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SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FEB. 8 ... There are 106 players on active rosters for the Seahawks and Patriots going into the Super Bowl - 27 of them played college ball in the West (two Broncos, one Vandal, eight from the Big Sky, four from USC and more), is Klint Kubiak the right coach for Ashton Jeanty, new Boise State football player spotlight - Notre Dame transfer safety Taebron Bennie-Powell, Bob recaps first half of the Boise State/Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus, Boise area resident and NBC reporter Heather Cox on going to Italy to cover her ninth Olympic Games (she's covering men's alpine skiing)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 recap the first half of the Mountain West basketball season (10 games down, 10 to go). Bob takes a deep dive into the Broncos' first half, identifies the best team in the league and goes over second-half expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise area resident and longtime television reporter Heather Cox joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy - she leaves this weekend for her ninth Olympic assignment. Cox will cover men's alpine skiing and ski mountaineering (new sport) for NBC Sports. The Olympics open Feb. 6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR ON FEB. 8 ... Former Boise State running back star George Holani joins the show to talk about going to the Super Bowl with the Seahawks, Pac-12 leaders meeting in California to finalize 2026 football schedule and championship site (do we want the flex model or the home-and-home model?), Bob on Boise State basketball and its four-game winning streak in Bronco Focus, Bill Belichick/Hall of Fame debate gathering more attention, latest on the NFL coaching carousel, what's the toughest sports environment in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second-year Seahawks running back George Holani - No. 6 on Boise State's all-time rushing list - joins Prater and Johnny from Seattle's football complex where the team is preparing to play the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Holani talks about his performance in the NFC Championship Game, how he celebrated with family and what he's looking forward to next week in Santa Clara.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 examine basketball's four straight wins over Colorado State, Wyoming, Air Force and San Jose State. No. 1 on Bob's list: The team's best attribute is its depth. Next: At Grand Canyon on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR ON FEB. 8 ... Prater, Johnny and Greg have a debate - who's the best player on the Boise State basketball team, Bob previews Boise State-San Jose State basketball in Bronco Focus, in honor of San Jose State - when does a sleepy environment ruin your social experience, Bill Belichick isn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer - how did that happen and why, Josh Allen gets a new head coach (familiar face) in Buffalo, new rule for G6 teams to qualify for the College Football PlayoffSee 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 Tuesday night's Mountain West game at San Jose State. The Broncos, all-time, have lost only four games to San Jose State - all on the road in a sleepy gym.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl is set - how do we feel about the matchup in Boise, is this a Seattle revenge game for the 2015 Super Bowl loss to New England, how is Johnny going to handle his emotions for the next two weeks, former players from Boise State (DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani) and Idaho (Christian Elliss) will play against each other in a Super Bowl - could be the first time in history, Bob (Bronco Focus) on basketball's three-game winning streak going into the second half of the Mountain West season, 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 Saturday's blowout home victory over Air Force - and what it means for the future. The Broncos have won three straight games heading into the second half of the Mountain West season, starting Tuesday night at San Jose State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.