Category Archives: Interviews

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Pastry Perfection for the Simmons Fine Jewelry Diamond Dig, who was your first sports love, now that Kellen Moore is the Saints head coach – what’s his NFL comp (or is Moore unique in the history of NFL head coaches?), Spencer Danielson’s brother (a Boise fireman) on how he secured a $100,000 donation for Boise State football, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the BSU-San Diego State basketball game and take a look at the rest of the season, we give away a $2,500 diamond ring in our annual dig-through-a-cake contest

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Pastry Perfection for the Simmons Fine Jewelry Diamond Dig, who was your first sports love, now that Kellen Moore is the Saints head coach – what’s his NFL comp (or is Moore unique in the history of NFL head coaches?), Spencer Danielson’s brother (a Boise fireman) on how he secured a $100,000 donation for Boise State football, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the BSU-San Diego State basketball game and take a look at the rest of the season, we give away a $2,500 diamond ring in our annual dig-through-a-cake contest

Posted on February 14, 2025

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BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: HOW SPENCER DANIELSON’S BROTHER SECURED A $100,000 DONATION

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: HOW SPENCER DANIELSON’S BROTHER SECURED A $100,000 DONATION

Posted on February 14, 2025

Ethan Danielson, the brother of Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson and a Boise fireman, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of how/why he helps to raise money for players in the Broncos’ program. Ethan recently secured a $100,000 donation from a local organization – and expects to land more, he said.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history – did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of quarterback Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP quarterback and last week’s stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the air

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Kellen Moore introduced as the 19th head coach in Saints history – did he win the press conference, Moore is noncommittal about the future of quarterback Derek Carr and says all success will start with defense, his talking points include his Boise State history with Chris Petersen, Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins the show to talk about his MVP quarterback and last week’s stop at a BSU practice, Bob talks to emerging basketball star Javan Buchanan in Bronco Focus, YouTube TV could keep BSU basketball games off the air

Posted on February 13, 2025

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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: On the eve of his opening press conference, we debate the QB room that Kellen Moore inherits as the new Saints head coach, will Moore want to keep Derek Carr or move on, former Boise State and current Saints WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. on reuniting with Moore and what to expect in 2025, BSU point guard Alvaro Cardenas on chasing records, growing up in Spain and finishing strong this season, Bob shares his relationship with two NFL head coaches (Moore and Liam Coen) in Bronco Focus, BSU still looking for lost goal posts (anyone know where to find them?)

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: On the eve of his opening press conference, we debate the QB room that Kellen Moore inherits as the new Saints head coach, will Moore want to keep Derek Carr or move on, former Boise State and current Saints WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. on reuniting with Moore and what to expect in 2025, BSU point guard Alvaro Cardenas on chasing records, growing up in Spain and finishing strong this season, Bob shares his relationship with two NFL head coaches (Moore and Liam Coen) in Bronco Focus, BSU still looking for lost goal posts (anyone know where to find them?)

Posted on February 12, 2025

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CEDRICK WILSON JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE WR – TOGETHER AGAIN WITH KELLEN

CEDRICK WILSON JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE WR – TOGETHER AGAIN WITH KELLEN

Posted on February 12, 2025

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new head coach – Kellen Moore. The two former Boise State players were together with the Cowboys, and Wilson had his best NFL season in 2021. He’s hoping for more of the same in 2025.… MORE

ALVARO CARDENAS: BOISE STATE POINT GUARD ON BREAKING RECORDS, GROWING UP IN SPAIN

ALVARO CARDENAS: BOISE STATE POINT GUARD ON BREAKING RECORDS, GROWING UP IN SPAIN

Posted on February 12, 2025

Spanish point guard Alvaro Cardenas joins Prater & The Ballgame for his debut in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio. Cardenas, a one-year transfer from San Jose State, will leave Boise State after shattering the school’s single-season assist record. Now, can he help lead the Broncos to their first NCAA Tournament win?… MORE

ASK THE AD WITH JD – OUR NEW MONTHLY SEGMENT

ASK THE AD WITH JD – OUR NEW MONTHLY SEGMENT

Posted on February 11, 2025

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for his monthly series: Ask the AD with JD. Dickey touches on his Super Bowl experience, watching Kellen Moore transition from Super Bowl champion to NFL head coach, growing relationships with former BSU players in the NFL, and the importance of raising money for Bronco athletics in 2025.… MORE

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Kellen Moore is officially head coach of the New Orleans Saints – at 36, he’s the youngest HC in the NFL, how is the pro football world reacting to the news and how do we think No. 11 will do with a roster that has serious issues (official press conference is Thursday), we launch our new monthly series with Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey – Ask the AD with JD, Spencer Danielson getting a pay raise and two more years on his contract, bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season, Diamond Dig qualifying

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Kellen Moore is officially head coach of the New Orleans Saints – at 36, he’s the youngest HC in the NFL, how is the pro football world reacting to the news and how do we think No. 11 will do with a roster that has serious issues (official press conference is Thursday), we launch our new monthly series with Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey – Ask the AD with JD, Spencer Danielson getting a pay raise and two more years on his contract, bold predictions for the 2025 NFL season, Diamond Dig qualifying

Posted on February 11, 2025

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