IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Sign up for the IST Bracket Challenge at KTIK.com, Boise State basketball going to the NCAA Tournament for a ninth time – could Thursday’s opener vs. Northwestern produce the first win, Bob shares early scouting report in Bronco Focus, BSU has a short history against Big Ten (0-9 all-time), WR Eric McAlister on becoming football’s deep threat, Brett Rypien looking for a job, Weekend Winners & Losers