Prater & The Ballgame: Recent Episodes
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Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.
Bob steps outside of Boise on a Monday edition of Bronco Focus and fills the audience in on some of the hottest talking points around the Pac 12 with camps well underway across the entire conference.
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Troy Merritt is returning to Boise this week for the Albertsons Boise Open. He talked about what's been a strong 2026 for him having played in events both on the PGA Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour and coming back to the Treasure Valley to play at Hillcrest Country Club this week.
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Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) celebrate Johnny's birthday, share their winners and losers from the weekend, and check in with Boise State athletics Hall of Famer Troy Merritt from men's golf as it's Boise Open week! Bob checks in and gives us all the hottest preseason topics in the Pac 12. Ryan Leaf was in Boise over the weekend Johnny and Greg reacted to a lot of what the lead analyst for USA's coverage of the Pac 12 had to say. Plus, who is going to be the biggest contributor amongst the newcomers to Boise State Football in 2026? Lastly, do you trust the Raiders to get the most out of Ashton Jeanty in a pivotal second season for the BSU legend.
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Sherrod Smith is projected to be one of Boise State's starting cornerbacks in 2026 after sitting behind A'Marion McCoy and Jeremiah Earby last season. Bob filled everyone in on what to expect from the junior this season, who also went to the same high school as McCoy and Earby.
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Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) talked a lot about the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend in Canton. Former Boise State football player Richie Brockel joined the show from Ohio as Brockel was a former teammate of Luke Kuechly's in Carolina. Plus, who might give Boise State Football fans a reason to head to Canton one day? Bob checks in with Broncos CB Sherrod Smith who is projected to start in 2026. Later on, Johnny and Greg talk about a challenging task of preparing inexperienced Broncos for the challenge that is opening the season in Autzen Stadium against Oregon. Also, the Friday Five is back and they gave out one final pair of Boise State Football season tickets in Touchdowns for Tickets!
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Our final day of qualifying for Touchdowns for Tickets - we pick our sixth and final winner of Boise State football season tickets during Friday's show, observations from the second day of Broncos' camp (Boen Phelps!!!), hear interviews with WR Akeem Wright (motivated, confident) and EDGE rusher Bol Bol (Bronco Focus with Bob), NFL running backs are getting paid - what does that mean for Ashton Jeanty when he starts chasing a second contract, Prater diving into a bachelor party this weekend - how old is too old for a bachelor party?
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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 Ballgame to share his conversation with Bol Bol. The 6-4, 250-pound Canadian said he "was alright'' last year - his first in college football. What are expectations for this season?
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Our three-week Touchdowns for Tickets contest is down to its final three days - new winner of Boise State football season tickets is announced Wednesday with three more chances to qualify Thursday, our first-day observations from Boise State football camp, interviews with starters Dylan Riley (RB), Tyler Ethridge (LT) and Travis Anderson (S), touchdown celebration spikes will be allowed in college football this season (what happens when a player dives into the north end zone field-level suites?), are you Team Ted Lasso or Team Hard Knocks
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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 Ballgame to share his conversation with junior safety Travis Anderson. Wednesday was the first day of fall camp and Anderson was taking No. 1 snaps at field-side safety. Where has Anderson become a better player going into 2026?
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Three new chances to qualify for our Touchdowns for Tickets contest - and your chance to win Boise State football season tickets (contest ends this week), Boise State opens fall camp Wednesday and our focus will be on the offensive line, one EDGE rusher position and linebackers, Bob shares how this team can go from "good to great" in his Bronco Focus report, Spencer Danielson looking into adding 2025 top players Braxton Fely and Jeremiah Earby to this year's roster (new court ruling!!) - how would that impact chemistry, has Tony Romo called his last game for CBS and how do we feel about that potential decision
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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 Ballgame for a conversation on the eve of fall camp. Bob wants to see the 2026 Broncos go from "good to great'' - what is he looking for on offense and defense as fall camp Wednesday?
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Third and final week of our Touchdowns for Tickets contest - 12 chances to qualify this week and two winners (Wednesday and Friday) will walk away with a pair of Boise State football season tickets, Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson on details behind fall camp starting Wednesday, could Danielson add former players Braxton Fely and Jeremiah Earby to the roster, Bob looks into the running back room in Bronco Focus, we chronicle the highs and lows of Banana Ball weekend inside Albertsons Stadium, 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 Greg for a conversation about running backs Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley. Bob said RB is the Broncos' best position - both players are hoping to chase 1,000 yards this season. How can that happen? Will it happen? And which players are providing depth behind Gaines and Riley?
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Week two of Touchdowns For Tickets comes to an end with another winner of Boise State football season tickets - 12 more chances to qualify next week (the third and final week of our annual contest), Boise State opens camp next week - will the Broncos go with live, physical tackling in fall camp like they did in the spring, we honor the life of former NFL player, Super Bowl champion and Eagle High football coach Jordan Devey who passed away earlier this month, Jordan's mom, Leslie, joins the show to talk about her son, his battle with CTE and how it can be spotted early enough to make a difference, B.J. with his weekly BNN Report - this time from Banana Ball inside Albertsons Stadium, former Boise State WR Cam Camper joins the Jets and becomes the 15th former Bronco 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, is on vacation so Prater and Greg take over with a pre-camp debate: Should the Broncos, who struggled with tackling during the 2025 season, go live with physical tackling when camp opens Wednesday? Coach Spencer Danielson went with that strategy in spring camp. Does it make sense in fall camp?
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TOUCHDOWNS FOR TICKETS ... We qualify more contestants for our three-week contest to give away six pairs of Boise State season tickets (new winner announced 5:30 p.m. Friday), Boise State football general manager Brandon Jones on last-minute camp details, what does the special teams depth chart look like going into camp (Bronco Focus), Oregon insider Steve Tannen (95.3 The Score) on the Ducks roster - is the team really that good, plus NFL camp headlines/interviews with Ashton Jeanty, Kellen Moore and Taysom Hill
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Boise State opens fall camp Wednesday, with players scheduled to officially report by Tuesday. General manager Brandon Jones joins Prater and Greg for a conversation about last-minute details, what needs to be done before Wednesday and how the new north end zone complex will play a role in this year's month-long camp.
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Steve Tannen, with 95.3 The Score in Eugene (broadcast home of the Oregon Ducks), joins Prater and Greg for a conversation about the 2026 roster. The Ducks are loaded with national championship expectations. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the roster? More important, could Oregon win a natty - if it loses to Boise State on Sept. 5?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation so Prater and Greg take over with a look at special teams. The unit struggled with elite production last season - how will it be different in 2026, starting with position battles in fall camp starting next week.
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TOUCHDOWNS FOR TICKETS ... We qualify more contestants and determine a new winner for our three-week contest to give away six pairs of Boise State season tickets (three more chances to qualify Thursday), Oregon coach Dan Lanning speaks from Big Ten Media Days - what does he say about rock-star QB Dante Moore, Bob talks about two new position coaches on the Boise State football team in Bronco Focus, catching up with Kellen Moore (Saints) and Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) as the NFL dives into training camps, is Moore the best QB in college football or is it Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss
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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 Greg to share his report on two new position coaches for the football program: Tights end coach Justin Udy and cornerbacks coach DJ Killings. Udy has Idaho ties and Killings has an NFL resume. How did Boise State land two new coaches - and what kind of talent are they working with this season?
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Touchdown for Tickets - three more chances to qualify for a shot to win Boise State football season tickets (three more chances to qualify every day this week - and next), Cam Bates talks about Boise State wide receivers and their drop problems from last year (and how the issue is being addressed this offseason), Bob talks to Bates and dives into details behind the WR room in Bronco Focus, what is Memphis coach Charles Huff saying two days before the Tigers open fall camp (Memphis at Boise State on Sept. 12), NFL coaches in trouble - including former Boise State standout Gerald Alexander
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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 Greg to share his Media Day interview with returning wide receiver Cam Bates. The speedy junior is part of a crowded WR room this season - but an important part of the passing game for QB Maddux Madsen.
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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 Ballgame to share his Media Day interview with presumed starting right guard Roger Carreon. The redshirt senior was a mainstay starter last season but missed spring camp - what's the potential for a strong finish from Carreon?
