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Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.
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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 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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/OuthouseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 MONDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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),See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We celebrate 2024 as the Year of the (Boise State) Fan, listeners join the show to share their favorite memories from the football and men's basketball seasons, BSU running back Ashton Jeanty dominates the list of memories - how many people gave (or received) Jeanty gear for Christmas gifts, Bob shares his four favorite moments from 2024 in Bronco Focus (two football, two basketball), we share our first scouting report of Tuesday's Fiesta Bowl between BSU-Penn State, Dirk Koetter on three weeks of rest, Jeanty, Maddux Madsen and Penn State's defense, NFL Wheel of HeadlinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 his four favorite moments in 2024. Bob's top plays include two from the football season and two from basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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