Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A tragic jolt in the Yankees clubhouse

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A tragic jolt in the Yankees clubhouse

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…August 2, 1979: Thurman Munson, at that time the heart and soul of the New York Yankees, dies in a private plane crash at the age of 32. Munson was the Yankees’ catcher and captain when they won the World Series in 1977 and 1978. The Yanks would…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Joe DiMaggio remains untouchable

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Joe DiMaggio remains untouchable

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…August 1, 1978: Atlanta pitchers Larry McWilliams and Gene Garber hold Cincinnati’s Pete Rose hitless, snapping Rose’s 44-game hitting streak. The day before he had tied Wee Willie Keeler’s National League record (though Keeler’s mark has since been amended to 45). The streak started on June 14 against…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: It starts with the offensive line, y’know

SCOTT SLANT: It starts with the offensive line, y’know

Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Wednesday Weekly…July 31, 2024. The value of being “pressed into service.” It has certainly paid off for the Boise State offensive line. Two years ago, it was still a much-maligned unit, coming off a season that saw the Broncos average just 3.1 yards per carry. Then came the…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A unique and impressive King Felix record

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A unique and impressive King Felix record

Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. This Day In Sports…July 30, 2014, 10 years ago today: Seattle’s Felix Hernandez sets a modern major league record with his 14th consecutive start of seven or more innings pitched and two or fewer runs allowed. The big league record had been held since 1971 by Hall of Famer Tom…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Childs realizes his NBA dream

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Childs realizes his NBA dream

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…July 29, 1994, 30 years ago today: After bouncing around in the CBA for five seasons, former Boise State star Chris Childs signs with the New Jersey Nets. It had been quite a journey to that point for Childs, who went undrafted in 1989. He would make his…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: When Kris Bryant’s star was on the rise

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: When Kris Bryant’s star was on the rise

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 26, 2013: Kris Bryant, making his home debut as the highest-drafted player ever to suit up for the Boise Hawks, smashes his first professional home run, a three-run shot that keyed a 9-1 victory over the Spokane Indians. Bryant then launched a two-run homer two nights later. There…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. Monday Special…July 22, 2024. (Tom Scott’s feature will return Friday.) There had been all sorts of leaks, but Friday marked the official release for College Football 25 from EA Sports. Max Olson of The Athletic ran 25 simulations of the season—four had Boise State in the CFP, more than any other…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 19, 2009, 15 years ago today: Stewart Cink wins one of the most storied British Open (Open Championship) titles in history.  Cink, runnerup at the Albertson’s Boise Open in 1996, pulled even with 59-year-old Tom Watson on the 72nd and final hole after Watson had put together a stunning four…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Perfecto brothers’ at Yankee Stadium

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Perfecto brothers’ at Yankee Stadium

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…July 18, 1999, 25 years ago today: Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, is in the house at Yankee Stadium for Yogi Berra Day. Berra, Larsen’s battery mate for the stunning Fall Classic feat, had been on the outs with George Steinbrenner…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: ‘Big Shot Shaver’ is back in blue 

SCOTT SLANT: ‘Big Shot Shaver’ is back in blue 

Presented by THE JAMES. Wednesday Weekly…July 17, 2024. The Basketball Tournament (TBT) has its own beat writer of sorts, Ariel Puterman, and he’s done his homework on Boise State’s alumni entry, Once A Bronco. If the former Broncos are to advance, something they didn’t do the first time two years ago, Puterman thinks Marcus Shaver Jr.…MORE