 roster so imposing. Boise State and Washington open the season Sept. 2 in Seattle.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about four players on the BSU football team who could become regular starters this season.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Two-part conversation with college football magazine guru Phil Steele - Boise State, Mountain West, Group of Five and Power Five storylines, how/why commissioner Gloria Nevarez and the MW are fighting back against San Diego State, Bob (Bronco Focus) lists four football players who can't miss time this season (depth reasons), will you still watch ESPN GameDay despite massive personnel changes
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Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation on the 2023 season. Steele predicts Boise State to win the Mountain West - but there will be plenty of national competition from Group of Five teams - and he loves what the Pac-12 has to offer this season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about four players on the BSU football team who can't miss playing time this season. Reason: Lack of depth at their positions.
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San Diego State informs Mountain West that it intends to remain in the conference - what is the motive and what does it mean, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News Report helps decipher the SDSU/MW news and how it impacts the league, we rehash the highlights (and add a few opinions) of Jeramiah Dickey's interview with IST, meet the trainer behind Blitz the Tee/Bat Dog, Baseball with Bob and why the Mariners are disliked, your plans for the Fourth of July
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Devin Martin, lead trainer for Blitz the Tee/Bat Dog, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story behind the Treasure Valley's most popular dog. This is Blitz's third year with the Hawks and Boise State.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday's news: San Diego State has informed the Mountain West that it plans to remain in the league ... for now. What does that mean?
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins IST for a two-part, in-studio interview about the future of BSU football, money and the athletic department, the north end zone project and the Mountain West (with or without San Diego State), San Diego reporter Mark Zeigler on what's going to happen Friday with the Aztecs and Pac-12, Stefon Diggs is whining in Buffalo - how could that impact Khalil Shakir, Bob (Bronco Focus) on how the MW plans to improve basketball officiating (Part II)
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SPECIAL EDITION INTERVIEW: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory in the Idaho Sports Talk studio for a two-part, 30-minute interview that touches on Boise State/San Diego State and Mountain West/Pac-12 realignment, record revenue-sharing checks from the MW, why BSU doesn't get more P5 love, changes to the football schedule (Florida State?), season ticket sales, new LED lights inside Albertsons Stadium ... and Will Ferrell.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Part II of his interview with John Higgins, the new Coordinator of Officials for the Western Basketball Officiating Consortium. Higgins has been selected to nine Final Fours and called two NCAA Division I national championship games.
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Mark Zeigler, who covers San Diego State sports for the San Diego Union-Tribune, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Aztecs and their looming deadline (midnight Friday) to join the Pac-12 ... or remain in the Mountain West. What does Zeigler expect to happen?
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins IST on Thursday (in studio from 5-5:30 p.m.) - we ask our listeners what they want to hear from Dickey, college football analyst Petros Papadakis on San Diego State/Pac-12 and BSU/Mountain West, Bob explains how MW plans to improve basketball officiating in Bronco Focus, Sofia Huerta from World Cup media days
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Fox college football analyst and former USC team captain Petros Papadakis joins Prater and Mallory to share what he's hearing about San Diego State to the Pac-12 - and where that leaves Boise State, the Mountain West and college football in the West.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Part I of interview with John Higgins, the new Coordinator of Officials for the Western Basketball Officiating Consortium. Higgins has been selected to nine Final Fours and called two NCAA Division I national championship games. Thursday: Part II
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Fourteen college football teams change conferences Saturday - how would Boise State do this season if it played BYU's first schedule in the Big 12, will any of the 14 teams be successful this fall, we're tracking random celebrity sightings in Idaho (Hey Fonzie, we see you!!!), Bob (Bronco Focus) on how the Mountain West plans to improve football officiating, seven NFL teams are without a starting QB
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Part II of his interview with Mike Defee, the new coordinator of football officials for the Mountain West. Defee has been an on-field official for 19 years, including four Big 12 championship games, eight bowl games and one CFP semifinal.
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Kirby Moore makes IST debut to chat about life in the SEC, Boise State football, Chris Petersen and his brother, Kirby vs. Kellen - who would be better at dodgeball and other ridiculous questions, Dirk Koetter giving downtown presentation on Life & Leadership, Bob meets new boss of Mountain West football officiating, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State football star and current Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore, the brother of Kellen Moore, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new position in the SEC, his Chris Petersen influences, how much he still watches BSU football, and the relationship with his brother.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Part I of his interview with Mike Defee, the new coordinator of football officials for the Mountain West. Defee has been an on-field official for 19 years, including four Big 12 championship games, eight bowl games and one CFP semifinal. TUESDAY: Part II
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NFL reporter from The Athletic on Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (Boise State) and his expectations for the 2023-24 season, Boise area soccer coach on the development of new U.S. World Cup roster member Sofia Huerta (Centennial High), we stage a furious debate - is Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Baseball with Bob, Musk vs. Zuckerberg (yuck!), and our new game: Would You/Have You?
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Alec Lewis, who covers the Vikings for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former Boise State running back Alexander Mattison, now RB1 in Minnesota. Lewis breaks down expectations for Mattison this season.
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Former Boise State and NFL coach Dirk Koetter doing a speaking engagement (Life & Leadership) in Downtown Boise on Monday night - we have all the details, Bob goes to "Aladdin'' and comes away with three wishes for the BSU football team, new aquatic center opens in Boise - what else does the Boise area need, will UNLV ride the wave of Vegas sports success, will Damian Lillard's presence in Portland be impacted by NBA Draft
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory after attending the play "Aladdin'' on the Boise State campus Wednesday night. Bob was inspired to share his three wishes for the Broncos' football team.
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SPECIAL EDITION SHOW: Live from Hidden Paradise at Camp Rainbow Gold - Idaho's cancer/medical camp outside Fairfield, former USC and NFL quarterback Carson Palmer joins IST to talk about his involvement with CRG and how it all started by moving to Idaho, executives and campers share their vision for a 140-acre camp complex (Carson Palmer Football Field?), how to get involved in the Hidden Paradise mission
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Former college and NFL quarterback star Carson Palmer (Heisman Trophy, No. 1 pick in NFL Draft) joins Prater and Mallory during their live show from Hidden Paradise at Camp Rainbow Gold, the cancer/medical camp for Idaho kids and their families. Palmer is the spokesman for a $15M capital campaign to upgrade the 140-acre Hidden Paradise complex outside Fairfield.
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San Diego State and the Mountain West headed for a divorce - and it's getting messy, Boise State football players DJ Schramm and Riley Smith hit IST studios to promote Wednesday's softball classic, Kibbie Dome in Moscow has a new name (and it comes with cash), Bob previews what Phil Steele is saying about BSU football in Bronco Focus, what's on TV for sports fans the next two months
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on what college football magazine guru Phil Steele writes about the Broncos and their 2023 season.
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Mallory and Behler discuss the news that San Diego State has informed the Mountain West of their intentions to leave the conference, Baseball with Bob takes a look at Shohei Ohtani, Bronco Nation News Report-B.J. Rains talks SDSU/MW, former Boise State safety Tyreque Jones on his bid to make the Tennessee Titans and JP's garage sale
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Mallory and Behler catch up with former Boise State safety Tyreque Jones after he finished min-camp with the Tennessee Titans after signing as an undrafted free agent. Tyreque gives an update on his Boise State roommate John Ojukwu, who is also with the Titans.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Behler and Mallory for a conversation about San Diego State's reported letter informing the Mountain West of their intentions to leave the conference, and Boise State basketball's Canadian tour.
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Mallory and Behler continue the World's Longest Pregame show with the voice of the Washington Huskies Tony Castricone, (Bronco Focus) Bob looks at overvalued and undervalued Mountain West teams, The college football hour includes Vandal All-American Hayden Hatten, and Rams QB Brett Rypien talks about making the move to the LA as a free agent.
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Mallory and Behler catch up with former Boise State QB Brett Rypien after an off-season that had him change teams from the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent. Rypien also shared some memories of Boise State and former coach Bryan Harsin.
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Mallory and Behler kick off the College football hour by talking with Vandal All-American WR Hayden Hatten, who is coming off a 2022 season where he scored 16 touchdowns and had 1209 receiving yards.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes a look at some of the Vegas win total predictions for some Mountain West teams and identifies those that are overvalued and undervalued.
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Mallory and Behler are joined by the play-by-play voice of the Washington Huskies to talk about QB Michael Penix Jr. and what the Broncos will face when they travel to Seattle for the season opener on September 2.
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Mallory and Behler talk with Boise Hawks manager Gary Van Tol about the good and bad to their season, Bob Behler (Bronco Focus) takes a look at the Vegas win total predictions for Boise State football, when winning a championship isn't that special, Baby Gronk, and the new era college athletic director
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, looks at the predicted win totals for the Bronco football team and if Vegas got them right
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Mallory, Behler and JP give their winners and losers from the weekend, (Bronco Focus) Bob looks at the incoming Boise State freshman who reported to campus, Burley high school coach Cameron Anderson talks discusses the "Battle in Boise" coming to Albertsons Stadium in the fall, and Borah grad Nathan Green talks about winning an NCAA national championship in the 1500M
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Burley High School coach Cameron Anderson joins Mallory and Behler to talk about the "Battle In Boise" coming to Albertsons Stadium in the fall, featuring Oakley vs Kendrick, Emmett vs Fruitland, and Burley vs Vallivue.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, looks at the incoming freshman on the Boise State football team, many who arrived on Saturday.
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Former college football coach Frank Solich (Nebraska, Ohio) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about being retired in Idaho, his relationship with Boise State, showing up on the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot and winning two Famous Idaho Potato bowls.
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Former Nebraska and Ohio coaching legend Frank Solich joins IST - he's retired, living in Eagle and on the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, B.J. Rains on how the Mountain West can build a stronger relationship with Las Vegas, what is on your Ultimate Idaho Outdoor Bucket list, the next Bombshell Headline in sports, Andy Reid breaks down White House food
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Former Boise State star Alexander Mattison poised to become RB1 with Vikings - what he said to Adam Schefter and what are his expectations for the 2023 season, Washington Huskies have an elite offense but what about their defense, Steelheads dealing with 0-3 deficit in ECHL Kelly Cup Finals, latest on college football realignment, Fair or Foul - vacation etiquette
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Former Boise State QB Ryan Dinwiddie on how winning CFL Grey Cup changed his life/career/offseason, why BSU basketball coach Leon Rice won't play Gonzaga (in his own words), Messi is coming to America, Steelheads going with new goalie in Game 3 of ECHL Kelly Cup Finals, national recruiting guru on why June is critical for football programs like BSU, Avery Williams out for the season (torn ACL)
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Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie, now the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, joins Prater and Mallory to share how winning the 2022 Grey Cup changed his life, career and offseason. A new CFL season begins this week.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Kellen Moore lands on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the third time - will he make the Class of 2024, new (and bizarre) PGA/LIV partnership turns golf/sports world on its head - what happened and why, Bob checks in with former basketball star Anthony Drmic in Bronco Focus, head coaches Cody Hawkins vs. Dan Hawkins on Nov. 11 in Pocatello
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Idaho hockey player A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a live conversation from Estero, Fla. - where Game 3 of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals takes place Wednesday night. White on how the Steelheads can climb out of an 0-2 hole.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, catches up with former Broncos' basketball star Anthony Drmic after his latest professional season in Australia.
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Johnny and JP take you down memory lane with some fun moments and interviews including Kellen Moore, Johnny being a fan boy of Boise State hoops player Max Rice, Bronco Focus-The Behler awards, the infamous Jaylon Henderson jersey hijacking and the time Johnny invited himself to JP's house on a boring Saturday night
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Friday is last day to win Touchdowns for Tickets, former Boise State football player Lance Sellers on his American Gladiators experience (ESPN has a new 30 for 30), Idaho driver Sting Ray Robb on his Indy debut, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen says his hockey team is built to win the ECHL Kelly Cup, Bob checks in on Mladen Armus in Bronco Focus, NBA Finals (remember Caleb Martin?)
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Idaho hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory as the Steelheads prepare to play the Florida Everblades in the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals. Games 1-2 are in Downtown Boise on Saturday and Sunday (and aired on 95.3 FM The Ticket).
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Former football player Lance Sellers (Twin Falls HS, Boise State, Cincinnati Bengals) joins Prater and Mallory to share the memories of his three-year run with American Gladiators. This week, ESPN debuted a new 30 for 30 documentary on the athletic-based reality TV show and national tour.
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IndyCar racer Sting Ray Robb (Payette/Boise) joins Prater and Mallory from Detroit after racing in the Indy 500 on Sunday. Robb had the ultimate Indy rookie experience: Qualifying drama, a race-day crash, frustration and a massive learning experience.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, catches up with former Broncos' basketball star Mladen Armus after his latest professional season in Romania.
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Live interviews with two Boise sports legends - Chris Childs (on 2003 NBA Finals and 1999 Knicks memories) and Jake Plummer (Skills & Thrills Challenge on Saturday and his mental/physical health), Boise State football schedule gets fan-friendly time/TV slots, Touchdowns for Tickets, Bob catches up with former basketball star Ryan Watkins in Bronco Focus, Mountain West history in the NBA Finals
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Former Boise State and NBA star Chris Childs, now living in Florida, joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of playing in the 1999 NBA Finals with the Knicks. Childs also breaks down the 2023 matchup between the Heat and Nuggets - and there's always a Bobby Dye story.
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Former quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer Jake Plummer (Capital High, Arizona State, NFL: Broncos/Cardinals) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his Skills & Thrills Challenge (free kids camp at Bishop Kelly HS on Saturday) ... with an update on his physical and mental health.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, catches up with former Broncos' basketball star Ryan Watkins after his latest professional season in Japan.
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Final week with Touchdowns For Tickets (more qualifiers to win Boise State football season tickets), can BSU produce three 1,000-yard rushers this fall - like Nevada did in 2009, Steelheads playing for ECHL Kelly Cup title, Idaho driver Sting Ray Robb frustrated with Indy 500 'learning moments,' Bob catches up with Thomas Bropleh in Bronco Focus, NBA vs. NHL, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, catches up with former Broncos' basketball star Thomas Bropleh after his latest professional season in Spain.
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Former Boise State offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. join IST to talk about the current state of the NCAA transfer portal and former Bronco QB's turned coaches, B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) discusses Boise State's latest recruits, Bob Behler (Baseball with Bob) on MLB marketing their stars, and we give away another pair of season tickets with Touchdowns For Tickets
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Behler and Mallory for a conversation about the latest Bronco football recruits, and how to honor the great football players of the past.
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Boise State legend and Chargers' offensive coordinator Kellen Moore joins IST for a two-part interview on life, football, family and the Broncos, Idaho racer Sting Ray Robb joins IST from Indy 500 Media Day - nerves and expectations for Sunday's race, Bob plays his four favorite Kellen moments in Bronco Focus, more Touchdowns for Tickets qualifiers, company potluck etiquette - Fair or Foul?
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Boise State quarterback legend and current Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore joins Prater and Mallory for an extended interview on Idaho Sports Talk, touching on his transition from Dallas, his family in California, his BSU playing days, Coach Pete, Andy Avalos, and more.
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Sting Ray Robb (Payette/Boise) makes his Indy 500 debut Sunday - and joins Prater and Mallory from Thursday's Media Day session from Indianapolis to talk about his nerves and his expectations.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, digs deep into his archives to find the top plays from each of Kellen Moore's four seasons with the Broncos.
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PROGRAM NOTE - KELLEN MOORE ON IST ON THURSDAY ... We debate NFL season No. 2 for former Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir - will his production with the Bills increase, Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel on being in the zone and chasing a Kelly Cup, Bob catches up with basketball standout Derrick Alston Jr. in Bronco Focus, Touchdown for Tickets (more qualifiers for BSU season tickets), why do Vandals play only four home games this season
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Idaho goalie Adam Scheel, who set an ECHL postseason record with three consecutive shutouts, talks about his confidence, being in the zone, the Western Conference Finals against Toledo and chasing a league championship.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, catches up with former Broncos' basketball star Derrick Alston Jr. after his latest professional season in Germany.
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Two-part interview with Idaho prep star Gatlin Bair (Burley High) - will he ever run track again and will he play football at Boise State (his answer will please BSU fans), Hawks manager Gary Van Tol on Opening Day in Boise, Bob presents his individual 'Behler Awards' in Bronco Focus, Touchdowns for Tickets (more qualifiers for BSU football season tickets), what was J.J. Watt doing in Idaho
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Two-sport standout Gatlin Bair (Burley High), who smashed overall state track and field records in the 100 and 200 meters over the weekend, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation that focuses on his football recruitment. Bair said his decision later this year will come down to Boise State - vs. four other programs.
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Gary Van Tol joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new Pioneer League baseball season in Boise (three-game homestand vs. Idaho Falls starts Tuesday night). Van Tol talks about the season, including a new pitch clock that could impact the game-day experience for fans.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present his annual "The Behlers'' - individual awards for the 2022-23 athletic season.
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Who was the local athletic star of the weekend - Gatlin Bair (state track), Adam Scheel (Steelheads goalie) or Sting Ray Robb (Indy 500 driver), Chargers' insider on how Kellen Moore's offense can be explosive - and headlines from the first day of OTAs, Bob presents 'The Behlers' awards in Bronco Focus, Luke Combs concert review, Weekend Winners & Losers
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NFL reporter Eric Williams (FoxSports.com) joins Prater and Mallory after writing a story about the Chargers' new offense under Kellen Moore - and how explosive it could become during the 2023-24 season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present his annual "The Behlers'' - team awards for the 2022-23 athletic season. Tuesday: Individual awards.
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We give away a pair of Boise State football season tickets - and will do it again for two more Fridays, Alexander Mattison is poised to become RB1 in Minnesota, B.J. Rains (BNN Report) on the pressure coach Andy Avalos faces this season, prep football/track star Gatlin Bair chasing records this weekend, Steelheads star Matt Register on how to win an ECHL Kelly Cup, Baseball with Bob
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Idaho defenseman Matt Register joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about winning the ECHL Kelly Cup. He's hoisted the Cup three times (with Allen and Colorado) and has lost once (with Toledo). The Steelheads host Toledo on Saturday and Sunday in Downtown Boise.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football coach Andy Avalos (17-9 in two seasons) - and what kind of pressure he's facing heading into 2023.
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QB Brett Rypien's hopes and expectations as the Rams launch OTAs next week, Ticket Giveaway Week continues (Boise State football, Steelheads hockey, Luke Combs concert), BSU might have the best defense in the Mountain West this season - based on Bob's report in Bronco Focus, Jeramiah Dickey's social media game, what makes the Steelheads so popular, would you want to be a roadie for a major concert tour
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to compare the Broncos' 2023 defense against the rest of the teams in the Mountain West.
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Touchdowns for Tickets - giving away free Boise State football season tickets every week for a month, would BSU fans want to end the New Year's Six era at the Peach, Cotton or Fiesta bowl, Bob (Bronco Focus) compares WRs to peers in the Mountain West, why do the Steelheads have a mascot that eats fish, NFL updates on Wilson, Williams and Hightower, racer Sting Ray Robb live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Sting Ray Robb, a rookie on the IndyCar racing series, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's practice sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his expectations for next week's Indy 500.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to compare the Broncos' group of wide receivers to other WRs in the Mountain West for the 2023 season. Can one emerge as WR1?
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Free Ticket Giveaway Week - Boise State football, Steelheads hockey and Luke Combs, we have reasons why doesn't BSU get mentioned in national realignment stories, how can the Broncos deliver a strong pitch to the Big 12 or Pac-12, what's the better fish - steelhead or walleye (Go Steelheads!!), Bob compares BSU running backs to league peers in Bronco Focus, is Alexander Mattison RB1 in Minnesota
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to compare the Broncos' top running backs - George Holani and Ashton Jeanty - to other RBs in the Mountain West for the 2023 season.
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Touchdowns For Tickets - giving away Boise State football season tickets for next three weeks, it's (Idaho) Steelheads vs. (Toledo) Walleye week as we debate hockey and fish, Bob compares Taylen Green to other Mountain West quarterbacks in Bronco Focus, BSU represented at NFL rookie mini-camps over the weekend, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to compare Broncos' quarterback Taylen Green to the crop of QBs expected to play in the Mountain West this season.
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Behler and Mallory set up shop outside of Idaho Central Arena in preparation for game 3 of the Idaho Steelheads vs. Allen Americans, B.J. Rains discusses Boise State's tough slate of nonconference football games in his Bronco Nation News report, Baseball with Bob, and we draw our first Touchdown For Tickets winner for a pair of Boise State season tickets.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Behler and Mallory for a discussion about Boise State football's tough early season schedule (UW/UCF/UND/SDSU/Memphis), and an upgrade to new LED lights at Albertsons Stadium that will enhance the game day experience.
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Ticket Giveaway Week continues (Boise State football, Steelheads, summer concerts), BSU and its lack of QB sacks - is there an EDGE player on the roster who can change that, former BSU star Tad Miller (now a sergeant with Boise Police) on the relationship with his canine partner Edo, Bob has thoughts on the EDGE position in Bronco Focus, Steelheads fan week, NFL schedule release
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Tad Miller, a Bishop Kelly High graduate and the starting left guard at Boise State from 2004-07, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his career as a sergeant with the Boise Police Department. Miller's partner until this week has been Canine Patrol Edo, who is retiring to a private life with Miller and his family.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation about football's One Big Problem (EDGE position and lack of sack production) and softball's weekend mission (win the Mountain West Tournament).
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Ticket week continues with a live broadcast from Idaho Central Arena before the Steelheads playoff game-Johnny gets fired as lawn boy by his mom-Bob (Bronco Focus) on how many times Boise State would've made the College Football Playoff since 2006 had it been 12 teams-and a quick look at the early announced NFL games
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to look at how many times Boise State would've made the College Football Playoff since 2006 had it been 12 teams.
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Free Ticket Week at IST - Boise State football, Steelheads hockey and summer concerts every day through Friday, debating BSU's status as a Group of Five member - darling or pretender, Bob (Bronco Focus) takes a look at national G5 contenders for 2023, talking to original Steelheads fans from 1997 about their passion - and current team captain A.J. White about the Texas shooting and this week's games in Boise, can LeBron be loved again
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Steelheads hockey captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, how the tragedy impacted the team (staying in a hotel across the street from the shooting), and this week's ECHL Kelly Cup postseason games between Idaho and Allen in Downtown Boise.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to examine the four Group of Five football conferences that will compete against the Mountain West this season. The top team from a G5 league will earn a spot in a New Year's Six bowl game.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It's Ticket Week at IST - Touchdown For Tickets (free Boise State season tickets), Steelheads hockey (at least three home games this week) and local summer concerts, how should BSU approach its nonconference football schedule moving forward, Bob examines the Mountain West noncon schedule in Bronco Focus, sharing memories and passion with original Steelheads' fans, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to break down Mountain West's nonconference football schedule in 2023. There is opportunity to improve on the nonconference disaster of the 2022 season.
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NFL analyst Charles Davis (CBS, NFL Network) on Skinner, Matlock, Kellen, Mattison and the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, Steelheads open ECHL hockey series at Allen Americans in Texas, Prater with 15+ reasons why he doesn't like Texas (go Steelheads!!!), B.J. Rains with offseason priorities in his Bronco Nation News Report, Secretariat and Wayne Gretzky - the only GOATS without peers, Baseball with Bob
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Charles Davis, analyst for NFL on CBS and the NFL Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation that covers JL Skinner, Scott Matlock, Kellen Moore, Alexander Mattison and the 2007 Fiesta Bowl (he was part of the Fox broadcast team).
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a roundtable discussion of offseason priorities for the athletic department. The list includes basketball/football construction projects, coaches/staffing, the new videoboard and football season ticket sales.
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Chargers' podcaster on expectations for Kellen Moore's offense and Scott Matlock's roster hopes (plus Moa and Hightower), Steelheads' goalie Adam Scheel on feeling confident for round two, being weird and teeth, Bob rounds up Mountain West football spring camp storylines in Bronco Focus, JP skips out on lunch meeting and refuses to leave a tip, longtime horse racing writer Dick Jerardi on the Kentucky Derby
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Dan Wolkenstein, an insider/podcaster for the Los Angeles Chargers, joins Prater and Mallory for a an update on a roster of coaches/players that now includes Kellen Moore, Scott Matlock, David Moa and John Hightower.
