Yearly Archives: 2025

SCOTT SLANT: Is it Javan Buchanan’s time to shine?

SCOTT SLANT: Is it Javan Buchanan’s time to shine?

Posted on January 29, 2025

Presented by THE JAMES. Wednesday Weekly…January 29, 2025. Javan Buchanan has been the big “bubbling under” guy for Boise State men’s basketball this season. But this may finally be his time. In fact, coach Leon Rice hints that it could have already happened were it not for Buchanan’s persistent foul trouble. Now, the Broncos really…… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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!

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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!

Posted on January 28, 2025

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BRONCO FOCUS: BOB WITH JAVAN BUCHANAN – CAN HE HELP SAVE THE HOOPS SEASON?

BRONCO FOCUS: BOB WITH JAVAN BUCHANAN – CAN HE HELP SAVE THE HOOPS SEASON?

Posted on January 28, 2025

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.… MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Last title of Roger’s remarkable run

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Last title of Roger’s remarkable run

Posted on January 28, 2025

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…January 28, 2018:   Roger Federer continues an amazing late-career surge, extending his record by capturing his 20th Grand Slam title as he outlasts Marin Cilic in five sets in the Australian Open final. Federer, at the age of 36, won his third major tournament in his last…… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson – live during a California recruiting trip – on his new roster, 16 new players on campus, raising money and Ashton Jeanty’s all-star strategy, Kellen Moore 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 changes he made (or didn’t make) during the bye weekend

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson – live during a California recruiting trip – on his new roster, 16 new players on campus, raising money and Ashton Jeanty’s all-star strategy, Kellen Moore 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 changes he made (or didn’t make) during the bye weekend

Posted on January 27, 2025

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BRONCO FOCUS: BOB WITH HIS PRIORITY LIST AS FOOTBALL DIVES INTO A NEW OFFSEASON

BRONCO FOCUS: BOB WITH HIS PRIORITY LIST AS FOOTBALL DIVES INTO A NEW OFFSEASON

Posted on January 27, 2025

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.… MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A rare NBA debut by a Boise State Bronco

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A rare NBA debut by a Boise State Bronco

Posted on January 27, 2025

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…January 27, 2018: James Webb III becomes only the fourth Boise State product ever to play in an NBA game when he debuts for the Brooklyn Nets in a 111-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Webb was scoreless with one assist in five minutes. The one-time All-Mountain West…… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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

Posted on January 24, 2025

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. – FIXING BOISE STATE BASKETBALL

BNN REPORT WITH B.J. – FIXING BOISE STATE BASKETBALL

Posted on January 24, 2025

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.… MORE