Category Archives: Interviews

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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

Posted on January 9, 2025

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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, 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 said about BSU football, should dogs be allowed inside sports arenas (one NBA team thought it was a good idea), Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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, 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 said about BSU football, should dogs be allowed inside sports arenas (one NBA team thought it was a good idea), Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

Posted on January 7, 2025

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Newly retired Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the KTIK studio for nearly 40 minutes – new OC Nate Potter, Jeanty, 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

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Newly retired Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the KTIK studio for nearly 40 minutes – new OC Nate Potter, Jeanty, 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

Posted on January 6, 2025

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IST WITH PRATER & BALLGAME: Boise State promotes Nate Potter to offensive coordinator (two-year contract, $460,000 annual salary), the former All-American/NFL offensive lineman replaces Dirk Koetter who is transitioning into a senior analyst role, 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 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

IST WITH PRATER & BALLGAME: Boise State promotes Nate Potter to offensive coordinator (two-year contract, $460,000 annual salary), the former All-American/NFL offensive lineman replaces Dirk Koetter who is transitioning into a senior analyst role, 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 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

Posted on January 3, 2025

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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)

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: 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)

Posted on January 2, 2025

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DR. J ON ASHTON JEANTY, THE ART OF DUNKING, HORSE RACING AND GOLF

DR. J ON ASHTON JEANTY, THE ART OF DUNKING, HORSE RACING AND GOLF

Posted on December 30, 2024

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.… MORE