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Idaho Steelheads goalie Adam Scheel joins Prater and Mallory from Allen, Texas, where a second-round ECHL Kelly Cup series begins Friday night. The Dallas Stars' prospect touches on confidence after winning four straight playoff games, including three on the road.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his final report from Mountain West spring football camps. San Jose State, on Saturday, becomes the final MW program to compete in its spring game.
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We dive into JL Skinner's future with a Broncos' insider from Denver - how will pec injury impact early playing time, QB Brett Rypien signs with Rams to compete with Stetson Bennett, should Boise State football play international games, what non-football events would you love to see inside Albertsons Stadium, Bob previews softball and men's tennis title hopes in Bronco Focus, Johnny wants to ditch NHL playoff OT rules
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what the softball and men's tennis programs are doing this spring - chasing Mountain West and NCAA championships.
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New NFL Draft pick Scott Matlock on going from Boise State to the Los Angeles Chargers (and the Kellen Moore connection), Bob picks out 2024 draft prospects on the 2023 Broncos' roster (how many are there?), Steelheads clinch but the second round presents serious logistical issues, Kellen has new offensive tools to play with, why can't Idaho-Idaho State produce more draft picks, James vs. Curry
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Defensive lineman Scott Matlock (Homedale High) joins Prater and Mallory after being selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Matlock has confidence in his NFL future and can't wait to hang out with Kellen Moore - 'the GOAT,'' he said.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his list of players on the football team who are prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft.
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We dive into the futures of former Boise State players JL Skinner (Broncos) and Scott Matlock (Chargers) - what are their chances to make NFL rosters, Steelheads back in Boise after surviving three OT games in Utah, Bob (Bronco Focus) analyzes disturbing Mountain West/Group of Five trends with the NFL Draft, annual Touchdowns for Tickets contest starts next week, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his analysis of how Mountain West and Group of Five programs fared in the NFL Draft. HINT: The trend is heading in the wrong direction.
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Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory to describe the work scramble between the end of the first round and the final pick of the NFL Draft. Koetter also touches on former BSU players and their hopes in this year's draft.
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Live from Western Proper in Downtown Boise, details about Saturday's launch party for the new Boise State NIL fundraising beer at Western Collective in Garden City, Group of Five players and a historic snub in the first round of the NFL Draft, Dirk Koetter takes us behind the scenes of a draft, Bob (Bronco Focus) on former players who had careers that exceeded their draft number, BSU draft preview (featuring JL Skinner, pictured), Steelheads postseason watch
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a debate about last season's football players and who's going (and where) in this weekend's NFL Draft?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on four former BSU football players whose pro careers exceeded their overall NFL Draft number.
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Live KTIK Draft Party from Sockeye Alehouse, parents of Boise State football players Scott Matlock and JL Skinner share their paths to the NFL Draft, Steelheads win first playoff game, Bob tours BSU nonconference football opponents in Bronco Focus (why Memphis is a big game), former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer on going No. 1 overall in 2003 - and living in Idaho, what new toy does Kellen want in the first round
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Carson Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft, joins Prater and Mallory from his home in the Sun Valley area to talk about his draft-day memories, his $40,000 bar tab from that night in New York City, this week's draft and his relationship with Camp Rainbow Gold.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory as he continues this week's spring tour of the Broncos' upcoming nonconference football opponents: Washington (Monday), UCF (Tuesday), North Dakota (Wednesday) and Memphis (Thursday).
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Mike Marose (father of Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock) and Thomasina Alexander (mother of safety JL Skinner) join Prater and Mallory for separate conversations about raising football-playing sons and the journey they shared to this week's NFL Draft.
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“Football & Beer Week” at KTIK with live shows Thursday (Sockeye Alehouse) and Friday (Western Proper), spring camp interviews with coaches Jason Eck (Vandals) and Cody Hawkins (Bengals), Bob tours Boise State nonconference football opponents in Bronco Focus (North Dakota will bring a veteran QB to Boise), BSU wide receivers and NFL Draft history, Mountain West draft prospects, could Aaron Rodgers be the new Russell Wilson
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory as he continues this week's spring tour of the Broncos' upcoming nonconference football opponents: Washington (Monday), UCF (Tuesday), North Dakota (Wednesday) and Memphis (Thursday).
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"Football & Beer Week'' at KTIK with live shows Thursday (Sockeye Alehouse) and Friday (Western Proper), Boise State players from Treasure Valley high schools - who went in the NFL Draft and who had the best pro career, Mike Sanford on Jordan Love as a QB1 in the NFL, the EDGE position and BSU history in the draft, any chance Drew Timme returns to Gonzaga
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Former Boise State quarterback Mike Sanford joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new Green Bay Packers starting QB Jordan Love. Sanford was Love's position coach and offensive coordinator at Utah State in 2019 - before he became a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory as he continues this week's spring tour of the Broncos' upcoming nonconference football opponents: Washington (Monday), UCF (Tuesday), North Dakota (Wednesday) and Memphis (Thursday).
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KTIK launches "Football & Beer'' week with live shows Thursday (Sockeye Alehouse) and Friday (Western Proper), Boise State defensive lineman Scott Matlock getting more NFL Draft love - what the experts are saying about this week's hopes, Bob recaps Washington spring game in Bronco Focus, Steelheads head to Utah with 0-2 deficit, Johnny channels his Kraken emotions, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Washington Huskies' spring football game Saturday in Seattle. Washington hosts Boise State in the Sept. 2 season opener.
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Live from Dona Larsen Park, Mallory and Behler take in a Boise State softball game with special guests-softball coach Justin Shults on his team and season-football coach Andy Avalos talks about the impact of women's sports with his family, and Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey on building a successful program, plus B.J. Rains/Bronco Nation News Report
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about the future of NIL at Boise State and the latest news on recruiting visits for the Bronco basketball program.
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Free Ticket Giveaway Week continues Friday, Boise State's cornerback history and 2023 first-rounders to watch in NFL Draft, Yotes coach Mike Moroski on Saturday's Purple/Gold Game (and QB Andy Peters), Bob previews softball in Bronco Focus (and IST's appearance at Friday's game), revisiting our interview with Ricky Williams, is Vegas the best sports city in America now that MLB is coming to town
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College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's 1 p.m. intrasquad game at Simplot Stadium in Caldwell. Player to watch: QB Andy Peters (Timberline High, Boise State).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the softball program, its Mountain West title hopes and Friday's 4 p.m. game against Utah State at Dona Larsen Park. Idaho Sports Talk is broadcasting live from the game with special guests appearances from athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Andy Avalos.
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Record-setting Steelheads launch quest to win ECHL Kelly Cup with soldout home games Wednesday and Friday, has Boise become a "hockey town,'' Marty Flichel (captain, 2006-07) explains what it takes to win 16 games and hoist the Kelly Cup, ESPN football index predicts Boise State to win 8+ games in 2023, what's with all the "national championship" and "Heisman Trophy'' talk coming out of the Washington program
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Marty Flichel, the captain of the Idaho Steelheads' championship team in 2006-07, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what it takes to win 16 games and the ECHL Kelly Cup. Idaho is this year's No. 1 seed and home games against Utah on Wednesday and Friday nights.
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Concert Week Ticket Giveaway continues with Steelheads and Boise Open freebies, captain A.J. White on team expectations heading into Wednesday night's ECHL playoff opener, Williams-Shakir-Bates begin offseason workouts with NFL teams this week - what are their expectations for 2023, Johnny seeks NHL postseason advice for his Kraken's debut, Bob (Bronco Focus) tracks down eight former basketball players still on overseas rosters, NFL Draft tight end class (and the Boise State history)
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Idaho captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs, which start this week with Mountain Division semifinal Game 1 and 2 (Wednesday and Friday in Downtown Boise).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share information on the eight former Broncos still playing basketball for international pro teams.
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O'Mar Stanley, a forward from St. John's, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about jumping into the transfer portal and joining the Boise State basketball program. Stanley, in his first interview on IST, explains the reason behind his decision to move from New York to Idaho.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Meet new Boise State basketball player O'Mar Stanley - a 'street dog' from St. John's, has coach Leon Rice completed his 'super team,' college football transfer portal is open for two weeks - Bob examines how Mountain West/West programs are doing in Bronco Focus, best regular season performances in Boise sports history, what are your NBA/NHL viewing habits, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football's transfer portal - the recruiting calendar is open for business for the next two weeks. Which Mountain West and western programs are adding players - and losing players.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State basketball - Leon Rice adds another transfer player and discusses the additions to his roster, B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) weighs in on St. Johns transfer O'Mar Stanley-Bob Behler looks at the Rays historic start to the MLB season, and what's next in the offseason for Boise State football coaches
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Bob Behler for a conversation about the additions and subtractions to the Boise State basketball roster, including the most recent signee, O'Mar Stanley-transfer from St. Johns.
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We announce details for KTIK Draft Party on April 27 - at Sockeye Alehouse, picks contest, free beer and concert tickets for winners (more details in the show), offseason off-field priorities for Boise State football, Bob (Bronco Focus) examines success rate of international players under coach Leon Rice, who has the most efficient athletic department in the Mountain West, Jake Haener draft buzz
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about international players who have joined coach Leon Rice's basketball roster. There have been more success stories than failures.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the names of four football players who could emerge as postseason All-Mountain West players.
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Steelheads chasing hockey history Wednesday night - why this team will go down as the most dominant in ECHL regular season history, our What's Next series for Boise State football - offseason roster priorities (transfer portal?), Bob (Bronco Focus) has four names who could turn into All-MW football players, running backs for the NFL Draft (and BSU history), could Salt Lake City land an MLB team
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Name, image and likeness (NIL) - we debate two ways it's being used, Boise State QB Taylen Green has $97 'Big Cards' (pictured above) to sell this weekend and Burley High WR/four-star FBS recruit Gatlin Bair could have LDS mission paid for with NIL money, Bob identifies six BSU football players who could land on All-Mountain West preseason team, NFL wide receiver Michael Strachan (Colts) on little brother - new BSU receiver Prince Strachan, what's next for the Broncos' defense
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Michael Strachan, a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about little brother: New Boise State wide receiver Prince Strachan, who began playing football in the Bahamas.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the names of six football players who could start the 2023 season on the All-Mountain West preseason team.
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Boise State football wraps up spring camp with annual Spring Game, Bob with four Saturday observations in Bronco Focus, we identify offseason priorities for the offense (any transfer portal needs?), our NFL Draft series focuses on the defensive line (and Scott Matlock's chances), Tiger and Phil left us with different feelings from the weekend at Augusta, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four observations from Saturday's annual spring game at Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State football plays its Spring Game on Saturday - previews and storylines to follow from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report), celebrating the Steelheads' magical year before their final regular season home game, BSU basketball legend Coby Karl joins IST live (and gets emotional thinking about his father) after leading Delaware to NBA G League title
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Coby Karl, the fifth leading scorer in Boise State basketball history, joins Prater and Mallory after leading the Delaware Blue Coats to the NBA G League championship Thursday night. Next step ... the NBA?
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's Spring Game inside Albertsons Stadium. What to watch for: QB Taylen Green and the defense replacing lost starters from last season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what he's looking for Saturday afternoon as football plays its annual Spring Game inside Albertsons Stadium (1:30 p.m., free).
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Boise State football debuts new videoboard Saturday for annual Spring Game - the man who helped build it shares all the details, preview and fan facts for the Spring Game at Albertsons Stadium, PGA golfer Troy Merritt on the first day of the Masters - and his 2016 memories, Baseball with Bob takes a look at the pitch clock and the Mariners, the Bush Hamdan-Taylen Green relationship
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PGA golfer Troy Merritt, who makes his home in the Treasure Valley, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the first day of the 2023 tournament, his memories of playing in 2016, and making his 300th PGA start in South Carolina next week.
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Jireh Billings - the director of solution sales for ANC, which designed and installed the new videoboard inside Albertsons Stadium - joins Prater and Mallory to share details about what football fans can expect to see (and hear) during Saturday's Spring Game.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State QB Taylen Green on footwork, getting better and digging new offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan, TG10 on what to expect from the offense in Spring Game on Saturday, Treasure Valley cameraman live from Augusta, Hans Olsen on his new gig with BYU football (update on five former Broncos now on the Cougars' roster), NFL Draft series previews offensive line - will John Ojukwu get drafted, what sports venue is No. 1 on your bucket list
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Mark Bowden of Star, a longtime CBS Sports cameraman who has worked the Masters for 34 years, joins Prater and Mallory live from Augusta where he'll be sitting in his traditional spot this week: The green camera tower on the famed 12th hole.
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Former BYU/NFL player and current Salt Lake City radio personality Hans Olsen (Weiser High) joins Prater and Mallory after landing a new gig as color analyst for Cougars' football. There are five former Boise State names on the roster at BYU, which enters the Big 12 this fall.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to paint a picture of what to expect numberswise in Year No. 2 with Taylen Green as the Broncos' starting QB.
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Boise State basketball lands new forward - Cam Martin joins IST to talk about his new role with the Broncos, does coach Leon Rice need any more pieces for his 'super team,' Bob on San Diego State basketball's roster next season in Bronco Focus, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on closing out regular season and chasing an ECHL Kelly Cup, Boise Open golf announces monster concert lineup, and Fair or Foul - driving etiquette
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Cam Martin, a 25-year-old forward who has played six seasons of college basketball for three different teams (Jacksonville State, Missouri Southern, Kansas), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after committing to Boise State on Tuesday.
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Idaho coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of the final six regular season games - including Wednesday and Friday nights against Utah in Downtown Boise. The ECHL regular season ends the following week, with the first home playoff games set for April 19 and April 21.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about San Diego State basketball and what the Aztecs' roster could look like next season. Could it be their final season in the Mountain West?
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San Diego State playing UConn for NCAA basketball title - are Aztecs playing with house money and (win or lose?) do we care if they leave for the Pac-12, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins IST live from the title game in Houston, hear six different versions of Saturday night's game-winning call, Boise State football coach Andy Avalos on the weekend scrimmage and safety Rodney Robinson on his promising future
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It's Final Four weekend - Boise State star Max Rice joins IST in studio to share San Diego State emotions, how to beat the Aztecs and predict all three games, B.J. Rains previews football's private scrimmage in his Bronco Nation News Report, how should BSU spend $250,000 in NCAA units coming in the first of six years, Jim Nantz calling his last Final Four, Boise meteorologist predicts 60 degrees for the Spring Game on April 8
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Max Rice, who scored 26 points to beat San Diego State in the Aztecs' last loss this season, joins Prater and Mallory in the IST studio. He touches on the emotions of watching the Mountain West in the Final Four, ways to beat SDSU, and predictions for all three games.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of Saturday's private football scrimmage. If they peeked over a fence, what would the three want to see as the Broncos continue spring camp?
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice is building a 'super team' - meet the three new players on his roster, live and separate interviews with forward Andrew Meadow, point guard Roddie Anderson and combo guard Chris Lockett, what does BSU football have planned for EDGE starter Demitri Washington, BSU fans appear to be hardcore San Diego State fans heading into the Final Four, celebrating MLB Opening Day
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Boise State basketball has landed three new players as coach Leon Rice continues to build his "super team'' for 2023-24. Forward Andrew Meadow (Santa Clarita, Calif.), point guard Roddie Anderson (UC San Diego transfer) and combo guard Chris Lockett (New Orleans) join IST live for three separate interviews.
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Boise State's hopes for the NFL Draft - expectations for safety JL Skinner and cornerback Caleb Biggers on his strength, BSU basketball pouring through the transfer portal looking for a center - who's out there, new Western Collective/BSU/NIL beer will have a golden ale taste, Bush Hamdan's plans for Taylen Green, which basketball coach has the better gig - Leon Rice or Brian Dutcher
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Kyle Manns, director of brewing for Western Collective in Garden City, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new local beer, Horseshoe Golden Ale. Western Collective is partnering with The Horseshoe Collective to help raise name, image and likeness (NIL) money for Boise State student-athletes. The beer went into production Wednesday and is scheduled to launch April 28.
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What's the more significant accomplishment - Boise State in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl or San Diego State's Final Four run in 2023, would BSU fans want to see another Bachmeier at QB (Bear has interest in BSU, according to his family), Steelheads player Zach Walker on chasing ECHL history for most wins in a season, interviews with BSU coordinators Bush Hamdan and Spencer Danielson, Mariners preview with Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish, BSU grabs new point guard from transfer portal
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Idaho Steelheads player Zach Walker joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about history ... how Boise's hockey team is six wins away from setting the all-time ECHL record for most wins in a season (56). Idaho has nine games left in the regular season, including five straight home games, starting Wednesday night.
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Boise State football hosts 30 NFL teams on campus for Pro Day - 11 former Broncos work out with mixed results, safety JL Skinner and defensive lineman Scott Matlock on results and NFL Draft expectations, BSU assistant basketball coach Mike Burns describes the magic behind San Diego State's defense, how much are BSU fans enjoying the Aztecs' Final Four run, Baseball with Bob (Opening Day preview), Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State left tackle John Ojukwu (Boise High) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after his performances at NFL Pro Day on campus (Monday) and the NFL Combine (last month). Next: The NFL Draft in April.
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Boise State assistant basketball coach Mike Burns, who runs the Broncos' defense for head coach Leon Rice, joins Prater and Mallory to describe the San Diego State defense and the Aztecs' remarkable run to the Final Four.
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It's a big few days for Boise State football - spring camp resumes and NFL scouts/personnel are on campus Monday for Pro Day, Bob previews the second half of spring camp in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on what he expects from 11 former players attending Pro Day, reliving the Gonzaga-UCLA instant classic, looking into the crystal ball at Drew Timme's NBA hopes, San Diego State battling Alabama in Sweet 16
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of Pro Day on campus Monday - when NFL scouts and personnel show up to work out 11 draft-eligible former players. The lineup includes JL Skinner, Tyreque Jones, John Ojukwu and Scott Matlock.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the final eight practices of BSU's spring football camp. Camp resumes Monday and the annual Spring Game is April 8.
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Tyson Degenhart joins IST in studio - predicting the Sweet 16, talking basketball and getting personal, Degenhart to Leon Rice - 'we need a center,' Bob tours Mountain West football spring practices in Bronco Focus, testing Prater and Ballgame's gymnastics knowledge, Coach Pete visits Mariners for a day, former Idaho State standout Tanner Conner on rookie season with the Dolphins
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Tyson Degenhart, who just completed his second season on the Boise State basketball team, joins Prater and Mallory to break down and predict all eight NCAA Sweet 16 games. Degenhart also touches on his season, what he wants from Leon Rice next season, and his girlfriend and mother.
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Miami tight end Tanner Conner, who played football at Idaho State and gained national fame for his freakish athletic ability, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his first season in the NFL and what his expectations are for the future.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to continue his two-part series on Mountain West football spring camps. What is the biggest question for each program?
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Boise State football - does the 2023 roster have any current NFL prospects (it's Pro Day on campus Monday for 2022 players), we launch our NFL Draft series with a debate about the top four QBs, the City of Boise needs more mini-golf courses, Bob tours Mountain West spring football camps in Bronco Focus (Part II is Friday), latest on San Diego State and the Pac-12
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to begin his two-part series on Mountain West football spring camps. What is the biggest question for each program? FRIDAY: Part II
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins IST in studio - the Northwestern loss, his 'painful' weekend, NCAA history, Max & Tyson, and rebuilding a 'super team' for next season, Bob with his four favorite moments (with audio) from the basketball season in Bronco Focus, reporters with San Diego State and Gonzaga on the Sweet 16, and Fair or Foul - golf etiquette
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for 30 minutes inside the Idaho Sports Talk studio for a conversation about the Northwestern loss, his "painful weekend,'' the program's NCAA history, Max & Tyson, the transfer portal and building a "super team'' for the 2023-24 season.
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College basketball reporters Mark Zeigler (San Diego Union-Tribune) and Jim Meehan (Spokesman Review) join Prater and Mallory for separate conversations about San Diego State (vs. Alabama) and Gonzaga (vs. UCLA) in Sweet 16 games this week.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four favorite plays/radio calls from the Broncos' 2022-23 basketball season.
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College of Idaho wins NAIA basketball national championship - coach Colby Blaine (Boise High graduate) joins IST to talk about the emotions of winning a title and bringing back the entire roster for 2023-24, Bob breaks down the Boise State basketball roster in Bronco Focus, meet new Vandals basketball coach Alex Pribble, Weekend Winners & Losers ... NOTE: Leon Rice, live in the IST studio, from 3-3:30 p.m. Tuesday
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College of Idaho basketball coach Colby Blaine (2005 Boise High graduate) joins Prater and Mallory to share the emotions of winning a NAIA national championship - and the secrets behind his young and successful coaching career.
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New Idaho basketball coach Alex Pribble, the former Seattle U. associate head coach who was introduced in Moscow on Monday, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his plans to turn the Big Sky program into a winner.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what the basketball roster could look like for the 2023-24 season. PROGRAM NOTE: COACH LEON RICE LIVE IN THE IST STUDIO FROM 3-330 P.M. TUESDAY.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Broncos basketball. What happened Thursday night against Northwestern - and what needs to be a priority in the offseason?
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Breaking down Boise State basketball and what happened in NCAA loss to Northwestern, what are the offseason priorities for Leon Rice and his staff, Bob with his thoughts from the NW loss in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains on what BSU's roster could look like next season, Leighton Vander Esch and Alexander Mattison sticking with their NFL teams (and we think that's a good thing)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts behind BSU's 75-67 loss to Northwestern in a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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Boise State playing Northwestern in first round of NCAA Tournament - everything you need to know about the game, Bob (Bronco Focus) with a live pre-game report from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, what are fan expectations and how will they respond if BSU wins first NCAA game, remember the Northwestern Crying Kid, and College of Idaho coach Colby Blaine on Friday's Fab Four game in Kansas City
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for a preview of the BSU-Northwestern game in the NCAA Tournament.
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Live from X-Golf Boise, Bob takes Bronco Focus on the road and goes live from Boise State's NCAA practice in Sacramento, BSU football coach Andy Avalos on the Broncos' first practice of spring camp - offense working on going deep (and which team Avalos picked in his bracket), College of Idaho two wins from NAIA national championship, remembering March 15, 2001 inside the BSU Pavilion, would Kellen be interested in Ezekiel Elliott
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from the Broncos' practice at Golden 1 Center. BSU plays Northwestern in a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night.
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Boise State and priority No. 1 vs. Northwestern - survive first-half onslaught that has doomed previous NCAA appearances, Bob (Bronco Focus) with a scouting report from the voice of the Wildcats, Yotes basketball coach Colby Blaine on chasing NAIA title, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on three home games this week, NCAA Best Bets from Lee Sterling, Aaron Rodgers holding two NFL teams hostage
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's three-game homestand against the Orlando Solar Bears - and how the first-place team is approaching the final stretch of the regular season.
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Basketball coach Colby Blaine joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation from Kansas City, where the Yotes are one of eight teams left in the NAIA national tournament. The College of Idaho plays for a spot in the Fab Four at noon MT Wednesday.`
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a scouting report conversation with Northwestern play-by-play broadcaster Dave Eanet. BSU plays the Big Ten program in a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Sacramento.
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Sign up for the IST Bracket Challenge at KTIK.com, Boise State basketball going to the NCAA Tournament for a ninth time – could Thursday’s opener vs. Northwestern produce the first win, Bob shares early scouting report in Bronco Focus, BSU has a short history against Big Ten (0-9 all-time), WR Eric McAlister on becoming football’s deep threat, Brett Rypien looking for a job, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what he's learned about the Northwestern basketball team. BSU plays the Big Ten program in a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night in Sacramento.
