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BOISE STATE FOOTBALL HAS A GENERAL MANAGER – MEET BRANDON JONES

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL HAS A GENERAL MANAGER – MEET BRANDON JONES

Brandon Jones, who spent the past five seasons in a support role on the Vanderbilt staff, was hired in March as Boise State football’s first general manager. Prater & The Ballgame talk with Jones about his role and responsibilities, his background and what makes his position unique.MORE

LAN LARISON: VALLIVUE HIGH GRAD IS PRESEASON BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

LAN LARISON: VALLIVUE HIGH GRAD IS PRESEASON BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

UC Davis running back Lan Larison, a four-year starter at Vallivue High in Caldwell, joins Prater and Mallory from Big Sky Media Days in Spokane where he’s been named Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Larison shares one season goal (2,000 yards) and his Boise State recruiting story. PHOTO COURTESY of UC Davis AthleticsMORE

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. Monday Special…July 22, 2024. (Tom Scott’s feature will return Friday.) There had been all sorts of leaks, but Friday marked the official release for College Football 25 from EA Sports. Max Olson of The Athletic ran 25 simulations of the season—four had Boise State in the CFP, more than any other…MORE

BOISE STATE IN THE NFL: JOHN OJUKWU/TENNESSEE TITANS

BOISE STATE IN THE NFL: JOHN OJUKWU/TENNESSEE TITANS

Former Boise State offensive lineman John Ojukwu joins Johnny and Bob to talk about preparing for his second season in the NFL with Tennessee, playing for a new coaching staff and competing for a starting spot on the Titans’ offensive line.
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EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25: DOC HASKELL, BOISE STATE ESPORTS

EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 25: DOC HASKELL, BOISE STATE ESPORTS

Chris “Doc” Haskell, head coach of the Boise State Esports program, joins Johnny and Bob in the KTIK studio to talk about the release of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game and if it could be the most anticipated sports video game in history.
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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 19, 2009, 15 years ago today: Stewart Cink wins one of the most storied British Open (Open Championship) titles in history.  Cink, runnerup at the Albertson’s Boise Open in 1996, pulled even with 59-year-old Tom Watson on the 72nd and final hole after Watson had put together a stunning four…MORE

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: BROCK FORSEY ON ASHTON JEANTY

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: BROCK FORSEY ON ASHTON JEANTY

Brock Forsey had a hall of fame career with Boise State (1999-2002) before being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2002. Forsey joins Johnny and Bob for a discussion about the history of Broncos’ running backs and how Ashton Jeanty compares with the greats over the years.MORE

COACHES IN THE MEDIA: ANDREW PERLOFF ON HIS BELICHICK FIRESTORM

COACHES IN THE MEDIA: ANDREW PERLOFF ON HIS BELICHICK FIRESTORM

Andrew Perloff, of the morning show Maggie and Perloff (weekdays on KTIK), joins Johnny and Bob for a conversation about the firestorm that ensued after an article he wrote criticizing Bill Belichick for joining the media was highlighted by the New York Post, Barstool Sports and more.MORE