Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: Defending Justin Wilcox

Presented by BACON BOISE. Friday, December 10, 2021. Oregon is all over the board in its search for a coach to replace Mario Cristobal. The Ducks have already interviewed BYU’s Kalani Sitake and have been granted permission to talk to Cal’s Justin Wilcox and UCLA’s Chip Kelly (their former coach). If you read the message…MORE

ARIZONA BOWL: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON FAN EXPERIENCE, BARSTOOL AND THE BROADCAST

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with Kym Adair, the executive director and CEO of the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, which features Boise State and Central Michigan on Dec. 31. Adair touches on what fans can do in Tucson, how Barstool became the title sponsor, and what to expect during the game broadcast.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Whatever King Khalil thinks is right

Presented by PEASLEY TRANSFER & STORAGE. Thursday, December 9, 2021. Boise State star Khalil Shakir apparently had heard enough from well-meaning folks suggesting he skip the Arizona Bowl to preserve himself for the NFL Draft. He answered with an “I’m Playing.” tweet Tuesday night, and just like that, he had hundreds of likes. A couple…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The debate over eyeballs

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday, December 8, 2021. There are two camps heading into the Arizona Bowl between Boise State and Central Michigan on New Year’s Eve. One can’t believe this has happened—the Broncos being relegated to a game that isn’t even going to be shown on TV. The other sees this as an intriguing…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: First time in 16 years?

Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Friday, December 3, 2021. (TOM SCOTT’S COLUMN WILL RETURN WEDNESDAY) After about a month of “no ways” from the media (me included), B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News reported Thursday that the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl is actually on the table for Boise State when invitations are doled out on…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Jack Sears does the inevitable

Presented by PEASLEY TRANSFER & STORAGE. Thursday, December 2, 2021. The second Boise State name to hit the transfer portal (the first was offensive lineman Kyle Juergens) is not surprising. B.J. Rains used his new Bronco Nation News platform Wednesday to break the Jack Sears story. After seeing limited action—to put it lightly—playing just a…MORE

BOISE STATE: FORMER QB STAR CHASING CFL TITLE – IN ROOKIE SEASON

BOISE STATE: FORMER QB STAR CHASING CFL TITLE – IN ROOKIE SEASON

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with former Boise State quarterback star Ryan Dinwiddie, now a head coach in his first year with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Dinwiddie’s team plays in the Eastern Final for a right to play in the Grey Cup.MORE