Prater & The Ballgame

Boise State basketball back on track with two straight wins - what's next with three games remaining in the regular season, Bob (Bronco Focus) explains how Dylan Andrews and Drew Fielder have found their groove, new Boise State DB coach Terrence Brown will coach safeties and cornerbacks this season (a change from past seasons), Boise State football New Player Spotlight: CB JeRico Washington Jr. (Kennesaw State), former NFL head coach Chuck Pagano on his coaching career (over?), living back in Boise and the pros/cons of the NFL Combine, one Idaho senator is attempting to limit international student-athletes at the state's public universitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime NFL coach/head coach Chuck Pagano - also a former Boise State assistant football coach - joins Prater and Mallory for a three-part conversation: He's done with the Ravens after spending this past season in Baltimore (will he ever coach again?), he's back living in Boise full-time (lots of golf?) and he dives into the pros and cons of the NFL Combine (happening this week in Indianapolis)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 top theory as to why the men's basketball team is starting to play better: Guard Dylan Andrews and big man Drew Fielder have found a consistent groove - you know what you're getting from both players (not the case earlier in the season). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball hosts Wyoming on Tuesday night (two teams with a combined record of 14-18 in Mountain West games) - what about this game most interests you, Bob previews the game in Bronco Focus (defense!!!), getting to know all three of Boise State's new full-time assistant football coaches (DL Frank Maile, WR Travis Whitted, DB Terrence Brown), Kenyon Sadiq (Idaho Falls) headed to NFL Combine as the state of Idaho continues to put tight ends in the NFL, sports vacations - overrated or underrated?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 top four storylines going into Tuesday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. No. 1 storyline: Defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dedicate the show to USA Olympic hockey - biggest takeaways from Sunday's gold-medal victory over Canada, we have our thoughts and we spend the show listening to yours, will Olympic hockey gold be the No. 1 sports story in America at the end of the year (what tops it?), Bob dives into the final stretch for Boise State/Mountain West basketball in Bronco Focus, Hollywood actor/voice actor/comedian Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld, Rules of Engagement, Family Guy) joins the show to talk about two shows in Boise on Friday night, how he landed the role of Puddy on Seinfeld and his sports loyalties, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Hollywood actor Patrick Warburton (Seinfeld, Rules of Engagement, voice actor on Family Guy - and so much more!) joins Prater and Mallory to talk about playing two shows at the Egyptian Theatre in Downtown Boise on Friday night. how he got the role of Puddy on Seinfeld, how he would convince "Elaine'' to vacation in Idaho, why David Spade once told a lie on KTIK and his priorities as a lifelong sports fan.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 what he thinks about the Broncos' basketball season with four regular season games remaining. Same applies to the entire Mountain West - what do people need to know going into the next couple of weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boise State basketball debate continues - what are expectations for Saturday's home game against San Jose State (or are we focused more on long-term solutions?), Bob (Bronco Focus) spotlights the 1975-76 team that included coach Bus Connor and the school's first NCAA appearance, team will be honored at halftime of Saturday's game and Connor (who died in Boise last month) will be celebrated inside Bronco Gym after the game, B.J. (BNN Report) on which players could return for Boise State basketball, former Boise State offensive coordinator Tim Plough joins the show - why he was fired and how he's finding joy as head coach at UC Davis, USA-Canada will play for Olympic hockey gold Sunday morning, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State offensive coordinator Tim Plough, who was fired early in the 2022 season, joins Prater and Mallory for a rare Boise media interview. Plough, who is 20-7 in two seasons as head coach at UC Davis, talks about what went wrong at Boise State. He touches on Hank Bachmeier, Andy Avalos, Spencer Danielson and Dirk Koetter. Plough says he has found his happy place and brings up two of his favorite topics: Finding joy and watching the Ted Lasso TV series. PHOTO: Courtesy of UC Davis AthleticsSee 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 details about a 50-year basketball reunion on Saturday. The 1975-76 team, the first in Boise State history to play in the NCAA Tournament, will be honored at halftime of the Boise State-San Jose State game. Bus Connor, the head coach of that team, will be honored in Bronco Gym following the game. Connor died last month in Boise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Greg dive into a serious question - what's the future of Boise State basketball, how are fans feeling after Wednesday night's loss at Utah State, can this team rebound from a tired look and can this team finish strong under coach Leon Rice, Bob takes a look at the state of Boise State basketball in Bronco Focus - and what Rice has to say, we replay highlights from our 35-minute interview with football coach Spencer Danielson, USA women beat Canada for Olympic gold and now our attention turns to USA-Canada in the men's tournament, the 2026 sports calendar includes the Winter Olympics, World Baseball Classic and World Cup in North America - how much does patriotism play into your sports fandomSee 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 Greg to share his thoughts on the state of Broncos' basketball. Boise State lost at Utah State on Wednesday night - what's left with this team going into the final five games of the regular season? What is coach Leon Rice thinking these days?