Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: The keys to the car in Mad Dog’s hands

SCOTT SLANT: The keys to the car in Mad Dog’s hands

Presented by HAMMER & HINGE CONSTRUCTION. Wednesday Weekly…August 21, 2024. It may be a tired line, but it rings true in the race for Boise State’s starting quarterback. “Who gives us the best chance to win Game 1?” said coach Spencer Danielson after last Saturday’s second scrimmage of fall camp. Danielson gave his answer late…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Before long he’d simply be known as “Kellen”

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Before long he’d simply be known as “Kellen”

Presented by HAMMER & HINGE CONSTRUCTION. This Day In Sports…August 20, 2008: On what he said was a “gut feeling,” Boise State coach Chris Petersen names redshirt freshman Kellen Moore as his starting quarterback. Moore would become the first freshman to open a season at quarterback in Broncos history after beating out fifth-year senior Bush…MORE

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: THE QUARTERBACK DECISION

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: THE QUARTERBACK DECISION

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Behler for a conversation about the Broncos’ decision to start Maddux Madsen at QB over Malachi Nelson in the Aug. 31 season opener at Georgia Southern. Question: Does Madsen throw too many interceptions?MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Trevino’s final triumphant victory

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Trevino’s final triumphant victory

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…August 19, 1984, 40 years ago today: Lee Trevino, one of golf’s most popular all-time players, wins his second PGA Championship, the sixth and final major title of his career. In fact, that would be his last PGA Tour victory. Trevino finished 15-under for the tournament and became…MORE

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos’ QB competition in fall camp, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey/his new contract and what to expect from Saturday’s second scrimmage of camp.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The AFL ruffles more NFL feathers

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The AFL ruffles more NFL feathers

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…August 16, 1965: After five increasingly successful seasons and about to enter a sixth, the American Football League awards its first expansion franchise to Miami. The team would be named the Dolphins and would debut in 1966. It was another line drawn in the sand by the upstart AFL.…MORE

SIRE GAINES: BOISE STATE RUNNING BACK, 17 – WISE BEYOND HIS YEARS

SIRE GAINES: BOISE STATE RUNNING BACK, 17 – WISE BEYOND HIS YEARS

True freshman running back Sire Gaines joins Prater and Mallory for his first interview on Idaho Sports Talk. The 17-year-old from Perris, California, is getting significant reps in fall camp and is expected to play alongside Ashton Jeanty and Breezy Dubar this season.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: He hit 612 home runs without a nickname

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: He hit 612 home runs without a nickname

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…August 15, 2011: Just short of his 41st birthday, the Minnesota Twins’ Jim Thome hits the 600th home run of his career in a 9-6 win at Detroit. The landmark homer was a three-run shot and was Thome’s second in as many at-bats. He had 12 homers left to go…MORE