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Prater & The Ballgame
Prater & The Ballgame
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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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POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State won its third straight Mountain West Championship Game, all against UNLV, with a celebration victory Friday night at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos jumped out to a 21-0 lead and clinched their seventh MW title in their 15th and final season in the league. QB Maddux Madsen and S Ty Benefield turned in MVP performances as Boise State secured a spot in the LA Bowl on Dec. 13, against the Washington Huskies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from Broadway on the Rocks (Albertsons on Broadway), Boise State and UNLV meet again Friday night in the Mountain West Championship Game, sharing memories from the epic 2024 game in Albertsons Stadium, Bob with a oral history of the Boise State-UNLV series in Bronco Focus, would Ashton Jeanty win the Heisman based on this season's competition, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including a Boise State-UNLV prediction)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 report on the recent history of the Boise State-UNLV football series. The Broncos have dominated the past nine games - and host the Rebels on Friday night in the Mountain West Championship Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The top storyline going into Friday's Mountain West Championship Game between Boise State and UNLV - quarterback play, how starter Maddux Madsen will play in his return from ankle/toe injuries (what's the plan if he struggles?), what Spencer Danielson and Zak Hill say about the QB situation, what did Boise State do well in its 56-31 home victory over UNLV in October - and what have the Rebels done to get better (ESPN Vegas radio insider Steve Cofield shares his thoughts), how BYU can impact the CFP picture this weekend, highlights of Boise State's 29-member recruiting class from Bronco Nation News recruiting analyst Chris Van SickleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State recruiting analyst Chris Van Sickle (Bronco Nation News) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos' haul on National Signing Day - 29 players from 12 states (and Sweden), including 11 from California and three from Texas. The class includes two QBs who will join the program in January, a top running back from Georgia and three players from the Treasure Valley. In all, 16 of the 29 players are expected to be in Boise in January.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 highlights from his interview with quarterback Maddux Madsen. He's back from ankle/toe injuries and is starting Friday night's Mountain West Championship Game against UNLV. His thoughts? His joy? His expectations?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey on the importance of Friday's Mountain West Championship Game against UNLV - and the Albertsons Stadium sellout streak he's trying to extend, Boise State lands new QB prior to Wednesday's National Signing Day, Boise State QB Maddux Madsen vs. UNLV QB Anthony Colandrea - who has the advantage Friday night, Bob talks to NFL-bound offensive lineman Kage Casey about his final game on the blue, several Broncos represented on the All-Mountain West TeamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK studio to talk about Friday's Mountain West Championship Game against UNLV, ticket sales, consequences of the game - and the future of the college football calendar that desperately needs fixing.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 highlights from his interview with left tackle Kage Casey. The redshirt junior has told coaches that he's leaving for the NFL Draft after this season, meaning the Mountain West Championship Game on Friday will be his final appearance in Boise. His thoughts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson announced Monday that QB Maddux Madsen is returning to his starting position for Friday's Mountain West Championship Game against UNLV, what's the mindset/future of backup QB Max Cutforth, Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pete (radio analyst) recap the Broncos' 25-24 victory at Utah State on Friday night, college football coaching carousel focuses on Kiffin, Mora, Mullen, Sitake - and more, Weekend Winners & LosersSee 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 recap the Broncos' 25-24 victory at Utah State on Friday. Bob's No. 1 impression: Boise State's defense took advantage of poor play-calling from Utah State coaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful Idaho Sports Talk listeners - enjoy your Thursday with family and friends, we preview the Boise State-Utah State football game on Friday with roster updates from coach Spencer Danielson, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with Boise State-Utah State previews - and both with the latest updates on basketball at the Maui Invitational, coach Jim Mora Jr. headed for Colorado State but Oregon State still waiting on a new head coach, what's the best football road trip in the new Pac-12 - Logan, Pullman or Corvallis, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee SterlingSee 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 preview the Broncos' regular season-finale at Utah State on Friday afternoon. Bob's No. 1 key: Start fast - just like new QB Max Cutforth did last week against Colorado State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boise State basketball drops back-to-back games to N.C. State and USC in the Maui Invitational - what have been the issues for coach Leon Rice & Co., Bob (live from Maui) on what he saw in Boise State's loss to N.C. State, QB battle between Max Cutforth (Boise State) and Bryson Barnes (Utah State) is a dominant storyline going into Friday's regular season-finale in Logan, College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski on his team (with 65 Idaho high school players on the roster) host a national playoff game Saturday in Caldwell, latest on Bryan Harsin and Justin Wilcox - and college football coaching vacancies in the WestSee 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 from the Maui Invitational, where the Broncos' basketball team lost to N.C. State 81-70 on Tuesday. Boise has lost both games in Maui, including USC on Monday. Bob said turnovers were an issue against N.C. State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deep discussion on the state of Boise State's offense after dominating victory over Colorado State - do we trust the Broncos to pull off a repeat performance at Utah State on Saturday, what Spencer Danielson said about the Cutforth-Potter performance, Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pete Cavender (radio analyst) with their recaps of the Broncos' offense against CSU, what Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins said after the Bengals beat Idaho in the Kibbie Dome, Raiders fire OC/play-caller Chip Kelly - what does that mean for RB Ashton Jeanty, Weekend Winners & LosersSee 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 preview the Broncos' impressive 49-21 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night. Bob's No. 1 impression: Offense inspired the victory with a opening 14-play drive, scoring a TD and setting the tone for a blowout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from the Idaho Snowmobile Show at the Ford Idaho Center Sports Complex in Nampa, we dive deep into the Boise State-Colorado State football game Saturday, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) with previews, it's Senior Day for 20 Broncos - we also debate the expectations of QB Max Cutforth and a troubled offense, Ashton Jeanty (Raiders) and Kellen Moore (Saints) favored to win this weekend, Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig on chasing a 5A state football title Monday night on the blue, our Six Pack of the top college football games of the weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee 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 preview the Broncos' final regular season game in Albertsons Stadium. Bob's No. 1: Start fast, build confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from Broadway on the Rocks (Albertsons on Broadway), we gauge the mood of Boise State football through a press conference with Spencer Danielson, the coach is optimistic despite two straight losses and continues to push a more "attacking'' offense for Saturday's Senior Day game against Colorado State, Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey could become a job candidate at Baylor, WR Chris Marshall won't play against Colorado State, LT Kage Casey is leaving after this season for the NFL, Bob talks to RB coach James Montgomery in Bronco Focus, Timberline High football coach Ian Smart on playing for the 6A state title Saturday, Boise State and bowl-game possibilities - don't count on an appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.