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Boise State and Utah State tangle in the Mountain West basketball semifinals in Las Vegas - live reports from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News), has BSU done enough to secure an NCAA bid - despite what happens Friday night, former BSU safety Tyreque Jones on the NFL Combine/Draft process, Boise native Sting Ray Robb on pursuing his Indy 500 dreams in May, spring football update on Austin Bolt/Ben Ford
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Former Boise State safety/nickel Tyreque Jones joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts after performing at the NFL Combine, what he's doing these days, and his expectations for next month's NFL Draft.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory live from Las Vegas for a conversation about the Broncos' semifinal appearance against Utah State at the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas.
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Indy Car racer Sting Ray Robb (Payette High) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his Idaho roots, his racing background, the origin of his name, making his Indy Car debut last week, and his expectations for the Indy 500 in May.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about BSU and its semifinal game against Utah State in the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas.
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Boise State basketball opens Mountain West Tournament vs. UNLV - scouting reports from Las Vegas from Bob Behler (Bronco Focus) and Abe Jackson (radio analyst), Steelheads captain A.J. White on clinching a playoff berth at home this weekend, Idaho athletic director Terry Gawlik on what she's looking for in a new men's basketball coach, Yotes advance to NAIA Sweet 16, and what's your all-time favorite song lyric
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) hockey captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the season stretch run, staying motivated despite a huge lead in the standings, and clinching a postseason berth Friday or Saturday night.
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Idaho athletic director Terry Gawlik joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball coaching vacancy (Zac Claus was relieved of his duties last month). Gawlik on what she's looking for in a new coach. ON MONDAY: Former Idaho coach Kermit Davis joins Idaho Sports Talk.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about BSU and its opening game against UNLV in the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas.
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Tanoka Beard (Boise State leading scorer, Big Sky basketball analyst) and Joe Cravens (former coach, TV analyst) join Prater and Mallory for conversations from Downtown Boise, home of the Big Sky Tournament. Beard touches on BSU coach Leon Rice, and Cravens on his sudden social media popularity.
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Boise State basketball faces UNLV in opener of the Mountain West Tournament - Bob provides his recipe to a title in Bronco Focus, early scouting report on BSU football's offensive line, defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein on taking teammates to Egypt in May, Tanoka Beard and Joe Cravens join IST live from the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the four elements it will take for BSU to win the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas this week.
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Replacing JL Skinner - what do 2022 backup Alexander Teubner, pictured, and safeties coach Kane Ioane say about a pressing need on the Boise State football roster, Big Sky commissioner on the Boise tournament and sitting on the NCAA selection committee starting Wednesday, Idaho's top prep recruit (Burley WR Gatlin Bair) on his weekend visit to BSU, Bob previews Mountain West Tournament in Bronco Focus
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Burley High wide receiver Gatlin Bair (Class of 2024) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his recruiting visit with Boise State over the weekend. Bair, also a state track and field champion, has interest from Michigan and his eyes set on Texas and Oregon. He said Boise State is a serious consideration - after he begins an LDS mission in January.
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Tom Wistrcill, commissioner of the Big Sky Conference and one of 12 members of the NCAA Division I men's basketball selection committee, joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation: How is this year's Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise doing? Plus, he left Boise on Tuesday and flew to Indianapolis - what are his expectations for Boise State to make the 68-team bracket Sunday?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Would Air Force or UNLV be a better opening opponent for BSU on Thursday night?
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Boise State basketball heads into Mountain West Tournament with high hopes (and a Utah State loss), Bob previews the tournament in Bronco Focus, BSU running backs coach says George Holani-Ashton Jeanty could appear in same backfield this season, hear from Jeanty after his first college press conference, coach Colby Blaine on the College of Idaho and its national tournament hopes, Johnny on his UFC weekend in Vegas
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College of Idaho basketball coach Colby Blaine joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the NAIA national tournament, which starts with two games in Caldwell on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Yotes are 30-1 heading into the 64-team tournament.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a preview of this week's Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. What does Bob like the best about this BSU team going into the postseason?
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Basketball fever hits the Treasure Valley - Boise State at Utah State, boys state high school hoops and the Big Sky Tournament, agent David Canter joins IST from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis - he represents BSU's Tyreque Jones (who ran a 4.52 in the 40 on Friday, picture above), Bob previews Saturday's game at Utah State in Bronco Focus, and Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains
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NFL agent David Canter joins Prater and Mallory from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where he is representing former Boise State defensive back Tyreque Jones. Canter also touches on two other clients - Demarcus Lawrence and Avery Williams.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a random Q&A session about all things Broncos: Utah State basketball game, 2023 football schedule, spring camp and BSU players at the NFL Combine.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to a potential basketball victory at Utah State on Saturday night. Also, what's at stake in the final game of the regular season.
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Boise State football opens spring camp - we talk to Andy Avalos, Taylen Green and Latrell Caples about offseason expectations, BSU releases 2023 football schedule and September is brutal (regular season finale against Air Force), Bob shares final-weekend Mountain West basketball scenarios in Bronco Focus, hear from JL Skinner at the NFL Combine, and should sports teams adopt dogs
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what's at stake for teams going into the final regular season weekend of the Mountain West basketball season.
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Boise State basketball star Max Rice joins the show - the 26-point performance against San Diego State in his own words, Bob shares his favorite Rice audio highlights in Bronco Focus, CBS bracketologist on the Broncos' latest NCAA hopes, Avery Williams on life in the NFL, what are the top five signature moments in the history of BSU basketball home games, BSU football Camp Countdown - will anyone emerge as QB2
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Boise State basketball star Max Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 26-point performance against San Diego State on Tuesday night. It goes down as one of the greatest nights in program history - and Rice shares the moment in his own words.
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Former Boise State All-American football player Avery Williams, now a special teams player and running back for the Atlanta Falcons, joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about life in the NFL.
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CBS Sports NCAA Tournament bracketologist Jerry Palm joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's hopes to make the field after Tuesday night's victory over San Diego State. Next: Regular season finale at Utah State on Saturday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share audio highlights of Max Rice's 26-point performance in basketball's victory over San Diego State on Tuesday night.
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Boise State vs. San Diego State - the basketball game of the year with a soldout crowd and the Broncos looking for a rebound performance, Marcus Shaver Jr. on Senior Night, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, TSS Home Comfort presents 'perfect' gymnast Emily Lopez a $500 NIL check, Boise businessman on the BSU trading card series and future NIL deals with Taylen Green, Camp Countdown continues with newcomers to the football team who could make an impact, is Mountain West down to 1-2 NCAA teams
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Boise State gymnast Emily Lopez joins Prater and Behler for a conversation after being awarded $500 in NIL money for being the TSS Home Comfort/KTIK Student-Athlete of the Month. Lopez, a bars specialist, recently landed the fifth perfect 10 score in school history. ... Also, Prater and Behler talk to Boise businessman Sheridan Hodson (ONIT Marketing) - the company behind the BSU trading card series and future NIL deals with quarterback Taylen Green.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about basketball's Senior Night home game against San Diego State.
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Boise State basketball takes resume hit with loss at San Jose State - how does it impact home game against San Diego State on Tuesday night, senior Marcus Shaver Jr. on his final home game and how the Broncos are approaching the final week of the regular season, JL Skinner won't work out at NFL Combine (pec surgery), how will BSU football coaches handle George Holani-Ashton Jeanty when spring camp opens Thursday, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about basketball's loss at San Jose State on Saturday night - and how it impacts the Tuesday night home game against San Diego State.
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Johnny is in Arizona to watch his first spring training game - Prater and B.J. share their memories in his honor, Bob previews Boise State-San Jose State basketball in Bronco Focus, have the Broncos done enough to qualify for NCAAs, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins Prater in the KTIK studio to talk about postseason basketball in Downtown Boise - and his spot on the NCAA selection committee, BSU football Camp Countdown series (intriguing position battles)
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Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill visits the Idaho Sports Talk studio for a one-on-one conversation with Prater. The Big Sky is hosting its men's and women's postseason tournaments in Boise on March 4-8; Wistrcill will miss the championship game to sit on the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament selection committee - what does he think about Boise State's resume?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and B.J. for a conversation about the Broncos' basketball game at San Jose State on Saturday night. BSU needs a victory to maintain its Mountain West championship hopes going into the San Diego State home game Tuesday.
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Max Rice scores 30 to beat New Mexico - Boise State basketball star joins IST to talk about his big night (and bacon), Bob with a recap of the victory over the Lobos in Bronco Focus, BSU graduate Jens Pulver on joining the UFC Hall of Fame, Tyler Robinett (Middleton High) on playing hoops for No. 1-ranked College of Idaho, and our BSU football Countdown to Camp series - can anyone emerge as WR1
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Boise State basketball player Max Rice (career-high 30 points in a win over New Mexico on Wednesday night) joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his hot scoring night, his inspiring season, bacon, and his budding bromance with Ballgame.
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Tyler Robinett, a sophomore forward on the College of Idaho basketball team, shares his season-long story with Prater & The Ballgame. The Yotes hosts Corban in the Cascade Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday night in Caldwell.
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Boise State graduate and former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver joins Prater and Mallory for an emotional conversation about his rise from a troubled family background to one of the biggest influences in the history of the mixed martial arts organization.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' basketball victory against New Mexico (and what Leon Rice and Max Rice said after the game).
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Boise State hosts New Mexico in monster basketball game - Bob shares what's at stake in Bronco Focus, former Rocky Mountain/Gonzaga pitcher Gabriel Hughes (first-round draft pick in 2022) headed to spring training with Rockies organization, Camp Countdown - how will Spencer Danielson rebuild the BSU defense, proposed college football rule changes don't make sense, Taylen Green and Ashton Jeanty - best friends?
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Pitcher Gabriel Hughes, who played at Rocky Mountain High and Gonzaga, enters his second summer with the Colorado Rockies organization after going in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Hughes could start this season in Spokane - where he starred in college.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what's at stake when the Broncos host New Mexico in basketball on Wednesday night.
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Idaho Steelheads hockey is the hottest ticket in town - what makes the experience on/off the ice so attractive to fans, Boise State football opens spring ball in eight days - we launch a Countdown to Camp series with the new Bush Hamdan-Taylen Green dynamic, Bob on how basketball has been winning close games in Bronco Focus, why do sports stars keep celebrating at Waffle House (and can we get one in Boise?)
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) president Eric Trapp joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the popularity of the team/sport in Downtown Boise. The Steelheads are a first-place team and are selling out most home games - why has the sport and the franchise become a significant draw for local sports fans?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to break down basketball's close wins over Colorado State and UNLV - and a quick lookahead to New Mexico on Wednesday night.
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San Diego State and SMU reporters join IST to talk about Pac-12 membership, why those schools, what it means for Boise State - and what happens if the Pac-12 dissolves, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks with coach Leon Rice prior to UNLV game Sunday night, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on the Mountain West standings with two weeks left in the regular season, Michael Jordan turns 60
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Idaho Sports Talk visits with two college football reporters Friday - Mark Zeigler (San Diego State) and Joseph Hoyt (SMU) - in regards to media reports and Pac-12 membership. What's the latest? Why those two programs? And is it possible that the Pac-12 dissolves?
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West basketball standings - the top six teams and what's at stake over the final two weeks of the regular season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's expectations against UNLV on Sunday night at ExtraMile Arena.
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Boxes that Tyson Degenhart needs to check to become an all-time great of Boise State basketball, Bob recaps victory over Colorado State in Bronco Focus, Coby Karl attends BSU-CSU game and shares his program thoughts on IST, we draft celebrities, athletes and local stars to compete in the NBA All-Star celebrity game in Salt Lake City, Life After Football, and Tiger Watch
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a recap of basketball's win at Colorado State on Wednesday night. What Bob learned about BSU - with five games left in the regular season.
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Coby Karl, the former Boise State basketball player and current head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos. Coby and his father, George, watched Boise State win at Colorado State on Wednesday night.
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CBS bracketologist Jerry Palm on NCAA Tournament hopes for Boise State and the Mountain West, Bob previews the Colorado State game in Bronco Focus, three things we demand from BSU basketball over next six games, oral history of BSU football season ticket sales, meet new defensive line coach Erik Chinander, and NFL quarterbacks - scrap heap or fixable
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Jerry Palm, national college basketball insider and bracketologist for CBS Sports, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State and the Mountain West - and their NCAA Tournament hopes leading up to Selection Sunday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's game at Colorado State on Wednesday night. What's at stake - and how can the Broncos avoid the upset?
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Thirteenth annual Diamond Dig - giving away a $4,000 diamond ring live from Pastry Perfection, Bob details why basketball star Tyson Degenhart is so good in the paint in Bronco Focus, meet new Boise State running backs coach James Montgomery (No. 2 of a three-part series), is Patrick Mahomes the greatest thing in sports right now, what are we supposed to do with life after football, and Valentine's Day - Fair or Foul
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball player Tyson Degenhart who is playing out of position - and thriving as the Broncos' big man in the paint.
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Super Bowl - the hype, game, drama, halftime and commercials, we have one theory - this Super Bowl was close to perfect, new Boise State EDGE coach Jabril Frazier on his amazing path to coaching, Bob recaps basketball's victory over Wyoming in Bronco Focus, did the entire BSU athletic family do enough to capitalize on the Kellen Moore era, Diamond Dig qualifier and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's win over Wyoming on Saturday. Behler focuses on point guard Marcus Shaver Jr. and another mysterious performance from the bench.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It's Super Bowl Friday - what's your favorite part/prediction for Sunday's game, former NFL official and TV rules analyst Gene Steratore joins IST to talk about the Super Bowl (and the state of officiating), Bob with a preview of the Wyoming basketball game in Bronco Focus, hear from new Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez (in Boise) about league expansion, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, more Diamond Dig qualifying
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Gene Steratore is part of the Super Bowl radio broadcast crew with Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner - heard Sunday on the KTIK app or 95.3 FM/1350AM. The former NFL official and current TV celebrity joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his career - and working the big game on a big stage.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his keys to a basketball victory over Wyoming on Saturday night. Primary focus: The health of point guard Marcus Shaver Jr.
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Live from the Boise Golf Show, IST Super Bowl correspondent Dirk Koetter breaks down Sunday's game, Bob and Leon Rice with a Marcus Shaver Jr. injury report in Bronco Focus, should the Mountain West expand if it loses San Diego State (if so, who?), would you rather - Super Bowl or stadium hole at Phoenix Open, Super Bowl Best Bets from national handicapper Lee Sterling
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Former NFL and Boise State head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for an Xs and Os conversation about Sunday's Super Bowl ... with some emotional Andy Reid gambling talk (and golf!).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview he had during Leon Rice's coach's show. Rice goes into the injury update and game strategy for point guard Marcus Shaver Jr. going into Saturday night's home game against Wyoming.
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Qualifying listeners for our Big Game Party Patrol and Diamond Dig (contest details at KTIK.com), we ask one question - why is the Pac-12 interested in SMU, Bob ranks the individual performances of seven former Boise State players who have appeared in a Super Bowl and won a ring, our emotions after watching LeBron set NBA scoring record, audio highlights from the best play from each decade of the Super Bowl, and could you spend four days in darkness (like Aaron Rodgers)
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to rank the individual performances of the seven former BSU football players who appeared in a Super Bowl and won a ring.
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Idaho Steelheads forward Zach Walker, the only Boise-born player to suit up for the ECHL hockey team, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his recent play, his recent haircut and this week's three-game homestand in Downtown Boise.
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We kick off IST with CBS national host Zach Gelb live from Super Bowl Radio Row, Big Game Party Patrol and Diamond Dig contest info at KTIK.com, former NFL player/current college coach Luther Elliss on watching son Christian (Idaho Vandals) play in the Super Bowl, Bob takes a look at women's basketball, gymnastics and softball in Bronco Focus, Boise-born Zach Walker on his season with the Steelheads, Super Bowl pet peeves
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Luther Elliss, former NFL player and father of Eagles special teams player Christian Elliss (Idaho 2017-21), joins Prater & The Ballgame to share what it's like to have sons in the NFL - and one playing in the Super Bowl this weekend.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a breakdown of the women's basketball season, gymnastics and softball.
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It's Super Bowl Week and Idaho Sports Talk is celebrating with our annual Big Game Party Patrol and Diamond Dig giveaway contests (details at KTIK.com), Bob (Bronco Focus) dives into basketball's resume after loss to San Diego State, can the Broncos thrive in February/March without a healthy Marcus Shaver Jr. at point guard, what's at stake this weekend for Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, who is Mama Kelce, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what happened with basketball's loss at San Diego State over the weekend. How much did Boise State miss point guard Marcus Shaver Jr.?
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NOTE: REGISTER for our Big Game Party prize package at KTIK.com ... SHOW: Live report from Mobile, Alabama, on JL Skinner's monster week at the Senior Bowl (game is Saturday), should Kellen Moore hire Kirby Moore to help coach the Chargers (and other weird Kellen questions), Bob with a Boise State-San Diego State basketball preview in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, Vandals' football coach Jason Eck makes an in-studio appearance
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Devin Jackson, a college sports reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins Prater and Mallory live from Mobile, Alabama, to share his thoughts and observations of former Boise State safety JL Skinner.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the top five teams in the Mountain West basketball standings. Rains hits on the strengths and weaknesses of Boise State, San Diego State, Nevada, Utah State and New Mexico.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's first-place showdown at San Diego State on Friday night.
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Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins IST to accept $500 NIL deal from TSS Home Comfort, NFL playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter on Kellen Moore's new gig and an early Super Bowl preview, stories behind Moore and his compelling connections with Chargers' head coach Brandon Staley and backup QB Easton Stick, and Bob (Bronco Focus) on the pros and cons of the way football splits two signing days
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Tyson Degenhart, leading scorer on the Boise State basketball team, joins Prater and Mallory after accepting a $500 Name, Image and Likeness deal from TSS Home Comfort and KTIK. Degenhart touches on his successful season, his family background, and what he's like away from basketball.
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Dirk Koetter, now the NFL Postseason Correspondent for KTIK and Idaho Sports Talk, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Kellen Moore's move to the Chargers' coaching staff and an early preview of Chiefs-Eagles.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about FBS football and how the sport uses split signing days in December and February to land new players.
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Former Boise State star Quintin Mikell on playing in a Super Bowl for Andy Reid, Carson Palmer on the Super Bowl matchup, Kellen, Idaho snow - and how you can play in a flag football game with the Heisman Trophy winner, BSU football lands five Treasure Valley walk-ons on Signing Day, Bob with a Marcus Shaver Jr./Naje Smith health report in Bronco Focus, how former BSU football players are doing in all-star games this week
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Carson Palmer, the former college and NFL star, joins Prater and Mallory from his Sun Valley residence to talk about the Super Bowl matchup, Kellen Moore's move from the Cowboys to the Chargers, shoveling his own snow, and how people can sign up to play flag football with the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
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Quintin Mikell, a defensive standout at Boise State between 1999-2002 who played 11 seasons in the NFL, joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of playing for coach Andy Reid and the Eagles in the 2005 Super Bowl (won by the Patriots/Tom Brady).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State's basketball victory at Air Force - why was the win so tough and what's the health update of Marcus Shaver Jr. and Naje Smith?
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We launch our Big-Game Party Patrol - free pizza, golf and hockey delivered to your house Feb. 12 (contest details at KTIK.com), Chargers' podcaster on Kellen Moore and how he'll work the roster, Bucs offensive lineman John Molchon on life in the NFL - and he's getting married, Bob previews the Air Force basketball game in Bronco Focus, BYU gets first Big 12 football schedule, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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John Molchon - Tampa Bay offensive lineman and former Boise State star - joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his 2023 season (made his NFL debut) and his future with the Bucs.
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Dan Wolkenstein, co-host and producer of the Chargers Unleashed podcast, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Wolkenstein touches on Moore's schemes and the Chargers' roster - and connects the dots to see if there is success in the future.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's Mountain West game at Air Force on Tuesday night.
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Kellen Moore, ditched in Dallas, lands new gig as Chargers' offensive coordinator, we debate the fit with QB Justin Herbert and Moore's new future in the AFC, former NFL star Lorenzo Neal tells IST that 'Chargers just got better,' fans/listeners have mixed emotions on Moore's time in Dallas, Bob previews monster week for basketball in Bronco Focus, and Commanders/former BSU tight end John Bates on his second season - and his plans for the offseason, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Lorenzo Neal, a 16-year veteran of the NFL who played five seasons with the Chargers, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Neal, now a media personality in the Bay Area, says the Moore-Justin Herbert combination will work.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball's win over Colorado State, this week's trip to Air Force and San Diego State, and how good is Tyson Degenhart?
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It's NFL conference championship weekend - top storylines, predictions and who listeners want in the Super Bowl, CBS reporter Dennis Dodd on San Diego State's growing momentum to join the Pac-12, Bob preview the Colorado State basketball game in Bronco Focus, sit-down interview with freshman Jace Whiting (Broncos' point guard of the future?), and BSU hot topics with B.J. Rains
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a roundtable discussion on the hot BSU topics: Videoboard, NCAA Tournament, Holani, Jeanty, Green and $1 million donations.
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True freshman Jace Whiting, who spent the past two years on a church mission, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about growing up in a basketball family, his role on this year's team, and his expectations to replace Marcus Shaver Jr. at point guard after the season.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to a potential basketball victory over Colorado State on Saturday night.
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Kellen Moore doesn't get Panthers coaching job and Mike McCarthy says he's still under evaluation with the Cowboys - what's next for No. 11, hear from Boise State football Super Seniors Stefan Cobbs and Demitri Washington, Bob with an analysis of all eight Super Seniors in Bronco Focus, flamboyant basketball star Naje Smith makes IST debut and talks fashion and fun, George Holani on why he's back on the football roster
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Senior forward Naje Smith joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation far beyond his role on the basketball team. Smith touches on his flamboyant personality, the way he plays the game, fashion statements that include "pants for the ladies'' and Spongebob shoes, and his longtime friendship with Max Rice.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the eight Super Seniors returning to the football roster. How did Super Seniors work out in 2022? Who will benefit the most in 2023?
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Kellen Moore lands second interview with Carolina Panthers - what are his chances of becoming a head coach in the NFL, Dirk Koetter (our new NFL Postseason Correspondent) takes us inside the Moore interview process and breaks down conference championship weekend, Bob recaps Boise State's ugly victory over Fresno State in Bronco Focus, hear from BSU Super Seniors (WR) Billy Bowens and (OL) Garrett Curran, and three BSU football coaches need new contracts
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Dirk Koetter is back for another year as our KTIK NFL Postseason Correspondent. The former Boise State and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Kellen Moore, his job hunt with the Carolina Panthers, and this weekend’s two conference championship games.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the 63-53 victory over Fresno State on Tuesday night; and a quick preview of the San Diego State-Utah State game.
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We dive into Kellen Moore's future as an NFL head coach - does he command the respect and have the resume to make it happen, grading the Boise State players who have finished their NFL seasons, Bob previews the BSU-Fresno State basketball game in Bronco Focus, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on first place, goalies and hockey movies, does Top Gun have a chance to win best picture, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about holding steady in first place, elite goaltending play, this week's three home games against second-place Wichita, and movies/hockey movies.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to BSU basketball's potential victory over Fresno State on Tuesday night.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: How to fix Kellen Moore (needs a new gig?) and how to fix the Cowboys (sense of urgency from ownership?), Boise State point guard Marcus Shaver Jr. on his struggles to meet expectations - with a counter opinion from coach Leon Rice, Bob with a recap of the intense lose at New Mexico in Bronco Focus, Bryan Harsin and the emotions of the dad/family photo in the BSU football complex, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share what happened in the New Mexico loss Friday night - and what to expect with two home games this week (Fresno State on Tuesday and Colorado State on Saturday).
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Boise State running backs coach Keith Bhonapha leaves for Oregon State - and we wonder why, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews the monster basketball matchup between BSU and New Mexico, B.J. Rains on the Bhonapha decision and his perspective on the Friday night basketball game, NFL is giving us four sexy quarterback matchups this weekend (and Idaho connections to the playoffs), and Prater needs a name for his new black pug (not Bingo)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to decipher the news of day: Broncos lose running backs coach Keith Bhonapha to Oregon State. Why? And what about the basketball game at New Mexico on Friday night?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his keys to a victory for Boise State basketball at New Mexico on Friday night.
