Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ original national championship

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos’ original national championship

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 27, 1958, 65 years ago today: Boise Junior College wins the national JC championship with a 22-0 win over Tyler, Texas, before 8,500 fans on Thanksgiving Day at old Bronco Stadium to finish a 10-0 season. The Broncos were coached by Lyle Smith, who recorded his fifth…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Which staffers stay? What about Bush Hamdan?

SCOTT SLANT: Which staffers stay? What about Bush Hamdan?

Presented by THE JAMES. Wednesday Weekly: November 15, 2023. While Boise State is dialed in on Friday’s game against Air Force and a chance at the Mountain West championship game, it’s hard not to look at the future. That means not only Spencer Danielson, but offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan, who rightfully got a lot of…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: 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

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: An emotional return, an emotional win

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: An emotional return, an emotional win

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. This Day In Sports…November 16, 1996: In one of the most emotional games in Boise State history, cancer-stricken Pokey Allen returns to the sidelines to coach the Broncos against New Mexico State in Las Cruces. Allen had been away all season undergoing alternative treatment in Canada. At that point, his…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Spencer Danielson and the Boise State defense

SCOTT SLANT: Spencer Danielson and the Boise State defense

Presented by ROSENDAHL FOOT & SHOE CENTER. Wednesday Weekly: November 15, 2023. It’s kind of short-sighted to wonder how Spencer Danielson will be able to lead the Boise State football program the rest of the way. Danielson led the Broncos to a No. 6 national ranking in total defense last season. But he doesn’t have…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Rade’s record day ransacks the Aggies

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Rade’s record day ransacks the Aggies

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. (Note: This feature originally planned for Monday, preempted by a special Scott Slant column) This Day In Sports…November 13, 1982: Linebacker John Rade turns in one of the most dominating individual defensive performances in Boise State history as the Broncos romp past Utah State 30-10 in their season home finale.…MORE

SCOTT SLANT:  Is it inside or outside for the Broncos?

SCOTT SLANT: Is it inside or outside for the Broncos?

Presented by THE SANDWICH BAR. Monday Special: November 13, 2023. Sunday morning started off with shockwaves in Bronco Nation, as Andy Avalos was fired as head coach at Boise State by athletic director Jeramiah Dickey, less than 12 hours after the Broncos beat New Mexico 42-14. It’s the first time in 31 years that Boise…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Helgeson & the defense stifle No. 1 Nevada

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Helgeson & the defense stifle No. 1 Nevada

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…November 10, 1990: Nevada brings the top-ranked team in Division I-AA to Bronco Stadium to face Boise State. The Wolf Pack was no match for the Broncos this time, as the high-powered Nevada offense was held to just 216 yards in a 30-14 Broncos win. Bart Hull, the son…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A ‘normal’ bout in Tyson-Holyfield I

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A ‘normal’ bout in Tyson-Holyfield I

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 9, 1996: Evander Holyfield becomes only the second boxer ever to win a world heavyweight championship three times when he upsets Mike Tyson, a 5-to-1 favorite, in Las Vegas. It was the first meeting between the two fighters, with Tyson defending the WBA title he had won…MORE