Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: The L.A. Bowl is a lateral goal

Presented by BUSTERS GRILL AND BAR. Thursday, June 6, 2019. The piecemeal announcements of bowl changes and affiliation switches this week leave the Mountain West mostly in the same boat. It’s a Group of 5 thing. The conference, as expected, will lose the Las Vegas Bowl after this year, as that game moves to the…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Into the Blue Turf history book

Presented by CLEARVIEW CLEANING. Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Boise State’s iconic blue turf, 2019 style, is ready for prime time. The new carpet will be introduced to the public this evening during an Open House at Albertsons Stadium. This is the sixth edition of the Blue, replacing the version that had lasted nine seasons (maybe…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Idaho’s arena is finally on the horizon

Presented by BUSTERS GRILL AND BAR. Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In a February, 2015, interview at Idaho’s Scout.com fan site, former Vandals athletic director Rob Spear envisioned a four or five-year timeline for the opening of the long-awaited and anticipated new arena adjacent to the Kibbie Dome. “It is something that is going to require…MORE