Category Archives: Scott Slant

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

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Precursor to a possible announcement?

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Precursor to a possible announcement?

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…January 31, 2019: Former Boise State great Kellen Moore, at the age of 29, becomes the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL when he’s promoted by the Dallas Cowboys. Moore had just finished his playing career 13 months earlier and had spent the previous season as Dallas quarterbacks…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: First time the Broncos were really left behind

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: First time the Broncos were really left behind

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…January 30, 2004: The Mountain West Conference extends—and TCU accepts—an invitation to join the league in 2005. It just over a month after the Broncos had beaten TCU in the Fort Worth Bowl and finished No. 16 in the AP Poll. It was a disappointing day for Boise…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Is it Javan Buchanan’s time to shine?

SCOTT SLANT: Is it Javan Buchanan’s time to shine?

Presented by THE JAMES. Wednesday Weekly…January 29, 2025. Javan Buchanan has been the big “bubbling under” guy for Boise State men’s basketball this season. But this may finally be his time. In fact, coach Leon Rice hints that it could have already happened were it not for Buchanan’s persistent foul trouble. Now, the Broncos really…MORE