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Former Boise State football All-American and Seattle Seahawks draft pick Larry Polowski joins the show in-studio for all three hours, celebrating 42 years of Idaho Sports Talk. Polowski, the inspiration and co-host behind IST in 1985, shares the story of how IST started and some of his favorite memories and interviews (and most challenging interviews). Polowski also dives into the future of sports talk radio/sports media in Boise - and beyond. Plus, Bob with Bronco Focus and more from Boise State football Media Day on Wednesday.
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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 Ballgame to share a few nuggets from Boise State Media Day on Wednesday. What does Sire Gaines think about the Broncos having two 1,000-yard running backs this season?
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Boise State football conducted Media Day on Wednesday inside Albertsons Stadium - and we share exclusive interviews with team leaders Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan (with Prater and Ballgame) and head coach Spencer Danielson (Bob in Bronco Focus), plus Greg interviews several players and coaches - what do they know about the Pac-12? We share a few other items that we learned during three hours with the football team.
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Boise State senior quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation from Media Day at Albertsons Stadium. He's helped the Broncos to win three conference championships, but he hasn't won over the fan base. How can that change in 2026? What will his legacy be after this season - and how much does he think about legacy? And what about that honeymoon to Europe, where he encountered a Boise State fan in Italy?
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Senior Jayden Virgin-Morgan joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation at Boise State Media Day - Wednesday on the north end zone concourse inside Albertsons Stadium. JVM is the leader of the defense and a leader in the locker room, but what about production. Can he chase down more QBs in 2026? And what's his plan for continuing his career in 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 Ballgame to share his Boise State Media Day conversation with football coach Spencer Danielson. What does he know about the Pac-12?
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Our annual Touchdowns for Tickets contest continues - listen daily over the next three weeks for a chance to win Boise State football season tickets (first winner announced during Wednesday's show), we preview Boise State football Media Day on Wednesday (what's Maddux Madsen thinking these days?), Bob talks about Boise State and CFP ingredients in Bronco Focus, will Jeremiyah Love (Cardinals) have a better rookie season in 2026 than Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) did in 2025, Aaron Rodgers is bonding with teammates and family - sincere or an act?, what's the future of ESPN and sports media
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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 Ballgame for a conversation about what it takes to land a CFP invite. What ingredients worked in the past when Boise State landed in four Fiesta Bowls? What's it going to take this year - especially when it comes to coaching and the schedule?
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IT'S BACK - our favorite contest of the year: Touchdowns For Tickets and your chance to win a pair of 2026 Boise State football season tickets (listen to the show for chances to qualify every hour, Monday through Thursday, for the next three weeks - six winners will be announced Wednesdays and Fridays) ... Bob dives into Boise State's defense in Bronco Focus, former Boise State/current Cleveland Browns safety Zion Washington joins the show three days before opening his first NFL training camp, Idaho State voted ahead of Idaho in Big Sky preseason media polls, is Fresno State the biggest game on the Broncos' schedule, thoughts on the World Cup, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State defensive back Zion Washington joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation - three days before reporting to his first NFL training camp with the Browns. The safety has been working out in Texas for two months and has high hopes of making the roster - along with his cousin. That would be former Boise State/Arkansas QB Taylen Green, now also with the Browns.
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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 Ballgame for a conversation about this season's version of Boise State's defense. He compares the 2026 roster to four previous Boise State defenses that played in Fiesta Bowls.
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Riley O'Brien was an eighth-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the College of Idaho. He became an MLB All-Star nine years later. He joined Johnny and Greg to discuss his journey on Idaho Sports Talk.
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Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) wrap up the week catching up with Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas to preview the big soccer game on Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina. Johnny also tries to get Greg more into the game by attempting to sell him on what's being billed as a huge halftime show. Bob checks in with Baseball with Bob where he previews the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Later on, Phil Steele catches up with Johnny and Greg to preview Boise State's Football season and look around the rest of the Pac 12. In the final hour of the show, College of Idaho product and MLB All-Star Riley O'Brien talks with Johnny and Greg about his journey to the Midsummer Classic. Plus, the guys conclude the week with the traditional Friday Five segment but also throw in a big show announcement at the end!
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On Thursday's show, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) caught up with Thomas Harding, Rockies beat writer for MLB.com to discuss Idaho product Gabriel Hughes getting the ball in Colorado's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday. Is Hughes going to stay in the rotation for the rest of the season for the Rockies? As the sports calendar dries up, what kinds of sports documentaries do you enjoy with a new season of "Quarterback" available on Netflix. Johnny and Greg also have had some home repairs this week. Are you the kind of person that likes to be home when the repair work is being done to monitor the situation? Plus, the duo took a look at Boise State's pass rush. How much better does it need to be in 2026 compared to last year. Lastly, with no PAC 12 media days going on, what are some of the conference's hottest talking points entering the first year of the reconfigured league.
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Bob continues checking in on the strengths of some previous Boise State Football teams that have played in the Fiesta Bowl. On Thursday, he looked at how the rushing attacks have been for the teams that played on one of College Football's biggest stages.
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Bob starts a four-part series by looking at some of the QB play Boise State has gotten in its four seasons that have ended with appearances in Fiesta Bowls.
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With the Mountain West and Sun Belt having their media days on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) took a look at some of the top projected teams in each league and if the conference champions from either conference could challenge Boise State for the G6 College Football Playoff berth. What are some of the most intriguing storylines in the NFL with training camps set to open next week? Also, there were a lot of big movies released on this day as Johnny and Greg take a look back on some notable titles in pop culture. Plus, as Maddux Madsen enters his final season as Boise State's starting quarterback, is there more pressure on Madsen or Zak Hill. Who are some other assistants on BSU's staff that have a lot of pressure on themselves?
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Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) were joined by Englishman and AC Boise player Charlie Adams as England prepares for a big semifinal against Argentina and Charlie continues to play soccer in the Treasure Valley. Bob hops in for an All-Star game edition of Baseball with Bob. Plus, is the ACC the forgotten power four league? How would Boise State perform in the weakest of the four power conferences? What are things going to look like in the defensive backfield for Boise State in 2026 with Jaden Mickey being the only returning starter? Lastly, with College of Idaho's Ryan O'Brien in the MLB All-Star Game tonight, Johnny and Greg discussed some other Idaho ties to the midsummer classic.
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The Rocky Mountain High School graduate and current Colorado Rockies pitcher joined Johnny and Greg to talk about what the last few weeks have been like for him. Hughes made his Major League debut on July 3 on the mound at Coors Field and got his first start on July 8 at Dodger Stadium.
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Bob runs through how likely it might be that both Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines rush for over 1,000 yards in 2026 and provides some historical context on Boise State's rushing attacks of years past.
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Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) get the week started with the usual weekend winners and losers segment. It's the middle of July which means it's All-Star time in Major League Baseball and there are two former Boise Hawks in the HR Derby. Johnny and Greg looked back on the history of Boise Hawks who participated in the event. More baseball talk later on in the show as the Rocky Mountain High School graduate Gabriel Hughes joins to discuss getting to the major leagues with the Colorado Rockies earlier this month and what his first start was like at Dodger Stadium. Lastly, who do you think is going to be Boise State's best receiver in 2026 and could that player top the numbers LaTrell Caples posted last season as the leading receiver for the Broncos?
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Which team finishes last this Pac-12 football season - we target Oregon State and Colorado State, B.J. (BNN Report) joins the show to talk about which community (Corvallis or Fort Collins?) is best equipped to help build those two programs, temperature check on Boise State defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (what kind of job is he doing?), AC Boise soccer owner Brad Stith on the success of his club and the impact of a World Cup, the KTIK crew joins TikTok and we need lots of advice!!!
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about the Pac-12 football season. Earlier in the week, we talked about top contenders? New conversation: Which team finishes last?
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New Boise State basketball assistant coach/offensive coordinator Will Voigt joins the show - what's his story and what's his plan to improve the Broncos' offense, temperature check on football offensive coordinator Nate Potter (and expectations to get better in 2026), Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes "elite'' in his first major-league pitching start for the Rockies, Boise State football players who could stick around for another season thanks to the new NCAA 5-for-5 rule, best quarterback heading into a new NFL season, who's your foursome if you're playing celebrity golf in Lake Tahoe
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New Boise State assistant basketball coach Will Voigt, previously at BYU, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his new role in Boise. Why? His two children live here and he's built a relationship with head coach Leon Rice. The goal? A more aggressive, attacking, consistent offense. One additional role? International recruiting. GRAPHIC courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about how the new rule (five years to play five seasons) impacts four senior starters on the Broncos' football roster: EDGE rusher Max Stege, LT Tyler Ethridge, WR Akeem Wright and P Oscar Doyle. All four could take advantage of the new rule and return for a fifth season in 2027.