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Boise State basketball has won 23 of its past 27 Mountain West games - coach Leon Rice explains what is making the biggest difference, Bob on what to expect from BSU hoops over the next month in Bronco Focus, football Super Seniors (LB) DJ Schramm and (TE) Riley Smith on why they're returning in 2023, Louisiana Tech reporter on QB Hank Bachmeier and his opportunity to land a starting gig this fall
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts at the one-third mark of the Boise State and Mountain West basketball seasons.
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Max Rice joins IST to describe his 29-point performance in Boise State's first-place win over Nevada, Bob shares reasons behind the dominating victory in Bronco Focus, Cowboys insider on the futures of OC Kellen Moore and LB Leighton Vander Esch, a Roster 101 breakdown on BSU football, QB transfer Hank Bachmeier lands at Louisiana Tech, and nuances of the Pac-12 football schedule released Wednesday
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Donovan Lewis of Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas joins Prater and Mallory to shed light on what's next for offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (any head coaching possibilities?) and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (free agent this offseason).
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Boise State basketball player Max Rice, who scored a career-high 29 points in the Broncos' win over Nevada on Tuesday night, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the performance. Next: Boise State at New Mexico on Friday night.
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Big day for Boise State - basketball is hosting Nevada with first place in the Mountain West at stake and football releases its list of eight super seniors (including the return of leading tackler DJ Schramm), Bob previews the BSU-Nevada game in Bronco Focus, Broncos in the NFL have mixed futures - some are still playing for a Super Bowl ring and some might be looking for new teams/contracts (Alexander Mattison?), do you believe in the yips, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' home basketball game against Nevada on Tuesday night. At stake: First place in the Mountain West.
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Stuntman/comedian Steve-O from the 'Jackass' movie franchise joins IST in studio to share his favorite sports stories and promote his Boise tour stop, we want adult autograph stories from our listeners (after Prater asks for Steve-O's autograph), Bob previews the Boise State-Wyoming basketball game in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - new Albertsons Stadium videoboard will be ready for the Spring Game, and NFL playoffs
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Steve-O, the famed stuntman and comedian from the Jackass movie franchise, joins Prater and Mallory in studio to promote three Boise shows at the Egyptian Theatre. Steve-O shares his favorite sports and athletic stories, including one eventful day with Mike Tyson.
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Boise State basketball looks dominant in victory at UNLV, Bob breaks down reasons behind the win in Bronco Focus, Rocci Johnson on the Steelheads - fundraiser for the team Zamboni driver and this weekend's annual Pink in the Rink jersey auction, Prater and Johnny draft teams to win the Super Bowl, who's the coolest person in sports (international, U.S. and Idaho), and do we want Tom Brady back for another season
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Broncos' 84-66 victory at UNLV on Wednesday night. Next: At Wyoming on Saturday night.
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Panthers request permission to interview Kellen Moore - should he take the job (if offered) or be more selective, Bob previews the Boise State-UNLV game and the Mountain West basketball race in Bronco Focus, there are 14 Idaho connections in the NFL playoffs - who has the best shot at a Super Bowl ring, we have mixed feelings about Jim Harbaugh ending up with Russell Wilson in Denver, and could NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL games be played without coaches
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from Las Vegas to preview the Broncos' basketball game against UNLV on Wednesday night. Bob also touches on the Mountain West race, and where BSU fits early in the season.
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Charles Leno Jr. and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee joins IST - shares season success stories and ways to get involved with his honor (including emotional tribute from Coach Pete), who should replace JL Skinner's No. 0 uniform on the Boise State football team, who would win a basketball game between College of Idaho and College of Southern Idaho - both ranked No. 1 in the nation, Bob with a CFP recap/BSU-UNLV preview in Bronco Focus, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Washington Commanders starting left tackle Charles Leno Jr., a former Boise State standout, joins Prater and Mallory to share his journey as a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. Leno, who didn't miss a snap this season, has several ways for fans to get involved with the honor.
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College of Idaho (NAIA) basketball coach Colby Blaine and College of Southern Idaho (NJCAA) coach Jeff Reinert join Prater and Mallory to help settle a debate: Who wins a game between the two teams - both ranked No. 1 in their respective national Top 25 polls.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory after traveling from the CFP title game in Los Angeles to Las Vegas for the Broncos' basketball game at UNLV on Wednesday night. Bob has thoughts on both events.
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Boise State and the NFL playoffs - former Broncos who are chasing a Super Bowl ring (Vandals and Bengals, too), recap of Saturday's basketball win over Utah State and what's ahead with two road games, Bob (Georgia grad) joins IST live from CFP title game at SoFi Stadium, BSU football begins winter conditioning - who needs to be bigger, stronger and faster, Jan. 9 - celebrating the anniversary date of the Andy Avalos-Mike Moroski hires, and JL Skinner lands NFL Combine invite
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and B.J. Rains live from inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Bob, a Georgia grad, is attending the CFP title game between the Bulldogs and TCU. Bob gives a review of the $5 billion stadium - and predicts a Georgia victory.
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice is 13-3 in home games with 10,000+ fans - how will Saturday's game against Utah State end, Bob with four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, Bob drops $1,200 for two CFP tickets and fans share their stories about ticket prices, decisions, angst and memories, B.J. Rains after one year with Bronco Nation News, Georgia radio voice joins IST for CFP preview, and is the NFL making the right decisions this week
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Bob for a conversation about the one-year anniversary of his new website and expanded/different coverage of Boise State athletics.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a discussion about basketball's Mountain West game against Utah State on Saturday afternoon inside ExtraMile Arena. Bob presents his four keys to a potential victory for the Broncos.
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Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice on Saturday's test against Utah State - and the expected crowd at ExtraMile Arena, Bob checks in with Tyson Degenhart in Bronco Focus, where does the Broncos' football team need immediate transfer portal help, Steelheads chasing history and the ECHL record book, NFL continues to juggle postseason scenarios - and there's inspiring Damar Hamlin news
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Coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory to help promote Saturday's home basketball game against Utah State (4:30 p.m.). The Mountain West game features the Broncos' top defense and the Aggies' 3-point shooting - with a near sellout expected inside ExtraMile Arena.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a discussion about basketball player Tyson Degenhart. The sophomore is having another solid season despite playing out of position and a drop in shooting percentage from 3-point range.
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Do you believe in clutch - and is Boise State basketball player Marcus Shaver Jr. clutch, Bob dives into his game-winning basket against San Jose State in Bronco Focus, Prater returns from the Rose Bowl - and another Utah loss, Jaylon Henderson joins IST live from Osaka after playing in the Japanese 'Super Bowl,' how do Boise State football fans feel about TCU, and BSU football players with looming decisions
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Former Boise State quarterback Jaylon Henderson joins Prater and Mallory after recently winning the Japanese "Super Bowl'' with the Panasonic Impulse of the Japanese X-League.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a discussion about basketball player Marcus Shaver Jr. He made the game-winner against San Jose State on Tuesday night - is Shaver clutch?
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Mallory and Behler discuss RB George Holani announcing his return to Boise State in 2023, who won and lost the weekend, in Bronco Focus Bob looks at the Broncos game with San Jose State, Steelheads defenseman Patrick Kudla talks about the team's red hot start and Johnny with his NFL penthouse and outhouse
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Idaho Steelheads defenseman Patrick Kudla talks about the team's red hot start (25-3-0-1 with 51 pts) as they try to add to an 11 game win streak starting Wednesday at Wichita.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Dirk Koetter joins IST to seal NIL deal for Taylen Green's hair braiding - and talks about the future of the Boise State quarterback (and his own), Bob with a preview of the Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains (BNN) on expectations for nine new football players, our predictions and wishes for 2023, and which troubled QB is most 'fixable' - Russell Wilson or Zach Wilson
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Longtime football coach Dirk Koetter, now retired after a season as Boise State's offensive coordinator, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of quarterback Taylen Green. Plus, the guys finalize a NIL deal for Green to get his hair braids done by a downtown hair design company.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the nine new players joining the football team in January. How many of the nine will make an impact in 2023?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from Reno as Boise State begins another season of Mountain West basketball. Can the Broncos repeat as champions?
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Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock joins IST to collect $500 NIL check from TSS Home Comfort and talk about his NFL dreams, BSU basketball dives into Mountain West play after successful nonconference season, college football teams in the West will be loaded with QBs in 2023, Fair or Four - New Year's Eve weekend etiquette, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Defensive tackle Scott Matlock, who is leaving Boise State to begin preparing for the NFL Draft, joins Prater and Mallory as this month's TSS Home Comfort/Boise State Student-Athlete of the Month. Matlock collects $500 from TSS Home Comfort - and talks about his family background, his journey with the Broncos, and expectations to play pro football.
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Busy day for Boise State football - DT Scott Matlock declares for NFL Draft and Jabril Frazier hired as new EDGE coach (plus two more players enter the transfer portal), B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News with a live look-in during basketball's mid-afternoon loss at Santa Clara, Dirk Koetter and IST working to get Taylen Green a NIL deal for "hair braiding,'' Idaho football coach Jason Eck on landing 39 new players and Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins on why he didn't sign any, and Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory live from the Broncos' mid-afternoon basketball game at Santa Clara. Rains on the 73-58 loss - and a lookahead to the Mountain West opener at Nevada on Dec. 28.
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Boise State lands 22 new players on National Signing Day - we have interviews with OL Carson Rasmussen (Owyhee HS), QB CJ Tiller and RB Breezy Dubar, new OC Bush Hamdan joins IST and says "all signs'' point toward RB George Holani returning next season, Broncos give DC Spencer Danielson new contract (two years, $875,000), Bob with a lookahead toward the 2023 roster in Bronco Focus, and red-hot Steelheads are home this week for two games
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Former Boise State quarterback Bush Hamdan, who replaces Dirk Koetter as the Broncos' offensive coordinator, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new role - and his vision for the 2023 offense, including QB Taylen Green.
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Boise State football season is over - how do we feel about the wild ride and what are our expectations for the 2023 season, Bob with his four reasons behind the victory over North Texas in Bronco Focus, crazy NFL storylines - can you yell at Tom Brady, Kellen Moore angst and Matt Ryan's legacy, which announcers did it better - World Cup or Raiders' victory over the Patriots, plus Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four reasons why the Broncos beat North Texas 35-32 in the Frisco Bowl on Saturday night.
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Live from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly, live reports from the Frisco Bowl in Dallas - Bob with keys to a victory over North Texas in Bronco Focus and Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains (will RB George Holani play/stay?), former player Jabril Frazier could be joining the coaching staff, and Potato Bowl interviews with San Jose State and Eastern Michigan players
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory from Frisco, Texas, to debate top storylines heading into the Frisco Bowl between BSU and North Texas on Saturday night. Will RB George Holani play - and will he stay?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from Texas for a preview of Saturday night's Frisco Bowl between BSU and North Texas.
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Second-day reaction to Bush Hamdan - new offensive coordinator at Boise State, Missouri reporter on Hamdan's season and job performance with the Tigers, Bob details the Broncos' practice/visit with the Cowboys at The Star, George Holani on life after the Frisco Bowl, BSU bowl MVP series continues with Brandyn Thompson, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Kenny Van Doren, who covers Missouri football for the Columbia Missourian, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about new Boise State offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan. The quarterback coach spent this past season at Missouri, including the final games of the season as the Tigers' play-caller.
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BOISE STATE BOWL MVPS – AN ONGOING SERIES: Brandyn Thompson, a former Boise State cornerback, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2010 Fiesta Bowl victory over TCU. Thompson had two interceptions in the victory and was voted Defensive MVP. He also touches on former teammate Bush Hamdan, the Broncos’ new offensive coordinator.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share details of the football team's Thursday visit to The Star - the Dallas Cowboys' practice/business complex.
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Boise State hires former QB Bush Hamdan as its next offensive coordinator - all the details and reaction from the IST crew and listeners, coach Andy Avalos announces hire and thought process during live presser on IST, why Jake Plummer and Jeb Putzier made headlines in London, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on the second-best start in North American pro hockey, Marty Tadman on winning 2007 Fiesta Bowl MVP - and former teammate Hamdan, and Bob (Bronco Focus) with results of the first BSU-North Texas competition in Frisco
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Idaho (ECHL) hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory to explain the Steelheads' start (17 wins in 21 games) - the second best in all of North American professional hockey. The Steelheads host three games in Downtown Boise this week.
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Mike Leach - we honor the shocking death of a legendary college football coach and world-class entertainer, a montage of Leach's press conference highlights, what happened during his only appearance in Boise, and we link his start in coaching to Boise State's first ever losing season, former wide receiver star Thomas Sperbeck on 2014 Fiesta Bowl MVP honors (and playing against Leach), Bob (Bronco Focus) with milestones that football players are chasing in the Frisco Bowl, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BOISE STATE BOWL MVPS - AN ONGOING SERIES: Thomas Sperbeck, a former Boise State wide receiver, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2014 Fiesta Bowl victory over Arizona. Sperbeck caught 12 passes for 199 yards and was named Offensive MVP.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the season/career milestones that football players are chasing Saturday against North Texas in the Frisco Bowl.
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Boise State bowl week is here and football coach Andy Avalos touches on several topics in his Monday presser - a 'physical' weekend practice, working out at The Star in Dallas this week, and no players are opting out, Avalos still plans to hire a new offensive coordinator by next week and says he has upgraded resources to make an 'exciting' hire, Bob dives into basketball's seven-game winning and talks to Tyson Degenhart in Bronco Focus, Brock Purdy magic in the NFL (and his father's connection to Boise), and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball team and its seven-game winning streak. Bob checks in with star player Tyson Degenhart prior to home games against New Orleans (Tuesday) and Oakland (Sunday).
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We continue our series of Boise State football bowl-game MVPs with Ryan Dinwiddie - and ask if he's interested in the offensive coordinator position, Idaho State hires Cody Hawkins as next head football coach - the former Bishop Kelly High star joins IST to talk about his vision and coaching against his father, Bob previews important nonconference basketball game at Saint Louis in Bronco Focus, and B.J. Rains goes over a list of football seniors with remaining eligibility - who's staying and who's going
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Cody Hawkins, the former Bishop Kelly High and Colorado quarterback standout and the son of former Boise State and Colorado head coach Dan Hawkins, joins Prater and Mallory after accepting the head coaching position at Idaho State. Hawkins has been the offensive coordinator for his father at UC Davis.
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Former Boise State quarterback/offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. joins IST to talk about his Colorado gig, Coach Prime and his own coaching journey, Sanford also touches on whether he could return as the Broncos' next OC, Bob presents The Behlers - his annual BSU football awards, Idaho top football recruit Gatlin Bair (Class of 2024) shares his college football options (Boise State or Power Five?), and Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender
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Former Boise State quarterback Mike Sanford Jr., also a former Broncos' offensive coordinator and QB coach, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this past season at Colorado, his coaching resume, what's next, and whether he's a candidate to replace Dirk Koetter on the BSU staff.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to present his annual "The Behlers" Awards. Bob honors top players and plays from the 2022 football season.
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Senior-to-be Gatlin Bair, a 6-2, 195-pound wide receiver from Burley High, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his college football recruitment. Bair, also a track standout with 10.46 speed, has narrowed his initial choices to Boise State and 10 Power Five programs.
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Theme of the day - three great quarterbacks and three great stories, former Boise State star Bart Hendricks joins our bowl-game MVP series, Idaho's Gevani McCoy wins Jerry Rice Award (FCS Freshman of the Year), and North Texas' Austin Aune, pictured, is 29 and the oldest QB in modern college football history, which regional bowl teams are motivated/unmotivated, Bob hits on Mountain West basketball success in Bronco Focus, and Johnny needs help with Christmas shopping
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Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy - honored Wednesday as the Jerry Rice Award winner for being the top freshman player in FCS - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his debut season in Moscow. And his future.
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TWO-WEEK BOWL GAME SERIES: Bart Hendricks, former Boise State quarterback star, joins Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. Hendricks was the MVP of the Broncos’ Humanitarian Bowl victory over UTEP in 2000.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the strength of Mountain West basketball this season. Three teams are undefeated and all but Fresno State and Wyoming have winning records.
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Boise State football changed forever after loss at North Texas in 1999 - we explain why (and why it's important going into this year's Frisco Bowl), the transfer portal is out of control and we come up with One Big Idea to fix the issue, BSU bowl-game MVP series launches with Brock Forsey (1999, Humanitarian Bowl), Famous Idaho Potato Bowl director on this year's matchup (and free French fries), and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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TWO-WEEK BOWL GAME SERIES: Brock Forsey, former Boise State running back star, joins Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. Forsey was the MVP of the Broncos' Humanitarian Bowl victory over Louisville in 1999.
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Danielle Brazil, executive director of the Dec. 20 bowl game in Albertsons Stadium, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this year's matchup between San Jose State (7-4) and Eastern Michigan (8-4).
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball team (a 6-2 start) and senior guard Max Rice (the Mountain West player of the week).
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Boise State falls to Fresno State in Mountain West Championship Game - what happened and what's next for the Broncos, Bob with what happened in the loss in Bronco Focus, first impressions of BSU-North Texas in the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17 (some good, some bad), can Kellen Moore win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys this season, Coach Prime takes over at Colorado and we have opinions, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what happened Saturday afternoon as the Broncos lost to Fresno State 28-16 in the Mountain West Championship Game in Boise.
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Boise State vs. Fresno State - we cover all angles heading into Saturday's Mountain West Championship Game, there is title game buzz but are most fans already pleased with the season (and the future??), Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains with injury updates in his Bronco Nation News Report, JP's prop bets - how will football results compare to basketball results vs. Texas A&M, and a preview of Championship Weekend
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football's deep injury report heading into the Mountain West Championship Game against Fresno State.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to a potential victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Championship Game on Saturday.
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Live from Idaho's Largest Toy Drive, how the new and expanded CFP tournament benefits Boise State, outgoing Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson on the CFP news, his role and what BSU has meant to him, Bob (Bronco Focus) on how the BSU-Fresno State rematch will be different Saturday, what toys would you give Prater and Ballgame, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson, who is retiring at the end of December, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about CFP expansion, the role he played in G5 inclusion, what Boise State means to him, and life after retirement.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West Championship Game at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. In October, Boise State defeated Fresno State 40-20.
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Where's the Van Wednesday - free tickets to the Boise State-Fresno State game, Fresno Bee reporter on Bulldogs' QB Jake Haener and how he could decide Saturday's game, Bob talks to EDGE coach Kelly Poppinga and WR Billy Bowens in Bronco Focus, Steelheads captain A.J. White on the team's impressive start -13 wins in 16 games, one more look into our Taylen Green interview, and are you into the World Cup yet (or still ignoring it)
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Fresno Bee reporter Robert Kuwada joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Fresno State QB Jake Haener, who's in town Saturday to play Boise State in the Mountain West Championship Game.
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the team's red-hot start - a win in 13 of 16 games heading into a Friday-Saturday homestand against Utah.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory after interviews with EDGE coach Kelly Poppinga and WR Billy Bowens in advance of the Mountain West Championship Game against Fresno State on Saturday in Boise.
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Boise State QB Taylen Green makes IST debut - winner of the TSS Home Comfort $500 NIL award, Green talks about his magical season and his bond with Dirk Koetter and Texas teammates, Bob talks to sophomore safety Seyi Oladipo in Bronco Focus, Vandals coach Jason Eck on playoff experience and what's next this offseason, Andy Avalos (Coach of the Year) and Green (Freshman of the Year) win Mountain West awards, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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TSS HOME COMFORT STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Boise State freshman QB Taylen Green makes his IST debut with Prater & The Ballgame, courtesy of TSS Home Comfort and our Name, Image and Likeness campaign. Green talks about this season’s magical journey, how he got here, the bond with Dirk Koetter and his Texas teammates, and what makes him laugh.
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Idaho Vandals football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a season that ended last weekend with a FCS playoff loss in Louisiana. Eck on what led to success this season - and how he plans to capitalize on it this offseason.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about sophomore safety Seyi Oladipo. Bob shares an interview with Oladipo, who had a Pick Six in the win over Utah State on Saturday.
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It's Mountain West Championship Game week in Boise - we're giving away tickets every day, Boise State coaches Andy Avalos, Dirk Koetter and Spencer Danielson on Saturday's title game against Fresno State and red-hot QB Jake Haener, Bob with a recap of the Utah State victory in Bronco Focus, would Chris Petersen be interested in Stanford and would Bryan Harsin be interested in UNLV, Caleb Williams locks up Heisman Trophy, should the Packers bench Aaron Rodgers, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a recap of Friday's 42-23 victory over Utah State. Bob with four takeaways from the regular-season finale - all leading into this Saturday's Mountain West Championship Game against Fresno State.
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos and his wife, Summer, join IST to talk about Family Christmas Drive (donate a winter coat at Friday's game for discounted tickets), Bob talks to quarterback Taylen Green in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains and what to expect during Senior Day finale against Utah State, what are you thankful for this holiday season, and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos and his wife, Summer, join Prater and Behler for a conversation about the second annual Avalos Family Christmas Drive. Fans can drop off new coats at the Boise State ticket office to get discounted tickets for Friday’s game against Utah State.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about Friday's 10 a.m. kickoff against Utah State - and which BSU players will eat breakfast or dinner for their pregame meal?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation after recording Coach Avalos Weekly. Guests include Taylen Green, John Ojukwu and Scott Matlock.
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Giving away Boise State-Utah State tickets, are you going to the game despite the 10 a.m. start on Black Friday, Bob on the ongoing development of QB Taylen Green in Bronco Focus, Vandals coach Jason Eck on program's return to the FCS playoffs, local businessman Tommy Ahlquist on the details behind TopGolf's opening next week, and Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on a red-hot start and three home games
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Treasure Valley businessman Tommy Ahlquist joins Prater and B.J. Rains for a conversation about the TopGolf facility that opens to the public next week.
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater for a conversation about Saturday's FCS playoff game at Southeastern Louisiana. The Vandals are one of five Big Sky teams in the 24-team bracket. Eck expects QB Gevani McCoy to be available for the game.
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Idaho Steelheads hockey (ECHL) coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and B.J. Rains for a conversation about the team's start - 10 wins in 13 games. The Steelheads host the Allen (Texas) Americans on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in Downtown Boise this week.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and B.J. Rains for a conversation about the ongoing development of Broncos' quarterback Taylen Green.
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Giving away free Boise State-Utah State tickets all week, hear from coaches Andy Avalos, Dirk Koetter and Spencer Danielson about the Wyoming victory and what's next against Utah State on Friday, Bob recaps Mountain West-clinching victory in Bronco Focus, new MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez makes IST debut to talk about new job/personal hobbies, former BSU quarterbacks Kellen Moore and Ryan Dinwiddie had huge weekends, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Incoming Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez, who will lead the conference effective Jan. 1, joins Prater and Bob for her first interview on IST. Nevarez, the current commissioner of the West Coast Conference, talks about early priorities for her new job and touched on personal hobbies: Skiing and scuba diving.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about what led to football's 20-17 victory at Wyoming on Saturday night. Reason No. 1: The Broncos' senior class.
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Live from the Idaho Snowmobile Show, is the Texas Trio the future of Boise State football - QB Taylen Green, RB Ashton Jeanty and WR Eric McAlister, Bob with a preview of the Wyoming game in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains on how BSU basketball lost Myrtle Beach opener, Ryan Dinwiddie joins IST live from the Grey Cup - Toronto head coach is hopeful for a Sunday title, and CFB weekend preview (Idaho-Idaho State, P12, CFP)
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Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie, now the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, on playing for the Grey Cup on Sunday against Winnipeg.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory from Myrtle Beach, S.C., where the Broncos' basketball team is playing in a three-game tournament. B.J. on what went wrong in a Thursday loss - and what to expect Friday night.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to go over his four keys to a potential victory against Wyoming on Saturday night in Laramie.
