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SCOTT SLANT: Depending on ‘dependable depth’

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. Thursday, September 2, 2021. Boise State coach Andy Avalos coined a term last March that would be a theme all the way through spring football and fall camp. Tonight, we’ll find out if “dependable depth” is a thing as the Broncos take on UCF in the Bounce House on ESPN.MORE

CENTRAL FLORIDA: WHERE THE KNIGHTS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER BOISE STATE

CENTRAL FLORIDA: WHERE THE KNIGHTS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER BOISE STATE

Prater and Mallory talk to Matt Murschel, national college football reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, about the Boise State-Central Florida game in the Bounce House on Thursday. Murschel IDs where the Knights might have an advantage over the Broncos – and provides a game-day weather report.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Talkin’ tight ends

Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Yes, John Bates is off to the Washington Football Team. But Boise State has so much talent at tight end, it’s going to be fascinating to see what happens there, and how that figures in to offensive coordinator Tim Plough’s offense.MORE

VANDALS: COACH PAUL PETRINO LAUNCHES HIS WEEKLY IST APPEARANCE

VANDALS: COACH PAUL PETRINO LAUNCHES HIS WEEKLY IST APPEARANCE

Prater and Mallory talk to Idaho football coach Paul Petrino, who will appear on Idaho Sports Talk every Tuesday during the season. Petrino, whose squad opens Saturday against Simon Fraser, has a plan to use three QBs in the Vandals’ first three games.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: 21st century body of work

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. Tuesday, August 31, 2021. There’s a game Thursday night between two of the Group of 5’s flagship programs. Whether it’s Boise State or UCF that’s the leader of the pack depends on your perspective.MORE

BLUE TURF SPORTS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com) about the type of “Bounce House” atmosphere that awaits the Broncos, who open their season Sept. 2 at Central Florida in Orlando. Also, an update on season ticket sales for BSU home games.MORE