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Should Boise State football continue to schedule the Oregon Ducks - especially after what Broncos' coach Spencer Danielson said in a recent publication: "You know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?,'' we have our thoughts - what are yours, Rocky Mountain High graduate Gabriel Hughes (Rockies) makes his debut as a MLB starting pitcher Wednesday night against the Dodgers - what does his high school pitching coach Chris Frith have to say about that, Garth Brooks going on national "arena'' tour - ExtraMile Arena on the schedule?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Ballgame take over his segment to talk about football coach Spencer Danielson and what he recently told a publication regarding the Sept. 5. game at Oregon: "You’re always going to have one of those games that is outside your weight class, but you know what, you don’t have to beat them 10 times; you have to find a way to beat them once, right?'' We have our thoughts. How do you feel about the comment?
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Pac-12 football isn't sponsoring media days this summer - we'll take over the story-telling starting with the top offensive/defensive players in the league this season (are Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan players of the year candidates?), Memphis beat writer on why Boise State is the biggest game on the Tigers' schedule, who are the top G6/CFP contenders going into a new season, more from Boise sculptor Ben Victor on the Kellen Moore statue, what's the FIFTH sport in America (Soccer? Golf? MMA? NASCAR? Something else?)
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Memphis beat writer Jonah Dylan (The Commercial Appeal) joins Prater and Greg for a segment on the Tigers' and their 2026 football season. Dylan recently wrote a story suggesting that the Boise State game is the biggest, most difficult game on the Tigers' schedule. What's their story as we approach a new college football season?
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation this week as Prater and Greg take over his segment. We replay highlights from a previous interview with Ben Victor, the nationally known sculptor who is working on a new 9-foot bronze statue of Kellen Moore. What is the process? The timeline? How much does a statue cost?
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Boise sculptor Ben Victor joins Prater and Frank to talk about his anticipated project - a 9-foot Kellen Moore statue that will be unveiled this football season, the nationally-known Victor talks about the process and the details, we preview Tyson Degenhart's appearance with Toronto in NBA Summer League, curiosities for a Boise State football camp that begins in a month, World Cup correspondent Jim Thomas (Boise State women's soccer coach) and Ballgame (from Seattle) on USA-Belgium, 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, is on vacation this week as Prater and Greg take over his segment. The focus turns to Tyson Degenhart, Boise State basketball's all-time leading scorer who returns to Vegas this week for the Toronto Raptor's appearance in NBA Summer League.
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Now that Kellen Moore is getting a statue at Boise State, who's next: Chris Petersen or Ashton Jeanty (and why?), former Boise State RB Alexander Mattison on the unique football camp he's bringing to Boise (with an update on his NFL career), the story of Nate and Debbie Sparks - two former Boise State athletes who live in Meridian and raised two children with elite athletic futures (NHL Draft, LSU gymnastics), Bob (Bronco Focus) on what he's learning about Boise State football during this summer magazine season, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist
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Former Boise State running back Alexander Mattison, now a veteran in the NFL, joins the show to talk about his Life Skills Football Camp coming to Boise later this month. It's a three-day camp - and it's free. Mattison said the camp will combine life skills, mental health workshops and plenty of competitive football. INFO: horseshoecamps.com/iamgifted
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Nate Sparks is a former Boise State quarterback (1997-98) and Debbie (Thompson) Sparks is a former Big West gymnastics champion for the Broncos - they eventually married and raised a family in Meridian. Son Tyus is the first Treasure Valley athlete selected in the NHL Draft (last weekend, fourth round, Washington Capitals) and daughter Kiari is a senior at Mountain View High and a five-star recruit who has committed to LSU for the Class of 2027. Nate and Debbie join the show to share their journey. PHOTO courtesy of the Sparks 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 Johnny to share what he's learned after diving into a new batch of college football magazines. No. 1: Boise State EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan is getting preseason All-American love.
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We celebrate Boise State's first official day in the Pac-12 with the one interview that makes the most sense - Kellen Moore, former Boise State QB and Hall of Famer joins the show to talk about his new statue coming to campus (and a new season in the NFL with the Saints), we explain all changes that happened in college athletics Wednesday, Pac-12 has made new decisions regarding postseason basketball tournament, Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas, our World Cup correspondent, on USA's knockout game Wednesday night
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Boise State quarterback and Hall of Famer Kellen Moore joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview - one day after the Broncos unveiled plans for an 11-foot bronze statue near the entrance of the football complex. Moore talks about how the idea came about, his involvement in the process and what it means to his former teammates and family. Moore also talks about the upcoming new season as head coach the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. PHOTO courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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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 Johnny to go back in the record book and share Kellen Moore's history against Pac-12 opponents. The former Boise State QB, who's receiving a statue on campus this fall, played four P12 teams between 2008-2011. He won all four, of course.
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Teresa Gould joins Prater and Johnny for an exclusive interview at the Pac-12 Launch Party on the North End Zone concourse at Albertsons Stadium. What value does Boise State football add to the Pac-12? Bowl game and basketball postseason updates. Marriage to a former Boise State football coach.
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The crew hits the new North End Zone concourse at Albertsons Stadium for Boise State's official Pac-12 Launch Party, featuring interviews with Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey, football coach Spencer Danielson and Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould. Oh, and that big reveal that was promised: Kellen Moore is getting an 11-foot bronze statue
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Johnny for an exclusive interview at the Pac-12 Launch Party on the North End Zone concourse at Albertsons Stadium. Also: Don't expect a P4 team on the Boise State schedule in 2027.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Johnny for an exclusive interview at the Pac-12 Launch Party on the North End Zone concourse at Albertsons 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 Johnny for the Pac-12 Launch Party on the North End Zone concourse at Albertsons Stadium. In the new league, Bob expects Boise State to compete for football titles, basketball parity and preaches patience for Washington State and Oregon State.
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Countdown gets serious - Boise State joins the Pac-12 on Wednesday and we celebrate a big week (including the Fourth of July) by talking about the conference transition, why it's different than conference moves of the past, and what to expect during our live broadcast from the official Launch Party on Tuesday (major announcement coming!!), Boise State basketball has a new assistant coach and Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to junior forward Pearson Carmichael about the Broncos' new roster, flashback to Chris Johnson against Boise State, Bills are moving on from O.J. Simpson football history (right or wrong?), our 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 Johnny to share thoughts and conversations with Pearson Carmichael. The junior forward talks about first impressions of the Broncos' new basketball roster, which spent the past month going through summer workouts.
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Did the Team USA soccer loss at the buzzer on Thursday night still hurt you even though the game didn't impact their future? Johnny and Greg discussed that. They were joined by Steelheads veteran Charlie Dodero in the Lithia Ford of Boise studio as Dodero gave them the perspective on living in Boise year-round while the Steelheads right in the middle of their offseason. Bob gave the audience an update on where things stand in Major League Baseball at the halfway point of the 2026 season. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt were spotted at the USA soccer game on Thursday night. Johnny and Greg discussed their love for Fight Club and some other popular movie duos. BJ Rains joined for his weekly BNN Report on Fridays. Later on, Johnny and Greg discussed an important next few weeks for Tyson Degenhart as the NBA Summer League is getting closer and the Friday Five returned to the show.
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Pearson Carmichael is one of Boise State's more experienced basketball players all of a sudden. Bob shared Carmichael's thoughts on becoming one of the veteran leaders on Boise State's roster heading into 2026-27.
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A new proposal is out to make some more changes to College Football and Johnny and Greg reacted to possibly shrinking the transfer portal window in January to open the show. Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas joined for his weekly hit discussing the final games of the group stage in the world's biggest soccer tournament. Zig Fracassi of SiriusXM NFL Radio also hopped on the show to break down the national perspective on Kellen Moore's second season as an NFL head coach and Ashton Jeanty heading into year two in the Raiders backfield. Have you heard of Merlin the duck? Later on, Greg and Johnny reacted to additional elements of the proposed changes to college football that involve some practice adjustments in the offseason. Plus, lots of recruiting services are liking Texas State's 2027 football class.
