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Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter returns for his weekly segment as KTIK's NFL playoff correspondent - he likes the Seahawks and Patriots to reach the Super Bowl (and explains why), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski on Seahawks' defensive menace DeMarcus Lawrence (Kwiatkowski was his DC at Boise State), Kwiatkowski also talks about getting fired at Texas after this past season - he said he still doesn't know why, Bob previews Boise State-Air Force basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. (weekly BNN Report) dives into the 2026 CFP format that was finalized Friday - and what it means for G6 teams, which duo is your favorite NFL TV crew, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist. TECHNICAL ISSUE: The missing Dirk Koetter audio can be found in a separate file at KTIK.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment during the NFL playoffs. The top storylines he's following: The Jarrett Stidham situation in Denver, how to overcome loud stadiums, elite defenses in Seattle and Denver, Mike Vrabel's coaching success in New England and Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford in L.A. He's picking the Seahawks and Broncos to play in the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Kwiatkowski - a dominant football player at Boise State (1984-87), a longtime Boise State coach and a Boise State Hall of Famer (Class of 1996) - joins Prater and Mallory for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with Seattle Seahawks defensive star DeMarcus Lawrence. Kwiatkowski was Lawrence's defensive coordinator at Boise State. Kwiatkowski also touches on his own personal career, after being fired as Texas' DC after this past season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on Saturday afternoon's game at ExtraMile Arena. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Keep a close eye on the Broncos' offense - playing better because no one is playing hero ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State center Klayton Adams on his first season as offensive coordinator with the Cowboys, former Idaho running back Joel Thomas (now associate head coach/RB coach in New Orleans) on working with Kellen Moore and being a head coach in next week's Senior Bowl, did Ashton Jeanty get snubbed as a finalist for NFL Rookie of the Year, Bob chronicles the history of Boise State-Air Force football and basketball in Bronco Focus, Steelheads radio voice Justin Russo on Boise's dominant hockey team and two games at Idaho Central Arena this weekend, top storylines to follow with the final four QBs remaining in the NFL playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Klayton Adams, a former Boise State center who started his long coaching career as a GA with the Broncos, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about his first year with the Cowboys' offense, his coaching journey and where he got his big break, interactions with Chris Petersen and other former Boise State football figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Idaho Vandals running back standout Joel Thomas, now the associate head coach/running backs coach for Kellen Moore and the Saints, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about working with Moore, what the Saints want to accomplish in future seasons, his desire to become a head coach in the NFL, his role as head coach in next week's Senior Bowl ... and his memories of playing big college games in Boise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcaster Justin Russo joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise's downtown hockey team - fourth-best record in the 30-team ECHL. Russo talks about the dynamics of this team, the top players, and expectations going into a final playoff push. The Steelheads host the Allen Americans on Friday and Saturday nights at Idaho Central Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an oral history of the Broncos' football and basketball history against Air Force. Boise State and Air Force are scheduled to play their final basketball game Saturday inside ExtraMile Arena. Bob hits on the highlights and lowlights of the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Ashton Jeanty and Fernando Mendoza about to become best friends (or teammates?), former Boise State RB star could be paired with college football's star of 2026 depending on what the Raiders do with their No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, Boise State basketball finds its groove with dominating win at Wyoming, Bob talks to Andrew Meadow about his performance in the Wyoming win (Bronco Focus), George Holani activated and ready to play for the Seahawks this weekend, what would a Super Bowl title mean to Demarcus Lawrence and his career, can Jarrett Stidham help the Broncos beat the Patriots on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with basketball standout Andrew Meadow. The junior forward has scored 20+ points in two of his past three games, including 21 points in a 81-65 victory at Wyoming on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball plays at Wyoming on Tuesday - can the Broncos string together back-to-back wins for the first time in a month, where is your emotional needle with this team right now, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews the Wyoming game live from Laramie - he wants to see more success from point guard Dylan Andrews, NFL playoffs down to four teams - four players (and some coaches) with Idaho connections remain in the chase for a Super Bowl ring, will Josh Allen ever win a Super Bowl, college football wrap - how did we feel about this season (locally, regionally, nationally), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Boise State-Wyoming basketball game in Laramie. Bob's No. 1 storyline between two 2-5 teams in the Mountain West: Continued success for once-struggling point guard Dylan Andrews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL playoff correspondent Dirk Koetter makes his weekly postseason appearance (every Friday on KTIK leading up to the Super Bowl) - he has predictions for all four games this weekend and has a few things to say about close friend and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with previews of the Boise State-Colorado State basketball game, transfer portal closes Friday night - how did Boise State do, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory for his weekly segment during the NFL playoffs (every Friday on KTIK leading up to the Super Bowl). Koetter starts with thoughts on close friend and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen, then breaks down this weekend's four NFL games. Koetter is going with the Broncos, Seahawks, Patriots and Rams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Friday night's Mountain West game inside ExtraMile Arena. Bob's No. 1 storyline: The Broncos need to dig out of their four-game losing streak with an impressive effort on defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State coach and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen joins the show to celebrate the support he received during his career, Petersen said he didn't want the Boise State job, at first, because he was "scared,'' Petersen also expressed his disappointment that Kellen Moore isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and forward Pearson Carmichael in Bronco Focus, what if Cameron Bates doesn't drop a pass against Fresno State or Dylan Andrew doesn't miss his last-second regulation jump shot against San Diego State, Pac-12 is looking into football scheduling options for 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026, inducted in December). Petersen admits he was "scared" to take the Boise State job, and thanks a team of support that lead to his success with the Broncos and later at the University of Washington. He also touches on Kellen Moore - not pleased that his QB isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with coach Leon Rice and sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael. The Broncos, 1-5 in Mountain West play, are grinding hard behind the scenes in preparation for Friday night's home game against Colorado State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) - former QB Kellen Moore didn't make the cut for the fifth consecutive year, former Boise State football icons Dan Hawkins (coach) and Austin Pettis (WR) join the show to talk about Petersen and his impact on football and life, Boise State basketball falls to 1-5 in Mountain West play - what do we expect against Colorado State on Friday, eight QBs left in the NFL playoffs - seven first-round picks and Brock Purdy. PROGRAM NOTE: CHRIS PETERSEN JOINS PRATER & THE BALLGAME AT 4PM THURSDAY (95.3FM OR THE KTIK APP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime college football coach Dan Hawkins first met Chris Petersen in the early 1980s at UC Davis - Hawkins was a young assistant coach and Petersen was a quarterback. They've spent the past 40+ years working together and building a friendship, including at Boise State. On Wednesday, Petersen was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. Hawkins comes strong with the background and the stories. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF BOISE STATESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record-breaking wide receiver Austin Pettis joins Prater and Mallory to share memories of four Boise State football seasons under coach Chris Petersen, who will be inducted into the Boise State Athletic Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame later this year. Pettis shares Xs and Os stories - and stories of real life. How did Pete handle the Titus Young situation? What was Pete's coaching super power? PHOTO COURTESY OF OTTO KITSINGERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the Broncos' 89-85 overtime loss at UNLV on Tuesday night. The Broncos are 1-5 in Mountain West play and host Colorado State on Friday night. Bob shares post-game interview highlights with Leon Rice and Andrew Meadow - and tries to figure out what's wrong with this team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show for his monthly segment - Ask the AD with JD, he's live from the annual NCAA Convention in Washington D.C., where he's also meeting with Idaho legislators, Dickey touches on the struggles of men's basketball, his conversations with coach Leon Rice and his expectations for college football news from the convention, Bob previews Boise State-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, Boise State football hires third assistant coach (familiar name), Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen could land in the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, the impact of coach Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers (what's next?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory live from Washington D.C., where he's attending the annual NCAA Convention. Appearing on KTIK for his monthly segment, Dickey touches on the troubles of men's basketball and how he's communicating with coach Leon Rice. He also talks about business from the convention - the college football calendar, a potential new redshirt rule and the evolving world of NIL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the Boise State-UNLV basketball game in Vegas. The Broncos are off to a 1-4, and face a Rebels team that has lost two straight and is last in the Mountain West in scoring defense. Bob's No. 1 storyline for Boise State: Getting off to a fast start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball is 1-4 in Mountain West play after Saturday's 25-point home loss to Utah State - we all try to figure out what's going on with Leon Rice's program, Bob shares his analysis in Bronco Focus and callers load up with their opinions, top storylines and Idaho connections still alive in the NFL playoffs, Boise State football transfer portal update, Maddux Madsen could face Dylan Raiola in next season's opener at Oregon, Kellen Moore and Chris Petersen will learn their College Football Hall of Fame fate Wednesday, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts after men's basketball's loss to Utah State on Saturday night. What's wrong? What needs to be fixed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State plays Utah State in one of the biggest home basketball games of the season Saturday and we get you ready three ways - Prater and Mallory with a exclusive interview with Drew Fielder, Bob talks to (new starter?) Aginaldo Neto in Bronco Focus, B.J. Rains talks Boise State hoops and football in his weekly BNN Report - the Broncos announced two new assistant football coaches Friday, Dirk Koetter returns as our NFL playoff correspondent through the Super Bowl, Commanders/former Boise State TE John Bates joins the show after scoring a TD in his final game of the season, do Boise State fans want Oregon to win a national championship (those two teams open the 2026 season in Eugene), Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State and NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory to preview wild-card weekend - six games to open the NFL playoffs. Koetter talks about the wide-open field, homefield "disadvantage,'' coaching favorites and coaching matchups, quarterbacks in the field, the coaching carousel ... and even Ashton Jeanty's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington tight end John Bates, a former Boise State standout, joins Prater and Mallory for his annual postseason visit with KTIK. Bates caught a TD in his final game of this past season, but he's developed a reputation as one of the best blocking TEs in the NFL. What's Bates' future in the Commanders' TE changing room? Where does he want to get better? And what's the update on his life away from football?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights of his interview with "AG" Neto, who made his first start with the Broncos on Wednesday night against Grand Canyon. Neto previously played for NBA Academy Africa and the Angola national team - and can speak four languages. Will he continue to start for coach Leon Rice?