Prater and Mallory talk to Toby Basner, who umpired about 400 major-league games from 2012-17. He’s now in Boise, running a real estate company (WelcomeHomeIda.com). Basner is helping with a weekend camp conducted by the Idaho Baseball Umpires Association, focused on training and recruitment.… MORE
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Thursday, February 25, 2021. When the Mountain West announced this season’s special format for conference games in early November, it placed Boise State at Viejas Arena to face San Diego State for the final two scheduled games of the regular season.… MORE
Prater and Mallory talk to former Idaho Vandals and NFL offensive lineman Mike Iupati, who announced his retirement last week. He is living in the Treasure Valley, wants a part-time job at the airport, and hopes to coach a little high school football.… MORE
Prater and Mallory talk to Spokesman-Review college basketball reporter Jim Meehan, who says Gonzaga has the right DNA to become the first team since 1976 to finish a season undefeated. He also says the days of Gonzaga and the Mountain West talking about a potential membership are probably gone. Why?… MORE
Presented by MADISON POOLE. Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Johnny Mallory asked the question many have pondered Tuesday on Idaho SportsTalk. Will Abu Kigab take advantage of the NCAA waiver and return to Boise State for a “super senior” season?… MORE
Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State basketball player Abu Kigab about the season, the upcoming series at nationally ranked San Diego State, the postseason – and which player is the clown of the locker room.… MORE
Prater and Mallory launch new weekly segment with Idaho football coach Paul Petrino, whose squad opens a six-game spring schedule Saturday against Eastern Washington. There will be fans inside the Kibbie Dome. The Petrino segment airs on KTIK 93.1 FM The Ticket every Tuesday during the season.… MORE
Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Is Derrick Alston Jr. different this year? You’d better believe it. All you have to do is rewind the clock one year and see what was going on last February.… MORE
Prater and Mallory talk to Tom Wistrcill, commissioner of the Big Sky Conference, which launches a FCS spring football season this weekend, and hosts the 22-team basketball tournament in Downtown Boise on March 8-13.… MORE
Presented by MADISON POOLE. Monday, February 22, 2021. Following Boise State’s 81-77 win over Utah State Friday night, Seth Davis of CBS Sports tweeted, “Trust me you do not want to see Mladen Armus play your favorite team in the NCAA tournament.”… MORE