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Having previously served as an assistant at Boise State, Andrew Rich thrived in his first head coaching gig at Idaho State and now returns to the Treasure Valley to take the head job at BSU. Bob gives Boise State fans all the info on their new softball coach.
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Boise State is officially one week out from joining the Pac 12! Don't forget to join Johnny, Prater and Greg on Tuesday, June 30 at Albertsons Stadium in the North End Zone concourse to celebrate the new league. John Bladholm joined the show to discuss the first annual Idaho Charity Championship. If the 2025 NFL head coaching hires had a horse race, where is Kellen Moore currently pacing? What are some things you do differently at work when you get a new boss? Johnny and Greg also discussed if Gonzaga Basketball can still be a strong brand atop the new Pac 12 with Gonzaga set to not have a player drafted into the NBA for the second consecutive year. Plus, they take a look back at how Boise State Football performed in its first season in the Big West, WAC and Mountain West with the Pac 12 getting closer.
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Boise State has a new point guard and Johnny and Greg caught up with Damari Wheeler-Thomas in studio on Tuesday. What's life been like for the North Dakota State transfer since arriving in Boise? What does he know about his teammates so far? How about the coaching staff? What does he like to do in his free time?
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After checking in with football yesterday, Bob catches up with some former Bronco basketball players who shared their favorite memories of the Mountain West era with Boise State officially in its final week as a member of the Mountain West.
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With the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft held on Tuesday night, Johnny and Greg discuss if the Utah Jazz can revive some of their older fans in Idaho with the second overall pick. The two also react to some more news regarding Brendan Sorsby after the NFL denied his application for the Supplemental Draft. Bob checks in with some former Boise State Men's Basketball players and their favorite memories in the Mountain West as Boise State wraps up its final week as a Mountain West member. Johnny and Greg also reacted to the big news of Toy Story 5 grossing 312 million dollars worldwide in its opening weekend. Later on, new Boise State guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas joined the show in the studio to talk about picking BSU in the transfer portal and Johnny and Greg talked about their expectations for the basketball season.
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With NFL minicamps and OTAs in the rearview mirror and training camps right around the corner, Johnny and Greg caught up with Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland to see how former Boise State QB Taylen Green is doing since being drafted by the Browns in the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft. What kinds of chances does Green have to make the roster this fall in Northeast Ohio? Could he start a game or two for the Browns this season? Might he only be a gadget player?
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As Boise State prepares to install new blue turf at Albertsons Stadium, Bob shared with Johnny and Greg the four former Broncos he caught up with during the offseason that had some memories on the turf that is getting replaced and some other iterations of the blue.
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The news of the day on Monday in sports was Dusty May accepting the Dallas Mavericks head coaching position. Johnny and Greg (in for Prater) reacted to what it means for college basketball. They mixed in some soccer and golf talk in weekend winners and losers and got a check in on Taylen Green's status in Cleveland with Browns reporter Daryl Ruiter. Plus, Serena Williams is back at Wimbledon as news broke over the weekend that she will return to the lawns in London as a wild card in the women's singles draw next week. Later on, Johnny and Greg talked about the stability in the Pac 12 with its basketball coaches and evaluated the chances of Tyler Shough having a breakout season for the Saints in Kellen Moore's second year as the head coach.
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What Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey told Prater and B.J. (BNN Live on Thursday morning) about new campus president finalist David Hahn - a mechanical engineer who's worked on the Arizona, Florida and LSU campuses, what's Dickey's first impression and is Hahn a sports fan (Kellen Moore!), Father's Day weekend stories and the importance of the U.S. Open golf tradition this weekend, Boise State soccer coach Jim Thomas with an American update on World Cup soccer, the story of a Treasure Valley businessman who drove four hours round trip Tuesday to present Camp Rainbow Gold with a check for $10,000 during our annual show/trip to Hidden Paradise outside Fairfield
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Boise State announced a finalist for university president this week - David Hahn, a mechanical engineer with a academic background on the campuses of Arizona, Florida and LSU. Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey has been talking/meeting with Hahn for a couple of weeks - he told Prater and B.J. (BNN Live show earlier Thursday morning) about his initial impression of Hahn. More important, is he a sports fan? And which team? The answer may surprise you ... NOTE: Bob returns to Bronco Focus with Johnny and Greg next week.
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Our fourth annual show from Hidden Paradise/Camp Rainbow Gold - inspirational stories behind the growth (and needs) of Idaho's only cancer camp for kids, families and siblings ... US soccer star/ESPN analyst Kasey Keller joins the show to talk about the World Cup, USA in Seattle and AC Boise, Seahawks reporter Gregg Bell (News Tribune, KJR) on DeMarcus Lawrence, George Holani and Super Bowl rings, Bobs talks to former player/current football coach Jabril Frazier in Bronco Focus, who has the best WR room in the new Pac-12. SHOW SPONSOR: TREASURE VALLEY SUBARU
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Former American goalie Kasey Keller, who played in four World Cups, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's World Cup stop in Seattle. Keller is a Seattle area native, covering the tournament for ESPN, and has plenty to say about Monday's Seattle Stadium debut (Belgium-Egypt) and Friday's long-anticipated game (USA-Australia). He also talks about the story behind his minority ownership in AC Boise's new soccer club.
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Seahawks reporter Gregg Bell (News Tribune, KJR) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the end of spring camp season for the defending Super Bowl champions. Former Boise State standouts DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani remain significant parts of the roster, and they now have their Super Bowl rings.
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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 Johnny to share the second half of his interview with former Broncos player/current EDGE coach Jabril Frazier. He recently attended the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship in California, spending time with the Los Angeles Rams.
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We dive into the 2026 Pac-12 football season by ranking the top running back rooms in the new conference - Boise State, San Diego State and Fresno State appear at the top of the list (with Colorado State at the bottom), Bob talks to former player/current coach Jabril Frazier about his growth/future in Bronco Focus, Boise State basketball loses top guard transfer Ty Rodgers to serious injury, Kellen Moore has mandatory minicamp this week - his top priorities, 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 Johnny to share the first half of his interview with former Broncos player/current EDGE coach Jabril Frazier. He recently attended the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship in California, spending time with the Los Angeles Rams. TUESDAY: Part II of the Frazier interview.
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With preseason magazines already hitting the stands, what's the picture for Pac-12 quarterbacks in 2026 - four of eight teams have established starters, B.J. (BNN Report) on how the Boise State football roster changed with the addition of 14 new names on the roster, is sports gambling legal in Idaho - (no, maybe, yes?), it's a monster sports weekend in the Treasure Valley - what event are you attending, NBA and NHL finals could be over this weekend, World Cup party starts for the USA, Baseball with Bob
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Pocatello native Julian Bowie, in his third season with the Boise State basketball program, is on the court this week as the Broncos go through their summer program. The combo guard missed almost all of last season after his father died. Bowie talks about his emotional journey, his return to basketball, coach Leon Rice's rebuilt roster and what he expects this season in a return to active basketball. PHOTO: Courtesy of Boise State Athletics
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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 Johnny to share his interview with football general manager Brandon Jones. The Broncos are in the middle of June camp season - Bob takes a look at the importance of high school-aged camps. The Broncos aren't doing a team camp this summer so the emphasis is on individuals (and future/potential recruits). "In the end, in-person evaluation is everything,'' Jones said.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson called into the show Wednesday to share the story of a photo he posted on social media earlier in the day - hanging out on The Blue with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Danielson said Swinney showed up in the Boise State complex unannounced, and walked into a team leadership meeting. He was on his way home after a family vacation in Montana, Danielson said. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPENCER DANIELSON'S X PAGE
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Boise State has two openings on its 2027 football schedule and is shopping for one Power Four road game - we do the homework to find out which teams are available for one game next season (Cal? Stanford? Miami? Alabama? Texas A&M?), Spencer Danielson calls into the show - why was Dabo Swinney on The Blue on Wednesday, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to GM Brandon Jones about the importance of June camp season for Boise State football, Kellen Moore talks about consistency and building his offense with the Saints, K.J. - our office soccer geek - on top players/stars to watch in the World Cup
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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 Johnny to share his interview with Boise State football general manager Brandon Jones. The Broncos are in the middle of June camp season - Bob takes a look at the importance of youth camps (up to eighth grade). "Planting seeds at a young age,'' Jones said. Thursday: The impact of camps for high school-aged athletes.
