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BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: HOW SPENCER DANIELSON’S BROTHER SECURED A $100,000 DONATION

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL: HOW SPENCER DANIELSON’S BROTHER SECURED A $100,000 DONATION

Ethan Danielson, the brother of Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson and a Boise fireman, joins Prater and Mallory to share the story of how/why he helps to raise money for players in the Broncos’ program. Ethan recently secured a $100,000 donation from a local organization – and expects to land more, he said.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Another big night for Dr. J in the old ABA

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 14, 1975, 50 years ago today: High-flying, unstoppable future World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame inductee Julius Erving scores a personal-high 63 points, but the New York Nets lose to the San Diego Conquistadors, 176-166, in four overtimes. At three hours and 10 minutes, the game would go…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Curious star power at the Calgary Games

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…February 13, 1988: The 15th Winter Olympics kick off with Opening Ceremonies in Calgary, Alberta. The Games were dominated by the Soviet Union and East Germany, as they finished first and second, respectively, in the final medal standings. The hosts from Canada would have a disappointing games,…MORE

CEDRICK WILSON JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE WR – TOGETHER AGAIN WITH KELLEN

CEDRICK WILSON JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE WR – TOGETHER AGAIN WITH KELLEN

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his new head coach – Kellen Moore. The two former Boise State players were together with the Cowboys, and Wilson had his best NFL season in 2021. He’s hoping for more of the same in 2025.MORE

ALVARO CARDENAS: BOISE STATE POINT GUARD ON BREAKING RECORDS, GROWING UP IN SPAIN

ALVARO CARDENAS: BOISE STATE POINT GUARD ON BREAKING RECORDS, GROWING UP IN SPAIN

Spanish point guard Alvaro Cardenas joins Prater & The Ballgame for his debut in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio. Cardenas, a one-year transfer from San Jose State, will leave Boise State after shattering the school’s single-season assist record. Now, can he help lead the Broncos to their first NCAA Tournament win?MORE

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

SCOTT SLANT: We’ve watched Kellen’s entire journey

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly…February 12, 2025. With Kellen Moore reaching his personal NFL mountaintop Tuesday as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, I wanted to see what we said about him when he first committed to Boise State in high school. It was in September of 2006, the week of the Broncos’…MORE

ASK THE AD WITH JD – OUR NEW MONTHLY SEGMENT

ASK THE AD WITH JD – OUR NEW MONTHLY SEGMENT

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater & The Ballgame in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio for his monthly series: Ask the AD with JD. Dickey touches on his Super Bowl experience, watching Kellen Moore transition from Super Bowl champion to NFL head coach, growing relationships with former BSU players in the NFL, and the importance of raising money for Bronco athletics in 2025.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Great time for an Elgin Baylor memory

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Great time for an Elgin Baylor memory

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR. This Day In Sports…February 11, 1970, 55 years ago today: Elgin Baylor, the former College of Idaho star, and Jerry West score 43 points each for the L.A. Lakers—but it takes a 41-16 fourth quarter blitz to beat the Golden State Warriors 125-115 in the Cow Palace. That was…MORE