Idaho Sports Talk

Boise State dominates first day of Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Broncos are preseason No. 1 (again) and QB Maddux Madsen is Offensive Player of the Year, interviews with left tackle Kage Casey (NFL dreams and a new dog), EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan (chasing double-digit sacks and Idaho camping spots), CFP executive director Richard Clark on what he wants for a future format (not AQs) - and whether Group of Six teams will always have access to college football's postseason tournament, plus live reports from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan, who is looking for a second straight double-digit sack season, joins Prater and Mallory at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. He's eager to chase QBs this season, he's aiming for a career in the NFL, and he has a newfound love for camping in Idaho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle Kage Casey, a college football All-American and potential NFL first-round draft pick, joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview on the first day of Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Casey touches on his past season with Ashton Jeanty, and his family, including his wife and her family with deep Boise State roots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on the first day of Mountain West Media Days. Bob talked to several players Wednesday, including Defensive Player of the Year Trey White (DE, San Diego State) and QBs Walker Eget (San Jose State) and Chubba Purdy (Nevada).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff executive director Richard Clark joins Prater and Mallory live from Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, where he talks about the Boise State experience in 2025, what to expect from the 2025 tournament, will Group of Six teams always have access - and what's the latest on all the controversy surrounding a format for the 2026 CFP and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Ballgame are at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for Mountain West Football Media Days, which are Wednesday (players) and Thursday (coaches). Live guests include Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey (on Texas State, Grand Canyon basketball, MW vs. P12, 2026 football schedule) and Circa owner Derek Stevens on the power Ashton Jeanty is having on Las Vegas, and where does Jeanty rank on the list of current Vegas stars?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory, who are in Las Vegas for Mountain West Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday. Dickey touches on a variety of topics, from Texas State, to Grand Canyon basketball, court action involving the MW/Pac-12, the Jelly Roll/Post Malone concert and its impact on athletics, and recent trips to Washington DC (BSU/Pac-12 business) and McCall (family vacation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory on the eve of Mountain West Media Days to preview five football players to watch this season (not on the Boise State roster). KTIK will broadcast live from Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vegas businessman Derek Stevens, who owns Circa Resort & Casino as one of the most high-profile casino owners in Nevada, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about new local star Ashton Jeanty, why he enjoys following Boise State sports, and the changing landscape of gambling and college sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater. Mallory and Bob preview Boise State football storylines as KTIK heads to Las Vegas for three days of live shows from Circa Resort & Casino, what's up with Tyson Degenhart getting only five minutes in two games at NBA Summer League, do chicks still dig the long ball, is Nick Saban returning to coachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Broncos football and preseason prediction polls. For 17 consecutive years, Boise State has been a preseason favorite to win a WAC/Mountain West title - what has happened in past seasons when the Broncos didn't finish No. 1. Boise State will be No. 1, again, when the MW preseason poll comes out Wednesday morning during Media Days in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Greg sitting in for Johnny, it's GOAT Day at KTIK - diving into former Boise State stars Ashton Jeanty and Tyson Degenhart, is Jeanty a first-round pick in fantasy football, Degenhart makes his NBA Summer League debut Friday night, B.J. with storylines to watch at next week's Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas (KTIK with live shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Circa, 3-6pmMT)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BNN REPORT - EVERY FRIDAY ON KTIK: Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Greg for a conversation about Mountain West Media Days - next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Las Vegas. Top storyline: Angst between MW members and the new members of the Pac-12. B.J., along with Prater and Johnny will report live, with live shows, all three days from Circa in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the first-year expectations for NFL rookies Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore - both open training camp later this month, how many people have visited The Blue (and where are they from?), is The Blue the No. 1 destination in Idaho, does the Mountain West have football coaches on the hot seat, former Boise Hawks owner/Boise icon Bill Pereira passes awaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Trapp, president of Idaho Sports Properties/Idaho Steelheads (ECHL hockey), joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Bill Pereira, who passed away Thursday, according to his family. Pereira was the ownership/inspiration behind the Boise Hawks, Memorial Stadium and KTIK Radio. His involvement with Diamond Sports helped to spark the Idaho Steelheads, Idaho Sneakers and Top Rank Boxing events in Downtown Boise. He had additional sports properties/interests throughout the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is on vacation so Prater and Mallory take over the segment for a fun conversation about The Blue. Boise State released statistics Thursday - how many people have visited The Blue and where have they come from?