Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: When Kris Bryant’s star was on the rise

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: When Kris Bryant’s star was on the rise

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 26, 2013: Kris Bryant, making his home debut as the highest-drafted player ever to suit up for the Boise Hawks, smashes his first professional home run, a three-run shot that keyed a 9-1 victory over the Spokane Indians. Bryant then launched a two-run homer two nights later. There…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

SCOTT SLANT: The Broncos’ strange EA Sports scenario

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. Monday Special…July 22, 2024. (Tom Scott’s feature will return Friday.) There had been all sorts of leaks, but Friday marked the official release for College Football 25 from EA Sports. Max Olson of The Athletic ran 25 simulations of the season—four had Boise State in the CFP, more than any other…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Turning back the clock at Turnberry

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 19, 2009, 15 years ago today: Stewart Cink wins one of the most storied British Open (Open Championship) titles in history.  Cink, runnerup at the Albertson’s Boise Open in 1996, pulled even with 59-year-old Tom Watson on the 72nd and final hole after Watson had put together a stunning four…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Perfecto brothers’ at Yankee Stadium

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: ‘Perfecto brothers’ at Yankee Stadium

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…July 18, 1999, 25 years ago today: Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, is in the house at Yankee Stadium for Yogi Berra Day. Berra, Larsen’s battery mate for the stunning Fall Classic feat, had been on the outs with George Steinbrenner…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: ‘Big Shot Shaver’ is back in blue 

SCOTT SLANT: ‘Big Shot Shaver’ is back in blue 

Presented by THE JAMES. Wednesday Weekly…July 17, 2024. The Basketball Tournament (TBT) has its own beat writer of sorts, Ariel Puterman, and he’s done his homework on Boise State’s alumni entry, Once A Bronco. If the former Broncos are to advance, something they didn’t do the first time two years ago, Puterman thinks Marcus Shaver Jr.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Bryan Gates’ story just gets better

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Bryan Gates’ story just gets better

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. This Day In Sports…July 16, 2009, 15 years ago today: The most successful coach in Idaho Stampede history resigns to take an assistant’s spot with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the latest jaunt in an amazing journey. Bryan Gates, who had been a student at Boise State but didn’t play basketball there,…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Mariners now play (mostly) outdoors

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Mariners now play (mostly) outdoors

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…July 15, 1999, 25 years ago today: It’s the grand opening of Safeco Field (now T-Mobile Park) in Seattle. Tailored for the Puget Sound with a retractable roof for those rainy days and nights, Safeco was emblematic of other popular retro-style ballparks built in the 1990s. More than 44,000…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: There once was a flame-throwing Babe

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: There once was a flame-throwing Babe

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…July 12, 1914, 110 years ago today: Before he was the “Great Bambino,” he was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, and Babe Ruth makes his major league debut, giving up two runs on eight hits over seven innings in a 4-3 win over Cleveland. Ruth had arrived…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Sheen’s wild ride with the Steelies begins

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Sheen’s wild ride with the Steelies begins

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…July 11, 2019, five years ago today: A few days after Neil Graham departs for the Texas Stars of the AHL, the Idaho Steelheads name Everett Sheen to replace him as head coach. Sheen had served as Graham’s assistant the previous three seasons. The 32-year-old native of Lethbridge, AB,…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Not a total makeover, and that’s good

SCOTT SLANT: Not a total makeover, and that’s good

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly…July 10, 2024. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just tweak it. Count me among the relieved that Boise State didn’t completely overhaul its uniforms when the new ones were unveiled Tuesday in time for Mountain West Media Days. To the naked eye, it’s still the classic Broncos look…MORE