Behler and Mallory talk to Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press and BlueTurfSports.com) about Boise State’s efforts to improve the fan experience at Boise State football games in hopes of selling out the six home games this fall.
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Bob Behler joins Johnny Mallory to discuss the debut of Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic and other memorable debuts in sports, hear from BSU defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson, Bob Behler spotlights the BSU golf team leading into the NCAA regionals, and Jeff Sanders of the Albertsons Boise Open talks concerts.
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: NFL announces 2021 schedule – we break down the highlights of Week 1, is Jordan Love ready to take over in Green Bay (answer: no), Bob spotlights track and field storylines in Bronco Focus, hear from BSU offensive coordinator Tim Plough and Vandals’ All-American Tre Walker, and 30 minutes with local TV icon Mark Johnson
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BLUE TURF SPORTS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS
SCOTT SLANT: Fresno State 2001 – it never gets old
Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Friday, May 14, 2021. (TOM SCOTT’S COLUMN WILL RETURN TUESDAY.) I refer to The Athletic periodically, and I can’t help but do it again. Chris Vannini’s series on “five pivotal upsets from the 2001 season that still resonate 20 years later” lands on Boise State’s ultimate launching pad.
ALBERTSONS BOISE OPEN: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JEFF SANDERS
Albertsons Boise Open Executive Director Jeff Sanders joined Behler and Mallory to talk about the announcement of three concerts at this years tournament August 19-22 at Hillcrest Country Club, the inclusion of fans this year and the tournament’s charities.
SCOTT SLANT: To portal or not to portal
Presented by BBSI BOISE. Thursday, May 13, 2021. It’s a “list” time of the year as college football bides its time until fall camp, and today we check one from The Athletic: “The College Transfer Portal Top 50.”
BOISE & TV: RETIRING KTVB ANCHOR MARK JOHNSON ON THE CHANGING FACE OF BOISE SPORTS, AND MEMORY LANE
Prater and Mallory have a conversation with KTVB news anchor Mark Johnson, who is retiring at the end of the year. Johnson started working in the Boise market in 1983, has witnessed the changing face of sports in the Treasure Valley, and shares memories of covering Boise State football and basketball.
BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR TIM PLOUGH ON QBS AND THEIR SUMMER EXPECTATIONS
Prater, Mallory and Bob have a zoom conversation with new offensive coordinator Tim Plough – and most of the questions focused on the QB competition between Hank Bachmeier and Jack Sears. What went wrong in the Spring Game, what are summer expectations, and when will a starter be announced?
VANDALS FOOTBALL: ALL-AMERICAN LB TRE WALKER ON WHAT HE HAS PLANNED FOR THIS FALL
Prater and Mallory talk to Idaho Vandals linebacker Tre Walker, a two-time All-American after the FCS spring season. Walker, who has played on both offense and defense, has high expectations for the Vandals as they dive into a new 2021 season this fall.
