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BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

BRONCO NATION NEWS REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Bob for a two-part conversation: How has the vibe with football changed under interim coach Spencer Danielson, and what are the expectations for basketball as the team opens a three-game tournament in Orlando, Fla., starting Thanksgiving Day?MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Charlie Hustle’s controversial MVP award

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Charlie Hustle’s controversial MVP award

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 21, 1973, 50 years ago today: Eleven seasons into his 24-year big league career, Pete Rose wins his only Most Valuable Player award. Like so many other things in his life, it came with controversy. Rose earned 12 of the 24 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Boise State’s first five-touchdown game

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Boise State’s first five-touchdown game

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…November 20, 2004: Redshirt freshman Jon Helmandollar becomes the first Boise State player to score five touchdowns in a game, not only rushing but of any combination, as the Broncos extend Division I-A’s longest winning streak to 21 games with a 55-14 rout of Louisiana Tech. Helmandollar would…MORE

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 45, UTAH STATE 10

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 45, UTAH STATE 10

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State (6-5, 5-2 MW) becomes bowl eligible in Spencer Danielson’s head coaching debut after the Broncos defeat Utah State 45-10 in Logan on Saturday night. Rock stars: RB George Holani (178 yards, two TDs) and the defense (school-record nine sacks, four takeaways). NEXT: Air Force at Boise State, Friday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Albertsons Stadium.MORE

RYAN CLADY: FORMER BOISE STATE AND NFL STAR ON HIS HALL OF FAME BID, CATCHING UP ON LIFE

RYAN CLADY: FORMER BOISE STATE AND NFL STAR ON HIS HALL OF FAME BID, CATCHING UP ON LIFE

Boise State All-American offensive lineman and former NFL standout Ryan Clady – the highest NFL Draft pick (No. 12 overall) in BSU history – joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation down memory lane. Clady, living in Southern California with his family, will be inducted into the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame in the fall of 2024. One of his all-time favorite memories: A snowball fight.MORE

BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: FOOTBALL AT UTAH STATE, BASKETBALL AT CLEMSON

BNN REPORT WITH B.J. RAINS: FOOTBALL AT UTAH STATE, BASKETBALL AT CLEMSON

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about two road trips this weekend. Rains previews football’s game at Utah State on Saturday (plus Mountain West standings/championship scenarios) and basketball’s game at Clemson on Sunday morning.MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Broncos at their dominant best on the Blue

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Broncos at their dominant best on the Blue

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…November 17, 2007: Boise State wins its ninth straight game in the Broncos-Vandals rivalry and its ninth straight game of the season in a 58-14 pounding of Idaho at Bronco Stadium. The Vandals narrowed the Broncos’ lead to 17-14 in the second quarter before Boise State put up 41…MORE

PREP RALLY: BISHOP KELLY CHASING 4A STATE FOOTBALL TITLE

PREP RALLY: BISHOP KELLY CHASING 4A STATE FOOTBALL TITLE

PREP RALLY – EVERY THURSDAY AT 4:30 P.M. DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON: Bishop Kelly High football coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Mallory to preview Friday night’s 4A state championship game against Hillcrest at Albertsons Stadium. The Knights – both teams are 12-0 – are the only Treasure Valley team playing for a state title this weekend.MORE