IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Does height matter – we debate the size difference between Boise State QBs Maddux Madsen (starter, 5-10) and Malachi Nelson (backup, 6-1ish), how does OC Dirk Koetter coach smaller QBs (decision-making?), Bob goes one-on-one with DE Ahmed Hassanein in Bronco Focus, right tackle Hall Schmidt on his unique first name and being the tallest player on the Broncos’ roster (6-7), Georgia Southern names starting QB with 16 career pass attempts, NFL Wheel of Headlines starts in Denver with Bo NixPosted on August 20, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & BEHLER: Boise State names starting QB – we debate the Madsen-Nelson battle and why Danielson & Dirk made the decision going into the Georgia Southern opener, divided fans check in with their thoughts on Madsen – others wonder about the future of Nelson in Boise, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) share their QB thoughts, college football insider Yogi Roth on his book (5-STAR QB) and how it impacts BSU, Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt on his stop in Boise and how he landed the gigPosted on August 19, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey (in studio) on why he’s still a Bronco – and if the Houston job search was real, our one-on-one camp interviews with veteran wide receiver Latrell Caples (No. 1 returner?) and special teams coach Stacy Collins (Bob in Bronco Focus), B.J. on the weekend scrimmage and what’s at stake in the quarterback race in his Bronco Nation News Report, Boise State storylines for the NFL preseason weekendPosted on August 17, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Three important Boise State players – and three big interviews with WR Chris Marshall (his first BSU interview), LB Andrew Simpson (on 2024 expectations) and RB Sire Gaines (17 – and competing for playing time), you can hear swearing at BSU practices but not with the Bears on ‘Hard Knocks,’ Kellen Moore coaches preseason game No. 2 with the Eagles, BSU releases nonconference basketball schedule … NOTE: AD Jeramiah Dickey, in studio, 5 p.m. FridayPosted on August 15, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We debate the 16 players on the Boise State football roster from Boise area high schools – the stars, the contributors and the up-and-coming players, meet the Broncos’ newest QB (Jackson Presley from Kalispell, Mont. – Class of 2026), Bob (Bronco Focus) profiles five BSU players he’s learned to appreciate in fall camp, RB George Holani is getting No. 1 reps in Seahawks’ camp, Howard Bender is back for his annual fantasy draft preview, are we done with Deion in ColoradoPosted on August 14, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Nine Boise State football players who have stood out in fall camp – players who have visibly gotten better in the past two weeks (Prater and Johnny agree on one – running back Sire Gaines), the creative inspiration behind new Kendall Auto Group TV commercial featuring Kellen, LVE and Coach Pete, Bob talks to offensive line coach Tim Keane in Bronco Focus, spinning the NFL’s Wheel of Headlines, favorite sports-related TV commercials of all-timePosted on August 13, 2024… MORE
IST WITH JOHNNY AND BOB: Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson talks about the first closed scrimmage of fall camp, safety Alexander Teubner on why the defense will be much improved, Max Cutforth has a front row seat for the QB competition, Bob goes one-on-one with defensive tackle Michael Callahan in Bronco Focus, Boise State basketball player Tyson Degenhart talks about throwing out the first pitch at the Mariners game vs. the Mets, how did former Broncos do in NFL preseason games over the weekendPosted on August 12, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s a football Friday with everything Boise State, with an offensive discussion featuring WR Prince Strachan and offensive lineman Mason Randolph, B.J. discusses the four most important questions that will come out of the first closed scrimmage in his BNN Report, Bob goes one-on-one with safety Ty Benefield in Bronco Focus, radio legend Paul J. Schneider drops by to share memories, former Broncos in the NFL preseasonPosted on August 9, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s Quarterback Day for Idaho Sports Talk – new QB transfer Malachi Nelson gives his first Boise State interview, Nelson and Maddux Madsen describe the QB competition in fall camp in their own words, Nelson talks about his personality – from introvert to dynamic football competitor, Eric Madsen (father of Maddux) describes his son’s competitive streak, Seahawks insider on the rise of running back George Holani, Boise Hawks are one of the hottest teams in baseballPosted on August 8, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and fullback Tyler Crowe share their thoughts after the Broncos’ first full-pad practice of fall camp, former BSU wide receiver Billy Bowens visits the KTIK studio talk about the current crop of receivers – and their expectations for the 2024 season, Bills’ insider on Khalil Shakir and what to expect from him this season, Vandals coach Jason Eck on new starting QB Jack Layne – and Idaho high school players making a difference on his rosterPosted on August 7, 2024… MORE