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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 Greg to share his interview with former Boise State wide receiver Billy Bowens (2018-23). Bowens, out of football for a while, is playing for the Jacksonville Sharks of the Indoor Football League.
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With Greg sitting in for Johnny, we dive into Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium - Hot Wheels Monster Truck show with Ashton Jeanty drew 30,000 fans, what's next as Boise State continues to pursue different entertainment avenues for raising money, how much did Jeanty's appearance impact the show - and what did he have to say before heading back to Raiders training camp, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to coach Leon Rice about his new roster after first day of Boise State basketball summer practice, Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal (and Monday's shocking court decision) could be good for college athletes, 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 Greg to share his thoughts after meeting with Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice on Monday. It was the first day of summer conditioning for the Broncos and their revamped roster. What were Bob's observations? What did Rice say about his new team?
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From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)
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Former quarterback star Jake Plummer (Capital High, Arizona State, NFL) joins the show in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about his annual camp - The Plummer Challenge to benefit the Idaho Youth Sports Commission. The camp is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Morley Nelson Elementary School. The camp is free for all participating children. Plummer talks about what makes his camp so unique - and what he's up to these days. PHOTO: Courtesy of the Idaho Youth Sports Commission
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New Boise State basketball coach Max Rice joins the show in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about his new role - and how he plans to impact the basketball program coached by his dad Leon Rice, Ryan Dinwiddie on his new role in the Canadian Football League and thoughts on becoming a Boise State Hall of Famer, giving away tickets to meet Ashton Jeanty at the Hot Wheels Monster Truck show at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, The Blue is covered up for Saturday's show - that can leave fans a bit emotional, Bob (Bronco Focus) continues his tour of Mountain West memories - worst losses, NBA and NHL playoffs full of surprises and dominance
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Former Boise State basketball standout Max Rice joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio - his first day on a new job. Rice is Boise State's new assistant coach after completing a quick professional career in Australia. He joins his father, head coach Leon Rice, on the Broncos' staff. His thoughts. His plan to improve Boise State basketball. His future.
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Live from Pastry Perfection for the Simmons Fine Jewelry Diamond Dig, who was your first sports love, now that Kellen Moore is the Saints head coach - what's his NFL comp (or is Moore unique in the history of NFL head coaches?), Spencer Danielson's brother (a Boise fireman) on how he secured a $100,000 donation for Boise State football, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the BSU-San Diego State basketball game and take a look at the rest of the season, we give away a $2,500 ring in our annual dig-through-a-cake contest
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Ethan Danielson, the brother of Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson and a Boise fireman, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of how/why he helps to raise money for players in the Broncos' program. Ethan recently secured a $100,000 donation from a local organization - and expects to land more, he said.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment - this time predicting each of the final seven games of basketball's regular season. What record will Boise State have going into the Mountain West 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 a preview of Saturday night's basketball game at San Diego State. No. 1 to watch for: How will this game be different after the Aztecs won by eight in Boise last month?
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Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history - did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of QB Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills WR Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP QB and last week's stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the air
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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 junior basketball player Javan Buchanan. The NAIA transfer from Indiana has been playing better in the past four games - and could be a top scorer on the Broncos' 2025-26 team.
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Khalil Shakir, a wide receiver with the Bills for three seasons, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 season with NFL MVP quarterback Josh Allen. Shakir, a former Boise State standout, also touches on his impromptu meeting with the Broncos in Boise last week.
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On the eve of his opening press conference, we debate the QB room that Kellen Moore inherits as the new Saints head coach, will Moore want to keep Derek Carr or move on, former Boise State and current Saints WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. on reuniting with Moore and what to expect in 2025, BSU point guard Alvaro Cardenas on chasing records, growing up in Spain and finishing strong this season, Bob shares his relationship with two NFL head coaches (Moore and Liam Coen) in Bronco Focus, BSU still looking for lost goal posts (anyone know where to find them?)
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new head coach - Kellen Moore. The two former Boise State players were together with the Cowboys, and Wilson had his best NFL season in 2021. He's hoping for more of the same in 2025.
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Spanish point guard Alvaro Cardenas joins Prater & The Ballgame for his debut in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio. Cardenas, a one-year transfer from San Jose State, will leave Boise State after shattering the school’s single-season assist record. Now, can he help lead the Broncos to their first NCAA Tournament win?
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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 working relationship with two rookie head coaches in the NFL - Kellen Moore (Saints) and Liam Coen (Jaguars). Behler was their radio play-by-play announcer in college, with Moore at Boise State and Coen at UMass.
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Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for his monthly series: Ask the AD with JD. Dickey touches on his Super Bowl experience, watching Kellen Moore transition from Super Bowl champion to NFL head coach, growing relationships with former BSU players in the NFL, and the importance of raising money for Bronco athletics in 2025.
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Kellen Moore is officially head coach of the New Orleans Saints - at 36, he's the youngest HC in the NFL, how is the pro football world reacting to the news and how do we think No. 11 will do with a roster that has serious issues (official press conference is Thursday), we launch our new monthly series with Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey - Ask the AD with JD, Spencer Danielson getting a pay raise and two more years on his contract, bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season, Diamond Dig qualifying
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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 conversation with junior golfer Cole Rueck. He fired a 69 in the Genesis Collegiate Showcase at Torrey Pines on Monday - and qualified for the PGA Tour Barracuda Championship on July 14-20 at Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, California.
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Kellen Moore is a Super Bowl champion - how does that sound to Boise State fans, Moore's offense dominates Chiefs as Eagles close out the football season with a 40-22 victory, now all attention turns to Moore and the Saints' head coaching vacancy, Saints' insider Ross Jackson joins the show to go through this week's potential timeline - or is there any chance Moore stays in Philadelphia and chases a Super Bowl repeat, how did everyone feel about the commercials (Ashton Jeanty) and the halftime show, Diamond Dig qualifying continues, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Ross Jackson, a Saints reporter and podcaster, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Eagles' offensive coordinator and new Super Bowl champion Kellen Moore. The former Boise State QB is expected to be named head coach of the Saints 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 preview the final few weeks of the Mountain West basketball race. The fourth-place Broncos (17-7, 9-4 MW) have a mid-week bye followed by a road game at San Diego State on Saturday night.
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Kellen Moore facing the biggest, most important 72 hours of his life - final prep on Saturday and Super Bowl on Sunday (Monday head coach of the Saints?), KTIK playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter breaks down Eagles-Chiefs and touches on Kellen (and Ashton Jeanty's presence in New Orleans), who is your favorite player on the Eagles/Chiefs, Bob sits down for extended conversation with Tyson Degenhart in Bronco Focus, B.J. previews basketball's next couple weeks in his BNN Report
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Former NFL/Boise State head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater & The Ballgame to preview Sunday's Super Bowl between the Chiefs (threepeat history) and Eagles (Kellen Moore's final game before becoming Saints' head coach) - sponsored by Timberstone Golf Course ($5,000 donation) to benefit Boise State and The Horseshoe Collective.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly Friday segment - this time focusing on men's basketball. What's been the biggest improvement behind the Broncos' three-game winning streak - and what do they need to work on moving forward?
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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 one-on-one interview with senior Tyson Degenhart about basketball - and life after basketball.
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Live from the Boise Golf Show at Expo Idaho, Ashton Jeanty hits the Super Bowl scene and says he'd play for the Bears - Emmitt Smith says he shouldn't play for the Cowboys, update on Kellen Moore and the Saints, what are the best/worst foods for a Super Bowl party, national handicapper Lee Sterling on Super Bowl prop bets - there's a twist to this year's national anthem, Bob (Bronco Focus) on what to expect from the new crop of football players, Steelheads player tells us why hockey players make good golfers, first of six days of Diamond Dig qualifying
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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 football history lesson dating back to last offseason. The Broncos added 30-plus new players in the 2024 offseason - only four made an impact. What does that mean for the 30-plus new players this offseason?