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise native and Georgetown basketball transfer Drew Fielder (Rocky Mountain High) joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive sit-down interview inside ExtraMile Arena on Friday. The big guy talks about what went wrong with the Broncos the past week and how to fix a two-game losing streak. Mostly, he shares the story of what's important to him: Basketball, family, being outdoors, becoming a father and tattoos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball lost to Grand Canyon on Wednesday night inside ExtraMile Arena - we break down all the frustrating details as the Broncos fall to 1-3 in the Mountain West, the guys have their opinions and take plenty of calls/messages, Bob with his spin on the loss in Bronco Focus, we go to New Orleans and Las Vegas for insider reports on Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty (JT The Brick with his thoughts on Jeanty and the Raiders' No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft), Boise State football has lost several players and two coaches from its secondary - how do we feel about that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Vegas media personality JT The Brick joins Prater and Mallory for a season-ending wrapup conversation about rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. The former Boise State star had a mixed-results season on a bad football team - JT says his future in the NFL is bright and optimistic. The Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft - who will they take to help impact Jeanty's future with the program?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Orleans reporter/podcaster/TV analyst Ross Jackson joins Prater and Mallory to recap Kellen Moore's first season as head coach with the Saints. Moore's team finished strong and has a bright future, according to Jackson, but there's still plenty of work on a roster that won only six games this season. The Saints pick eighth in the 2026 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on Wednesday night's frustrating loss inside ExtraMile Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four head coaches in the CFP semifinals all worked with Nick Saban, our Nick Saban here in Boise is Chris Petersen - what's his coaching tree look like, Bob previews Boise State-Grand Canyon basketball in Bronco Focus, has college football hit rock bottom with the Lane Kiffin-Demond Williams news, most all QBs in the NFL playoffs were first-round picks - and two are from the Mountain West, what are your sports pet peevesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his top storylines for Wednesday night's game at ExtraMile Arena. Bob calls the Grand Canyon matchup the most important game of the season for Boise State - and his No. 1 storyline: A fast start on offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football in the midst of roster chaos - WR Chris Marshall (transfer portal) and S Ty Benefield (LSU) are gone while 20+ new players are expected to join the program this weekend, is coach Leon Rice a lifer at Boise State, Bob talks to junior forward Andrew Meadow in Bronco Focus, Ryan Leaf on FCS/G6/CFP playoffs - and Kirby Moore at Washington State, instant reaction to John Harbaugh leaving the Ravens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime QB and current college football/NFL analyst Ryan Leaf joins Prater and Mallory after calling Montana State's victory in the FCS national championship game Monday night in Nashville. Leaf describes the emotions of the game, whether G6 teams could benefit from their own national tournament, and his thoughts on coach Kirby Moore coaching at Washington State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with junior forward Andrew Meadow. He leads the team in minutes played (shared with Dylan Andrews) - would more time and more shooting benefit a program that's off to a 1-2 start in Mountain West play?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The No. 1 seeds for the NFL playoffs are Seattle and Denver - which franchise in our geographic footprint is followed the most in the Treasure Valley (or is it the 49ers? Raiders?), six former Boise State players have reached the NFL postseason but can one of them break the Jay Ajayi Drought (last Boise State player to play in/win a Super Bowl), how is coach Spencer Danielson handling the offseason for Boise State football, Bob recaps the Boise State-San Diego State overtime thriller in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to review Saturday night's epic Mountain West basketball game in San Diego. The Broncos lost 110-107 in triple overtime - what are the positives that Bob took away from the memorable performance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime college administrator Karl Benson, recently retired after commissioner stints with the WAC, MAC and Sun Belt, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about college football bowl seasons in 2026 and beyond. Benson is part of a group attempting to bring a postseason bowl game to the Denver area - potentially involving new Pac-12/Mountain West programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share key storylines going into the Broncos' league home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night. Boise State needs a win after opening Mountain West play with a loss at Nevada; the Lobos have won seven straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football lost its top player to the transfer portal - what's next for safety Ty Benefield and how do fans feel about his departure (as opposed to leaving early for the NFL), is coach Spencer Danielson winning or losing his battle with the portal, Bob previews Boise State-New Mexico hoops in Bronco Focus, starter RJ Keene on the Broncos' psyche after loss at Nevada and short holiday break, Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore down to their final NFL games of the season - how'd they do in 2025, sports-related gifts and Christmas, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the men's basketball team that's coming off a loss to Nevada and a short holiday break. The Broncos are 8-4 overall going into the Mountain West home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night - what are the short-term expectations for the program?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State wide receiver star Kirby Moore, most recently the offensive coordinator at Missouri, joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview during Monday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium. He was in Boise to watch his new team, Washington State, beat Utah State. Moore talks about being a first-year head coach in Pullman, his vision for the program and what to expect when Washington State and Boise State meet for the first time in the new Pac-12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.