Category Archives: Podcast

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Former Boise State/NFL coach Dirk Koetter makes his return as our NFL playoff correspondent – courtesy of Timberstone Golf Course (giving $5,000 donation to Boise State’s NIL/Horseshoe Collective), former BSU basketball star Max Rice on why the Broncos have struggled in Logan, Bob previews the BSU-Utah State basketball game in Bronco Focus, B.J. (BNN Report) breaks down key talking points from Spencer Danielson’s first offseason press conference, CFP and NFL playoffs (best five days in the history of American football?)

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Newly retired Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter in the KTIK studio for nearly 40 minutes – new OC Nate Potter, Jeanty, Madsen, new QB coach, screen plays and the importance of raising NIL money, Broncos lose WR Prince Strachan to the transfer portal – otherwise, the roster remains in good shape going into the offseason, 10 BSU/state of Idaho connections to the NFL playoffs (who has the best chance to win a Super Bowl?), Bob on BSU-San Diego State basketball in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & Losers

IST WITH PRATER & BALLGAME: Boise State promotes Nate Potter to offensive coordinator (two-year contract, $460,000 annual salary), the former All-American/NFL offensive lineman replaces Dirk Koetter who is transitioning into a senior analyst role, what do fans/listeners think of the Potter hire – and what’s their 2025 Wish List, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with reports on BSU basketball and Saturday’s home game against San Diego State. NOTE: KOETTER JOINS IST IN STUDIO FROM 5-5:30 ON MONDAY

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: We celebrate 2024 as the Year of the (Boise State) Fan, listeners join the show to share favorite memories from football and men’s basketball, Ashton Jeanty dominates list of memories – how many people gave (or received) Jeanty gear for Christmas, Bob shares four favorite moments from 2024 in Bronco Focus (two football, two basketball), we share our first scouting report of BSU-Penn State, Dirk Koetter on three weeks of rest, Jeanty, Maddux Madsen and Penn State’s defense

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: College Football Playoff era has arrived with four games – all attention turns to Penn State-SMU on Saturday, winner faces Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl (who would BSU fans rather play?), we break down pros and cons of Fiesta Bowl matchups, Bob shares Penn State-SMU preview through the mind of Spencer Danielson in Bronco Focus, B.J. touches on hoops (Mountain West opener vs. Air Force on Saturday) and football (more Fiesta Bowl talk) in his BNN Report, meet new Vandals coach Thomas Ford

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Live from the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger food drive at Bishop Kelly, we preview Monday’s game between Fresno State and Northern Illinois, executive director on the future of Boise’s bowl game, NIU coach on the art of beating Notre Dame and Fresno State star WR on flying into Boise on the Patriots’ private plane, memories of Boise State’s four Potato Bowls, Bob previews Mountain West basketball in Bronco Focus, CFP predictions with Lee Sterling, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Ashton Jeanty Aftermath – how are Boise State fans feeling after watching their star running back at the Heisman ceremony, our opinion – mixed emotions but Jeanty forever changed BSU football by the way he repped the Broncos in NYC, Bob with his impressions of Jeanty’s weekend in Bronco Focus (WOW, that suit!), fans and listeners call in with their emotions – including the loss of transfer QB Malachi Nelson, Johnny (and other Vandals) have emotional thoughts after losing Jason Eck to New Mexico

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Ashton Jeanty spends Friday in New York City as he moves one step closer to Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night, our reaction after Jeanty picks up the Doak Walker and Maxwell awards, what does Dillon Gabriel and Travis Hunter have to say about Jeanty’s chances, what is your gut feeling about his chances to win, Bob with four reasons why Jeanty should win in Bronco Focus, teammate and close friend Tyler Crowe joins the show in studio to talk about Jeanty’s chances – and his impact on this team

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: Heisman Trophy ceremony host and ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler joins the show to talk about Ashton Jeanty, his thoughts on the Boise State RB and what to expect during Saturday night’s show, Jeanty has a chance to win other awards – Doak Walker (RB), Maxwell (POY) and Walter Camp (POY), Jeanty appearing in a national ad campaign for SAXX Underwear – we talk to their VP of Brand about his marketability and his future in the endorsement business, Bob catches up with BSU hoops in Bronco Focus

IST WITH PRATER & THE BALLGAME: It’s official – Ashton Jeanty is one of four Heisman finalists (along with Travis Hunter, Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward), what are Jeanty’s chances in New York this weekend, we also take a look at his current stats and how they compare to all-time record holder Barry Sanders (Jeanty is 131 yards away from his record), Broncos are coming off historic weekend – Mountain West championship, goal posts in the Boise River, Post Malone, CFP, Fiesta Bowl, your favorite memory of the weekend, Bob talks to players for CFP reaction in Bronco Focus