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it crazy to think Boise State's Spencer Danielson, already, is the best football coach in the Mountain West/Pac-12 (or are we homers for even thinking that?), who's the worst coach in the MW/P12, Danielson and what he told national radio host Zach Gelb, Coach Prime creates headlines at Big 12 Media Day, Bob continues his summer preview of BSU football opponents in Bronco Focus (Utah State), F1 The Movie review - what "sport'' creates the best "sports movies?''See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Utah State football - can veteran coach Bronco Mendenhall make a difference in a program that's transitioning into the new Pac-12?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mountain West is promoting seven players for Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, including Boise State QB Maddux Madsen, is he the best offensive player in the league - how viable are the other six candidates and what does that mean for MW success this season, Mountain West invites Grand Canyon basketball into the league for this season and BSU and San Diego State are not happy, BSU esports coach Doc Haskell on his program moving into the athletic department, Bob continues his summer preview series on BSU football opponents (Colorado State)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Doc Haskell hits the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to talk about Tuesday's news - and what it means for the Boise State athletic department. The Broncos, who compete in a 7,000-square foot downtown arena, have won six national championships and 13 Mountain West titles since 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Colorado State football - can the Rams (with a returning QB) break through in 2025 and play in their first Mountain West Championship Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the new Pac-12 need/want a ninth full-time football member - if so, why and who, Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould with her stance on future membership, how would a ninth member impact/improve the conference, Bob with his summer preview of San Diego State football in Bronco Focus, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about San Diego State football - can the Aztecs return to the top half of the Mountain West standings (and become bowl eligible for the first time since 2022)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Bob, sitting in for the vacationing Johnny Ballgame, debate whether QB Maddux Madsen is the Mountain West preseason Player of the Year, LT Kage Casey lands a spot on a preseason All-American team, Texas State AD Don Coryell on competing for championships in the new Pac-12, and Fourth of July traditions - what are yours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas State athletic director Don Coryell joins Prater and Bob for a conversation about the biggest news of the week - the Bobcats joining the Pac-12 as a full-time member starting in 2026. Coryell touches on everything from football competing for championships to making his first visit to the blue turf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about redshirt junior left tackle Kage Casey. The top NFL prospect is a first-team selection on the Walter Camp preseason All-American team, announced Wednesday (the lone Group of 5 player on the first-team).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's July 1 - Boise State and the Pac-12 have 365 days to get ready for a critical football season, we debate what needs to be done to create the perfect launch heading into 2026, what other milestones took place Tuesday (BSU can start paying athletes directly ... and FBS football is up to 136 members), BSU associate AD Chris Kutz used to be an associate AD at Texas State - what are his thoughts on the move, how do you feel about 100-degree heatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater for a conversation about new Pac-12 member Texas State and its big-game history. The Bobcats have won two Division II national championships - and played one monster FBS game that changed the direction of their football program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kutz is the associate athletic director for strategic communication at Boise State - he's been with the Broncos since May 2024. Prior to that, Kutz spent nearly three years as the associate AD for communications at Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. Kutz talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the new Pac-12 member, effective 2026, and shares what it's like to live in San Marcos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Bob, sitting in for Johnny, dive into the official news of the day - Texas State joining the Pac-12 and what it means for the future, former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart (in studio) on joining the Toronto Raptors' NBA Summer League team, Boise Pro Soccer CEO/co-founder Brad Stith (in studio) on the name, crest and colors of Boise's new professional soccer franchise (USL) - Athletic Club BoiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Bob, sitting in for Johnny, hang out in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio with former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart. The leading scorer in school history will play for the Toronto Raptors during this month's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Bob, sitting in for Johnny, have a conversation with