Category Archives: Interviews

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s Fiesta Bowl Flashback Friday, we examine all three of Boise State’s appearances in the Fiesta Bowl – and we do it with a different twist, the 2014 game has massive similarities to 2024, the 2010 game and how it impacted (or didn’t impact) Kellen Moore’s legacy, and we play the What If Game in regards to the 2007 game, BSU fans check in with their favorite memories from three Fiesta Bowls, Bob with an oral history of Fiesta Bowl trick plays in Bronco Focus, B.J. has an update on RB Sire Gaines’ status for Tuesday’s game against Penn State

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s Fiesta Bowl Flashback Friday, we examine all three of Boise State’s appearances in the Fiesta Bowl – and we do it with a different twist, the 2014 game has massive similarities to 2024, the 2010 game and how it impacted (or didn’t impact) Kellen Moore’s legacy, and we play the What If Game in regards to the 2007 game, BSU fans check in with their favorite memories from three Fiesta Bowls, Bob with an oral history of Fiesta Bowl trick plays in Bronco Focus, B.J. has an update on RB Sire Gaines’ status for Tuesday’s game against Penn State

Posted on December 27, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We celebrate 2024 as the Year of the (Boise State) Fan, listeners join the show to share favorite memories from football and men’s basketball, Ashton Jeanty dominates list of memories – how many people gave (or received) Jeanty gear for Christmas, Bob shares four favorite moments from 2024 in Bronco Focus (two football, two basketball), we share our first scouting report of BSU-Penn State, Dirk Koetter on three weeks of rest, Jeanty, Maddux Madsen and Penn State’s defense

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We celebrate 2024 as the Year of the (Boise State) Fan, listeners join the show to share favorite memories from football and men’s basketball, Ashton Jeanty dominates list of memories – how many people gave (or received) Jeanty gear for Christmas, Bob shares four favorite moments from 2024 in Bronco Focus (two football, two basketball), we share our first scouting report of BSU-Penn State, Dirk Koetter on three weeks of rest, Jeanty, Maddux Madsen and Penn State’s defense

Posted on December 26, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: College Football Playoff era has arrived with four games – all attention turns to Penn State-SMU on Saturday, winner faces Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl (who would BSU fans rather play?), we break down pros and cons of Fiesta Bowl matchups, Bob shares Penn State-SMU preview through the mind of Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, B.J. touches on hoops (Mountain West opener vs. Air Force on Saturday) and football (more Fiesta Bowl talk) in his BNN Report, meet new Vandals coach Thomas Ford

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: College Football Playoff era has arrived with four games – all attention turns to Penn State-SMU on Saturday, winner faces Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl (who would BSU fans rather play?), we break down pros and cons of Fiesta Bowl matchups, Bob shares Penn State-SMU preview through the mind of Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, B.J. touches on hoops (Mountain West opener vs. Air Force on Saturday) and football (more Fiesta Bowl talk) in his BNN Report, meet new Vandals coach Thomas Ford

Posted on December 20, 2024

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BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Posted on December 20, 2024

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a two-part conversation: The men’s basketball team opens a 20-game Mountain West schedule Saturday at home against Air Force, and football continues preparations for its Dec. 31 appearance in the Fiesta Bowl.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger food drive at Bishop Kelly, we preview Monday’s game between Fresno State and Northern Illinois, executive director on the future of Boise’s bowl game, NIU coach on the art of beating Notre Dame and Fresno State star WR on flying into Boise on the Patriots’ private plane, memories of Boise State’s four Potato Bowls, Bob previews Mountain West basketball in Bronco Focus, CFP predictions with Lee Sterling, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger food drive at Bishop Kelly, we preview Monday’s game between Fresno State and Northern Illinois, executive director on the future of Boise’s bowl game, NIU coach on the art of beating Notre Dame and Fresno State star WR on flying into Boise on the Patriots’ private plane, memories of Boise State’s four Potato Bowls, Bob previews Mountain West basketball in Bronco Focus, CFP predictions with Lee Sterling, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender

Posted on December 19, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey – 30 minutes on the hot topics of the day: Heisman trip, contracts (new ones for himself and football coach Spencer Danielson), north end zone (project breaks ground Jan. 4), CFP money and MW lawsuits, is there CFP pressure for BSU football and kicker Jonah Dalmas, Bob sits down with Seyi Oladipo in Bronco Focus, our thoughts on BSU basketball after 11 games, Vandals hire new football coach from Oregon State

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey – 30 minutes on the hot topics of the day: Heisman trip, contracts (new ones for himself and football coach Spencer Danielson), north end zone (project breaks ground Jan. 4), CFP money and MW lawsuits, is there CFP pressure for BSU football and kicker Jonah Dalmas, Bob sits down with Seyi Oladipo in Bronco Focus, our thoughts on BSU basketball after 11 games, Vandals hire new football coach from Oregon State

Posted on December 18, 2024

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JERAMIAH DICKEY: BOISE STATE AD ON HEISMAN TRIP, CONTRACTS, NORTH END ZONE, CFP MONEY

JERAMIAH DICKEY: BOISE STATE AD ON HEISMAN TRIP, CONTRACTS, NORTH END ZONE, CFP MONEY

Posted on December 18, 2024

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about the hot topics of the day, including his new 5-year contract, what he’s planning for football coach Spencer Danielson and his next contract and how $8 million in CFP/Fiesta Bowl money will be distributed via the Mountain West.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: The business of Boise State football – we catch up with coach Spencer Danielson on a number of topics: transfer portal, coaching staff, running back room (new addition from Fresno State?), quarterback room, contracts, injuries and the Fiesta Bowl, Bob checks on basketball’s nonconference resume in Bronco Focus, Jim Rome Show is staying on KTIK – but changing times, Steelheads captain A.J. White on playing 439 hockey games in Boise, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: The business of Boise State football – we catch up with coach Spencer Danielson on a number of topics: transfer portal, coaching staff, running back room (new addition from Fresno State?), quarterback room, contracts, injuries and the Fiesta Bowl, Bob checks on basketball’s nonconference resume in Bronco Focus, Jim Rome Show is staying on KTIK – but changing times, Steelheads captain A.J. White on playing 439 hockey games in Boise, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

Posted on December 17, 2024

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STEELHEADS: CAPTAIN A.J. WHITE ON PLAYING HIS 439TH GAME IN IDAHO

STEELHEADS: CAPTAIN A.J. WHITE ON PLAYING HIS 439TH GAME IN IDAHO

Posted on December 17, 2024

Longtime Idaho Steelheads captain A.J. White joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about his extended streak with Boise’s ECHL hockey team. He played his franchise-record 439th game last week – and adds to the record this week as the Steelheads host Rapid City on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.… MORE