IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise native, Capital High grad and College Football Hall of Famer Jake Plummer on his 1996 Heisman memories, Ashton Jeanty and Boise State-Arizona State for the CFP national title, BSU media exec on Jeanty’s plans and itinerary for New York City, Bob talks to Colorado broadcaster about the Jeanty-Travis Hunter race in Bronco Focus, would you rather: Heisman win or Fiesta Bowl win?, Vandals coach Jason Eck on Friday night’s FCS quarterfinal at No. 1 Montana State, could BSU football lose both coordinatorsPosted on December 11, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We celebrate Ashton Jeanty Appreciation Day by playing highlights from all 10 of his touchdowns that covered 50-plus yards, New York/KTIK radio show host Zach Gelb on his Jeanty fandom, his Heisman vote and what Jeanty can expect in New York this weekend, Bob with an early Boise State-Penn State/BSU-SMU preview in Bronco Focus, BSU has finalized all 12 regular season opponents for the 2025 football season, how do we feel about Bill Belichick coaching in college football, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/OuthousePosted on December 10, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s official – Ashton Jeanty is one of four Heisman finalists (along with Travis Hunter, Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward), what are Jeanty’s chances in New York this weekend, we also take a look at his current stats and how they compare to all-time record holder Barry Sanders (Jeanty is 131 yards away from his record), Broncos are coming off historic weekend – Mountain West championship, goal posts in the Boise River, Post Malone, CFP, Fiesta Bowl, your favorite memory of the weekend, Bob talks to players for CFP reaction in Bronco FocusPosted on December 9, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Let’s focus on gut feelings – how does your gut feel about the Boise State-UNLV game Friday night and how does your gut feel about Ashton Jeanty and his Heisman hopes, Jeanty confirms that the Mountain West Championship will be his final game on The Blue, Bob with a live report from MW press conferences in Bronco Focus – plenty of Jeanty talk, Fox analyst Brock Huard in the KTIK studio to break down the game and Jeanty’s chances (he’s a Heisman voter), how long will Spencer Danielson coach at BSUPosted on December 5, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State RB and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty will play his final game inside Albertsons Stadium on Friday night, what is your favorite in-person memory of watching Jeanty (TD run, game moment, autograph encounter, seeing him around town?), fans and listeners share their stories, Bob sits down with All-Mountain West EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan in Bronco Focus, BSU signs 22 new football players – we break down the numbers, Vandals coach Jason Eck on hosting Lehigh in FCS playoff game SaturdayPosted on December 4, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State remains a No. 4 seed in new CFP bracket and would play Arizona State-Ohio State winner in a Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal (as the bracket stands today), BSU is ranked No. 10 – five spots ahead of Arizona State and 10 spots ahead of UNLV, Bob on Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus – 365 days that changed BSU football, Danielson (Coach of the Year) and Ashton Jeanty (Offensive Player of the Year) honored by Mountain West, former UNLV quarterback and SportsCenter personality Kenny Mayne on Friday’s game, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/OuthousePosted on December 3, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s Mountain West Championship Game week – how is everybody feeling about Friday night’s (almost soldout) home game against UNLV, is this the biggest home ‘opportunity’ in Boise State football history, we also debate Ashton Jeanty and his chances to win the Heisman Trophy – could he pass favored Travis Hunter with a monster performance against the Rebels, Bob with his four reasons behind the Oregon State victory in Bronco Focus, does college football have a sportsmanship problem and what can be done about it, Weekend Winners & LosersPosted on December 2, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Albertsons Stadium, reaction after Boise State’s 34-18 victory over Oregon State as the Broncos complete 11-1 regular season, Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards and one TD – how does that impact his Heisman race with Travis Hunter, B.J. with post-game thoughts in his BNN Report, Colorado State beats Utah State but what will UNLV do against Nevada on Saturday (UNLV plays in Boise with a win), what about the future of Dirk Koetter and BSU’s next offensive coordinator, can BSU sell all tickets for Friday’s Mountain West title gamePosted on November 29, 2024‘… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from Treasure Valley Subaru, we get you ready for Friday’s regular-season finale against Oregon State, Bob with his four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, Spencer Danielson on Senior Day and an update on Ashton Jeanty’s future (and his Heisman campaign), our Six Pack of top games (how they impact BSU’s postseason picture and the Heisman race), our listeners on why they’re thankful for BSU football (and being in a CFP race), Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingPosted on November 27, 2024… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: New CFP rankings and 12-team bracket released Tuesday night – we debate where Boise State should land (No. 4 seed or bypassed by Big 12 team?), we project BSU to be No. 4 – for now, Oregon media personality John Canzano on BSU-Oregon State (are Beavers bowl motivated?), Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman hopes (he’s a voter) and what to expect from CFP, Bob talks to senior kicker Jonah Dalmas in Bronco Focus, which of the 21 seniors will you miss the most, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/OuthousePosted on November 26, 2024… MORE