IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We’re giving away Guns N’ Roses tickets for five consecutive shows, running back Ashton Jeanty is a powerful part of Boise State’s offense – but are RBs being devalued in college (like the NFL?), Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins on winning his first game in Pocatello, Memphis 101 – Bob breaks down the Tigers in Bronco Focus and Memphis reporter on strengths and weaknesses, who’s having a better season: Mountain West or American Athletic?, good and bad of stadium anthemsPosted on September 27, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty needs more NIL love – what kind of deals can we put together, QB Taylen Green and TE Riley Smith have a few NIL thoughts for Jeanty (as do our listeners), former BSU running back star Jeremy McNichols (now with the 49ers) on what it’s like to be a workhorse back in college – and how Jeanty is thriving after four games, Bob reviews tight end production and responsibilities in Bronco Focus, BSU basketball opens training camp, Johnny with his NFL Penthouse/OuthousePosted on September 26, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Celebrating a rare winning weekend for Broncos, Vandals and Bengals, what Boise State coaches Andy Avalos and Bush Hamdan said about Ashton Jeanty’s performance against SDSU, Bob with four impressions of the Broncos’ victory in their Mountain West opener, where would BSU rank if we did a MW power poll (Broncos were fifth a week ago – did they move up?), grading the BSU offense, defense, special teams and coaching, are Kelce and Swift really dating (or duping us with a PR play?), Weekend Winners & LosersPosted on September 25, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State-San Diego State pregame show – how critical is the Mountain West opener for BSU, Bob with his keys to a victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains with two players who need to step up in his Bronco Nation News Report, listeners pitch in with their opinions on the direction of the program, meet true freshman safety Ty Benefield – through an interview with his father, Daved, who had a long pro career, Prater and Johnny chug their six-pack of top games to watch on a loaded college football weekendPosted on September 22, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Free Adam Sandler tickets this week (and next), we debate the ‘Boise State Relegation & Promotion Model’ – BSU associate AD Mike Walsh joins IST to share how the idea was born and the reality of what could happen, Bob talks to coaches/players prior to SDSU game in Bronco Focus, Oregon State and Washington State leaders ‘pissed off’ and challenging the future of conference realignment (also confirm ‘multiple’ conversations with Mountain West), Prep Rally with Mountain View coach Brian ComptonPosted on September 21, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Free Adam Sandler tickets for five straight shows, Boise State plays at San Diego State on Friday night – the Broncos have a history of highs and lows on Fridays, Taylen Green and Bears QB Justin Fields have the same issue (run less, pass more, playing free) – check out how they handled Wednesday press conferences, Bob meets with LB Andrew Simpson in Bronco Focus, Aztecs’ insider on what to expect Friday, could relegation come to college football in the West, Idaho RB Nick RomanoPosted on September 20, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State grads Coby Karl (Broncos) and Bryan Gates (Idaho Stampede) join IST live from Philadelphia – both are now assistant coaches for the 76ers, BSU football and its WR situation could include more Prince Strachan in the future, Bob on why San Diego State is the most important game of the season in Bronco Focus, Monday Night Football releases new anthem song/video – how does it compare to others, The Prime Effect keeps producing crazy numbers, money, TV viewershipPosted on September 19, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Is Boise State the fifth best team in the Mountain West – do Fresno State, Air Force, Wyoming and Colorado State (even UNLV?) look better through the eyeball test, meet new fan-favorite safety Ty Benefield (a true freshman), Bob with four impressions from the North Dakota victory in Bronco Focus, the NFC might be better than the AFC after two weeks of NFL play, BSU plays at San Diego State on Friday – but have you seen the lineup of Saturday gamesPosted on September 18, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Boise State needs a prescription to get better and we have it – Taylen Green, defensive line, wide receivers and secondary need to respond Saturday vs. North Dakota, Bob presents four keys to a win in Bronco Focus, what are fans (and players?) doing and how are they preparing for Breakfast on The Blue, B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) on the red zone, fumbles, DL pressure and penalties, we preview the college football weekend with our Six-Pack of games to watchPosted on September 15, 2023… MORE
IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Colorado State coach Jay Norvell takes a jab at Coach Prime – who fires back and makes Saturday’s game in Boulder ‘personal,’ we ask our listeners for the positive side of Boise State’s 0-2 start (yes, there are some positives), Bob talks to RB Ashton Jeanty about his fast start in Bronco Focus, college football parity is adding intrigue to the season, Prep Rally with Eagle football coach James Cluphf, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingPosted on September 14, 2023… MORE