Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curse was alive on Wrigley’s 100th birthday

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curse was alive on Wrigley’s 100th birthday

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…April 23, 2014, 10 years ago today: On the 100th anniversary of the first game ever played at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, it was classic Cubbies in a 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cubs were set to celebrate the festive day, leading by three runs going into the…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bronco and a Vandal in the 1st round

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bronco and a Vandal in the 1st round

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…April 22, 2010: Cornerback Kyle Wilson becomes the second player in Boise State history to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft when the New York Jets make him the 29th overall pick. Analysts were surprised Wilson lasted that long, but Jets coach Rex Ryan was…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A painful day on the Boise State campus

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A painful day on the Boise State campus

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…April 18, 2017: Boise State announces the end of one of its mainstay programs dating back to the Boise Junior College days. The university dropped wrestling in order to begin the process of reinstating baseball. Since 1988, the wrestling program had been competing as an affiliate member of…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Hopefully Mad Dog gets his wish on Saturday

SCOTT SLANT: Hopefully Mad Dog gets his wish on Saturday

Presented by the SANDWICH BAR. Wednesday Weekly…April 17, 2024. Maddux Madsen, Boise State’s injured quarterback who is in the midst of a rapid recovery, had a goal of being back in time to appear the Broncos Spring Game. He tore his MCL and PCL just over five months ago. While Madsen is not ready for…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not close – the ‘Great One’ is the greatest

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not close – the ‘Great One’ is the greatest

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…April 16, 1999, 25 years ago today: After a landmark 20-year career in the NHL, Wayne Gretzky announces his retirement. Gretzky’s pro career started at the age of 17 and peaked during his years with the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings, as he won 10 NHL scoring titles.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Clippers temporarily waylay the Warriors

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Clippers temporarily waylay the Warriors

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…April 15, 2019, five years ago today: The Los Angeles Clippers stage the biggest comeback in the history of the NBA Playoffs, rallying from a 31-point third quarter deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors 135-131 in Game 2 of their first-round series. It was particularly surprising, since…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bonds milestone, with Mays by the Bay

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Bonds milestone, with Mays by the Bay

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…April 12, 2004, 20 years ago today: San Francisco outfielder Barry Bonds catches his godfather, Willie Mays, for the number three spot on baseball’s career home run list. The suspiciously bulked-up Bonds deposited a pitch out of what is now AT&T Park and into McCovey Cove on Opening Day…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The baseballs flew off the Mariners bats, then…

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The baseballs flew off the Mariners bats, then…

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…April 11, 2019, five years ago today: The Seattle Mariners become the first big league team to hit a home run in each of the first 15 games of the season. In the process, the Mariners won their sixth game in a row with a 7-6 victory at…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Remember the Broncos running game in 2021?

SCOTT SLANT: Remember the Broncos running game in 2021?

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…April 10, 2024. By association, Boise State offensive line coach Tim Keane was looped into the offense’s struggles a few seasons ago. The running game was stuck in the mud back then. In 2021, the Broncos rushed for just 120 yards per game and 3.1 yards per carry. They also…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: At least 10 of these, and those, and those

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: At least 10 of these, and those, and those

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…April 9, 2017: Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook eclipses an NBA record that many thought was unbreakable, recording his 42nd triple-double of the season in a 106-105 victory at Denver. In Westbrook’s case, we’re talking points, rebounds and assists. He surpassed the 41 triple-doubles posted by the great Oscar Robertson…MORE