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Who is the Treasure Valley rooting for in the Super Bowl on Sunday - is it the Eagles (Kellen) or the Chiefs (threepeat history), we ask our listeners and our unofficial caller poll favors the Eagles, we recap Boise State basketball's third straight win (with stellar defense in Las Vegas on Tuesday night), Bob with his basketball observations in Bronco Focus, Chef Wally joins us in studio to help settle a great Super Bowl food debate, which is better - the Philly cheesesteak or Kansas City BBQ, National Signing Day roundups for Boise State, Vandals, Bengals
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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 71-62 victory at UNLV. The Broncos (16-7, 8-4 MW) won their third straight game with some of their most impressive defense of the season.
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Two Boise connections to the Super Bowl join the show - Rolly Woolsey (first of 10 Boise State players to appear in a Super Bowl) and Tyler McFarland (Timberline High/BSU graduate now working for the Chiefs as a photographer), what Kellen had to say about the Eagles, Chiefs and Saints on Super Bowl media night, Bob previews UNLV basketball game and Tyson Degenhart's record-chase in Bronco Focus, Fair or Foul - Super Bowl party behavior, will Patrick Mahomes ever become trade bait
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Boisean Tyler McFarland, who graduated from Boise State after working with its creative media team, joins Prater and Mallory to share his new gig: Super Bowl photographer. McFarland has spent this NFL season as a photo intern with the Kansas City Chiefs - and he'll be on the sideline for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
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Rolly Woolsey, an Idaho native and a Boise State graduate who became a All-American football player, joins Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. The Boise State Hall of Famer is one of 10 former Broncos who have played in a Super Bowl - he was a rookie with the Cowboys when they played the Steelers in the 1976 game. Today, Woolsey is retired after a life of business and coaching. 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 from Las Vegas to share a preview of the Broncos' basketball game at UNLV. Bob also updates Tyson Degenhart's chase to become the school's all-time leading scorer.
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Register at KTIK.com to win our Big-Game Party Patrol this Sunday, we kick off Super Bowl week with a great debate - Moore vs. Spagnuolo, one is a Super Bowl rookie and one is the most decorated DC in Super Bowl history (Moore's also 0-3 head-to-head vs. Spags), Bob (Bronco Focus) with an oral history of Jay Ajayi - the last Boise State player to play in a Super Bowl and win, seven BSU players have appeared in a Super Bowl and won a ring (who are they?), should the Lombardi Trophy be renamed the Brady Trophy, 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 the oral history of Jay Ajayi's winning performance in the 2018 Super Bowl. The former BSU running back is the last Bronco to play in (and win) a Super Bowl.
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NFL playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter on Kellen Moore building a staff for the Saints, Andy Reid and a bye week before the Super Bowl - and Chuck Pagano scratching 'The Coaching Itch,' CBS/NFL analyst Charles Davis on Super Bowl threepeat history, Kellen and Ashton Jeanty, Bob talks to 'academic' LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) on what to expect from basketball in the next 10 games, Prater still refusing to do the dishes at home
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about men's basketball and the second half of the Mountain West schedule. Rains touches on the starting rotation, defense and Tyson Degenhart's pursuit of the school's career scoring record.
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Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly NFL postseason segment on KTIK - sponsored by Timberstone Golf Course ($5,000 donation) to benefit Boise State and The Horseshoe Collective. Koetter talks about Kellen Moore building a staff for the Saints, Andy Reid on a Super Bowl bye week and Chuck Pagano scratching "The Coaching Itch.''
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Longtime broadcaster Charles Davis, now covering the NFL for CBS Sports and the NFL Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Super Bowl, threepeat history, Andy Reid, Kellen Moore and 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 his interview with starting linebacker Marco Notarainni. The senior is a Academic All-American who plans to graduate this spring and pursue his master's degree.
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Boise State basketball back on track - our reaction after much-needed Mountain West victory over Nevada, Bob breaks down the win and peeks into the second half of the MW season in Bronco Focus, Commanders TE John Bates on chasing Super Bowls and a new NFL contract, coach Chuck Pagano on leaving Boise for his new NFL gig in Baltimore, all quiet with the Kellen-Saints story - there's a specific reason as to why, Vinny Perretta on a Fiesta Bowl Dream Team replacing Carson Palmer for Camp Rainbow Gold fundraiser
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Former Boise State tight end John Bates, now with the Washington Commanders, joins Prater and Mallory to catch up after his fourth season in the NFL. Bates and his teammates came within one game of reaching the Super Bowl - now he heads into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Longtime football coach Chuck Pagano, a Boise resident and a former head coach in the NFL (Colts), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new gig with the Baltimore Ravens (senior secondary coach). Pagano, a former Ravens DC, has spent the past few years building a relationship with Boise State football and coach Spencer Danielson.
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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 first half of the 20-game Mountain West basketball schedule - and what to expect over the final 10 games of conference play.
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What kind of roster would Kellen Moore inherit if (and when?) he becomes head coach of the Saints, there are salary cap issues in 2025 but there is hope with some offensive talent, what's our hunch for the future of Boise State basketball (Broncos are guaranteed 12 games - how many can they win?), Bob gives his second-half vision for BSU hoops in Bronco Focus, Brian Murphy on covering Bill Belichick, national radio host Andrew Perloff on Super Bowl parties, Boise's Chuck Pagano takes job with Ravens
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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 the second half of the basketball season. The Broncos, who have lost 4-of-6, host Nevada on Wednesday before diving into the second half of their 20-game Mountain West season.
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Saints reporter on Kellen Moore's face-to-face interview - is the Boise State legend one step closer to becoming a head coach in the NFL, how does Moore's resume fit in New Orleans compared to Mike McCarthy, why Ashton Jeanty isn't at the Senior Bowl, Bob talks to Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus - can he help save the basketball season, five former BSU players are NFL free agents this offseason (what's their futures?), can Josh Allen win a Super Bowl, Johnny eats his first blueberry - ever!
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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 junior basketball player Javan Buchanan. The Broncos have lost 4-of-6 games and want more production from the NAIA transfer - as long as he can stay out of foul trouble.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson - live during a California recruiting trip - on his new roster, offseason priorities, raising money for his program and Ashton Jeanty's all-star strategy, Kellen Moore is headed to his first Super Bowl - will he land the Saints' head coaching gig first, hear from Khalil Shakir after losing to the Chiefs, Bob shares his football offseason priorities in Bronco Focus, BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on the changes he made (or didn't make) during the bye weekend, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater & The Ballgame during a recruiting trip in California - for a discussion about building the 2025 roster, having 16 new players on campus, the Maddux Madsen-Zak Hill relationship and why RB Ashton Jeanty is bypassing this week's all-star 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 biggest concerns as football goes through the 2025 offseason. Bob's list of position concerns, based on the current roster: Wide receiver, nickels/safeties, defensive line and kicker.
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Dirk Koetter previews NFC and AFC championship games - Kellen vs. Quinn, Mahomes and officials, Shakir and the Bills, Koetter predicts Commanders-Bills Super Bowl, Boise State basketball has a bye this weekend - Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) share their priorities to get better before two home games next week, former Bronco standout Chase Baker on the NFL England-Boise pipeline, we debate the Pete Carroll-Raiders hire
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory to share his priorities for the men's basketball team - off this weekend after losing four of its past six games. No. 1: Fix the defense.
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Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater & The Ballgame to preview the NFC and AFC championship games - sponsored by Timberstone Golf Course ($5,000 donation) to benefit Boise State and The Horseshoe Collective. Koetter predicts a Washington-Buffalo Super Bowl.
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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 perspective on what the men's basketball team (lost 4-of-6 games) can do to get better during an off weekend (two home games next week).
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Boise State basketball has lost 4-of-6 games and coaches, players are frustrated following three-point loss at Colorado State, what should coach Leon Rice work on before two home games next week, Bob talks to Rice and Tyson Degenhart in Bronco Focus, former BSU kicker Jonah Dalmas on chasing his NFL dream, no coaching news on Kellen Moore but Cowboys and Jags are doing weird things, new Steelheads player (Patrick Moynihan) and his fresh Boise perspective
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Jonah Dalmas, the most successful kicker in Boise State history, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 season, chasing career records, what he's been up to since the Fiesta Bowl loss and his career plan to chase an NFL job.
