Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: The turnover turnaround

Presented by HOFFMAN AUTO BODY. Wednesday, November 24, 2021. There was a big build-up to Boise State’s 2021 season. The Broncos were determined to get back their knack for turnovers. In last year’s COVID-shortened campaign, Boise State stunningly had just three, all interceptions, and two of those on desperation throws on the last play of…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Duel of the toes

Presented by BBSI BOISE. Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Considering the warts of both offenses, the Boise State-San Diego State game Friday could be low-scoring, and it could be decided by feet. And both teams have good feet. The Aztecs are renowned for struggles at the quarterback position, yet they are 10-1 and are No. 19…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Lead story – winning season

Presented by HOFFMAN AUTO BODY. Monday, November 22, 2021. These things were underappreciated around here for a long time. But not this year. Boise State has clinched a winning season for the 24th consecutive year, the longest streak in the country. Five weeks ago, when the Broncos record was 3-4, there were many who wondered where…MORE

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 37, NEW MEXICO 0

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (7-4, 5-2 Mountain West) wins fourth straight game and records first shutout since 2015 with a 37-0 victory over New Mexico on Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium. It was the best overall team effort of the season heading into a critical regular-season finale at San Diego State on Friday (10 a.m., CBS). The Broncos must beat the Aztecs and hope Air Force loses to UNLV to have a shot at a MW title.MORE

BLUE TURF SPORTS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Prater and Mallory have a conversation with Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com) about basketball’s dominate victory over Temple, and what to expect in football’s Senior Night home finale against New Mexico on Saturday.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Showing up for Senior Night

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. Friday, November 19, 2021. November night games, as we all know, can be tricky at Albertsons Stadium. It’s going to be really interesting to see what kind of crowd shows up Saturday for Boise State Senior Night against New Mexico. There’s been a big push for attendance since Jeramiah Dickey…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Salute to Shak

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. Thursday, November 18, 2021. Khalil Shakir is five catches short of becoming the sixth Boise State player in history to make 200 career receptions. Hopefully he’ll do it Saturday night against New Mexico on the blue turf, because he confirmed Wednesday that’ll be his final game there. His mom, Mona Tuamoheloa-Shakir, always…MORE