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Mountain West football - does Boise State have a shot at major postseason awards (Coach, Offense, Defense), Bob talks with Andy Avalos and three players for a Wyoming preview in Bronco Focus, Meridian High football coach John Zamberlin (5A) and Bishop Kelly coach Tim Brennan (4A) hoping for state titles Friday night, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Meridian High football coach John Zamberlin and Bishop Kelly High coach Tim Brennan join Prater and Mallory for separate conversations about state championship games Friday night. Meridian plays Rigby at Albertsons Stadium and BK plays Skyline in Pocatello.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory after hosting the Andy Avalos show. Bob and Avalos preview the Wyoming game and a show that includes players George Holani, Kaonohi Kaniho and Ahmed Hassanein.
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Bozeman is buzzing this week - we dive into Big Sky country to learn more about ESPN GameDay coming to town (and who'll be the guest picker), Bob with a Wyoming preview in Bronco Focus (Cowboys have QB issues - and it's going to be cold), Boise State needs to win out or could end up in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl (again), Vandals coach Jason Eck on Saturday's rival game at Idaho State, and how much World Cup soccer do you plan to watch
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Bill Lamberty, assistant athletic director for communications at Montana State, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the big weekend in Bozeman: ESPN GameDay rolls into town prior to the Montana-Montana State game. Lamberty talks about the logistics - and the scene from Big Sky country.
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's Battle of the Domes rivalry game against Idaho State. Eck opens the interview with a statement about the homicides of four students off campus over the weekend.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Wyoming Cowboys and what to expect in Saturday night's football game in Laramie.
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Boise State QB Taylen Green showing early signs of NFL potential - what do coaches (Dirk Koetter) and a teammate say about his future, Bob talks to Matt Miller and Stefan Cobbs about wide receiver production in Bronco Focus, Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle on Saturday's Battle of the Domes rival game against Idaho, there's a new rule in college basketball - flopping now a Class B technical foul, and do the 1972 Dolphins really pop champagne every year
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Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's Battle of the Domes rivalry game against Idaho. ON WEDNESDAY: Vandals coach Jason Eck joins Idaho Sports Talk.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' wide receivers. Bob talks to WR coach Matt Miller and senior WR Stefan Cobbs.
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Recapping Boise State's monster weekend - football's dominating victory at Nevada and basketball's win over Washington State in Downtown Boise, we dissect QB Taylen Green's first college press conference - all 76 seconds, hear from football coaches Andy Avalos, Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter, Bob with his four observations from Reno in Bronco Focus, do fans want to see BSU play more basketball games in Downtown Boise, who's going to the Super Bowl, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top four observations from football's 41-3 victory at Nevada on Saturday night.
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What has us most fired up this weekend - Boise State football at Nevada or basketball vs. Washington State in Downtown Boise, Bob has four keys to a possible football victory in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - initial thoughts on new Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez, weekend prop bets - will WR Latrell Caples have more catches than made 3-pointers from Max Rice, preview of the CFB weekend (Yotes, Vandals, Bengals, MW, P12, CFP), is it too early to put up Christmas lights
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football (at Nevada on Saturday), basketball (vs. Washington State on Saturday in Downtown Boise) and new Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his keys to a potential victory at Nevada on Saturday (football game starts at 8:30 p.m. MT in Reno).
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Recapping the good and bad of Boise State basketball's season-opening loss, Bob talks to Avalos, Cobbs and LeBeauf for preview of Coach's Show and the Nevada game, Andy Avalos and Jason Eck - what kind of personality do you want in your football coach, Prep Rally with Rocky Mountain football coach Chris Culig, Leon Rice on the potential loss of San Diego State to the Pac-12, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Rocky Mountain High football coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's 5A state semifinal playoff game against defending champion Rigby. Treasure Valley area teams Meridian, Mountain View, Bishop Kelly, Homedale, Weiser and Garden Valley also play semifinal games this weekend.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after hosting Coach Avalos Weekly (with appearances from Andy Avalos, Stefan Cobbs, Tyric LeBeauf).
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Reno Roadies - do fans still make them for Boise State-Nevada football games (or no more after what happened in 2010), Tom Scott shares memories of how fans were engaged in the 'rival' game, Bob with a preview of the BSU basketball season in Bronco Focus, hear from new starting big man Lukas Milner (replacing Mladen Armus), Vandals coach Jason Eck hopes to beat UC Davis in home finale - and make an FCS playoff statement, and the city of Reno - Fair or Foul
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Boise State sports historian Tom Scott joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the once-strong tradition of Broncos' fans traveling to Reno to watch football games against Nevada. All that changed in the aftermath of the 2010 game.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball and Wednesday night's home/season opener against South Dakota State. Bob with a preview of the game - and what to expect from the team early in the season.
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Tyson Degenhart joins IST on the eve of a new Boise State basketball season - sophomore forward has high expectations, Bob previews the basketball season in Bronco Focus, TV expert explains how a San Diego State loss to the Pac-12 could impact BSU, frustrated and emotional Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins IST, Dirk and Davis Koetter share thoughts about each other, new CFP rankings, Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Sophomore forward Tyson Degenhart joins Prater and Mallory to talk about a new basketball season for the Broncos, who host South Dakota State in the opener Wednesday night. Degenhart on how he's changed as a player - and what he focuses on away from basketball.
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Idaho State (1-8) football coach Charlie Ragle joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his past 72 hours - emotions boiled over after a loss to UC Davis and Ragle joins IST to defend his post-game comments.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about basketball and Wednesday night's home/season opener against South Dakota State. Bob with a preview of the roster and regular season.
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We try to answer two questions after the BYU loss - what happened to Boise State's defense and why isn't QB Taylen Green running more, coaches Andy Avalos, Dirk Koetter and Spencer Danielson share their thoughts, Bob with four observations of what happened in Bronco Focus, dissecting report that San Diego State is leaving for the Pac-12, which football fan bases have the worst Monday hangovers, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what happened in football's loss to BYU on Saturday night.
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Former Boise State football star Korey Hall joins IST from his Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony - and talks about his emotions, recruitment and his college roommate (Andy Avalos), Bob with four keys to a victory over BYU in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - analyzing NFL prospects on the Broncos' roster, who needs to be added to the Hall of Fame, CFB weekend preview (Yotes, Vandals, Bengals, CFP, G5), Baseball with Bob
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Former Boise State football star Korey Hall, who also won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his induction into the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame. Hall shares stories about his evening, his recruitment and his college roommate - Andy Avalos.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about NFL prospect on the Broncos' roster. The list starts with safety JL Skinner ... followed by a strong debate over a half dozen other players.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares his four keys that could lead to a Boise State victory over BYU on Saturday night.
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Legendary Boise State basketball coach Bobby Dye visits the KTIK studio and goes down memory lane - he's being inducted into the BSU Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Avalos (weather) and Koetter (Taylen Green) heading into the BYU game, MW commissioner and CFP committee member Craig Thompson on the NFL-CFB television battle, Prep Rally with Middleton football coach Bill Brock, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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Former Boise State basketball coaching legend Bobby Dye, now 85, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK studio for a trip down memory lane. Dye, who led the Broncos to three NCAA appearances between 1988-1994, will be inducted into the Boise State Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night.
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Middleton High football coach Bill Brock, in his 23rd season with the Vikings, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about a 5A state playoff quarterfinal against undefeated Meridian on Friday night.
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Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson, also a member of the College Football Playoff management committee that is working on future expansion, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the NFL and college football - and what's going to happen on your TV set in the next few seasons.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares audio highlights from football coach Andy Avalos' weekly radio show. Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter also joins the show to talk about Taylen Green's progress at quarterback.
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Where's the KTIK van - we're giving away Boise State-BYU tickets this week, RB George Holani is having a strong season (and BSU is undefeated when he rushes for 100+ yards), Hans Olsen on BYU's struggling defense (and QB standout Jaren Hall), Bob touches on wide receivers production in Bronco Focus, how the BSU football family needs to 'take care of' QB Taylen Green, and should Gonzaga join the Pac-12 or Big 12
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Salt Lake City radio personality and former BYU/NFL player Hans Olsen (97.5FM, 1280 The Zone, KSLSports.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Cougars, who play at Boise State (6-2) on Saturday night. BYU (4-5) has lost four straight games.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about wide receiver production, the rise of freshman Eric McAlister and the future of senior Stef Cobbs.
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Giving away Boise State-BYU tickets this week, we dive into the history of BSU-BYU - a two-segment series looking back at the craziness of the past 10 games, Bob with a preview of the Cougars in Bronco Focus, Vandals coach Jason Eck on bouncing back from a loss and aiming for the postseason, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on his roster - off to a 3-1 start with three home games this week, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the start of the season - three of four wins and a five-game homestand that continues this week with three games against Rapid City.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's home football game against BYU. The Cougars have struggled with defense and injuries this season - but still have QB Jaren Hall.
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Giving away Boise State-BYU tickets this week, we ask one question in honor of Halloween - what scares you about the remainder of the BSU season, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four impressions after the victory against Colorado State, hear from Avalos, Koetter and Danielson on the progression of QB Taylen Green, Auburn fires Harsin and (many) staff - what's next for the former BSU coach, Kellen and the Cowboys on a roll, and our CFP Top 8
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares his four impressions of the Broncos' 49-10 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.
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Celebrating a monster sports weekend - Boise State-Colorado State, Steelheads' home opener, high school football playoffs, World Series and more, Bob with four keys to a victory over Colorado State in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - how does the loss of defensive end George Tarlas impact the BSU football team, preview of the CFB weekend (BSU still has a shot at the Cotton Bowl), a World Series edition of Baseball with Bob, and Tom Brady is officially single
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the biggest news of the week: The loss of senior defensive end George Tarlas following injury and hip surgery this week.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares four key factors that could lead to a Broncos' victory over Colorado State on Saturday. No. 1: Stay healthy.
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Nampa High football coach Jon Choate joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the Bulldogs and the start of the 5A state playoffs. Nampa (7-2) hosts Mountain View (5-4) at 7 p.m. Friday.
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Ryan Dinwiddie, a former Boise State quarterback star and now the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about playing for the Grey Cup - and if he's interested in the BSU offensive coordinator job.
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Boise State loses George Tarlas to injury, according to BNN report - how does that impact the defensive line, Bob with a preview of the Andy Avalos show in Bronco Focus, 27 consecutive days of football starts Thursday, Ryan Dinwiddie on coaching for a CFL title - and if he's interested in the BSU offensive coordinator position, Prep Rally with Nampa coach Jon Choate (it's playoff season), Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after sitting down with football coach Andy Avalos for his weekly coach's show. Topic No. 1: Saturday's home game against Colorado State.
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Where's the KTIK van - giving away Boise State-Colorado State tickets, Bob with a CSU preview and history lesson in Bronco Focus, learn more about Broncos' linebacker DJ Schramm - having an MVP season, Vandals coach Jason Eck on team's five-game winning streak and Big Sky showdown at Sacramento State, and are sports ironman streaks a thing of the past
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a scouting report on the Colorado State football program - and its history against the Broncos. Boise State and Colorado State play at 5 p.m. Saturday at Albertsons Stadium. THURSDAY ON IST: Giving away a pair of BSU-CSU tickets.
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Giving away Boise State-Colorado State tickets this week, memories from the 1970 skydiving accident inside Bronco Stadium that changed one man's life, Bob talks with sackmaster Demitri Washington in Bronco Focus, Luke Caldwell from the HGTV Boise Boys on Pete Carroll and the Seahawks - and his Boise book signing, TSS Home Comfort presents BSU volleyball star Kayly Pau a $500 NIL check, Yotes football coach Mike Moroski, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Kayly Pau, a junior outside hitter on the Boise State volleyball team, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being awarded the TSS Home Comfort Student-Athlete Community Ambassador of the Month. Pau, who receives a $500 Name, Image and Likeness check, is in remission after being diagnosed with leukemia in June 2021.
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Boise State reporter Jordan Kaye (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Wally Benton, a Boise State student who parachuted the game ball into the grand opening of Bronco Stadium in 1970. Benton crashed on the green turf, and died 19 painful years later. Today, his friends still share the story of Wally Benton.
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College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Yotes' season, down to its final three regular season games. The Yotes (6-1 Frontier Conference) host Southern Oregon at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Broncos' EDGE rusher Demitri Washington. The redshirt senior, who has battled injuries throughout his career, leads Boise State with 4.5 sacks this season.
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What went right/wrong for Boise State at Air Force - and a quick look at Colorado State and its struggling offense, IST is giving away BSU-CSU tickets this week, Bob with his four impressions of the Broncos' victory, how elite is the defense - we hear from Avalos, Danielson and Koetter, Brett Rypien's performance in his second NFL start, are Rodgers and Brady done, Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to break down his thoughts after the Broncos' football victory at Air Force on Saturday.
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Boise State vs. Air Force - does Saturday's football game come down to the Broncos' offense or defense (Prater and Ballgame debate different opinions), Bob has four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on the three new faces on the basketball roster - Chibuzo Agbo, Sadraque NgaNga and Mohamed Sylla, Crazy NFL Headlines, have you ever been attacked by a wild animal (Johnny once wrestled a squirrel), and a preview of the CFB weekend (Yotes, Vandals, Bengals, MW, P12, T25)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about three new faces on the men's basketball team: Guard Chibuzo Agbo, guard Sadraque NgaNga and center Mohamed Sylla. Who are these guys and what are their expectations this season?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's football game at Air Force. Bob has four keys to the game that could lead to a Broncos' victory.
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Boise State still has a path to play in the Cotton Bowl - how can the Broncos return to a NY6 game and what other seven programs are in contention, Bob sits down with Andy Avalos, Tim Keane, Riley Smith and Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally - Meridian and Eagle meet in 5A SIC Championship Game on Friday night, Steelheads open another hockey season Friday night - meet the new 'Voice of the Steelheads,' Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: The Meridian Warriors host the Eagle Mustangs at 7 p.m. Friday in the 5A SIC Championship Game. The winner earns a first-round playoff bye.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares interviews with football coaches Andy Avalos and Tim Keane, and players Riley Smith (TE) and Rodney Robinson (S). The Broncos play at Air Force on Saturday.
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Boise State basketball picked to finish third in the Mountain West, Bob hears from coach Leon Rice and players Marcus Shaver Jr. and Tyson Degenhart in Bronco Focus, BSU scout team QB Maddux 'Mad Dog' Madsen might be the most important player on the roster this week, Air Force RB Brad Roberts could end up as MW Offensive Player of the Year, would you fight a bear to save your buddy, should Denver start Russ or Ryp, and Baseball with Bob
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Jesse Kurtz, a member of the Air Force and Mountain West broadcast teams, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Air Force running back Brad Roberts. The senior is the leading candidate for Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year - and plays against Boise State on Saturday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, hears from basketball coach Leon Rice and players Marcus Shaver Jr. and Tyson Degenhart during Mountain West Media Days on Wednesday. Boise State is picked to finish third in the league this season behind San Diego State and Wyoming.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We try to answer the question of the week - can Boise State's No. 1 defense stop Air Force's No. 1 run game, Bob checks in with defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, Vandals coach Jason Eck on milestone victory at Montana - and how to keep winning, local jazz producer/musician (and longtime BSU season-ticket holder) Jeff Baker on the Grammy voting process and how he ended up on the nominating ballot, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after the Vandals moved into the FCS Top 25 with a road victory over Montana. No. 24 Idaho is 4-2 heading into Saturday's home game against Portland State.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with Broncos' defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson. He's in charge this week of stopping Air Force's ground attack, which is ranked No. 1 in college football (360 yards per game).
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Andy Avalos and Dirk Koetter on Taylen Green's bye week, both Boise State coaches say the freshman QB is working on his pass game and making progress, Prater and Ballgame share the emotions of a powerful sports weekend, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four things he learned this weekend about Air Force and Mountain West football, is Tom Brady losing focus, do you want the Yankees to win or lose, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Air Force (42-7 win over UNLV) and the Mountain West (Broncos only undefeated team in league play). Boise State (4-2, 3-0) plays at Air Force (5-2, 2-2) on Saturday.
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: How could the Albertsons-Kroger merger impact Albertsons Stadium and the Albertsons Boise Open, predictions for the second half of the Boise State football season, Ballgame and Prater make their Madden/Twitch broadcast debut with the BSU esports program, B.J. Rains with a basketball preview in his BNN Report, preview of the college football weekend, and who's better - Mahomes or Allen
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' basketball season, which opens Nov. 9. Rains breaks down the new roster and program expectations.
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Don Day, the editor and founder of BoiseDev, a news organization that focuses on business and development in the Boise area, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after the news of an Albertsons-Kroger merger. What does that mean for Albertsons Stadium and the Albertsons Boise Open?
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Mountain View High football coach Brian Compton joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the Mavericks' season - his first after 14 years as the offensive coordinator.
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Boise State and our Midseason Awards - who's the team MVP (and who has the best hair?), BSU esports director Chris Haskell on the growth of his nationally recognized program, Bob compares Mountain West to other G5 leagues in Bronco Focus, Idaho high school official on how NIL became legal, Prep Rally with Mountain View coach Brian Compton, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling, and do the Cowboys start Dak or Rush
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Ty Jones, executive director of the Idaho High School Activities Association, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the name, image, likeness (NIL) policy in Idaho. Student-athletes are allowed to take advantage of NIL, with a few rules, Jones said.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West football and how the conference stacks up against all G5 leagues this season (plus the biggest MW games for the rest of the month).
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Getting to know Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty - his Texas high school coach shares stories, Bob with a midseason review in Bronco Focus, how a local ad agency and its creative director brought Kellen, LVE and Justin Herbert together for a TV campaign, what are the greatest athlete commercials of all-time, how good is San Jose State (we might find out Saturday), and all P5 conferences have CFP hopes at the midway point
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Lone Star High School (Texas) football coach Jeff Rayburn joins Idaho Sports Talk to share stories about his former running back: Ashton Jeanty, now a true freshman and a backup RB on the Boise State roster.
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Kelly Knopp, a creative director for the Boise area advertising agency 116 & West, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Kendall Automotive Group and how it brought NFL stars Kellen Moore, Leighton Vander Esch and Justin Herbert together for two days in Boise this summer to film an entertaining advertising campaign. The released work can be found at kendallspokesmasters.com
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football at the halfway point in the season. Where has the team exceeded his expectations - and where has the team fallen short?
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How are Dirk Koetter and Taylen Green spending their bye week with Boise State, WWE is headed to BSU in November to find its next 'superstar,' Bob with a volleyball/soccer report in Bronco Focus, Idaho State coach Charlie Ragle on missing last week's game because of a medical scare, former BSU coach Al Borges on his new book, Pokey Allen, Bryan Harsin and the Koetter-Green dynamic, and Johnny's NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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National reporter Chris Vannini, who covers college football and pro wrestling for The Athletic, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Tuesday's news from the WWE. The pro wrestling organization is hitting the Boise State campus in November "in search of the next generation of WWE Superstars.''
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Former Boise State offensive coordinator Al Borges (1993-94) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Borges' new book that chronicles Auburn's 2004 season, the Bryan Harsin situation at Auburn and the Dirk Koetter-Taylen Green dynamic.
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Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about last week in Bozeman, Montana: Doctors pulled Ragle from the game about an hour before kickoff because of a medical scare. Ragle with an update - and how the absence impacted his team.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, dives into other sports on campus and how they're performing this fall: Volleyball and soccer are having strong seasons.
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Recap of a soldout sports weekend in Boise - Broncos run over Fresno State and Vegas Golden Knights dominate NHL game, Bob with four takeaways from Boise State's 40-20 victory in Bronco Focus, former BSU players (and Taysom Hill) go on scoring sprees in the NFL, Johnny embracing Mariners' magic, is BSU the best team in the Mountain West, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' 40-20 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night.
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Consequences of a win or loss against Fresno State - what's next for Boise State football, Bob with four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, Vegas Golden Knights star Jonathan Marchessault joins IST to talk about NHL preseason game in Boise on Saturday, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains (including a blue-blue uniform debate), Johnny is fired up after emotional Mariners' playoff win, and a preview of the CFB weekend
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares his four keys to a BSU victory over Fresno State on Saturday night in Albertsons Stadium.
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Bob sits down with Andy Avalos, DJ Schramm and Cade Beresford to talk football and life in Bronco Focus, Fresno State radio personality on the Bulldogs' issues heading into Boise State on Saturday night, Tom Brady says the NFL is playing bad football - do you agree, Prep Rally with Bishop Kelly High football coach Tim Brennan, postseason edition of Baseball with Bob, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share Coach's Show interviews with football coach Andy Avalos and players DJ Schramm and Cade Beresford. The Broncos host Fresno State on Saturday night.
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Bishop Kelly High football coach Tim Brennan joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Knights (6-0), who host Emmett (5-1) on Friday night. Brennan is back on the sidelines after suffering a heart attack and having double bypass surgery in the spring.
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Michael Odle, head coach of the Lewisville (Texas) High Fighting Farmers, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Boise State football player Taylen Green. The redshirt freshman played for Odle, who sheds more light on the Broncos' new starting quarterback.
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Getting to know new Boise State QB Taylen Green - we talk to his high school coach from Lewisville, Texas, Bob with a Fresno State preview in Bronco Focus, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jake Bischoff joins IST to talk about Saturday's preseason game in Boise, what's the criteria and cash for the Broncos' next offensive coordinator, SEC reporter on Bryan Harsin's job status, and Aaron Judge HR calls
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Fresno State football. The Bulldogs, who are 1-3 after a rash of injuries, play at Boise State on Saturday night.
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Boise State has a new offensive identity - a three-headed rushing monster, the zone read - why the Broncos are using it and why it's hard to defend, Bob with a zone read breakdown in Bronco Focus, Seattle columnist Larry Stone live from T-Mobile Park to discuss Mariners Magic, coach Jason Eck on the Vandals' three-game winning streak, and Johnny's weekly NFL Penthouse/Outhouse rankings
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Vandals' three-game winning streak. Eck has a solid QB in redshirt freshman Gevani McCoy, a bye this week, and a date at Montana on Oct. 15.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the zone read option attack that has become the anchor of the Boise State offense. Bob talks to players and coaches about their perspective - and what to expect moving forward.
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Capturing the emotions and answering your questions after Boise State's inspiring victory over San Diego State, hear from coach Andy Avalos and new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter - what happened behind the scenes Friday night (and in the halftime locker room), both coaches confirm that Taylen Green and Sam Vidlak will play QB roles this season, Bob with his four observations in Bronco Focus, what former BSU players did this weekend in the NFL, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night's 35-13 victory over San Diego State. Bob touches on coaching, running backs, Fresno State this weekend - and whether Boise State is a favorite to win the Mountain West.
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Special Boise State Game-Day Edition of Idaho Sports Talk, what do we expect from new quarterback Taylen Green and new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter against San Diego State, Bob with keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, what kind of upgraded game-day experiences can fans expect (after issues during the Sept. 17 home opener), and what will Hank Bachmeier and Tim Plough be doing during the game
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night's home game against San Diego State. Bob identifies four areas where BSU needs to shine against the Aztecs.
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What do we know about Boise State new starting QB Taylen Green, he was a track and field star at Lewisville High in Texas - home of the Fighting Farmers, Bob talks to Andy Avalos, JL Skinner and Jonah Dalmas in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Eagle High football coach John Hartz, we visit Fresno to learn more about Aaron Judge, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Eagle High football coach John Hartz joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mustangs (3-2), who play Boise (2-3) on Thursday night at Dona Larsen Park in Boise.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with football coach Andy Avalos, safety JL Skinner and kicker Jonah Dalmas in advance of Friday night's home game against San Diego State.
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More of a deep dive into Boise State's new offense - how will QB Taylen Green play Friday against San Diego State, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on what he expects from the offense, Bob with a SDSU preview in Bronco Focus, national recruiting guru on the health of BSU's brand, College of Idaho coach Mike Moroski on the Yotes' dominant 4-0 start, coach Leon Rice opens basketball season, and is Bryan Harsin down to his final game at Auburn
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Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the Boise State brand. What are high school recruits and players in the transfer portal saying about the Broncos these days?
