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THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The new college hoops comeback kings

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The new college hoops comeback kings

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…February 22, 2018: Drexel stages the biggest comeback in Division I college basketball history, rallying from a 34-point deficit to edge Delaware 85-83. The Dragons trailed 53-19 with 2½ minutes left in the first half before starting the stunning whittling process. Drexel’s Tramaine Isabell made two free throws…MORE

BSU BASKETBAL: WHY THE LEON RICE-MAX RICE COMBO IS WORKING

BSU BASKETBAL: WHY THE LEON RICE-MAX RICE COMBO IS WORKING

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with Max Rice from the Boise State basketball complex. Rice plays for his father, head coach Leon Rice, and they’ve done their homework. That’s why the father/coach-son/player combo is working this season, especially with Max Rice shooting better in the second half of the season.MORE

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT – EVERY FRIDAY AT 4 P.M. ON IDAHO SPORTS TALK: Prater and Mallory have a conversation with Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com), who touches on the Utah State game Saturday afternoon, the Broncos’ NCAA chances, and thoughts on football executives killing an expanded CFP playoff for at least the next four seasons.MORE

VANDALS: NOAH ELLISS, 360 POUNDS, HEADED TO NFL COMBINE

VANDALS: NOAH ELLISS, 360 POUNDS, HEADED TO NFL COMBINE

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with former Idaho Vandals defensive tackle Noah Elliss, who is headed to the NFL Combine next month in Indianapolis. Elliss’ father played in the NFL, and has two brothers still in the league. MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Carl Powell lights up old Bronco Gym

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Carl Powell lights up old Bronco Gym

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…February 18, 1979:   Until Chandler Hutchison’s record 44-point night against San Diego State in 2018, it’s Boise State’s last 40-point game, as guard Carl Powell scores exactly that in a 98-87 loss to Idaho State in old Bronco Gym. All of Powell’s points came from the field as he…MORE

VIDEO: B.J. AND PRATER TALKING BOISE STATE

B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News is joined by Mike Prater of KTIK 95.3 FM The Ticket to discuss Boise State’s 85-59 win at Air Force on Wednesday night, and the release of Boise State’s conference football schedule. MORE

NFL: BOISE MAN ON HIS SEASON WITH THE RAMS, WORKING FOR MCVAY

NFL: BOISE MAN ON HIS SEASON WITH THE RAMS, WORKING FOR MCVAY

Prater and Mallory have an in-studio conversation with Andy Benoit, a Boise native and former national journalist who is an analyst/assistant to Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. Benoit has built a long relationship with McVay, focuses on video and trends, and hopes to continue his career with the Super Bowl champions.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A-Rod bends baseball’s balance of power

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A-Rod bends baseball’s balance of power

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…February 17, 2004: The New York Yankees, thought by many to be evolving into merely an All-Star team, plug in the biggest prize yet. The Yankees finalized a trade with the Texas Rangers to bring in reigning American League MVP Alex Rodriguez and his $25 million a year…MORE

DAYTONA 500: DEFENDING CHAMPION MICHAEL MCDOWELL JOINS IST FROM FLORIDA

DAYTONA 500: DEFENDING CHAMPION MICHAEL MCDOWELL JOINS IST FROM FLORIDA

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with 2021 Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell, who joins Idaho Sports Talk from Florida. McDowell touches on last year’s underdog win, his expectations to win a second Daytona 500 on Sunday, and whether he’s ever been to Idaho.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Definition of a trap game

SCOTT SLANT: Definition of a trap game

Presented by BBSI BOISE. The Wednesday Weekly: February 16, 2022. There’s something about playing at Air Force that drives Boise State crazy. It’s the Falcons’ deliberate, back-cutting style of play. It’s the atmosphere in one of the Mountain West’s smallest gyms. It’s the way Air Force can get the Broncos out of rhythm in the…MORE