Category Archives: Scott Slant

SCOTT SLANT: The rash of realignment angles

SCOTT SLANT: The rash of realignment angles

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly: July 6, 2022. It’s all about controlling the controllables for Boise State right now, and there’s a lot that’s out of the Broncos’ control on the realignment carousel. With Dennis Dodd’s report Tuesday that the Big 12 “is in deep discussions to add up to six Pac-12 teams,” the…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The ‘other’ football finally takes root

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: The ‘other’ football finally takes root

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…July 1, 2014: A captivating run by the United States in soccer’s World Cup ends in the round of 16 with a 2-1 loss to Belgium in extra time in Brazil. The Americans had opened the tournament with a 2-1 over Ghana on a goal in the 86th minute.…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: One year in – the Broncos are out?

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: One year in – the Broncos are out?

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…June 30, 2012, 10 years ago today: With about two hours to spare, Boise State submits its formal resignation from the Mountain West Conference, effective June 30, 2013. The Broncos would have faced a penalty of at least $5 million had they withdrawn with less than one year’s notice.…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ picked to win

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly: June 29, 2022. Time out from the busy recruiting beat to check out one of the longest-running preseason college football magazines, Lindy’s. Boise State is picked to win the Mountain Division of the Mountain West, but Fresno State is predicted to win the championship. The capsules are penned by…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not exactly boxing’s finest moment

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Not exactly boxing’s finest moment

Presented by LOUIE’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT. This Day In Sports…June 28, 1997, 25 years ago today: One of the most bizarre title fights in boxing history, as Mike Tyson bites off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their heavyweight championship bout in Las Vegas. Tyson’s transgression happened in the third round after Holyfield…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Vandal’s massive – and temporary – setback

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: A Vandal’s massive – and temporary – setback

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…June 27, 1992, 30 years ago today: After a six-month Reebok mass media campaign called “Dan and Dave”, featuring Olympic decathlon hopefuls Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson, O’Brien fails in the pole vault and is eliminated at the U.S. Olympics Trials. It was a shock for the former…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Now it’s the National Football League

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Now it’s the National Football League

Presented by BBSI BOISE. This Day In Sports…June 24, 1922, 100 years ago today: The National Football League is officially born, although technically it was two years old. The league had previously been called the American Professional Football Association. Coinciding with the name change to the NFL, Curly Lambeau paid $50 for the franchise rights…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Title IX – a seminal moment for women’s athletics

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: Title IX – a seminal moment for women’s athletics

Presented by COMMERCIAL TIRE. This Day In Sports…June 23, 1972, 50 years ago today: Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, is signed into law by President Richard Nixon. The landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 Act did not prohibit sex discrimination against people at educational institutions—Title IX was intended…MORE

SCOTT SLANT: Lining ‘em up behind Holani

Presented by POOL SCOUTS. Wednesday Weekly: June 22, 2022. He’s already a candidate for Boise State’s “all-name” team. The Broncos have received a commitment from running back Breezy Dubar, a 5-11, 190-pounder from Anna, TX. Dubar is quite the prospect. “He’s got the ability to punish,” his high school coach, Seth Parr, told Jordan Kaye…MORE

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: LeBron’s first manufactured NBA title

THIS DAY IN SPORTS: LeBron’s first manufactured NBA title

Presented by ZAMZOWS. This Day In Sports…June 21, 2012, 10 years ago today: LeBron James collects a triple-double as the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to win the NBA Finals four games-to-one. It was James’ first NBA championship, two years after the much-criticized “Decision” TV special that announced his departure from Cleveland…MORE