Category Archives: Scott Slant

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The notorious 9-degree game on the Blue

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The notorious 9-degree game on the Blue

Presented by GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS. This Day In Sports…November 15, 2014: A day after a freak storm finishes dumping a November-record 7.6 inches of snow on Boise, Boise State and San Diego State play the coldest game in Albertsons Stadium history. The temperature at kickoff was 9 degrees. The epic freeze far eclipsed the Miami-Nevada game…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Opening Night for the Idaho Stampede 

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Opening Night for the Idaho Stampede 

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…November 14, 1997, 25 years ago today: Pro hoops comes to the Treasure Valley, as the Idaho Stampede make their Continental Basketball Association debut at the Idaho Center before more than 6,000 fans. The Stampede were led by former Boise State coach Bobby Dye, in his final season…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: 28-3 deficit, Boise State style

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: 28-3 deficit, Boise State style

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…November 11, 2017, five years ago today: Boise State’s biggest comeback as an FBS school, as the Broncos rally from 25 points down late in the first half to stun Colorado State in overtime 59-52. There were actually two 25-point deficits as the Rams were racking up a staggering…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Historic meltdown on the scoreboard

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Historic meltdown on the scoreboard

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…November 10, 2007, 15 years ago today: Navy and North Texas combine to score the most points in regulation in FBS history—136 of them—when the Midshipmen outduel the Mean Green, 74-62 in Denton, Tex. North Texas quarterback Giovanni Vizza tossed eight touchdowns and threw for 478 yards, while…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos offense poised to reload in Reno?

SCOTT SLANT: Broncos offense poised to reload in Reno?

Presented by BACON BOISE. Wednesday Weekly: November 9, 2022. One man’s opinion: Boise State’s offense is poised to get untracked again at Nevada Saturday night. The Broncos gained only 79 yards in the first half against BYU, thanks to three-and-outs and the fact they hardly had the ball. But Boise State really got in a…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos-Wolf Pack rivalry revs up

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The Broncos-Wolf Pack rivalry revs up

Presented by BACON BOISE. This Day In Sports…November 8, 1980: In a showdown for the Big Sky lead at sold-out Bronco Stadium, two of the greatest running backs in Big Sky history face off against each other: Boise State’s Cedric Minter and Nevada’s Frank Hawkins. Hawkins carried the load for the Wolf Pack and rushed…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The alleged ‘victory lap’ at Mackay

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The alleged ‘victory lap’ at Mackay

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…November 7, 1987: Another takeover of Reno’s Mackay Stadium by Boise State fans. The faithful were treated to a 36-31 victory over Nevada (then Nevada-Reno) in Skip Hall’s first year as head coach. The Broncos took the lead midway through the second quarter and would not relinquish it,…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: AP goes big 10 months after the Fiesta Bowl

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: AP goes big 10 months after the Fiesta Bowl

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…November 4, 2007, 15 years ago today: Adrian Peterson, the rookie out of Oklahoma, sets a new NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards in the Minnesota Vikings’ 35-17 win over the San Diego Chargers. After a modest 43 yards at halftime, Peterson exploded for 253 in the second…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Brooklyn is relevant again in major pro sports

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Brooklyn is relevant again in major pro sports

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…November 3, 2012, 10 years ago today: The most anticipated Brooklyn sports event in a more than a half-century brings the borough a victory, as the Nets debut in their new Barclays Center home with a 107-100 win over the Toronto Raptors. It was a star-studded affair that…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Home runs and garbage cans

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Home runs and garbage cans

Presented by VETERANS PLUMBING. This Day In Sports…November 1, 2017, five years ago today: A thriller of a World Series ends with a relatively calm Game 7, as the Houston Astros win their first world championship with a 5-1 victory over the L.A. Dodgers. The Fall Classic featured a record 25 home runs, 15 of…MORE