Category Archives: Local News

SCOTT SLANT: 21st century tale of two mid-majors

Presented by BACON. Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The rise of Gonzaga basketball and Boise State football basically began at the same time, in 1999. That’s when the Bulldogs made their first magical run to the Elite Eight, and the Broncos won their first Division I conference championship and bowl game.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The importance of in-person fandom

Presented by BACON. Tuesday, April 6, 2021. I think it’s becoming clear what’s important to Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey. Bodies in the seats. Dickey talks constantly about sellouts in Albertsons Stadium this fall, and he’s helping the process along by bringing back the Blue Collar Pass.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Spreading Shakir’s big-play wealth

Presented by WESTERN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Monday, April 5, 2021. Bill Connelly’s college football feature at ESPN.com at the end of last week was “The most explosive college football players for 2021.”MORE

BLUE TURF SPORTS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BLUE TURF SPORTS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com) about a conversation he had with new athletic director Jeramiah Dickey. Dickey tells Rains that there are ways for the athletic department (and the campus) to help build resources around the basketball program. MORE

SPOKANE MAYOR ON HOW GONZAGA HOOPS IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY

SPOKANE MAYOR ON HOW GONZAGA HOOPS IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY

Prater and Mallory talk to Nadine Woodward, a longtime community resident and fan of Gonzaga basketball, which is undefeated and playing in the Final Four. She touches on the importance of the program, how it impacts the community, and whether coach Mark Few would ever run for mayor.MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Rip-roarin’ recruiting start

Presented by BBSI BOISE. Friday, April 2, 2021. We had become accustomed to Bryan Harsin’s “Go Broncos” tweets when Boise State would land a new commitment. Andy Avalos introduced “Bleed Blue” Thursday, as in “#BL22DBLUE.”MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Avery Williams flies in the 40

Presented by HOFFMAN AUTO BODY. Thursday, April 1, 2021. Avery Williams’ calling card at Boise State was as a kick returner, and he finished his career as a two-time Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year.MORE