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Category Archives: Interviews
MEMPHIS & PAC-12: MEDIA INSIDER GEOFF CALKINS ON WHY THE MOVE MAKES SENSE
Geoff Calkins, a longtime columnist for the Daily Memphian and host of the Geoff Calkins Show on ESPN Memphis, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Tigers’ potential move to the Pac-12. Calkins believes the timing is right and Memphis should make the move, if invited.… MORE
IDAHO STATE: COACH CODY HAWKINS ON USING FOUR QBS AND 17 WRS
Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for an update on his season – the Bengals are 1-2 going into Saturday’s home game against Southern Utah. Idaho State continues to throw the ball and the defense is led by Eagle High lineman Cortland Horton.… MORE
PORTLAND STATE: COACH BRUCE BARNUM ON WHOOPING COUGH – AND BOISE STATE
Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his Big Sky program (0-2 to start the season), what happened with last week’s game cancellation and what he expects from Boise State on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY of Portland State… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Touchdowns for Tickets qualifying, Boise State’s upcoming football schedule is loaded with late-night kickoffs – how do you/we feel about that (and will a move to the Pac-12 force more late start times?), BSU basketball coach Leon Rice on what he thinks about the 2026-27 move to the Pac-12, latest on conference realignment (Memphis to the Pac-12 gaining steam?), Bob talks special teams (and what happened at Oregon) with Rodney Robinson in Bronco Focus, meet new BSU starting center Zach Holmes, Johnny’s NFL Penthouse/Outhouse
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BOISE STATE BASKETBALL & THE PAC-12: WHAT COACH LEON RICE THINKS ABOUT THE MOVE
Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Broncos’ move to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 athletic season. Rice says the move puts BSU in a “better place” – with the potential of basketball-power Memphis joining the league.… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State returns from bye week – with plans to host Portland State in Saturday’s home opener, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter on the Broncos’ passing game, including a bye-week emphasis to help WRs gain more separation from defenders (Danielson said it starts with practice habits), Bob (Bronco Focus) on where BSU needed to get better during the bye week, Scott Matlock keeping busy with Chargers (and other former BSU players in the NFL), Weekend Winners & Losers
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IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue inside Albertsons Stadium – celebrating the 38th anniversary of the first game played on Boise State’s famous turf, we talk to fans/listeners and share their favorite/worst memories, Bob plays his favorite calls on The Blue in Bronco Focus, B.J. shares his favorite memories in his BNN Report – and breaks down the Broncos’ move to the Pac-12 in 2026, actor/comedian David Spade joins IST for sports memories – and his Friday night show at the Morrison Center, College Football Six-Pack, Touchdowns for Tickets
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BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: PAC-12 FUTURE AND BLUE TURF MEMORIES
Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory on The Blue – for a conversation about the Broncos joining the Pac-12 in 2026. Rains also shares his memories on the 38th anniversary of the first game played on The Blue.… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from The Blue at Boise State, we celebrate a new era – Broncos officially accept invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey and football coach Spencer Danielson join the show to share their thoughts on historic day, who is the Pac-12 chasing to fill two more spots – and how much money is this deal worth to BSU, taking qualifiers through next Wednesday for Touchdowns for Tickets (free season tickets for 2025). NOTE: Video of Dickey, Danielson interviews on the KTIK YouTube page
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