Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 14, 1975, 50 years ago today: High-flying, unstoppable future World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving scores a personal-high 63 points, but the New York Nets lose to the San Diego Conquistadors, 176-166, in four overtimes. At three hours and 10 minutes, the game would go…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…February 13, 1988: The 15th Winter Olympics kick off with Opening Ceremonies in Calgary, Alberta. The Games were dominated by the Soviet Union and East Germany, as they finished first and second, respectively, in the final medal standings. The hosts from Canada would have a disappointing games,…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…February 12, 2025. With Kellen Moore reaching his personal NFL mountaintop Tuesday as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, I wanted to see what we said about him when he first committed to Boise State in high school. It was in September of 2006, the week of the Broncos’…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Great time for an Elgin Baylor memory

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Great time for an Elgin Baylor memory

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…February 11, 1970, 55 years ago today: Elgin Baylor, the former College of Idaho star, and Jerry West score 43 points each for the L.A. Lakers—but it takes a 41-16 fourth quarter blitz to beat the Golden State Warriors 125-115 in the Cow Palace. That was…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: For Vonn, just a 6-year pause button

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: For Vonn, just a 6-year pause button

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 10, 2019: Lindsey Vonn, the most decorated female skier in World Cup history, wins a bronze medal in the downhill in what was supposed to be the final race of her career at the World Alpine Championships in Are, Sweden. Persistent pain from an endless series of…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peyton’s finale with a dash of Gem State flavor

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peyton’s finale with a dash of Gem State flavor

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 7, 2016: In the final game of his stellar NFL career, quarterback Peyton Manning earns his second Super Bowl ring when Denver beats Carolina 24-10 in the 50th edition of the biggest spectacle in sports. But it was defense, led by MVP Von Miller, that led the Broncos to…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The last repeat before the Chiefs

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The last repeat before the Chiefs

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 6, 2005, 20 years ago today: The New England Patriots win their third Super Bowl in four years with a 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Jacksonville. It was the Patriots’ second straight championship—and interestingly enough, the only time during their dynasty that they won back-to-back…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos take the Rebels to task

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos take the Rebels to task

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…February 5, 2025. There was a lot of balance in the box score for Boise State Tuesday night, but Alvaro Cardenas was on point, literally, especially after halftime. The Broncos point guard, after going just 1-for-7 in the first half, started the second with a three-pointer to launch a 9-0…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Jessup from three – good for the record

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Jessup from three – good for the record

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…February 4, 2020, five years ago today: On his first three-point attempt of the night, three minutes into a 67-62 win at Wyoming, Boise State senior Justinian Jessup connects to become the Mountain West’s career leader in threes. Jessup surpassed former BYU star Jimmer Fredette, who had 296…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another high mark in Marks’ senior season

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another high mark in Marks’ senior season

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 3, 2015:   After going 0-18 all-time in Logan, Utah, Boise State gets its first-ever road victory over Utah State, 68-63. The Broncos led by five points at the break despite star guard Derrick Marks, the Mountain West’s leading scorer, having to spend the final 14 minutes of…MORE