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BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. – BOISE STATE BASKETBALL

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. – BOISE STATE BASKETBALL

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly Friday segment – this time focusing on men’s basketball. What’s been the biggest improvement behind the Broncos’ three-game winning streak – and what do they need to work on moving forward?MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peyton’s finale with a dash of Gem State flavor

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peyton’s finale with a dash of Gem State flavor

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 7, 2016: In the final game of his stellar NFL career, quarterback Peyton Manning earns his second Super Bowl ring when Denver beats Carolina 24-10 in the 50th edition of the biggest spectacle in sports. But it was defense, led by MVP Von Miller, that led the Broncos to…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The last repeat before the Chiefs

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The last repeat before the Chiefs

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 6, 2005, 20 years ago today: The New England Patriots win their third Super Bowl in four years with a 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Jacksonville. It was the Patriots’ second straight championship—and interestingly enough, the only time during their dynasty that they won back-to-back…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos take the Rebels to task

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos take the Rebels to task

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…February 5, 2025. There was a lot of balance in the box score for Boise State Tuesday night, but Alvaro Cardenas was on point, literally, especially after halftime. The Broncos point guard, after going just 1-for-7 in the first half, started the second with a three-pointer to launch a 9-0…MORE

SUPER BOWL: TIMBERLINE/BOISE STATE GRAD WORKING FOR THE CHIEFS

SUPER BOWL: TIMBERLINE/BOISE STATE GRAD WORKING FOR THE CHIEFS

Boisean Tyler McFarland, who graduated from Boise State after working with its creative media team, joins Prater and Mallory to share his new gig: Super Bowl photographer. McFarland has spent this NFL season as a photo intern with the Kansas City Chiefs – and he’ll be on the sideline for Sunday’s game in New Orleans.MORE

BOISE STATE & SUPER BOWL: ROLLY WOOLSEY – THE FIRST BRONCO TO PLAY IN THE GAME

BOISE STATE & SUPER BOWL: ROLLY WOOLSEY – THE FIRST BRONCO TO PLAY IN THE GAME

Rolly Woolsey, an Idaho native and a Boise State graduate who became a All-American football player, joins Prater and Mallory for a trip down memory lane. The Boise State Hall of Famer is one of 10 former Broncos who have played in a Super Bowl – he was a rookie with the Cowboys when they played the Steelers in the 1976 game. Today, Woolsey is retired after a life of business and coaching. PHOTO: Courtesy of Boise State AthleticsMORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Jessup from three – good for the record

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Jessup from three – good for the record

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 4, 2020, five years ago today: On his first three-point attempt of the night, three minutes into a 67-62 win at Wyoming, Boise State senior Justinian Jessup connects to become the Mountain West’s career leader in threes. Jessup surpassed former BYU star Jimmer Fredette, who had 296…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another high mark in Marks’ senior season

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another high mark in Marks’ senior season

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 3, 2015:   After going 0-18 all-time in Logan, Utah, Boise State gets its first-ever road victory over Utah State, 68-63. The Broncos led by five points at the break despite star guard Derrick Marks, the Mountain West’s leading scorer, having to spend the final 14 minutes of…MORE

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J.

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about men’s basketball and the second half of the Mountain West schedule. Rains touches on the starting rotation, defense and Tyson Degenhart’s pursuit of the school’s career scoring record.MORE