Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Thursday, May 6, 2021. Johnny Mallory called it the “Curious Case of Chander Hutchison” Wednesday on KTIK. The game in the evening was an example.… MORE
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BSU & PGA: TROY MERRITT JOINS IST AFTER HIS TOP-EIGHT TOUR FINISH SUNDAY
Prater and Mallory talk to former Boise State golfer Troy Merritt, now a veteran on the PGA Tour, where he finished in a tie for eighth last week. Merritt is focused on qualifying for the PGA Championship this month, his rise in the FedExCup Standings, and who would he pick to round out a Boise State foursome.… MORE
BSU & NBA: CURIOUS CASE OF CHANDLER HUTCHISON
Prater and Mallory are joined by NBA/Wizards reporter Chase Hughes of NBCSports Washington, who shares his view of former Boise State star Chandler Hutchison and his journey through the league. Hutchison has been hot-cold on the court, taken personal time, has been traded, and Hughes reports that he plans to make his story public one day.… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Rypien’s roster path
Presented by BACON. Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Now that quarterback Jeff Driskel has been released, Brett Rypien still has a place with the Denver Broncos. What that means will likely be determined this summer in training camp.… MORE
BSU & NFL: JOHN BATES ON HIS FUTURE IN WASHINGTON; FALCONS REPORTER ON AVERY WILLIAMS’ CHANCES
Prater and Mallory talk to former Boise State tight end John Bates, now with the Washington Football Team, and D. Orlando Ledbetter, a longtime Falcons reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about fifth-round draft pick Avery Williams (punt returner, cornerback). … MORE
BOISE HAWKS: MINOR-LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON OPENS TUESDAY – BUT NOT IN BOISE
Prater and Mallory talk to Boise Hawks manager Gary Van Tol, who debuts his new team May 22 when the Pioneer League launches a new season. Van Tol has been building a roster behind the scenes – and says it will include local talent. The home opener is May 26 at Memorial Stadium.… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: Difficult draft aftermath
Presented by FRANZ WITTE NURSERY. Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Leighton Vander Esch may still be a Dallas Cowboy a year from now, but he won’t be making $9.145 million. The Cowboys declined on Monday to pick up Vander Esch’s fifth-year option for 2022, and he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season.… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: BATES IN RARIFIED BRONCOS AIR
Presented by BACON. Monday, May 3, 2021. Maybe Atlanta drafted Boise State’s Avery Williams as a player-coach Saturday. As KTVB’s Jay Tust noted, Williams prepared for the NFL Draft this spring by watching video of the special teams units of teams that wanted to talk to him, and then sharing his input. That could have…… 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 progress basketball player Abu Kigab is making after shoulder surgery, his expectations for next season, NFL Draft updates on John Bates and Avery Williams, and running back George Holani gets an extra year of eligibility.… MORE
SCOTT SLANT: John Bates will go earn it
Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Friday, April 30, 2021. Let’s go to NFL.com to get as credible a draft profile on Boise State’s John Bates as there’s going to be. “Bates has an athletic background in his high school past, but his play speed tends to be inconsistent as a route-runner,” writes Lance…… MORE
