Category Archives: Interviews

MEMPHIS & PAC-12: MEDIA INSIDER GEOFF CALKINS ON WHY THE MOVE MAKES SENSE

MEMPHIS & PAC-12: MEDIA INSIDER GEOFF CALKINS ON WHY THE MOVE MAKES SENSE

Posted on September 18, 2024

Geoff Calkins, a longtime columnist for the Daily Memphian and host of the Geoff Calkins Show on ESPN Memphis, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Tigers’ potential move to the Pac-12. Calkins believes the timing is right and Memphis should make the move, if invited.… MORE

IDAHO STATE: COACH CODY HAWKINS ON USING FOUR QBS AND 17 WRS

IDAHO STATE: COACH CODY HAWKINS ON USING FOUR QBS AND 17 WRS

Posted on September 18, 2024

Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for an update on his season – the Bengals are 1-2 going into Saturday’s home game against Southern Utah. Idaho State continues to throw the ball and the defense is led by Eagle High lineman Cortland Horton.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Touchdowns for Tickets qualifying, Boise State’s upcoming football schedule is loaded with late-night kickoffs – how do you/we feel about that (and will a move to the Pac-12 force more late start times?), BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on what he thinks about the 2026-27 move to the Pac-12, latest on conference realignment (Memphis to the Pac-12 gaining steam?), Bob talks special teams (and what happened at Oregon) with Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, meet new BSU starting center Zach Holmes, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Touchdowns for Tickets qualifying, Boise State’s upcoming football schedule is loaded with late-night kickoffs – how do you/we feel about that (and will a move to the Pac-12 force more late start times?), BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on what he thinks about the 2026-27 move to the Pac-12, latest on conference realignment (Memphis to the Pac-12 gaining steam?), Bob talks special teams (and what happened at Oregon) with Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, meet new BSU starting center Zach Holmes, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse

Posted on September 17, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State returns from bye week – with plans to host Portland State in Saturday’s home opener, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on the Broncos’ passing game, including a bye-week emphasis to help WRs gain more separation from defenders (Danielson said it starts with practice habits), Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU needed to get better during the bye week, Scott Matlock keeping busy with Chargers (and other former BSU players in the NFL), Weekend Winners & Losers

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State returns from bye week – with plans to host Portland State in Saturday’s home opener, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on the Broncos’ passing game, including a bye-week emphasis to help WRs gain more separation from defenders (Danielson said it starts with practice habits), Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU needed to get better during the bye week, Scott Matlock keeping busy with Chargers (and other former BSU players in the NFL), Weekend Winners & Losers

Posted on September 16, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue inside Albertsons Stadium – celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first game played on Boise State’s famous turf, we talk to fans/listeners and share their favorite/worst memories, Bob plays his favorite calls on The Blue in Bronco Focus, B.J. shares his favorite memories in his BNN Report – and breaks down the Broncos’ move to the Pac-12 in 2026, actor/comedian David Spade joins IST for sports memories – and his Friday night show at the Morrison Center, College Football Six-Pack, Touchdowns for Tickets

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue inside Albertsons Stadium – celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first game played on Boise State’s famous turf, we talk to fans/listeners and share their favorite/worst memories, Bob plays his favorite calls on The Blue in Bronco Focus, B.J. shares his favorite memories in his BNN Report – and breaks down the Broncos’ move to the Pac-12 in 2026, actor/comedian David Spade joins IST for sports memories – and his Friday night show at the Morrison Center, College Football Six-Pack, Touchdowns for Tickets

Posted on September 13, 2024

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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: PAC-12 FUTURE AND BLUE TURF MEMORIES

BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: PAC-12 FUTURE AND BLUE TURF MEMORIES

Posted on September 13, 2024

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue – for a conversation about the Broncos joining the Pac-12 in 2026. Rains also shares his memories on the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue at Boise State, we celebrate a new era – Broncos officially accept invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Spencer Danielson join the show to share their thoughts on historic day, who is the Pac-12 chasing to fill two more spots – and how much money is this deal worth to BSU, taking qualifiers through next Wednesday for Touchdowns for Tickets (free season tickets for 2025). NOTE: Video of Dickey, Danielson interviews on the KTIK YouTube page

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue at Boise State, we celebrate a new era – Broncos officially accept invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Spencer Danielson join the show to share their thoughts on historic day, who is the Pac-12 chasing to fill two more spots – and how much money is this deal worth to BSU, taking qualifiers through next Wednesday for Touchdowns for Tickets (free season tickets for 2025). NOTE: Video of Dickey, Danielson interviews on the KTIK YouTube page

Posted on September 12, 2024

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: More details about IST’s historic shows Thursday and Friday – live from the 50-yard line on The Blue (Spencer Danielson, David Spade, Touchdowns for Tickets, special guests and more), what’s going to happen with the Mountain West and the Pac-2 after the 2024 season, Yahoo columnist Dan Wetzel with his national perspective on Ashton Jeanty, Vandals coach Jason Eck has thoughts on why BSU is so good (after beating another MW team), Bob (Bronco Focus) with the good, bad, ugly of the MW after two full weekends

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: More details about IST’s historic shows Thursday and Friday – live from the 50-yard line on The Blue (Spencer Danielson, David Spade, Touchdowns for Tickets, special guests and more), what’s going to happen with the Mountain West and the Pac-2 after the 2024 season, Yahoo columnist Dan Wetzel with his national perspective on Ashton Jeanty, Vandals coach Jason Eck has thoughts on why BSU is so good (after beating another MW team), Bob (Bronco Focus) with the good, bad, ugly of the MW after two full weekends

Posted on September 11, 2024

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