Category Archives: Interviews

PREP RALLY: COACH SCOTT CRINER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTBALL

PREP RALLY: COACH SCOTT CRINER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOOTBALL

Posted on October 24, 2024

PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Rocky Mountain High coach Scott Criner joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Grizzlies’ 8-0 start – and their critical SIC matchup against defending league champion Eagle (7-1) on Friday night. The winner gets a top playoff seed and homefield through the semifinals.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State at UNLV on Friday in the biggest MW/G5 game of the season – is it an elimination game in the race for a CFP invite, how will the outcome (good or bad?) impact Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman campaign, Jeanty and coach James Montgomery on the RB’s stand-up stance – it’s all about being comfortable (not scary), Bob talks to CB A’Marion McCoy in Bronco Focus, ESPN radio host on the vibe in Vegas, Vandals OL Jack Foster (Bishop Kelly) on becoming a consistent starter

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State at UNLV on Friday in the biggest MW/G5 game of the season – is it an elimination game in the race for a CFP invite, how will the outcome (good or bad?) impact Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman campaign, Jeanty and coach James Montgomery on the RB’s stand-up stance – it’s all about being comfortable (not scary), Bob talks to CB A’Marion McCoy in Bronco Focus, ESPN radio host on the vibe in Vegas, Vandals OL Jack Foster (Bishop Kelly) on becoming a consistent starter

Posted on October 23, 2024

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BOISE STATE AT UNLV: ESPN RADIO HOST ON THE WEEKEND VIBE IN LAS VEGAS

BOISE STATE AT UNLV: ESPN RADIO HOST ON THE WEEKEND VIBE IN LAS VEGAS

Posted on October 23, 2024

Steve Cofield, co-host of ESPN Radio in Las Vegas, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Friday night’s massive Mountain West/G5 football game between Boise State and UNLV. Cofield touches on why the Rebels are playing well – and what to do in Vegas if fans are free Saturday night.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State has a strong history of winning football games in Las Vegas – Broncos are 8-2 in Sin City during the FBS era going into Friday night’s Mountain West showdown, Ashton Jeanty talks about NFL destinations – where do you want him/not want him to go in the 2025 draft, Bob (Bronco Focus) with DC Erik Chinander on his role in the UNLV game, we reveal our 12-team CFP bracket two weeks before the real thing, what coaches are saying about Teubner and targeting, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State has a strong history of winning football games in Las Vegas – Broncos are 8-2 in Sin City during the FBS era going into Friday night’s Mountain West showdown, Ashton Jeanty talks about NFL destinations – where do you want him/not want him to go in the 2025 draft, Bob (Bronco Focus) with DC Erik Chinander on his role in the UNLV game, we reveal our 12-team CFP bracket two weeks before the real thing, what coaches are saying about Teubner and targeting, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

Posted on October 22, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State launches second half of its football season – against the strongest opponent in the Mountain West, we provide an early preview of the BSU-UNLV ‘heavyweight title fight’ Friday night, Bob analyzes the first half in Bronco Focus – where is BSU good and where does it need to get better going into the second half, hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter, how did Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman odds change after a bye week, Russell Wilson, Khalil Shakir and NFL storylines, Weekend Winners & Losers

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State launches second half of its football season – against the strongest opponent in the Mountain West, we provide an early preview of the BSU-UNLV ‘heavyweight title fight’ Friday night, Bob analyzes the first half in Bronco Focus – where is BSU good and where does it need to get better going into the second half, hear from coaches Danielson and Koetter, how did Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman odds change after a bye week, Russell Wilson, Khalil Shakir and NFL storylines, Weekend Winners & Losers

Posted on October 21, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Grove Plaza before the Steelheads’ opener, we celebrate Boise’s growth from events town into a sports town, we dive into the hype and excitement (and ticket sales) behind Boise State football, BSU basketball and Steelheads hockey, giving away tickets to all three sports – and Ashton Jeanty/Heisman stickers, Bob previews the hype behind BSU hoops in Bronco Focus, BNN Report with B.J. on the future growth of BSU football, CFB Six Pack of top weekend games

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Grove Plaza before the Steelheads’ opener, we celebrate Boise’s growth from events town into a sports town, we dive into the hype and excitement (and ticket sales) behind Boise State football, BSU basketball and Steelheads hockey, giving away tickets to all three sports – and Ashton Jeanty/Heisman stickers, Bob previews the hype behind BSU hoops in Bronco Focus, BNN Report with B.J. on the future growth of BSU football, CFB Six Pack of top weekend games

Posted on October 18, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Giving away free Idaho Steelheads hockey tickets all week, we celebrate Ashton Jeanty Fandom – what are you doing to honor the Boise State running back and his historic Heisman Trophy campaign, we ask listeners for their stories including the fan who worked overnight to wave a Jeanty/Heisman flag at Big Noon Kickoff in Utah last weekend, Bob plays highlights of Jeanty’s four biggest touchdown runs in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Eagle High football coach James Clupfh, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with handicapper Lee Sterling

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Giving away free Idaho Steelheads hockey tickets all week, we celebrate Ashton Jeanty Fandom – what are you doing to honor the Boise State running back and his historic Heisman Trophy campaign, we ask listeners for their stories including the fan who worked overnight to wave a Jeanty/Heisman flag at Big Noon Kickoff in Utah last weekend, Bob plays highlights of Jeanty’s four biggest touchdown runs in Bronco Focus, Prep Rally with Eagle High football coach James Clupfh, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, Best Bets with handicapper Lee Sterling

Posted on October 17, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State AD on how the Broncos are promoting star running back and Heisman Trophy favorite Ashton Jeanty – and how they are protecting his time with a specific strategy and marketing plans, fans/listeners share their ideas on how Jeanty should be promoted, college football reporter Chris Vannini (The Athletic) on BSU and the competitive Group of Five race for a CFP invite, will Tyson Degenhart be Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year at basketball media days in Vegas on Thursday, Baseball with Bob on the two championship series

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State AD on how the Broncos are promoting star running back and Heisman Trophy favorite Ashton Jeanty – and how they are protecting his time with a specific strategy and marketing plans, fans/listeners share their ideas on how Jeanty should be promoted, college football reporter Chris Vannini (The Athletic) on BSU and the competitive Group of Five race for a CFP invite, will Tyson Degenhart be Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year at basketball media days in Vegas on Thursday, Baseball with Bob on the two championship series

Posted on October 16, 2024

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ASHTON JEANTY: BOISE STATE AD ON HOW HE’S BEING PROMOTED – AND PROTECTED

ASHTON JEANTY: BOISE STATE AD ON HOW HE’S BEING PROMOTED – AND PROTECTED

Posted on October 16, 2024

Chris Kutz – associate athletic director for strategic communications at Boise State – joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about star running back Ashton Jeanty. Kutz said there is teamwork and a behind-the-scenes marketing strategy taking place at BSU – designed to promote Jeanty and protect his time to focus on football.… MORE