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the evolution of the Broncos' offense, and what to expect Friday night against San Diego State. What should fans expect from new QB Taylen Green, making his first college start?
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College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Yotes' season - a 4-0 start with all wins by double digits. This week, the Yotes play at Carroll College, which has won three straight in the series.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about San Diego State, which is 2-2 coming into Friday night's game at Boise State (2-2). What are the Aztecs' strengths and weaknesses?
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Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter back on the blue with his four new QBs and a visor, freshman QB Taylen Green will make his first start Friday against San Diego State, what do we expect from the Koetter-Green offense, a tribute to sports visors (in honor of Koetter), Bob with a report from defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, and Ballgame debuts his NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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Former Boise State athletic executive Joe Nickell joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new non-profit organization that will raise awareness for local charitable causes by pairing them with community-minded Boise State football student-athletes.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Broncos' defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson. He met with the media Tuesday and shared where his group can get better after four games of mixed results.
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Instant reaction following Boise State football's weekend of drama - stunning loss at UTEP, offensive coordinator Tim Plough fired, starting QB Hank Bachmeier reportedly leaves team, how did BSU get here, Bob (Bronco Focus) recalls turmoil with BSU basketball last season - and how the program found instant success, new OC Dirk Koetter and presumed new starting QB Taylen Green - what kind of impact will they have, and what listeners/fans are saying
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after the football team lost at UTEP, fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough and QB Hank Bachmeier reportedly left the team. Remember when coach Leon Rice's basketball team went through drama last year - and how it turned out?
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What kind of performance 'do you expect' from QB Hank Bachmeier on Friday night, Boise State football - in search of more explosive plays, Bob with four keys to a UTEP victory in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Nampa football coach Jon Choate, CFB Weekend Report (MW, P12, Big Sky, Harsin Watch), Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender and Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including BSU-UTEP)
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Nampa High football coach Jon Choate joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Bulldogs and their 3-1 start as a new 5A program. Nampa plays at Eagle (2-2) at 7 p.m. Friday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night's football game at UTEP. Bob shares his four keys to the game that could lead to a Broncos' victory in El Paso.
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Cowboys' insider joins IST to review Kellen Moore after two games (good and bad), who's the best player on the Boise State football team, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could step up big at UTEP, B.J. Rains with the Bronco Nation News Report (more on the changing offense), how using a more-huddle offense could help BSU, and what would you want for a milestone home-run ball
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Donovan Lewis from SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Kellen Moore, whose offense rebounded in Week 2 after a season-opening dud. How is Moore rallying this offense going into Week 3 of the NFL season?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday's football game at UTEP. Bob identifies four BSU players who could have big games against the Miners.
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Boise State's changing offense - what do we think about it and will it work, Broncos have a (very) short history of playing regular season games in Texas - it needs to happen more, how elite nationally is the Broncos' defense, Bob with a UTEP preview in Bronco Focus, Overrated/Underrated - Mexican food, Idaho State coach Charlie Ragle on 'teaching winning,' and is Josh Allen the best player in the NFL
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Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle is off to an 0-3 start in his first season in Pocatello. He sees bright spots - and is focused on building a winning mentality with his players.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the UTEP Miners - hosting Boise State on Friday night in El Paso, Texas. Plus, Sun Bowl facts and famous alums of the school.
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Reaction and analysis after Boise State's victory over UT Martin, what we learned - defensive production is elite and a changing offense remains a work in progress, Andy Avalos turns quick attention to Friday's game at UTEP, Bob has comments from Plough and Danielson in Bronco Focus, thoughts on what's wrong/how to fix the offense, weekend recap of BSU ties to the NFL, and what Chris Petersen said about the Broncos
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about running back/punt returner George Holani and his performance (33 touches, 226 all-purpose yards) in Saturday's home-opener against UT Martin.
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Boise State-UT Martin home opener almost here - athletic director Jeramiah Dickey on changes to the game-day experience at Albertsons Stadium, Bob with four keys to Saturday's game in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - Stock Up/Stock Down, and CFB storylines you need to know for the weekend (Vandals, Bengals, MW, P12)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a home-opening version of Whose Stock Is Up/Whose Stock Is Down (two offensive players and two defensive players). Boise State hosts UT Martin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Albertsons Stadium.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about changes and upgrades to the game-day experience at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State football plays its home opener at 2 p.m. Saturday against UT Martin.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the four keys to a victory for Saturday's home opener against UT Martin.
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Boise State RBs George Holani and Ashton Jeanty - how could/should they be used moving forward, NFL begins new media rights era with Thursday nights on Amazon Prime, Bob (Bronco Focus) with Avalos, Tarlas and Bowens - talking life and football, Prep Rally with Kuna coach Jeff Schank, Best Bets with Lee Sterling, and Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender
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EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE SEASON: Kuna High football coach Jeff Schank joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Kavemen and their 3-1 start. Kuna plays at Nampa at 7 p.m. Friday.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after hosting the Andy Avalos Coaches Show. Bob shares audio highlights from Avalos and players George Tarlas and Billy Bowens.
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Giving away Boise State-UT Martin tickets all week, Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson announces his retirement - what's his legacy and can the league improve with different leadership, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could step up with big games Saturday, what's the one thing BSU fans want to see in the home-opener, and Fair or Foul - what is proper tailgating etiquette
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about four football players who could step up with big-time performances in Saturday's home opener against UT Martin (2 p.m., Albertsons Stadium).
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Johnny on his emotional night in Seattle - watching the Russell Wilson Return Game, we're giving away tickets to the Boise State home opener all week, history of the Broncos and home-openers, Vandals coach Jason Eck optimistic despite 0-2 start, BSU linebackers Ezekiel Noa and DJ Schramm off to a strong start, are Hank Bachmeier and Dak Prescott the same QB, and Bob with a UT Martin scouting report in Bronco Focus (what's a skyhawk?)
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Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Vandals' season-opening losses to Washington State and Indiana. He sees progress, and appears to have some stability at QB, heading into Saturday's home-opener against Drake.
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' home-opener against UT Martin on Saturday. What's their football story - and what's a Skyhawk?
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Giving away tickets to the Boise State home-opener every day this week!, Ballgame live from Seattle - with emotional feelings for the Russell Wilson return game, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four BSU players who stepped up in the New Mexico win, hear from coaches Avalos, Plough and Danielson, how former BSU players (including Kellen, and others with Idaho connections) fared in NFL openers, how bad is the Mountain West, and Weekend Winners & Losers
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Giving away tickets to the Boise State home-opener every day this week!, Ballgame live from Seattle - with emotional feelings for the Russell Wilson return game, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four BSU players who stepped up in the New Mexico win, hear from coaches Avalos, Plough and Danielson, how former BSU players (including Kellen, and others with Idaho connections) fared in NFL openers, how bad is the Mountain West, and Weekend Winners & Losers
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about the Broncos' victory at New Mexico. Behler identifies four players who came through after a season-opening loss at Oregon State.
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer, now living in Idaho, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the 2022-23 NFL season. Hint: It could be a record-breaking year for QBs.
EVERY THURSDAY ON IST: Rocky Mountain High football coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory for our Mountain West Bank Prep Rally segment. Culig's squad is off to a 3-0 start - with a roster that includes at least two players headed to Power Five programs.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four keys to the Boise State-New Mexico football game (7 p.m. Friday in Albuquerque).
Our second anniversary show from Treasure Valley Subaru, Carson Palmer joins IST to preview the NFL season, Khalil Shakir will have to wait for his NFL debut, Bob with keys to the Boise State-New Mexico game in Bronco Focus, fantasy value of Broncos in the NFL, Mountain West Bank Prep Rally with Chris Culig (Rocky Mountain), Best Bets with Lee Sterling, and our annual Super Bowl draft
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins IST - he dives into CFP expansion meetings Thursday, Thompson says expansion is happening and it will benefit the MW, revisiting the mind of Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier, coaches and players on the lack of a pass rush, Bob with Mountain West struggles in Bronco Focus, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, and the NFL season could produce record-breaking QB stats
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Thursday's College Football Playoff meeting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Thompson sits on the CFP Management Committee that will determine final details for an expanded postseason tournament.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the football team and its season opener. What went wrong against Oregon State? And what went right?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West and its start to this football season. The league is 0-6 against Power Five teams - with all losses by double digits.
What happened Saturday at Oregon State - we have lots of questions and some answers, coaches Andy Avalos and Tim Plough on offensive struggles (what happened and why?), we debate the QB controversy between Hank Bachmeier and Taylen Green - who should start Friday at New Mexico, Bob with four areas to improve in Bronco Focus, and coach Mike Moroski has the College of Idaho off to a 2-0 start (with a BSU transfer at QB)
College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Yotes' 2-0 start - and the development of Boise State transfer Andy Peters at quarterback.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation that breaks down the Broncos' 34-17 loss at Oregon State on Saturday. Bob points out four areas that need improvement starting with the New Mexico game Friday.
Touchdowns for Tickets - we give away another pair of Boise State season tickets (and will do it again next week), it's one day from BSU-Oregon State - Bob breaks down keys and matchups in Bronco Focus, how will the new CFP national tournament impact BSU and Mountain West football, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, and our "international beaver expert'' on strengths and weaknesses
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' football program going into the Oregon State opener. BSU has had a good offseason, but if there was more time to prepare, where could it get better?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's season-opening game at Oregon State. Bob with his keys/matchups to the game.
Boise icon and Boise State Hall of Fame broadcaster Paul J. Schneider officially calls it a career (that started in 1967), oral history of the crazy and dramatic BSU-Oregon State series, Bobs sits down with Avalos, Maile, Matlock and Ojukwu in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Boise High coach Mike Altieri, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling, and another day of Touchdowns for Tickets
Paul J. Schneider, the legendary Boise State broadcaster and Hall of Famer, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his future. Paul J. has officially retired - the Boise area icon has been heard on BSU game broadcasts every season since 1967. Cheers buddy ... we already miss ya!!!!
EVERY THURSDAY ON IST: Third-year Boise High football coach Mike Altieri joins Prater and Mallory for our Mountain West Bank Prep Rally segment. The Brave are 2-0 going into a Friday night game against Owyhee - hoping to start 3-0 for the first time since 1987.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's season-opening football game at Oregon State. Behler shares interview highlights with Andy Avalos, Frank Maile, John Ojukwu and Scott Matlock.
"The Idaho Five" - local prep stars on the Boise State football depth chart and the impact they could have this season, we qualify more winners for Touchdowns for Tickets (contest continues into next week), should the Broncos play big-money games (like Alabama or Michigan), hear from George Holani and his coach about running back-punt return duties, Bob with season predictions in Bronco Focus, and the biggest games of the CFB weekend
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory and shares four predictions for the Broncos' football season. Tease: George Holani will rush for 1,000 yards.
Touchdowns for Tickets with more chances to qualify for Boise State season tickets, it's NFL Cut Day - Brett Rypien lands QB2 in Denver (some ex-BSU players released), QB Hank Bachmeier on his different mental approach to this season, safety JL Skinner says Oregon State is just another game, Bob with a Beavers' scouting report in Bronco Focus, San Diego State & Fresno State previews - and will the Mountain West have a good or bad season
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Oregon State's football program. Bob provides a scouting report of Boise State's opening opponent Saturday night.
It's game week - and we celebrate with our Touchdowns for Tickets (The Sequel) giveaway contest, Boise State opens Saturday at Oregon State and we share interviews with Avalos, Plough and Danielson, opening depth chart has surprises (who won QB2?), Bob dives deep into the depth chart in Bronco Focus, John Canzano on what the Beavers bring to the table - and how BSU fits in the Pac-12, our preview of the BSU schedule touches on Air Force, Weekend Winners & Losers
Longtime Oregon sports journalist John Canzano (JohnCanzano.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's season-opening football game between Boise State-Oregon State. He also touches on the future of the Pac-12 - and how BSU could fit into the picture.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after attending press conferences with offensive coordinator Tim Plough and defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson. Both coaches go over their season-opening depth chart.
Boise State football - who will lead the team in key stat categories and who will be the breakout player of 2022, college football season starts Saturday with five Mountain West games, our preview of the BSU schedule touches on Colorado State, B.J. Rains with the Bronco Nation News Report, Baseball with Bob, and Kellen's offense in Dallas has issues
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly conversation - this time predicting key stat leaders for the Broncos this football season. Can QB Hank Bachmeier pass for 3,500 yards and 25 TDs?
NEW BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SERIES: College football reporter Kevin Lytle (Coloradoan) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Colorado State roster - and an offseason of massive changes. Monday's preview: Air Force
Get to know Boise State EDGE player George Tarlas - his unique mental approach to the game and the way he motors on the field, Hans Olsen with a BYU preview, Bob (Bronco Focus) on Mountain West games (and UTEP) played this weekend, Prep Rally with Meridian football coach John Zamberlin, and is Brett Rypien the best third-string quarterback in the NFL
EVERY THURSDAY ON IST: Fourth-year Meridian High football coach John Zamberlin joins Prater and Mallory for our Mountain West Bank Prep Rally segment. The Warriors return talent after appearing in the state semifinals.
NEW BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SERIES: Salt Lake City radio analyst and former BYU/NFL player Hans Olsen (Weiser High) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Cougars' roster. Boise State and BYU play this season - possibly for the last time. Friday's preview: Colorado State
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about zero week games on the college football schedule this weekend. There are six games involving Mountain West teams and UTEP.
Touchdowns For Tickets - The Sequel, we're giving away Boise State football season tickets starting Monday on IST (and will give away game tickets throughout the entire season), the Broncos' offensive line weighs a combined 5,485 pounds, Bob shares a conversation with 'confident' safety Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, BSU schedule preview focuses on Nevada (can you say rebuild?)
NEW BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SERIES: Longtime Reno sports journalist Chris Murray (NevadaSportsNet) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Nevada program, which is in rebuilding mode after massive offseason changes. Thursday's preview: BYU
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory following an interview with Broncos' sophomore safety Rodney Robinson (shortest player on the roster at 5-8). He may lead the team in confidence.
Boise State center Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez (pictured) is back - why didn't he play in 2021, why is he so important and what's his relationship with QB Hank Bachmeier, Bob shares where BSU could be worse this season in Bronco Focus, Brett Rypien still competing for QB2 in Denver, new series on BSU's schedule - previewing Wyoming, and NFL coaches on the hot seat
NEW BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SERIES: Wyoming radio analyst Kevin McKinney joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about coach Craig Bohl and his Cowboys, who had extensive roster turnover in the offseason. Wednesday: Nevada
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the football program - and where the Broncos could be worse this season (a No. 1 wide receiver star?).
Boise State football coach Andy Avalos on the weekend scrimmage - who stood out and where are the Broncos better, Bills broadcaster on Khalil Shakir's preseason, Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU should be better this season, we kick off a new series - previewing the BSU schedule (Utah State), how players with Idaho connections fared over the NFL weekend, and Weekend Winners & Losers
Buffalo preseason television play-by-play announcer Andrew Catalon - also a part of the NFL broadcast team for CBS Sports - joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about former wide receiver Khalil Shakir. The rookie has caught eight passes in two preseason games.
NEW BOISE STATE/MW FOOTBALL SERIES: Utah State play-by-play radio announcer Scott Garrard joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about the defending champion Aggies. Expectations remain high in Logan this season: TUESDAY: Wyoming
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about the football program - and where the Broncos should be improved this season. Tuesday: Where Boise State football could be worse in 2022.
Rick Neuheisel closes out Pac-12 Week at KTIK by previewing the 2022 season - and looking into the league's fragile future, what do we want to see (if we could see it) from Boise State's weekend scrimmage, we predict the season with B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News, Fair or Foul - fair etiquette, Baseball with Bob, and the high school football season begins Friday night
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' football schedule. They each predict every game this season ... what were their final records?
Former Pac-12 player and coach Rick Neuheisel, now a college football analyst, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about conference storylines in 2022 - and its fragile future.
It's Pac-12 Week at KTIK - we dive into the league's TV future and the hype surrounding USC and Utah, Bob with new linebacker Isaiah Bagnah in Bronco Focus, why are Boise State fans obsessed with the TE position, we debut a new season of the Mountain West Bank Prep Rally with Capital coach Jay Bohner, and matching NFL QBs with their (not-so-good) reputations
EVERY THURSDAY ON IST: New Capital High football coach Jay Bohner debuts our 2022 Mountain West Bank Prep Rally segment by joining Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his emotional return to his alma mater.
Josh Newman, who covers Utah for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of the Pac-12 - and whether Utah and USC can match their preseason hype in 2022.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with Boise State weak-side linebacker Isaiah Bagnah, a redshirt junior from Canada who played the STUD position last season.
Boise State football opens at Oregon State - we go straight to Corvallis to get smarter about the Beavers, it's Pac-12 Week at KTIK - top players and Idaho connections to watch this season, Bob has a WR conversation with Matt Miller in Bronco Focus, Prater and Johnny draft BSU players they are interested in seeing Sept. 3, and which second-year NFL QBs will pop this season
Jim Wilson, the longtime analyst for the Oregon State football radio network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Beavers and their 2022 season. Boise State opens its season Sept. 3 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller about expectations from his group this season.
Boise State's most intense position battles - we ID players fighting for a starting job, it's Pac-12 Week at IST and we have two questions - why do BSU fans hate Oregon and how good will the Ducks be this season, Bob (Bronco Focus) meets with Tyreque Jones about his move to nickel, first BSU Sports Illustrated cover came out 12 years ago, and what surprises do we expect this NFL season
Rob Moseley, longtime college football reporter in Eugene and editor of GoDucks.com, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the state of the Oregon program. What has new coach Dan Lanning done this offseason to raise the hopes of fans - and what are team expectations this season?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares an interview with Boise State football super senior Tyreque Jones. He switches from a safety position to the nickel position - moving him closer to the line of scrimmage.
It's Pac-12 Week on IST - newsmakers & storylines all week, national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman on the West Coast talent drain, can the P12 return to the CFP this season, Boise State coach Andy Avalos breaks down weekend scrimmage, how Idaho connections fared in the NFL, Bob dives into Mountain West scrimmage news in Bronco Focus, and Weekend Winners & Losers
Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a West Coast talent drain that has hurt the Pac-12. How has that changed since the USC/UCLA news - and will the talent drain continue?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West football programs - and Oregon State (vs. Boise State on Sept. 3) - and what he learned from their most recent fall camp scrimmages.
Mallory and B.J. Rains try to get inside the mind of Boise State football coach Andy Avalos as the Broncos get set for a scrimmage Saturday, new basketball commit Andrew Meadow discusses his ties to Bronny James, would a Field of Dreams type game work in other sports, and what does Brett Rypien need to do to land the back-up job to Russell Wilson.
Has there been a theme developing in the interviews with Boise State football players as they get set to scrimmage on Saturday. Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) and Mallory discuss what they've heard from the Bronco players so far in fall camp.
Andrew Meadow talks about committing to Boise State basketball, comparisons to current Bronco Tyson Degenhart and the Hanson brothers from the movie Slapshot, and how became teammates with Lebron James son Bronny.
Live from Metro Express Car Wash, it's Big Sky Day at KTIK - live interviews with new and passionate football coaches Jason Eck (Idaho) and Charlie Ragle (Idaho State), Boise State kicker Jonah Dalmas on expectations, NFL dreams and marriage, Bob sits down with Colorado State coach Jay Norvell in Bronco Focus, and NFL players with Idaho connections to watch this weekend
New Idaho football coach Jason Eck joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation on Big Sky Day at KTIK. Eck said he's worked on a new culture this offseason, followed by a fall camp priority of finding a starting quarterback. OPENER: Sept. 3, at Washington State
New Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation on Big Sky Day at KTIK. Ragle has passion and high expectations for his first year in Pocatello - playing in a deep Big Sky Conference this season. OPENER: Aug. 27, at UNLV
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with Colorado State football coach Jay Norvell for a conversation about the Rams' season. This week, Behler presents a series of sit-down interviews with Mountain West coaches (all interviews available at KTIK.com).
Deep dive into Boise State wide receivers - we hear from Stef Cobbs (pictured) about his plan and his confidence for this season, could someone other than Cobbs emerge as WR1 (Bowens?), NHL preseason game coming to Boise in October is officially sold out (Vegas vs. Arizona), Bob sits down with Utah State coach Blake Anderson in Bronco Focus, who are the freaks of college football, and QB struggles with Seahawks, Steelers and Bears
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with Utah State football coach Blake Anderson for a conversation about the Aggies' season. This week, Behler presents a series of sit-down interviews with Mountain West coaches.
ESPN and the Big Ten are getting a divorce after 40 years - what does that mean for Boise State, the Pac-12 and Big 12, Riley Smith on how the Broncos' tight end room has changed, Troy Merritt joins IST as PGA Tour postseason begins, Bob sits down with San Diego State coach Brady Hoke in Bronco Focus, who replaces Serena as the GOAT of female athletes, and one idea to make the NFL better
PGA Tour golfer Troy Merritt, a former Boise State player, joins Prater and Mallory from the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn. The PGA postseason begins Thursday, lasts for three consecutive weeks, and Merritt is playing some of the best golf of his career.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with San Diego State football coach Brady Hoke for a conversation about the Aztecs' season. This week, Behler presents a series of sit-down interviews with Mountain West coaches.
We survived the summer - no more weekends without football, remember when Michigan State was on Boise State's schedule - imagine the buzz (and the money that could be raised) if the game was still a go, Ben Dooley on how the offensive line is better, Bob sits down with Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & Losers, would you buy game tickets from the local grocery store, and it's time for Prater to throw away his Pete Rose poster
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sits down with Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford for a conversation about the Bulldogs' season. This week, Behler presents a series of sit-down interviews with Mountain West coaches.
Bob Behler and B.J. Rains hear from Bronco DL Demetri Washington, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey discusses the Boise State facilities master plan and ticket sales, in the Bronco Nation News report Bob and B.J. make some predictions on individual stats for the 2022 season, and with the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday Bob throws two hall of famers out and B.J. picks two that should be in.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) and Bob Behler predict the over/under on a number of Boise State individual statistics for the 2022 football season.
Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey joins Behler and Rains for a discussion on Boise State's facilities master plan, an update on season ticket sales and the new 5-year contract for basketball coach Leon Rice.
Boise State unloads more details about its Athletics Master Village - big changes coming to Albertsons Stadium (raising cash comes first), safety JL Skinner on dealing with NFL hype, linebacker Ezekiel Noa on his brother joining the team as a running back, camp report from Oregon State, an update on Idaho players in NFL camps, and should bowl games be played at the start of the season
Nick Daschel, who covers Oregon State football for The Oregonian and OregonLive.com, joins Prater and Bob for a conversation from fall camp in Corvallis. Daschel touches on the strength of the Beavers' roster - and what Reser Stadium (under construction) will look like for the Sept. 3 opener.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a post-practice interview with middle linebacker Ezekiel Noa. The sixth-year player talks about his little brother, Elelyon, a running back and Utah State transfer who joined the Broncos' roster this week.
Boise State football opens fall camp - we have first-day observations (including a new running back), QB Hank Bachmeier and RB George Holani meet with the media - both say they're ready for monster seasons, safeties coach Kane Ioane sits down with Bob and Prater for exclusive Bronco Focus interview (focusing on JL Skinner), Kellen Moore presser on expectations for the Cowboys' offense this season, and Vin Scully memories
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a sit-down conversation with co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Kane Ioane. His position group is loaded going into the 2022 season, including top NFL prospect JL Skinner.
Concert Ticket Giveaway Week continues (15 pairs throughout the week), Boise State offensive coordinator Tim Plough breaks down offseason improvements as camp opens Wednesday, coach Tim Keane on making the Broncos' offensive line better, special teams preview, Bills reporter says rookie WR Khalil Shakir is creating attention in camp, and rising concert tickets are out of control
Mark Gaughan, a reporter and analyst with the Buffalo News, joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir. The former Boise State star is making noise in camp - and should settle into the rotation once the regular season begins.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a sit-down conversation with offensive line coach Tim Keane. The Broncos have eight OL they plan to use this season - as fall camp opens Wednesday.
