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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A pro franchise debut unlike any other

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A pro franchise debut unlike any other

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…May 20, 2018: The Vegas Golden Knights become the first expansion franchise in a major North American sport to play its way into a championship series the conventional way. The Golden Knights beat Winnipeg 2-1 to win the NHL’s Western Conference and advance to the Stanley Cup Final…MORE

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

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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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A former Hawk homers and homers and homers

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A former Hawk homers and homers and homers

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…May 17, 2019, five years ago today:  Former Boise Hawk Kris Bryant becomes only the 12th player in major league history to hit a home run in three consecutive innings. The Chicago Cubs star connected in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings of a 14-6 win at Washington. For Bryant,…MORE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OFFSEASON LOOK AT THE OREGON DUCKS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OFFSEASON LOOK AT THE OREGON DUCKS

Boise State plays at Oregon on September 7. Jerry Allen, the longtime voice of 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 Ten.
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BOISE STATE: EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT

BOISE STATE: EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT

Dale Holste, who is Boise State’s longtime equipment manager, 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. MORE

SCOTT SLANT: College football is different now, Exhibit 1

SCOTT SLANT: College football is different now, Exhibit 1

Presented by BIG BUN DRIVE-IN. Wednesday Weekly…May 15, 2024. Boise State’s game at Oregon on September 7 will be its fourth all-time matchup with the Ducks. The Broncos are 3-0 in the series, dating back to Kellen Moore’s legendary first career road start at Autzen Stadium in 2008. They’ve beaten some big-time Oregon teams, but…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The great gridiron wait is over at C of I

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The great gridiron wait is over at C of I

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…May 14, 2012: “A school without football is in danger of deteriorating into a medieval study hall.” So said the legendary Frank Leahy of Notre Dame. Or was it Vince Lombardi? There are conflicting reports. At any rate, if that’s the case, the Middle Ages were over at…MORE

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: NEW COMMIT FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: NEW COMMIT FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

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, his decision to commit to Boise State football, and thoughts on enrolling in school early after his senior season.
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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The day Mathewson just wasn’t needed

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The day Mathewson just wasn’t needed

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…May 13, 1911: We are in Mr. Peabody’s Wayback Machine today (IYKYK). The New York Giants establish a major league record by scoring 10 runs before a single batter is retired as they rout the St. Louis Cardinals 19-5 at the Polo Grounds. At the end of the first…MORE