Category Archives: Interviews

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

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Arizona with special edition Fiesta Bowl coverage, coaches Spencer Danielson (Boise State) and James Franklin (Penn State) meet with the media before final day of prep before Tuesday night’s game, three special guests join IST at Turf Paradise race track – NBA legend Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving (on why he’s in the Phoenix area), former BSU wide receiver star Austin Pettis (on Fiesta Bowls and Titus Young) and ESPN Fiesta Bowl color analyst Louis Riddick (on Ashton Jeanty vs. Penn State – and his NFL future),

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Arizona with special edition Fiesta Bowl coverage, coaches Spencer Danielson (Boise State) and James Franklin (Penn State) meet with the media before final day of prep before Tuesday night’s game, three special guests join IST at Turf Paradise race track – NBA legend Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving (on why he’s in the Phoenix area), former BSU wide receiver star Austin Pettis (on Fiesta Bowls and Titus Young) and ESPN Fiesta Bowl color analyst Louis Riddick (on Ashton Jeanty vs. Penn State – and his NFL future),

Posted on December 30, 2024

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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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