Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A dynasty launched with ‘The Catch’

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A dynasty launched with ‘The Catch’

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…January 10, 1982: In the Bay Area, it is still known as “The Catch”—Dwight Clark’s fingertip reception of a Joe Montana pass with 51 seconds left in the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park. It gave San Francisco a 28-27 win over Dallas and symbolized the beginning of a…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Riveting prime time theater decides the crown

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Riveting prime time theater decides the crown

Presented by BIG BUN DRIVE-IN. This Day In Sports…January 9, 2017: Clemson interrupts Alabama’s dynasty drive with a 35-31 victory in perhaps the best college football game ever to decide a national championship. After the Tigers had taken their first lead of the game with 4:38 left in the game, freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts weaved…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Roster retention as the portal runs amok

SCOTT SLANT: Roster retention as the portal runs amok

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. Wednesday Weekly…January 8, 2025. Last year, Boise State lost just one starter to the transfer portal after Spencer Danielson was named head coach. That was quarterback Taylen Green, who went to Arkansas. It was one of the marvels of the winter that Danielson was able to keep his roster…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peak of the final polls for the Broncos

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Peak of the final polls for the Broncos

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…January 7, 2010, 15 years ago today: Boise State’s “Decade of Dominance” is capped with a final ranking of No. 4 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll following a 14-0 season. It remains the best finish in school history. Alabama was crowned 2009 national champion…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The cigar was at the ready for Lenny

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The cigar was at the ready for Lenny

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…January 6, 1995, 30 years ago today: With Atlanta’s 112-90 win over Washington, Hawks coach Lenny Wilkens becomes the NBA’s all-time leader in regular season victories at that point. His 939th win topped the mark set by Boston Celtics great Red Auerbach. Late in the game, with the Hawks…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Remember P.J. Daniels’ big day on the Blue?

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Remember P.J. Daniels’ big day on the Blue?

Presented by HAMMER & HINGE CONSTRUCTION. This Day In Sports…January 3, 2004: What is now the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl gets a one-time-only opportunity—a spot on ESPN’s schedule all by itself, midday on a Saturday in January. Furthermore, it was sandwiched in between the BCS bowls. Not many fans traveled from afar by Humanitarian Bowl…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The upset could have happened

SCOTT SLANT: The upset could have happened

Presented by THE JAMES. Thursday Special…January 2, 2025. Virtually any national media person with any shred of credibility has said it: Boise State belonged in the Fiesta Bowl. “Closer than the score indicated” is small consolation to the Broncos after their 31-14 loss to Penn State Tuesday, and the College Football Playoff format will no…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The first of the Broncos’ FBS crown jewels

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The first of the Broncos’ FBS crown jewels

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…December 30, 1999, 25 years ago today: Boise State plays its first Division I-A bowl game ever—at home in Bronco Stadium—beating Louisville 34-31 in the Humanitarian Bowl. The Broncos were urged on in 25-degree weather by a crowd of 29,283, considered at the time to be the loudest…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Keeping Mad Dog upright and effective

SCOTT SLANT: Keeping Mad Dog upright and effective

Presented by ZAMZOWS. Friday Special…December 27, 2024. It’s quite obvious that Penn State is going to try to make Maddux Madsen beat them Tuesday in the Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions figure that if they can bottle up Ashton Jeanty and prevent his trademark explosive runs, they’ll be able to handle Madsen, spunk and all.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Like it never even happened’

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Like it never even happened’

Presented by THE JAMES. This Day In Sports…December 26, 2018: The most bizarre finish to a football game in Boise State history. The First Responder Bowl was historic for the Broncos and Boston College—for all the wrong reasons. In fact, according to the bowl records, it never even happened, as the game was cancelled with 5:08 left…MORE