Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Explosive record book plays rule in Reno

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Explosive record book plays rule in Reno

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…October 13, 2018, five years ago today: Two of the longest plays in Boise State history keep the Broncos in the game in the first half—then they get their mojo going in the second in a 31-27 win at Nevada, their 16th victory over the Wolf Pack in 17 games.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A different No. 11 is the Broncos’ playmaker

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A different No. 11 is the Broncos’ playmaker

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…October 12, 2013, 10 years ago today: Sophomore wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes makes 13 catches, the most at Boise State in 10 years, as the Broncos beat Utah State 34-23 at sold-out Romney Stadium in Logan. Quarterback Joe Southwick threw for a career-high 335 yards while the Broncos…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: The emergence of the Broncos’ Eric McAlister

SCOTT SLANT: The emergence of the Broncos’ Eric McAlister

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly: October 11, 2023. There have been lots of surprises on the Boise State offense, do you think? Eric McAlister as the Broncos’ unquestioned go-to receiver is one of them. The sophomore had a game for the ages last Saturday in the 35-27 comeback win over San Jose State, making…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A one-off conference game vs. a “big” school

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A one-off conference game vs. a “big” school

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…October 10, 1970: An oddball game during Boise State’s first year in the Big Sky, as the Broncos fall 27-14 at Long Beach State, led by eventual first-round NFL Draft pick Leon Burns. Because some previously-set schedules by Big Sky opponents (Idaho, Montana and Northern Arizona) couldn’t accommodate…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: One drought ends – another continues

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: One drought ends – another continues

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…October 9, 1989: The San Francisco Giants win their first pennant in 27 years, ending Chicago’s latest World Series dream. The Giants beat the Cubs 3-2 at Candlestick Park to take the National League Championship Series, four games to one. Will Clark hit .650 in the NLCS to…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS:  A Broncos loss with an effect on the future

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Broncos loss with an effect on the future

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…October 6, 2001: A sobering night in Boise State’s first year in the WAC. Rice’s option attack took apart the Broncos defense to the tune of 430 rushing yards in a 45-14 rout in Houston. And the Owls did it on a record 82 carries, getting that many because…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: 116 victories left on the table

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: 116 victories left on the table

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…October 5, 2001: The Seattle Mariners notch their 115th win of the year to set the American League record for victories in a single season previously held by the 1998 New York Yankees. The Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 at Safeco Field to hit the milestone, with Jamie…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Defense, the Broncos’ other hot topic

SCOTT SLANT: Defense, the Broncos’ other hot topic

Presented by BBSI BOISE. San Jose State’s Chevan Cordeiro is good at passing. That’s not a good omen for the Boise State defense.  We said the same thing last week about Seth Henigan of Memphis. The thing is, the Broncos started well against the pass last week—well in general on defense. Then came the dreaded explosives,…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The shot heard ‘round the world

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The shot heard ‘round the world

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…October 3, 1951: Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” in the deciding Game 3 of the National League playoff series between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. With two out in the bottom of the ninth—and the Dodgers leading 4-2—Thomson belted a three-run home…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Hilde is a Boise State redshirt no more

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Hilde is a Boise State redshirt no more

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…October 2, 1993, 30 years ago today: Quarterback Tony Hilde burns his redshirt year and makes his first career start as a true freshman for Boise State against Montana in Missoula. He threw the first of his 70 career touchdown passes—that one pulled in by Ryan Ikebe, who…MORE