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… MORE
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 StatePosted on December 27, 2024… MORE
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 defensePosted on December 26, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: College Football Playoff era has arrived with four games – all attention turns to Penn State-SMU on Saturday, winner faces Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl (who would BSU fans rather play?), we break down pros and cons of Fiesta Bowl matchups, Bob shares Penn State-SMU preview through the mind of Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, B.J. touches on hoops (Mountain West opener vs. Air Force on Saturday) and football (more Fiesta Bowl talk) in his BNN Report, meet new Vandals coach Thomas FordPosted on December 20, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger food drive at Bishop Kelly, we preview Monday’s game between Fresno State and Northern Illinois, executive director on the future of Boise’s bowl game, NIU coach on the art of beating Notre Dame and Fresno State star WR on flying into Boise on the Patriots’ private plane, memories of Boise State’s four Potato Bowls, Bob previews Mountain West basketball in Bronco Focus, CFP predictions with Lee Sterling, Fantasy Corner with Howard BenderPosted on December 19, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey – 30 minutes on the hot topics of the day: Heisman trip, contracts (new ones for himself and football coach Spencer Danielson), north end zone (project breaks ground Jan. 4), CFP money and MW lawsuits, is there CFP pressure for BSU football and kicker Jonah Dalmas, Bob sits down with Seyi Oladipo in Bronco Focus, our thoughts on BSU basketball after 11 games, Vandals hire new football coach from Oregon StatePosted on December 18, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: The business of Boise State football – we catch up with coach Spencer Danielson on a number of topics: transfer portal, coaching staff, running back room (new addition from Fresno State?), quarterback room, contracts, injuries and the Fiesta Bowl, Bob checks on basketball’s nonconference resume in Bronco Focus, Jim Rome Show is staying on KTIK – but changing times, Steelheads captain A.J. White on playing 439 hockey games in Boise, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/OuthousePosted on December 17, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Ashton Jeanty Aftermath – how are Boise State fans feeling after watching their star running back at the Heisman ceremony, our opinion – mixed emotions but Jeanty forever changed BSU football by the way he repped the Broncos in NYC, Bob with his impressions of Jeanty’s weekend in Bronco Focus (WOW, that suit!), fans and listeners call in with their emotions – including the loss of transfer QB Malachi Nelson, Johnny (and other Vandals) have emotional thoughts after losing Jason Eck to New MexicoPosted on December 16, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Ashton Jeanty spends Friday in New York City as he moves one step closer to Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night, our reaction after Jeanty picks up the Doak Walker and Maxwell awards, what does Dillon Gabriel and Travis Hunter have to say about Jeanty’s chances, what is your gut feeling about his chances to win, Bob with four reasons why Jeanty should win in Bronco Focus, teammate and close friend Tyler Crowe joins the show in studio to talk about Jeanty’s chances – and his impact on this teamPosted on December 13, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Heisman Trophy ceremony host and ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler joins the show to talk about Ashton Jeanty, his thoughts on the Boise State RB and what to expect during Saturday night’s show, Jeanty has a chance to win other awards – Doak Walker (RB), Maxwell (POY) and Walter Camp (POY), Jeanty appearing in a national ad campaign for SAXX Underwear – we talk to their VP of Brand about his marketability and his future in the endorsement business, Bob catches up with BSU hoops in Bronco FocusPosted on December 12, 2024… MORE