Offseason is over for Boise State football - coach Andy Avalos kicks off fall camp with opening press conference (and a few roster changes), running backs coach Keith Bhonapha on George Holani and depth, Hot Topic - can JL Skinner have a season to match his offseason hype, should the NFL appeal Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, Cowboys radio announcer on Kellen, Demarcus and LVE, Weekend Winners & Losers, and memo to music fans - we're giving away concert tickets all week
Brad Sham, the play-by-play voice of the Cowboys, joins Bob and Prater from training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Sham touches on offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (expectations for this season), defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (skinnier, less hair) and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (contract year).
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a sit-down conversation with running backs coach Keith Bhonapha. The Broncos' depth is light at that position - as Boise State opens fall camp Wednesday.
Mallory and Behler check in on Pac-12 media day, our Boise State camp Hot Topic-the most intense position battles, Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart talks about the Pac-12, Big 12 and more, B.J. Rains discusses the Broncos upcoming fall camp, and Former NFL offensive lineman Mike Iupati on taking on a coaching role with the College of Idaho football team.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about the most intense position battles expected during fall camp and changes with Boise State's new stadium food vendor. .
Former NFL offensive lineman (Idaho) Mike Iupati joins Mallory and Behler to talk about his new role with the College of Idaho football team and talks about some NFL memories.
College football Hall of Famer and former NFL star Ricky Williams joins IST for a serious conversation about cannabis, what it means in his life and how NFL rules have evolved, our Boise State football Camp Countdown/Hot Topic - getting inside the mind of Hank Bachmeier, Bob sits down with San Diego State stars Caden McDonald (LB) and Chance Bell (RB) in Bronco Focus, Oregon State picked fifth in Pac-12 preseason poll, and who would make the best/worst NFL camp roommates
Former college and NFL star Ricky Williams joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new cannabis business and his upcoming promotional trip to Ontario this weekend. Williams touches on the serious side of medical marijuana, how NFL rules have evolved, and how his body feels after a career in football.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sat down last week at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas with San Diego State players Caden McDonald (LB) and Chance Bell (RB). Both are top players for a team that's expected to compete for a MW title in 2022.
Boise State football Camp Countdown/Hot Topic - five new faces the Broncos are counting on this season, Bob sits down with Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner in Bronco Focus, ranking the top five QBs in the Mountain West, Kenny Chesney hits town for a monster concert - you a fan?, College Football Hour, BSU basketball coach Leon Rice gets a new contract and former player Justinian Jessup gets a new team, and NFL QB camp battles
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sat down last week with Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. The Arkansas State transfer is entering his sixth season of college football, after a monster year with the Aggies in 2021.
Mallory and Behler are joined by College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski, Bob sits down with Air Force RB Brad Roberts, Hot Topics-a seven day countdown to BSU Camp focuses on the new assistant coaches, how would you spend a Mega Millions jackpot, and which BSU NFL players did we pick to survive, revive and thrive in 2022.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sat down last week with Air Force running back Brad Roberts at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. He compared running at the goal line to running the assault course.
College of Idaho football Coach Mike Moroski joins Mallory and Behler as part of Frontier Conference media days with his 2022 season outlook, including former Boise State QB Andy Peters joining the quarterback competition and former NFL OL Mike Iupati (Idaho) joining his staff.
TV executive on what Boise State football is worth (triple what it's being paid now?), Hot Topics - a seven-day countdown to BSU camp starts with a look at Tim Plough's offense, Bob sits down with QB Jake Haener and talks Fresno State and Kellen Moore, Johnny on his weekend grocery store encounter, Weekend Winners & Losers, and Vandals/Bengals news from Big Sky Media Days
Bob Thompson, the former president of Fox Sports and Fox Sports International, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the television value of the Boise State football program. He said BSU could be worth between $10-14 million annually (BSU earns roughly $5.8 million in annual revenue sharing today).
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, sat down last week with Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. The 2022 MW Offensive Preseason Player of the Year touches on expectations for this season - and getting help from Kellen and Tom Moore.
What Mountain West coaches are saying about Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier - some comments may surprise you, B.J. with lasting impressions after MW Media Days in Vegas (BSU running back depth not a concern?), how would BSU and the MW be impacted if San Diego State leaves for the Pac-12, Baseball with Bob, and do you get excited when a new grocery store opens in your neighborhood
Bob - back from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas - shares what coaches told him about Boise State starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier. They called out his toughness, poise, leadership, etc.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. They hit on position changes, roster depth, Taylen Green, the offensive line and 2022 expectations.
Special Edition from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, four Boise State players named to MW preseason all-conference team, there is growing chatter that San Diego State could join the Pac-12, Bryan Harsin rips offseason attacks during SEC Media Days speech, Bob meets with the top MW players in Bronco Focus, B.J. joins us for a debate on Hank Bachmeier conspiracy theories, and Bob sits down with John Ojukwu and Scott Matlock
Bob joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what he learned during two days of football interviews and meetings at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Plus, Bob sits down for exclusive interviews with Boise State stars John Ojukwu (Boise High) and Scott Matlock (Homedale High).
Prater, Mallory and Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) have a debate about Hank Bachmeier, the Broncos' four-year starting quarterback. Bachmeier has been mostly absent from the public eye this summer - what does that mean for his senior season?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from Las Vegas for a Media Day conversation with top Mountain West football players Jake Haener (Fresno State), Toa Taua (Nevada), Caden McDonald (San Diego State) and Evan Williams (Fresno State).
Special Edition show from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, Boise State football selected to win Mountain Division title (again!!), Bob with exclusive interviews with BSU coach Andy Avalos and Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson, Bob meets with coaches Tedford, Hoke, Anderson and Norvell in Bronco Focus, the Broncos have a series of position changes, and could a 7-footer be successful in major-league baseball
Boise State football coach Andy Avalos sits down with Bob Behler for a one-on-one interview from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Avalos touches on Hank Bachmeier's offseason, position changes, and expectations for 2022 following his five-loss debut season.
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson sits down with Bob Behler for a one-on-one interview from Media Days in Las Vegas. Thompson touches on the state of the league, his strategy for the future, and Boise State's place in the league.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from Las Vegas for a Media Day conversation with Mountain West football coaches Jeff Tedford (Fresno State), Brady Hoke (San Diego State), Blake Anderson (Utah State) and Jay Norvell (Colorado State).
Prater returns after getting married - details about the surprise wedding and Johnny/JP have a few things to say, Rocky Mountain grad and first-round MLB Draft pick Gabriel Hughes (10th overall) on his new career with the Rockies, Bob Behler with live Bronco Focus reports from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, who loves a good rodeo - and who doesn't, plus Boise State DL Scott Matlock on his summer and working the upcoming Gridiron Dreams Football Academy camp on The Blue
Boise State defensive lineman Scott Matlock (Homedale High School), who is headed to Las Vegas for Mountain West Media Days this week, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his summer and working the upcoming Gridiron Dreams Football Academy camp on The Blue (July 30).
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory live from Las Vegas for a conversation about Mountain West Media Days. Bob will have live reports every hour during Idaho Sports Talk on Wednesday and Thursday.
Former Rocky Mountain High baseball player Gabriel Hughes (Gonzaga) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being selected 10th overall to the Colorado Rockies in the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday. Hughes talks about what's next - and why he might not help his parents with money from his signing bonus.
Johnny, Bob and JP talk about their winners and losers from the weekend in sports, in Bronco Focus we get to know Boise State LB Brandon Hawkins, we talk with former Boise State QB Jared Zabransky about the Gridiron Dreams Football Academy and some Fiesta Bowl memories, and Cedrick Wilson talks about moving on from the Dallas Cowboys to the Miami Dolphins
Former Boise State WR Cedrick Wilson joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about his new contract with the Miami Dolphins after spending the first four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
Former Boise State QB Jared Zabransky talks about teaching the game of football in a youth camp setting, how Boise State can bounce back from a 7-5 season, and a few 2007 Fiesta Bowl memories.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series – getting to know football players on and off the field. Monday: LB Brandon Hawkins
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Johnny and Behler revisit comments from former Bronco QB Brett Rypien on current QB Hank Bachmeier, Tiger misses the cut at The Open-what's next, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) looks at some of the biggest questions relating to Mountain West football media days July 20-21, and former Boise State CB Avery Williams (Atlanta Falcons) talks about entering his 2nd NFL season playing a new position
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about upcoming Mountain West football media days July 20-21 in Las Vegas. What are the biggest question marks for Boise State and the other conference teams.
Former Boise State Bronco and current Atlanta Falcon, Avery Williams joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about expectations for his second season which includes a position switch to RB.
Bob and Johnny discuss the new Mountain West football schedule rotation starting in 2023, is Fresno State really a player in conference realignment-Fresno radio host Christopher Gabriel gives his thoughts, in the Bronco Focus-Reggie Larry and Derrick Marks talk about (TBT) The Basketball Tournament, Denver Broncos QB Brett Rypien discusses backing up Russell Wilson and Johnny fails his drivers test
Former Boise State and current Denver Broncos QB Brett Rypien joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about competing to backup Russell Wilson and life changes that included marrying his longtime girlfriend.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with former Broncos’ basketball stars Derrick Marks and Reggie Larry. They join other former BSU players in The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million winner-take-all event that begins across the country this weekend.
Jets QB and social media star Zach Wilson strikes again - this time in Idaho, Boise State isn't sending Hank Bachmeier to Mountain West Media Days and didn't nominate the three-year starting QB for preseason all-conference honors - why, Tiger Woods podcaster on his chances at The Open, Commanders tight end John Bates on his offseason and 2022 expectations, and Bob (Bronco Focus) meets with Ryan Watkins, who's chasing a $1M basketball prize
Former Boise State and current Washington Commanders tight end John Bates joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his rookie season in the NFL, how he recharged his batteries in the offseason, and expectations for the 2022 season.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with former Broncos' basketball star Ryan Watkins. He joins other former BSU players in The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million winner-take-all event that begins across the country this weekend.
Would you go to Spain and run with the bulls, Boise State football and our "Where Are They Now Series'' with Marty Tadman, what will it take for Kellen Moore to become a head coach, catching up with Hawks manager Gary Van Tol (13-game homestand begins Tuesday night), Bob on former BSU basketball players chasing a $1 million prize, ranking NFL QBs, and Phil Steele with national championship and Heisman predictions
College football magazine editor Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2022 edition, now available in the Boise market. Steele, in a three-part series with IST, uses Part III to touch on which teams will compete for a national championship and which players are early Heisman Trophy contenders.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with former Broncos' basketball star Thomas Bropleh. He joins other former BSU players in The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million winner-take-all event that begins across the country this weekend.
SUMMER SERIES: Former Boise State football star Marty Tadman, a safety who was the defensive MVP of the 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma, joins Prater the Mallory for a conversation about today. Tadman is a Boise businessman, with four kids, and a strong passion for the NFL.
Boise Hawks (Pioneer League) manager Gary Van Tol joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the second half of the second, which starts next week. The Hawks open a 13-game homestand Tuesday night at Memorial Stadium.
College football magazine guru Phil Steele previews Boise State, Hank Bachmeier, the Mountain West and Pac-12, Bob catches up with cornerback Caleb Biggers in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & Losers, should pro sports feature more women owners, why isn't BSU sending Bachmeier to Mountain West Media Days next week, and Petros Papadakis on the future of college football in the West
College football personality Petros Papadakis joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the state of college football after the recent news that USC and UCLA are leaving for the Big Ten. Papadakis is a former USC player - and also has a few things to say about family friend Hank Bachmeier.
College football magazine editor Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2022 edition, now available in the Boise market. Steele, in a three-part series with IST, touches on Boise State's expectations for the upcoming season, quarterback Hank Bachmeier and teams to watch in the Mountain West. Tuesday, Part III: Preview of the national championship race.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series - getting to know football players on and off the field. Monday: Cornerback Caleb Biggers.
Boise State and San Diego State - what is the future of the Mountain West's two premier programs, San Diego reporter Mark Zeigler joins IST to talk about the future of college football realignment in the West, we launch a three-part series with college football magazine guru Phil Steele, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains - what sports should be added at BSU, Baseball with Bob, and Roger Goodell says NFL Sunday Ticket is leaving DTV - and he makes the announcement from Sun Valley
Mark Zeigler, a Mountain West reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of Boise State and San Diego State athletics. Could they end up in a new conference together?
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the future of BSU athletics. If the athletic department wanted/needed to expand, what two sports (men's and women's) should be added. We have ideas!
We continue our "Where Are They Now'' summer series of Boise State football players - Derek Schouman is juggling a lot, Bob examines best-case, worst-case scenarios for the future of Mountain West football in Bronco Focus, Steelheads president Eric Trapp on fan info for the October NHL game in Boise, NFL quarterback drama, and MW commissioner Craig Thompson speaks on the future of his league
Idaho Steelheads president Eric Trapp joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the NHL preseason game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes. The Steelheads are hosting the Oct. 8 game at Idaho Central Arena.
SUMMER SERIES: Former Eagle High/Boise State/NFL tight end Derek Schouman joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about "Where Are They Now.'' He fights fires, sells homes and raises his three kids in the Boise area.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Prater and Mallory about the future of Mountain West football. What's the best thing that could happen? And the worst?
NHL returning to Boise for first time in 25 years - Vegas and Arizona will play Oct. 8 preseason game at Idaho Central Arena, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy joins IST to share expectations for the game, how the game will impact Boise State-Fresno State football that same day, Prater and Johnny debate the changing landscape in our College Football Hour, and Bob compares BSU position groups to other teams in the Mountain West
New Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Thursday's news: The VGK will play the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise. Cassidy talks about what to expect in the game - the first NHL game in Boise in 25 years.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, nabs a copy of Athlon's preseason college football magazines and compares position groups in the Mountain West.
Who were the biggest winners and losers from the long holiday weekend, we revisit a classic moment when Johnny invited himself to JP's house, four former Boise State basketball players-Jessup, Alston Jr., Kigab and Hutchison get ready for NBA summer league, Johnny has a new TV obsession, and what is the latest news on conference realignment
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series - getting to know football players on and off the field. Tuesday: Offensive lineman John Ojukwu.
Mallory and Behler discuss the latest with USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten, former Bronco basketball player Justinian Jessup talks about his two years in Australia and playing on the Warriors summer league team, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) talks about the conference realignment ramifications for Boise State, and Portland talk show host Andy (Dirt) Johnson gives us his impressions of the LIV Tour event at Pumpkin Ridge.
Former Boise State basketball player Justinian Jessup talks about his 2 seasons in the Australian NBL, his NBA contract rights with the Warriors and joining Golden State's summer league team.
Mallory and Behler discuss the bombshell report that UCS and UCLA will leave the Pac-12 and how Boise State may fit into future realignment, former Boise State basketball player Chandler Hutchison talks about his up and down NBA career and summer league, IST listeners pose questions to Bob in the Bronco Focus segment, and Idaho football coach Jason Eck stops by the studio to talk recruiting, the Vandals off-season and more.
Idaho Vandal head football coach Jason Eck joins Mallory and Behler in studio to talk about recruiting, the off-season and the news of the day with USC and UCLA reportedly leaving the Pac-12.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, takes questions from our listeners on Boise State football, realignment and more.
Former Boise State basketball star Chandler Hutchison talks about his NBA career path, finishing last season in the NBA G League, and his opportunity with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA summer league.
Mallory and Behler discuss the addition of 2 more BSU football games with Memphis, Former Bronco basketball player Derrick Alston Jr. talks about his opportunity with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League, Chris Culig-head coach of Rocky Mtn. high school talks about changes to recruiting local athletes and the "Where Are They Now" weekly series continues with a conversation with K.C. Adams, running back from the 1994 1-AA national championship runner-up squad
Former Boise State running back K.C. Adams joins Mallory and Behler for their ongoing summer series of former Boise State football players - "Where Are They Now.'' Adams had an incredible 1994 season with over 1700 yards from scrimmage and 14 TDs. He's now a high school coach and teacher in Oakland, California
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, discusses the 4 former Boise State basketball players at NBA summer league, and who has the most to gain.
Former BSU basketball star Derrick Alston Jr. is headed to the NBA summer league with the Dallas Mavericks after a successful season in the NBA G-league with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Former Boise State forward Abu Kigab discusses his NBA summer league opportunity with the Toronto Raptors next week in Las Vegas, in Bronco Focus-Bob discusses incoming freshman football players that could make an impact, we stage a mock celebrity/athlete boxing card and get listener reaction on what the penalty should be for Deshaun Watson
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, discusses freshman players reporting to campus and which position groups may or may not benefit from the new players.
Former Boise State forward Abu Kigab talks about the opportunity to play for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Mark Vidlak, father of Boise State QB Sam Vidlak, on family commitment, football expectations and moving to Idaho, Bob continues his Bronco Focus summer series - getting to know safety Alexander Teubner, Weekend Winners & Losers, golf icon Johnny Miller in Boise and joins IST to talk Boise Open, LIV tour and Phil Mickelson, hockey season officially over (and Johnny is officially bummed), and what's next for Sunday Ticket
Mark Vidlak, the father of Oregon State transfer and Boise State backup quarterback Sam Vidlak, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the family's athletic background and Sam's quest to become the Broncos' starting QB. Mark is moving the family to the Treasure Valley after a successful coaching career in Oregon.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series - getting to know football players on and off the field. Monday: Safety Alexander Teubner.
We salute Elvis Presley, his music and his new biopic - which sports figure needs their story told on the big screen, Prater and Johnny present their lists of Boise State football season ticket incentives - how can BSU entice more people to buy more season tickets, Baseball with Bob - he visited his 43rd major-league ballpark this week, B.J. on his BNN Report and the basketball futures of Kigab, Jessup, Alston and Hutchison, and how'd the Mountain West do in the NBA Draft
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about four former BSU basketball players who are building professional careers. What's the latest on Abu Kigab, Justinian Jessup, Derrick Alston Jr. and Chandler Hutchison?
The inspiring story of Mark Pattison - former NFL wide receiver now lives in Sun Valley, climbs the highest mountains and wins Sports Emmys, PFF says Kellen is the No. 2 playcaller in the NFL, Chris Petersen in his own words - why he left Boise State (and why it happened again at Washington), would you vacation at a Sports Illustrated Resort, famous fat guys in sports, and Baker-Seahawks rumors continue
Former University of Washington and NFL wide receiver Mark Pattison, now a resident of Sun Valley, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his inspiring post-playing career. Pattison has climbed the highest peaks on seven continents, and partnered with the NFL to win a 2022 Sports Emmy for Best Short Documentary - based on his successful climb of Mount Everest.
Former Boise State basketball players aiming for $1M prize in The Basketball Tournament - which former stars are on the roster, former Boise media personality Rob Simpson on the Stanley Cup Finals, "Where Are They Now'' summer series on former BSU football player and current media/business personality David Mckinzie, BYU football expresses confidence/bright future during annual Media Day, and how much will Gronk be missed
Former Boise State wide receiver David Mckinzie joins Prater and Mallory for their ongoing summer series of former Boise State football players - "Where Are They Now.'' Mckinzie has gone from the field to "The Voice of Boise," running his own media/entertainment company and working with professional athletes and organizations on designer clothing.
Mallory and B.J. Rains look at the biggest winners and losers from the weekend in sports, Bob Behler talks with cornerback Tyric LeBeauf in his weekly segment on getting to know Boise State players, former Bronco QB Jaylon Henderson discusses his opportunity to play professional football in the Japan X-league, and how do you feel about Emmanuel Akot transferring to the Memphis Tigers basketball team.
Former Boise State quarterback Jaylon Henderson, the 2019 Mountain West Championship game MVP, joins Mallory and B.J. Rains to talk about his opportunity to play professional football in Japan's X-league.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series getting to know Boise State football players-on and off the field. Tuesday: Cornerback Tyric LeBeauf
Touchdowns for Tickets - we award our final pair of Boise State football season tickets, senior safety and NFL prospect JL Skinner joins IST to talk about his summer NIL campaign, Stef Curry created his masterpiece in the NBA Finals, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, a Father's Day edition of Baseball with Bob, and summer vacation begins for 2,000+ NFL players - who you partying with this summer
Boise State football player JL Skinner, a senior safety and NFL prospect, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Name, Image and Likeness. Skinner is taking advantage of NIL with summer appearances and a new clothing line.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about offseason storylines for the football program. The three hit on Austin Bolt, Stefan Cobbs, Taylen Green and newcomers.
Three more chances to qualify for Touchdowns for Tickets - final day for qualifying is Friday, Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice on his successful Tijuana road trip, we launch new BSU football summer series - Where Are They Now with former QB Grant Hedrick, Bob fires up audio of Hedrick's biggest plays in Bronco Focus, will you travel for World Cup soccer games in 2026, and is Steph Curry closing in on NBA title
Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his recent trip with Team USA and its U18 men's basketball squad. Rice was an assistant coach on the team which left Mexico with a gold medal.
NEW SUMMER SERIES: Former Boise State quarterback Grant Hedrick, who led the Broncos to a 2014 Fiesta Bowl victory, joins Prater and Mallory to launch a new summer series on former players and what they are doing these days.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former quarterback Grant Hedrick and his career with the Broncos. Bob plays audio clips of Hedrick's biggest plays from his 2013-14 seasons.
Leighton Vander Esch joins IST after a day at Cowboys' mini-camp, former Boise State star touches on Micah, Kellen, DeMarcus, Avalos, Idaho mountains and his Friday kids camp at Bishop Kelly, Bob plays LVE highlights from his BSU days in Bronco Focus, Dirk Koetter and Ron Collins join Avalos' staff, Touchdowns for Tickets, Rypien update in Denver, and should Idaho's top football recruits leave the state - or stay
Cowboys starting linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, a former Boise State star, joins Prater and Mallory live from mini-camp in the Dallas area, and touches on his offseason, his teammates and expectations for the 2022 season. Info on his Friday camp at Bishop Kelly: lvecamp.com
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Leighton Vander Esch and his career with the Broncos. Bob plays audio clips of LVE's biggest plays.
Former Eagle High and Boise State golfer Ty Travis joins IST from the U.S. Open, he practiced with Justin Rose on Tuesday and hopes to make the field Thursday, Bob dives into MW football over/under win totals in Bronco Focus - can BSU surpass 9.5, Sandler's new movie 'Hustle' is a sports-movie hit, Brett Rypien update from Denver, and more Touchdowns for Tickets qualifiers
Former Eagle High and Boise State golfer Ty Travis, now a businessman in the Treasure Valley, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation from the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Travis has played practice rounds this week with Justin Rose and Troy Merritt, and hopes to be in the field Thursday.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation about over/under win totals for Mountain West football teams in 2022. Can BSU reach 9.5 wins this season?
Meet Boise State runner Kristie Schoffield - the school's newest national champion, Schoffield won the NCAA 800 on Saturday and reported to her waitress job in Boise on Monday, Weekend Winners & Losers, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks football and life with Kaonohi Kaniho as part of his summer series, could John Bates become a starter in Washington, how popular will Phil Mickelson be this week, NBA Finals, and more Touchdowns for Tickets qualifiers
Boise State middle distance runner Kristie Schoffield joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after winning the women's 800 meters at the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday. She went to her job Monday as a waitress - and plans to keep running competitively.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series of getting to know BSU football players – on and off the field. Monday: Cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho, who juggles a competitive depth chart and his own unique family situation (son back home in Hawaii).
Touchdowns for Tickets - we give away our second pair of Boise State season tickets (and we do it again next week), who's the most important player on the BSU football roster - Bachmeier or Holani, Baseball with Bob, defensive end Shane Irwin on why he retired from BSU football (surfing in his future?), Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, and BSU runner going for NCAA title Saturday in Eugene
Former Boise State football player Shane Irwin, a projected starting defensive end, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's news. Irwin medically retired after ongoing issues with his feet, ankles and toes. His future could include a new surfboard in San Diego.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly conversation about BSU athletics. Friday: Who's the most important player on the 2022 football roster ... QB Hank Bachmeier or RB George Holani?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Prater and Mallory about track and field standout Kristie Schoffield. The senior is the only BSU athlete still competing this 2021-22 season - she's in the 800 meters at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Former Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier (Eagle High, Boise State) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what Denver fans are feeling these days. New QB. New owner. New expectations.