Brad Stith, CEO and co-founder of Boise Pro Soccer. The organization, which is launching a USL League One men's team this spring, announced the club's name, colors and crest during a public celebration at Expo Idaho last Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, is joined by Texas State play-by-play announcer Brant Freeman. On Monday, the Bobcats officially accepted an invitation from the Pac-12 to become the eighth full-time member of the conference starting in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas State will officially join the new Pac-12 next week (effective 2026 football season) - Bobcats' beat reporter (Colton McWilliams, San Marcos Daily Record) on what makes the program attractive and what to expect from the university in San Marcos, should Texas State receive a full or partial share of revenue money when it joins the P12, Tyson Degenhart going to NBA Summer League with the Toronto Raptors, Touchdowns for TicketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BNN REPORT - EVERY FRIDAY ON IST: Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Bronco Nation News, the Boise State subscription news/video site that is joining the 247 Sports family next week. He explains all the details as BNN makes the transition to the new online site. Rains also jumps in on the Texas State debate - should the Bobcats get a full revenue share when they join the Pac-12 in 2026?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colton McWilliams, sports editor of the San Marcos Daily Record in San Marcos, Texas, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the eighth football member of the new Pac-12 starting in 2026. How did the Bobcats get here? What is their ceiling? What's inspiring about San Marcos, Texas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory, sitting in for the vacationing Bob Behler (Boise State play-by-play announcer), share what former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart said about his NBA Summer League chances - and when the Raptors play their four July games in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl Benson, a former Boise State baseball player and three-time college commissioner (MAC, WAC, Sun Belt), on why Texas State is good/bad for the new Pac-12, Boise Pro Soccer CEO Brad Stith on the franchise's new name, and national talk show host Zach Gelb on our new guy (KTIK program director/board op Greg Frank)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Mallory dive into the story of the day - Texas State is poised to join the new Pac-12 (per ESPN report), pros and cons of the P12 addition starting in 2026, our thoughts on the Post Malone-Jelly Roll concert at Albertsons Stadium - and what's next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory jump in for the vacationing Bob Behler to talk about Wednesday's report from ESPN insider Pete Thamel - Texas State is poised to join Boise State in the new Pac-12. How do we feel about that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Mallory dive into the details behind the new Pac-12/CBS Sports media rights package announced Monday - the good and bad of a five-year deal, Touchdowns for Tickets - giving away a pair of Boise State football season tickets for the second straight week, meet our new guy - new KTIK program director and Idaho Sports Talk board op Greg FrankSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory jump in for the vacationing Bob Behler to talk about Monday's breaking news - details of the new, five-year CBS Sports and Pac-12 media rights package that directly impacts Boise State football and basketball.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Prater and Mallory jump in for the vacationing Bob Behler to talk about Monday's breaking news - details of the new, five-year CBS Sports and Pac-12 media rights package that directly impacts Boise State football and basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballgame and Behler discuss the CFP format with BJ Rains. Baseball with Bob will focus on the recent Dodgers/Padres melee. Idaho Vandals head coach Thomas Ford talks about the Kibbie Dome and Treasue Valley players on his roster. It's Touchdowns for Tickets reveal, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOISE STATE RECRUITING CLASSES ARE EXAMINED BY BALLGAME AND BOB BEHLER. RASEAN JONES, THE NEWS COMMITMENT TO THE BOISE STATE FOOTBALL PROGRAM JOINS THE SHOW TO TELL HIS STORY. THE KICK SIX VS THE HOOK AND LADDERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ballgame and Behler talk with Raiders play by play broadcast Jason Horowitz to get excited about Jeanty. College football topics include Boise State in the Pac-12 and the SEC memo during this week's CFP meetings. And Behler will buy or sell what future Pac-12 teams will do when the league continues in 2026?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Ballgame discuss the career of Brett Rypien, who joined the show. Touchdowns for Tickets was kicked off. Weekend Winners and Losers. Bye, Nevada? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Mallory discuss Sire Gaines and the Boise State running back room with B.J. Rains (BNN Report/Bronco Nation News), Saints insider Ross Jackson on Kellen Moore following his first two months of camp, Father's Day memories with our listeners, NBA and NHL finals are getting intense, Baseball with Bob has Behler getting us ready for the College World SeriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to what Las Vegas teammates are saying about Jeanty at camp, elite/boring star athletes in the USA, is Kellen Moore a players' coach, more details on Touchdowns for Tickets (starting June 16)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a prediction of who will replace Ashton Jeanty's 30 TDs this coming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory for a prediction of who will replace Ashton Jeanty's 30 TDs this coming season.