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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 following basketball's 75-72 loss at Colorado State on Wednesday night. Behler shares his postgame audio with coach Leon Rice and senior Tyson Degenhart - both frustrated after losing 4-of-6 games.
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Boise State basketball in a funk going into Colorado State road game - which direction will the Broncos go as the second half of the Mountain West schedule looms, what are the specific issues keeping the Broncos from going on a run, Bob previews BSU hoops in Bronco Focus, viewership numbers for the CFP championship game are down - what are the reasons and how can it be fixed, is Patrick Mahomes the most likeable/popular athlete in America (and is Caitlin Clark No. 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 from Fort Collins, Colo., to preview a critical basketball game against Colorado State, take a look at the Mountain West standings, and what BSU needs to focus on over the final 12 games of the regular season.
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Boise State QB Maddux Madsen joins us in studio - his first extended media interview since the Fiesta Bowl, Madsen touches on new coaches, a new team, offseason workouts, life after Ashton Jeanty and how he wants to get better in 2025, BSU basketball is in a funk - Bob talks to coach Leon Rice in Bronco Focus, our review of the first 12-team CFP tournament (the good and the bad), busy week ahead for Kellen Moore (what's his interview schedule?), BSU players still playing and chasing Super Bowl rings, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to discuss his new offensive coordinator (Nate Potter), his new QB coach (Zak Hill), what the team is doing right now and life after 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 an interview with basketball coach Leon Rice. The Broncos (13-6, 5-3 MW) have lost three of their past five games heading into a road trip to Colorado State on Wednesday night.
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Dirk Koetter joins the show as our NFL playoff correspondent (Timberstone Golf Course donating $5,000 to The Horseshoe Collective (NIL) - we break down all four playoff games (with mentions of Kellen Moore, Ashton Jeanty and Maddux Madsen), Kellen completes his interview with the Cowboys, recent CFP title games have been blowouts and recent Super Bowls have been close - why?, Bob talks to Julian Bowie in Bronco Focus, B.J. talks football's early enrollees and BSU-New Mexico hoops in his BNN Report
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Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater & The Ballgame to preview all four of this weekend's NFL divisional playoff games - sponsored by Timberstone Golf Course ($5,000 donation) to benefit Boise State and The Horseshoe Collective (NIL). Koetter also touches on Kellen Moore and the timing of job interviews/coaching in the playoffs.
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation: The impact of football's 16 new players who have early enrolled on campus, and basketball's monster Mountain West 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 a one-on-one interview with true freshman basketball player Julian Bowie. The Pocatello High graduate is shooting 70 percent (7-of-10) from 3-point range his past two games.
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What's the best way for Boise State to honor football icons Ashton Jeanty, Kellen Moore and Randy Trautman inside Albertsons Stadium - and should something happen for the 2025 season, Moore will interview with the Cowboys on Friday - is Coach Prime his only real competition, Bob (Bronco Focus) has four big questions going into football's offseason, former BSU wide receiver Davis Koetter on coaching at Texas - and his CFP title game preview, how do we feel about the Chiefs winning a third straight Super Bowl
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Davis Koetter, who played 23 games at Boise State in the 2021-22 seasons, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his post-playing coaching job at Texas (working with tight ends), what it's like to work for Steve Sarkisian and Pete Kwiatkowski, and his quick preview of the CFP title 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 the four biggest questions he has going into football's 2025 offseason. No. 1: Replacing Ashton Jeanty/organizing the running back room.
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Boise State legend Kellen Moore denied a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame for the fourth straight year, what's keeping Moore from the Hall of Fame (G5 competition?) and why did Graham Harrell make it this year (Mike Leach?), another sad moment to consider Wednesday - Ashton Jeanty moved away from Boise to begin his NFL career, Bob (Bronco Focus) on basketball building confidence with a 41-point victory over Wyoming, Bills reporter on Khalil Shakir's playoff weekend against the Ravens - and his future NFL contract
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Longtime NFL reporter Ryan O'Halloran, now with The Buffalo News, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former Boise State/current Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir - and his role in Sunday's NFL playoff game against Baltimore. O'Halloran also talks about Shakir's future in Buffalo - and what kind of money he could expect in a 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 share what basketball's 96-55 victory over Wyoming on Tuesday night means for the future: Road games at New Mexico (Friday) and Colorado State (Wednesday).
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Big week for former Boise State star Kellen Moore - Eagles' OC is interviewing for head coaching positions with Saints and Jaguars, he's on the radar to take over in Dallas, he's coaching Sunday in the NFL playoffs and could land in the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Bob previews basketball's next three games in Bronco Focus (Wyoming a must-win?), NFL stealing attention from CFP title game, does your spouse/partner rearrange dishes after you put them in the dishwasher, new segment - Hot & Cold Tuesday
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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 basketball's next three games: home against Wyoming, at New Mexico and at Colorado State. That makes the Tuesday night game against Wyoming a must win - before hitting the road to play two of the top teams in the Mountain West. What's the key to beating the Cowboys?
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Cowboys are looking for a new head coach - Kellen Moore shoots to the top of the potential candidate list, is it a good job for the former Boise State star, one Dallas insider says Moore should be a candidate and should get the job, former BSU quarterback Jaylon Henderson on what it's like to play for new QB coach Zak Hill, how are we feeling about coach Leon Rice and his BSU basketball program these days (after frustrating loss at Utah State), four former BSU players still chasing Super Bowl rings, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Former Boise State quarterback Jaylon Henderson (2018-19), now playing pro football in Germany, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new QB coach Zak Hill. Hill returns to Boise State where he coached Henderson, Brett Rypien and Hank Bachmeier from 2016-19 - his new QB is current starter Maddux Madsen.
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Donovan Lewis, with SportsRadio 96.7/1310 The Ticket in Dallas, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Cowboys and their vacant head coaching position. Owner Jerry Jones moved on from Mike McCarthy on Monday - could Kellen Moore be 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 his Monday interview with basketball coach Leon Rice. The Broncos lost at Utah State 81-79 on Saturday night - they host Wyoming on Tuesday night.
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Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter makes his return as our NFL playoff correspondent - courtesy of Timberstone Golf Course (giving $5,000 donation to Boise State's NIL/Horseshoe Collective), our predictions for the Super Bowl, former BSU basketball star Max Rice on why the Broncos have struggled in Logan, Bob previews the BSU-Utah State basketball game in Bronco Focus, B.J. (BNN Report) breaks down key talking points from Spencer Danielson's first offseason press conference, CFP and NFL playoffs (best five days in the history of American football?)
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about football coach Spencer Danielson and his 40-minute press conference this week. Rains touches on the push for NIL cash, CBs/coach, RBs/Gaines, QBs/Hill, and WRs/Marshall.
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Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater & The Ballgame as their NFL playoff correspondent. Each Friday through the Super Bowl, Koetter will preview games - sponsored by Timberstone Golf Course (a $5,000 donation) to benefit Boise State and The Horseshoe Collective.
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Max Rice, who played 160 basketball games at Boise State between 2019-24, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about why the Broncos (and himself) have been such a target during road games at Utah State. Rice was often mocked by fans - and BSU is 4-22 all-time in Logan.
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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 of men's basketball and its trip to Logan, Utah, for a key Mountain West game Saturday night. The Broncos are 4-22 all-time in Logan.
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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson spends 40 minutes with the media and hits all the key talking points going into a new offseason - changes to his staff, new quarterback coach Zak Hill, QB Maddux Madsen & RB Sire Gaines and roster/scheme priorities, Bob previews the Penn State-Notre Dame CFP semifinal in Bronco Focus - from a BSU perspective, comedian Craig Gass (Egyptian on Saturday night) in studio to talk about the mix of sports and comedy, catching up with Steelheads coach Everett Sheen
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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 CFP semifinal between Penn State and Notre Dame. Bob previews the game through a perspective of Boise State, which lost to Penn State in last week's CFP quarterfinals.
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We celebrate a Boise State football legend with Pete Kwiatkowski Appreciation Day, the BSU Hall of Famer and current Texas offensive coordinator has been coaching his own unique style for 37 seasons, Kwiatkowski spent 14 seasons working for Chris Petersen - who joins the show to talk about a football icon without ego, former BSU player/coach Mike Sanford breaks down the CFP semifinals, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and Tyson Degenhart (after UNLV win) in Bronco Focus, Life After Jeanty - what will the crowded BSU running back room look like in 2025
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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 postgame interview with coach Leon Rice and star player Tyson Degenhart - after the Broncos' 81-59 victory over UNLV on Tuesday night.