Bob talks to the only Boise State athlete still competing this season - Kristie Schoffield is running the 800 meters at the NCAA Track & Field Championships, BSU defensive end Shane Irwin medically retires - what does that mean for the Broncos' 'dependable depth,' Scott Garson on the NBA Finals, and Jeb Putzier on the emotions of Denver Broncos' fans - and expectations with a new QB and owner
Former Boise State and NBA player Coby Karl - now the head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G-League - joins Prater and Mallory to share what he loves about the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics.
Boise State Hall of Famer and former PGA Tour golfer Graham DeLaet on retirement, his future and LIV golf, Bob (Bronco Focus) dives into former BSU basketball players and their NBA playoff history, Prater and Ballgame draft favorite players on the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 ballot (Kellen make the cut?), what JL Skinner did to help his NIL cause, and Coby Karl joins IST to recap/preview the NBA Finals
Former Boise State and PGA Tour golfer Graham DeLaet joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his recent retirement from the PGA Tour (back issues), his future as a golf analyst, and controversial headlines coming from the new LIV golf series.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Prater and Mallory about former BSU basketball players who have played in the NBA and in the playoffs. He comes to one final - and interesting - conclusion about the history of BSU athletics.
Former Rocky Mountain High and Gonzaga pitcher Gabriel Hughes could be a first-rounder in next month's MLB Draft, Hughes admits what most don't - he thinks about becoming a millionaire, Bob snags first CFB magazine of the summer and shares what Lindy's is saying about Boise State, Mountain West and the G5 race, two more qualifiers in Touchdown for Tickets, and pro golf is suddenly more interesting - but at what cost
Former Rocky Mountain High pitcher Gabriel Hughes, who just completed his third season as an All-American with the Gonzaga baseball program, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his future. Hughes is projected to go in the first round of next month's MLB Draft.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Prater and Mallory about the first college football magazine of the summer. What does Lindy's say about the Broncos, the Mountain West and the G5 race going into the 2022 season.
Kellen Moore returns to the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, Steve Hatchell- President of the National Football Foundation, talks about the criteria and what's next, we talk about the winners and losers from the weekend, Bob Behler talks with Boise State Safety Tyreque Jones in Bronco Focus, and Boise State football returns to the field for player run practices.
Former Boise State QB Kellen Moore returns to the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2023. Steve Hatchell- President of the National Football Foundation, talks about the criteria and what's next.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series of getting to know BSU football players - on and off the field. Monday: Safety Tyreque Jones, on his decision to return for a 6th season in the Boise State secondary.
Live from Timberstone Golf Course, Boise State assistant BB Coach Mike Burns talks about the off-season for coaches, B.J. Rains joins for his weekly Bronco Nation News segment, we talk NBA playoffs with Phoenix Suns assistant Coach Bryan Gates, NIL with Boise State booster Matt Bauscher, and we announced our first winner of season tickets with "Touchdowns For Tickets."
Tom "Scotty Smalls'' Guiry, a main character in The Sandlot, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 1993 sports cult classic movie. Guiry has appeared in several other movies, and today travels the country making public appearances.
Two iconic sports figures join Idaho Sports Talk - Tom 'Scotty Smalls' Guiry from The Sandlot movie and ESPN/NHL analyst Barry Melrose (with his Stanley Cup predictions), where does former Boise State wide receiver Cedrick Wilson fit with the Dolphins, Fair or Foul - player etiquette on the golf course, and are you buying or selling the Warriors-Celtics in the NBA Finals
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation, so Prater and Mallory highjack his segment for a conversation about wide receiver Cedrick Wilson, who has transitioned from the Cowboys to the Dolphins. Where does he fit on the Miami roster?
ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. He touches on the stars of today, how speed has changed the game, and offers predictions for the final three series of the season.
TSS Home Comfort awards Boise State track standout $500 in NIL deal (Kristie Schoffield is the only Broncos' athlete still competing this year), news report indicates Justinian Jessup will represent the Warriors this summer, Kellen Moore expected to return to College Football Hall of Fame ballot next week, what ESPN is saying about Hank Bachmeier, and Jake Plummer on coming back to Boise this weekend, his new business plans, and Kellen & the HOF
Former quarterback standout Jake Plummer (Capital High, Arizona State, NFL) on his weekend visit to Boise for his Plummer Skills & Thrills Challenge. He touches on growing up in Idaho, his new business ventures and whether Kellen Moore deserves to join him in the College Football Hall of Fame.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation, so Prater and Mallory highjack his segment for a conversation about former Broncos' basketball star Justinian Jessup. The Aussie player is reportedly scheduled to play on two of the Golden State Warriors' Summer League teams this offseason.
TSS HOME COMFORT STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH: Prater and Mallory have a conversation with Boise State middle distance runner Kristie Schoffield, who has qualified for the 800 meters in the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships later this month. Schoffield is the recipient of this month's $500 Name, Image and Likeness check from TSS Home Comfort.
We launch our annual Touchdowns For Tickets promotion - qualifying three listeners every show until June 17 (giving away a pair of Boise State football season tickets the next three Fridays), Bob continues his Bronco Focus summer series - getting to know kicker Jonah Dalmas, early preview of the NBA Finals, we review Top Gun and the weekend movie experience (no spoilers ... and no popcorn?), and Jay Ajayi wins NFL insurance settlement
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series of getting to know BSU football players - on and off the field. Monday: Kicker Jonah Dalmas (Rocky Mountain High School).
Bob Behler sits in with Johnny as they take a look at some Boise State football records that may or may not be broken, in the Bronco Nation News Report B.J. Rains discusses former Boise State RB's Avery Williams and Jeremy McNichols competing for the same position with the Falcons, Johnny delivers a commencement speech to the graduating classes of 2022, and Falcons play-by-play man Wes Durham talks more about the Falcons RB position.
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Mallory and Behler for a conversation about former Boise State players Avery Williams and Jeremy McNichols competing at the RB position with the Atlanta Falcons.
Boise State football schedule is set - season opener is on a Saturday night on ESPN, home opener starts at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, and there are four Friday night games, Falcons move Avery Williams to RB and sign Jeremy McNichols, Bob on Leon Rice's USA Basketball assignment in Bronco Focus, what sport would Tom Cruise crush, BSU tight end Riley Smith is living his best life (and showing up at NBA playoff games), and Boise Hawks win their season opener
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about coach Leon Rice, who Thursday began his coaching assignment with the U18 USA Basketball national team.
Boise State-Utah State football moved to 10 a.m. on Black Friday (CBS) - how do fans feel about the earliest home start in history, Bob takes deep dive into MW divisions in Bronco Focus, pitcher Matt Gabbert going on a BSU scholarship and playing for the Hawks (home opener is Saturday), what are Brett Rypien's chances of No. 2 behind Russell Wilson, and Top Gun expectations
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West and football divisions. The league won't eliminate divisions until 2023 - what does that mean this season for teams in the West Division?
KTIK announces our favorite annual promotion - Touchdowns For Tickets (Boise State season ticket giveaway starts Tuesday), what would you ask Andy Avalos if you had him for a one-hour interview, Bob takes deep dive into Mountain West football divisions in Bronco Focus, what's the future for Matt Paradis and Jeremy McNichols, Boise Hawks stadium dreams appear dead, and we play a game - Tom Brady or Tom Cruise?
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Mountain West and football divisions. The league won't eliminate divisions until 2023 - what does that mean this season for teams in the Mountain Division?
Weekend Winners & Losers - local state high school champions and a PGA golfer make the list, Bob continues his Bronco Focus summer series - getting to know Boise State football players (Monday: DT Ahmed Hassanein, Egypt), what emotions did you have watching Mito Pereira-Justin Thomas at the PGA, Johnny and JP hung out together Saturday night - we have the nerdy details, and following BSU players and NFL OTAs
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series of getting to know BSU football players - on and off the field. Monday: Defensive tackle Ahmed Hassanein, who spent roughly 10 years living in Egypt before discovering American football.
Boise State has a new Aussie rules punter - we talk to Australian native and former NFL punting star Darren Bennett about the success and science behind the college football trend, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News on MW football eliminating divisions and potential national TV games for 2022, what's the one position that could use an All-American upgrade on the BSU roster, and Baseball with Bob
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West football - the elimination of divisions and which 2022 games are destined for national TV.
Australian punter Darren Bennett, a member of the NFL's 1990s All-Decade Team and the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the science behind Aussie rules punting. Boise State has a new Aussie rules punter in James Ferguson-Reynolds.
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice on next month's Mexico trip with USA Basketball - including Tijuana travel tips from Prater, Bob presents final installment of 'The Behlers' - the Broncos' Newcomer & Athlete of the Year, which BSU football games could move days for TV purposes, diving in deep on the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher feud, and what was Phil Mickelson doing on the first day of the PGA Championship
Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new summer assignment: Assistant coach with the U18 national team that plays in Mexico next month. Rice leaves next week for training camp/tryouts in Houston.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, honors the past year of Broncos' athletics with his inaugural 'The Behlers'' awards. Tuesday: Coach & Plays of the Year. Wednesday: Team & Win. Thursday: Newcomer & Athlete.
Breaking news: Marcus Shaver returns to Boise State basketball, coach Leon Rice said he's the new starting point guard, Hawks manager Gary Van Tol on starting a new baseball season, Bob with 'The Behlers' - the BSU Team & Win of the Year, Boise golfer Troy Merritt live from the PGA Championship, which three MW teams should BSU football play every year, and Bryan Harsin's PR push
PGA Tour golfer Troy Merritt, a Boise area resident and former Boise State player, joins IST live from Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, the site of this year's PGA Championship. Merritt touches on his chances - and recent political headlines hovering above the Tour.
Boise Hawks manager Gary Van Tol joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a new Pioneer League baseball season, which begins May 25. The home opener is May 28.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, honors the past year of Broncos' athletics with his inaugural "The Behlers'' awards. Tuesday: Coach & Plays of the Year. Wednesday: Team & Win. Thursday: Newcomer & Athlete.
Bob announces first winners of "The Behlers'' - the Boise State Coach and Play of the Year (series continues Wednesday and Thursday in Bronco Focus), BSU football memories with Al Borges, which current Broncos' football player would make the best president, is Hank Bachmeier an NFL player, the legacy picture has changed - Tiger is more popular and loved than Phil, and would Messi playing in the U.S. do anything for soccer
Former Boise State offensive coordinator and longtime college football coach Al Borges joins Prater and Mallory to talk BSU memories (1994 goal post) and his new book (2004 Auburn season and its battle with the BCS).
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, honors the past year of Broncos' athletics with his inaugural "The Behlers'' awards. Tuesday: Coach and Plays of the Year. Wednesday: Team & Win. Thursday: Newcomer & Athlete.
Former Boise State WR Khalil Shakir has productive first weekend with Bills - hear what he has to say in first NFL press conference, Arizona Cardinals release Kekaula Kaniho, Bob continues summer series by telling us about OL Cade Beresford in Bronco Focus, Winners & Losers of the Weekend, Idaho State coach Charlie Ragle loads up IST studio with gifts, and former Broncos' QB Andy Peters on transferring to College of Idaho
Former Boise State quarterback Andy Peters (Timberline High) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about transferring to the College of Idaho. Peters has three seasons to play for the Yotes; he also talks about the BSU quarterback room and spending time with Hank Bachmeier.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his summer series of getting to know BSU football players - on and off the field. Monday: Offensive lineman Cade Beresford, a transfer from Washington State.
Former Boise State players Khalil Shakir and Kekaula Kaniho begin to live out their NFL dreams by attending their rookie minicamps -Scott Garson who recruited Bucks guard Jrue Holiday to UCLA breaks down the NBA playoffs, B.J. Rains discusses some of the most important Broncos for the 2022 Boise State football season, who are the most deserving fanbases remaining in the NBA and NHL playoffs, and Bob Behler with Friday's "Baseball With Bob" segment
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about a few of the most important Boise State football players for the 2022 season.
It's NFL schedule release day - and Johnny's emotions are through the roof (NERD!!!), Seahawks will host Russell Wilson on MNF/Week 1, Bob (Bronco Focus) compares Boise State's DBs to peer groups in the Mountain West, new Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins IST live in studio and talks about recruiting Idaho players, and who's the best QB in the NFL right now
New Idaho State football coach Charlie Ragle joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation in the KTIK studio. Ragle is spending two days recruiting in the Treasure Valley - and talks about Idaho players as the lifeblood of his Big Sky program.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Prater and Mallory about the Broncos' defensive backs - and how the group compares to others in the Mountain West.
Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie - now the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League - opens camp as he prepares for another season. And what he learned on a recent visit to Boise State.
Surprise video segment - Ballgame is presented with his own clothing line and company, Johnny307 was inspired after he finished 307th in the KTIK/NCAA bracket contest, what is going on with the NCAA - we share recent and controversial headlines and offer solutions, Bob previews softball in Bronco Focus, and the story behind former Steelheads/current Toronto goalie Jack Campbell
Surprise video segment - Ballgame is presented with his own clothing line and company, Johnny307 was inspired after he finished 307th in the KTIK/NCAA bracket contest, what is going on with the NCAA - we share recent and controversial headlines and offer solutions, Bob previews softball in Bronco Focus, and the story behind former Steelheads/current Toronto goalie Jack Campbell
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, has a conversation with Broncos' softball coach Justin Shults. BSU closes out the regular season this week with postseason implications.
Former Boise State quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie joins IST live - his second season as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) begins next month, Tom Brady lands monster deal to become game analyst for Fox Sports - is TB12 destined to take over the world, Bob (Bronco Focus) shares what BSU football coaches are doing this time of year, a TV dream on Tuesday night - six Game 5s in the NBA/NHL playoffs, and why is Pete Carroll in love with Drew Lock
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about what the football coaching staff does this time of year. Answer: Everything from recruiting, camp preparation and vacations.
Bob launches new summer football series in Bronco Focus - getting to know players away from football, first of 12 installments features Boise State tight end and NIL star Riley Smith, what is expected from TEs in 2022, Winners & Losers from the weekend, how we rank Rich Strike's victory in the Kentucky Derby - one of the biggest upsets in sports history, and how out of control is fan behavior
NEW SUMMER SERIES - EVERY MONDAY: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to launch a new Boise State football series. Every Monday, Bob talks to a member of the team to talk about football - and life away from football. Monday: Tight end Riley Smith.
Concert Ticket Giveaway Week continues, Bryan Harsin trolls Oklahoma, Leon Rice gets new gig, we debate Boise State players in NFL mini-camps with B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News, BSU graduates - we predict their future jobs, Baseball with Bob, the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day with Johnny's Mom, and are Tiger and Brady more likeable these days
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about five former BSU football players who compete in NFL mini-camps over the next two weeks. Who are they - and what are their expectations?
Concert Ticket Giveaway Week continues, Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins IST to confirm report - league is working to eliminate divisions for 2023 football season, Thompson also said league has serious NIL concerns, Bob has a spring football wrapup in Bronco Focus, grading NFL Draft QB picks, Kentucky Derby preview, and are you ready for the Adult Entertainment Bowl
Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's report that the conference could eliminate divisions starting with the 2023 football season.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about spring football camps around the Mountain West. What did Bob learn - and how is he predicting the 2022 season.
Concert Ticket Giveaway Week continues every hour/all week, Boise State's Hank Bachmeier poised to start his fourth season - how does his experience compare to other QBs in the West, Buffalo reporter on Khalil Shakir and the Bills Mafia, BSU men's golf headed to NCAA Regionals, Johnny on Russell Wilson playing in Seattle, and the worst teams in the history of sports
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's golf team. The Broncos are headed to the NCAA Regionals for the second straight season.
Concert Ticket Giveaway Week continues every hour/all week, Buffalo reporter on the Bills' wide receiver room and where Khalil Shakir fits, Bob (Bronco Focus) finds transfer portal replacements for Mladen Armus, Boise Open promoter on his new concert series, Fair or Foul - concert rules, and which five people belong in our new Boise Sports Hall of Fame
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mladen Armus. Is there anyone in the NCAA Transfer Portal worth replacing the Broncos' departed basketball player?
Khalil Shakir begins new career with the Bills - why did the former Boise State WR slip in the NFL Draft, and what are the expectations for his rookie season in Buffalo, we rank the chances of four other Broncos who have NFL hopes, Bob with Shakir analysis in Bronco Focus, how does Mladen Armus' departure impact BSU basketball, and we launch Concert Ticket Giveaway Week
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former BSU and Mountain West players who landed in the NFL Draft. Who landed in great spots - and who didn't?
Khalil Shakir - Friday could be life-changing for the Boise State WR, will he go in the second/third rounds of the NFL Draft or have to wait until Saturday, show is live from the VandalStore in Downtown Boise as the Idaho football team prepares for Spring Game in Eagle, interviews with AD Terry Gawlik and football coach Jason Eck, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains, and Baseball with Bob
BNN REPORT EVERY FRIDAY ON IST: Boise State reporter B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about which former football players will end up in the NFL with Khalil Shakir. Seven other former Broncos participated in Pro Day. and some are expected to land with teams once the draft is finished.
It's NFL Draft day from Las Vegas - we have all the information you need (including pick-by-pick coverage starting at 6 p.m.), Bob in Bronco Focus on which Mountain West players will be selected, Prater and Ballgame have spirited debate over the desperate QB situation - where will Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett end up, CBS national host Zach Gelb on the scene from Vegas, and Boise State uses Name, Image, Likeness to sign a new basketball player
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation on the history of the Mountain West in the NFL Draft. This year, how many former MW players will hear their names called?
Heisman winner and quarterback icon Carson Palmer makes IST debut - he touches on football memories, living in Idaho, and how to raise $7M for Camp Rainbow Gold, Bob compares George Holani to other returning Mountain West running backs, we hit RBs in our NFL Draft preview position series, Idaho lineman Noah Elliss on the draft (and shrimp), and what's one big change you'd make to the NCAA
Former USC and NFL quarterback Carson Palmer - a Heisman Trophy winner and former No. 1 draft pick - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his iconic football career, living in Idaho, and how it happened. Palmer is the new spokesman for the Camp Rainbow Gold capital campaign "Heal Idaho.''
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about BSU and Mountain West running backs. Where will George Holani stack up when the 2022 season starts this fall?
TSS Home Comfort and KTIK present Boise State golfer Skyler Eubank a $500 check for being our NIL Community Ambassador of the Month in April, NIL is less than a year old with major issues - how can it be fixed (if at all), Bob with BSU's best NFL Draft memory in Bronco Focus, we take a look at safeties in our draft position preview series, and Prater and Ballgame draft their seven favorite BSU players taken in the draft
Boise State golfer Skyler Eubank joins Prater and Mallory to accept a $500 check for being the TSS Home Comfort/KTIK Student-Athlete Community Ambassador of the Month. TSS Home Comfort is presenting a NIL check to a Boise State student-athlete 10 times in 2022.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the No. 1 NFL Draft moment in the history of Boise State football. Hint: 2012.
It's NFL Draft week - is this the biggest event in Las Vegas history, Vegas reporter on the scene and spectacle headed for The Strip, Bob takes a tour of Mountain West spring football games in Bronco Focus, the marketing for NFL Draft prospect Khalil Shakir - and where does the former Boise State wide receiver rank in this class of pass-catchers, would you want to play golf with a judge (or O.J. Simpson), and Amazon wants an NFL game on Black Friday
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about spring football games at Mountain West programs Colorado State, Nevada and Utah State. All three teams are on the Boise State schedule this fall.
The marketing of Khalil Shakir - how the Steinberg Sports agency is shaping the NFL career of the former Boise State wide receiver, meet the agent behind Shakir's campaign as we approach next week's NFL Draft, Baseball with Bob - are 3,000 career hits and 300 career pitching wins a thing of the past, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains (how many 2023 draft prospects are on the BSU roster), we touch on CBs in our NFL position preview series, and CBS boxing expert on the Tyson Fury title fight Saturday
NFL agent Sam Mirza, with the Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir. The NFL Draft prospect has launched a broad marketing campaign, including a signature clothing line, leading up to next week's draft in Las Vegas.
BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT EVERY FRIDAY ON IST: Boise State reporter B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Broncos' football and the 2023 NFL Draft. How many current BSU players could be drafted after this fall season?
Joel Embiid's game-winner - who did it best, do you believe in farewell tours for players or coaches, Bob previews 2022 Mountain West wide receivers in Bronco Focus - where does Boise State rank, former NFL general manager Randy Mueller on the draft process, JP hates KD, and our NFL Draft position series hits TEs (four from the Mountain West?)
Former NFL general manager Randy Mueller joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the draft - which starts in one week in Las Vegas. Mueller describes the war-room process and team priorities in the week leading up to the draft.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West wide receivers going into the 2022 season. Where does Boise State's group rank in the conference?
NFL agent Ron Slavin on what happens behind the scenes between now and the NFL Draft - and an update on Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch, Bob compares Hank Bachmeier to fellow Mountain West quarterbacks in Bronco Focus, new Famous Idaho Potato Bowl executive director Danielle Brazil on her vision for the Boise game, Carson Palmer is new spokesman for Idaho non-profit, and we hit linebackers in our NFL Draft preview series
NFL agent Ron Slavin joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the behind-the-scenes process that takes place between now and next week's NFL Draft. He also provides an update on his client - former Boise State and current Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch.
New Famous Idaho Potato Bowl executive director Danielle Brazil joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about her new position, her vision for the future of Boise's bowl game, and building/maintaining community relationships.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Mountain West quarterbacks going into the 2022 season. Where does Boise State QB Hank Bachmeier rank amongst his peers.
How can Boise State football keep more four-star recruits from leaving Idaho, former BSU player Shane Williams-Rhodes has ideas - and he's coaching/training the state's top recruit, Bob and Abe Jackson talk Roberto Bergersen in Bronco Focus, Steelheads coach Everett Sheen on what went wrong (and right) this hockey season, Marshawn Lynch is misunderstood and Johnny shares why, and NFL Draft position preview hits OL
Former Boise State football standout and current Boise area coach/trainer Shane Williams-Rhodes joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about recruiting top high school talent in Idaho. Most four-stars leave the state; SWR is currently working with Idaho's top recruit.
Idaho hockey coach Everett Sheen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the ECHL regular season - why the Steelheads missed the postseason for the first time in franchise history (and what went right this season).
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins broadcast partner and former BSU basketball player Abe Jackson for a conversation about Roberto Bergersen. Berto, a former BSU player, was added to coach Leon Rice's staff Monday.
Former Boise State and Boise area basketball icon Roberto Bergersen joins Leon Rice's coaching staff, Rice on how it happened, and Bergersen on what BSU/Boise have meant to his career, Bob with an Oregon State Spring Game recap in Bronco Focus, Steelheads not going to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and would you pay $10 for a Tyson Degenhart shoutout
Former Boise State basketball star Roberto Bergersen joins Idaho Sports Talk with Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new role: Assistant coach on Leon Rice's staff. Bergersen is in charge of recruiting and player development.
BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M. ON 95.3 FM AND KTIK APP: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Oregon State football program. The Beavers played their Spring Game on Saturday - without a complete stadium, a scoreboard, and a scoring system. Boise State and Oregon State are scheduled to play the season opener Sept. 3.
The Race to Robie Creek is Saturday - what's the craziest/hardest thing you've ever done as an athlete or weekend warrior, USFL debuts this weekend with some unique rules - and a few of them might work in the NFL, our season debut of Baseball With Bob (on Jackie Robinson Day), Bronco Nation News Report with B.J. Rains dives into football's offseason priorities, and a serious question for our listeners - how popular/unpopular is the NBA in the Treasure Valley
BRONCO NATION NEWS – EVERY FRIDAY ON IST: Boise State reporter B.J. Rains joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new basketball player Sada Nganga ... and priorities for the football program this spring and summer.