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Kellen Moore has interviews with Saints and Jaguars - is the time right for the former Boise State legend to land his first NFL head coaching gig, pros/cons of No. 11 coaching those organizations, Bob previews BSU-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, Broncos coach Leon Rice had something to say about basketball standout O'Mar Stanley (was it an appropriate comment?), Dirk Koetter rehash - what the outgoing coach has to say about BSU football, should dogs be allowed inside sports arenas (one NBA team thought it was a good idea), 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 coach Leon Rice, his basketball team and this week's next two games against UNLV (home Tuesday) and Utah State (road Saturday). No. 1 priority vs. UNLV: Point guard matchup.
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Newly retired Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the KTIK studio for nearly 40 minutes - new OC Nate Potter, Ashton Jeanty Maddux Madsen, new QB coach, screen plays and the importance of raising NIL money, Broncos lose WR Prince Strachan to the transfer portal - otherwise, the roster remains in good shape going into the offseason, 10 BSU/state of Idaho connections to the NFL playoffs (who has the best chance to win a Super Bowl?), Bob on BSU-San Diego State basketball in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & Losers
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Newly retired Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK studio to talk about new OC Nate Potter, what QB Maddux Madsen needs in a new coach, Ashton Jeanty's impact on the 2024 season, how much money the Broncos spend on NIL, the "haters" and the media, and what's next for the longtime coach.
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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 76-68 home loss to San Diego State. No. 1: Lack of effort in the rebounding battles.
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Boise State football promotes Nate Potter to offensive coordinator (two-year contract, $460,000 annual salary), the former All-American/NFL offensive lineman replaces Dirk Koetter - he's retired (again) but is transitioning into a senior analyst role under Spencer Danielson, what do fans/listeners think of the Potter hire - and what's their 2025 Wish List, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with separate reports on BSU basketball and Saturday's home game against San Diego State. NOTE: KOETTER JOINS IST IN STUDIO FROM 5-5:30 ON MONDAY
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly BNN Report - touching on new offensive coordinator Nate Potter, who replaces outgoing OC Dirk Koetter. Rains also touches on basketball, Saturday's home game against San Diego State and the Mountain West standings.
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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 report on coach Leon Rice and his basketball program. BSU is 11-3 (3-0 MW) going into Saturday afternoon's marquee home game against San Diego State - and star player Tyson Degenhart is on pace to break the school's all-time single-season scoring record.
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Fiesta Bowl feedback - what are Boise State football fans thinking a few days after the Broncos' loss to Penn State, some fans seem frustrated and others are inspired for the future, we also celebrate the beginning of a new year and we ask our listeners two questions going into 2025 - what do you want from your sports team and what's the ONE BIG THING you want for BSU athletics, Bob with his four impressions of the Fiesta Bowl loss in Bronco Focus, Ashton Jeanty and his running back future in the NFL, how to fix the CFP (and all these blowouts)
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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 Broncos' 31-14 loss to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. No. 1: The Nittany Lions' rush defense against Ashton Jeanty.
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NBA icon and Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving joins Prater and Mallory for a live interview from Turf Paradise in the Phoenix area. Dr. J, who has ownership in horse racing, was part of a gathering of former Boise State football stars on the eve of Tuesday night's Fiesta Bowl against Penn State.
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Live from Arizona with special edition Fiesta Bowl coverage, coaches Spencer Danielson (Boise State) and James Franklin (Penn State) meet with the media before final day of prep before Tuesday night's game, three special guests join IST at Turf Paradise race track - NBA legend Julius 'Dr. J' Erving (on why he's in the Phoenix area), former BSU wide receiver star Austin Pettis (on Fiesta Bowls and Titus Young) and ESPN Fiesta Bowl color analyst Louis Riddick (on Ashton Jeanty vs. Penn State - and his NFL future),
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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, shares Fiesta Bowl interviews with Boise State left guard Ben Dooley and Penn State captain/center Nick Dawkins.
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It's Fiesta Bowl Flashback Friday, we examine all three of Boise State's appearances in the Fiesta Bowl - and we do it with a different twist, the 2014 game has massive similarities to 2024, the 2010 game and how it impacted (or didn't impact) Kellen Moore's legacy, and we play the What If Game in regards to the 2007 game, BSU fans check in with their favorite memories from three Fiesta Bowls, Bob with an oral history of Fiesta Bowl trick plays in Bronco Focus, B.J. has an update on RB Sire Gaines' status for Tuesday's game against Penn State
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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' preparation for next week's Fiesta Bowl against Penn State. Rains attended Friday practice and reports that injured RB Sire Gaines did not take part in the open portion of BSU's practice.
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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 memories of four famous trick plays from Boise State's previous trips to the Fiesta Bowl.
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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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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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 & The Ballgame at MOUNTAIN WEST MEDIA DAYS for an awkward discussion on which Mountain West coach will be fired first (hint-one was sitting 8 feet away at the time), and who is most likely to be hired away for a better job
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Boise State football coach Andy Avalos joins Prater & The Ballgame are joined by head coach Andy Avalos, who is entering his 3rd season, to talk about expectations, the camaraderie among teammates, and some details on the Broncos upcoming fall camp
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Boise State Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater & The Ballgame for a discussion on building Boise State's brand, his relationship with coach Andy Avalos, who would be more fun to hang out with in Vegas-him or commissioner Gloria Nevarez, and would he jump into a pool if Boise State sells out 6 home football games
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Live From day two of MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL MEDIA DAYS had athletic director Jeramiah Dickey join the show in Vegas talking about the Mountain West and Boise State brands, first year UNLV coach Barry Odom on the task of turning that program around, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) on which coaches could be fired or hired away, and Bronco coach Andy Avalos on expectations and tight for his team and the tight camaraderie of his team
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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 5 different coaches from MOUNTAIN WEST MEDIA DAYS-Brent Brennan/SJSU, Troy Calhoun/AF, Craig Bohl. WY, Brady Hoke, SDSU, and Jeff Tedford/FS
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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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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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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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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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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' home basketball victory over Nevada on Tuesday night. Next: At New Mexico on Friday night.
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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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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the new videoboard inside Albertsons Stadium (will be done for the Spring Game) and other behind-the-scenes news inside the athletic department.
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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' basketball game at Wyoming on Saturday night.
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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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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 playing in 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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Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment - this time focusing on nine football seniors with remaining eligibility. Will they stay? Or will they go?
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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 important nonconference basketball game at Saint Louis.
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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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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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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
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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?
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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 Saturday's season-opening game at Oregon State. Bob with his keys/matchups to the game.
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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
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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!!!!
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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.
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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 Saturday's season-opening football game at Oregon State. Behler shares interview highlights with Andy Avalos, Frank Maile, John Ojukwu and Scott Matlock.
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"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
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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 and shares four predictions for the Broncos' football season. Tease: George Holani will rush for 1,000 yards.
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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
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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 Oregon State's football program. Bob provides a scouting report of Boise State's opening opponent Saturday night.
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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
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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.
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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 after attending press conferences with offensive coordinator Tim Plough and defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson. Both coaches go over their season-opening depth chart.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 zero week games on the college football schedule this weekend. There are six games involving Mountain West teams and UTEP.
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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?)
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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
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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 following an interview with Broncos' sophomore safety Rodney Robinson (shortest player on the roster at 5-8). He may lead the team in confidence.
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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
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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
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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 football program - and where the Broncos could be worse this season (a No. 1 wide receiver star?).
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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
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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.
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NEW BOISE STATE 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
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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.
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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
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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?
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PAC-12 WEEK ON IST: 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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 former BSU QB Brett Rypien need to do to land the back-up job to Russell Wilson in Denver.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Bob and B.J. hear from Bronco DL Demetri Washington, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey discusses the Boise State facilities master plan and ticket sales, the Bronco Nation News report centers around 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Mallory and Behler are joined by College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski for a 2022 season preview, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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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).
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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?
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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, a former Boise State soccer player.
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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.
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