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins the show - 35 minutes in our KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio - to talk about his changing roster, the offseason QB competition and to answer a few personal questions (Can he cook? What type of music does he listen to?), Bob previews Boise State-Utah State basketball in Bronco Focus, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - transfer linebacker Logan Brantley (Kansas), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski lands his first NFL coaching gig as the Broncos' NFL coaching tree continues to grow, are you watching any Olympic hockey ... and do you miss the snow/want it to snow?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory in the Lithia Ford of Boise Studio - his debut appearance in our studio. Danielson talks about how his team has changed since Jan. 1, how he's handling the offseason QB competition and thoughts on playing the Vandals. We also get to know Danielson a little more ... Can he cook? Does he follow sports outside of football? How did he celebrate the George Holani Super Bowl? What kind of music does he listen to?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 preview of the Mountain West game in Logan. Bob takes a close look at Utah State's basketball program (and home venue) - and compares both to Boise State football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State still struggling to win basketball games - where did this team go sideways and what's left with six games remaining in the regular season, Bob searches for answers - talks to senior leader RJ Keene in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about Pac-12 and Mountain West football teams scheduling each other, Boise State softball is playing Ole Miss, Arizona, Texas, Stanford, Kansas and Arkansas - what does coach Justin Shults say about his scheduling strategy, it was good to see Michael Jordan smiling after winning the Daytona 500 as a car owner, 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 a status report on the Broncos (fell to 15-10, 7-7 MW) following last Friday's loss to UNLV). Bob talks to senior leader RJ Keene, hoping to find some answers with six games remaining in the regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE from the annual Valentine's weekend Diamond Dig at Pastry Perfection, we have some fun with two of Boise's most loved athletes - Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty (if you had to pick, which one winning a Super Bowl would give you the most joy?), Bob previews Boise State-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. breaks down the 2026 football schedule and the Boise State-Idaho football game in his weekly BNN Report, what sport/sports event is best for a first date, what are you loving about these Winter Olympics (DRONES!!!!), Friday Five - our week in review with a twist!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 top four storylines going into Friday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. His No. 1 storyline: How much will Boise State and UNLV play each other in the future, in basketball and football?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boise State-Idaho football series/rivalry returns to Boise in 2031 - we hear from fans of both teams and athletic directors Jeramiah Dickey (Boise State) and Terry Gawlik (Idaho), we debate the pros and cons of a game that hasn't been played since 2010, Bob (Bronco Focus) breaks down Boise State's football schedule for 2026 - released by the Pac-12 on Wednesday night, Raiders insider Jesse Merrick on the Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak relationship in Las VegasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey and Idaho AD Terry Gawlik join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews from the Idaho Statehouse, where Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday morning to announce the return of the BSU-Idaho football series/rivalry. Dickey said he doesn't consider this game a rivalry; Gawlik said it's good for the state and she wants the game played with a backdrop of sportsmanship.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 new 2026 football schedule that the Pac-12 released Wednesday night. Bob takes a look at the pros and cons of the Broncos' schedule, including the "flex game'' on Week 13. What does it all mean?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raiders reporter Jesse Merrick, founder of the Silver & Black Sports Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about running back Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders have a new coach - former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. How does the coaching change impact Jeanty and his second year in the NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidents and athletic leaders from Boise State and Idaho are meeting Thursday morning in the Statehouse to deliver football news - could the Boise State-Idaho series be back (what do fans think of that?), preview of the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule release, is DeMarcus Lawrence the most accomplished former Bronco in the NFL, Bob takes a deep dive into the Mountain West basketball race in Bronco Focus, New Mexico coach Jason Eck on North Dakota State moving into the Mountain West - and what does that mean for college football in the West, Johnny's emotions while watching the Seahawks' Super Bowl paradeSee 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 Mountain West basketball race with about a third of the season remaining. How has the MW positioned itself for the postseason? Who does the schedule favor? Who's hot? Who's not?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show for his monthly segment with KTIK - how did he feel about the Boise State presence in the Super Bowl (and what's his story about sports fandom, and did he play high school sports?), new details emerging about the Pac-12 football schedule (released this week?), Capital High graduate/former Boise State equipment manager Doug DeKerchove on getting a Super Bowl ring with the Seahawks, Ashton Jeanty meets new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, Bob dives into the Dylan Andrews story in Bronco FocusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for his monthly segment on KTIK. This time, we focus on Dickey's fandom - how did he take in the Super Bowl? How did he process the success of former Broncos DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani? He's a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but what about other leagues? Did he play sports in high school? What's the best sporting event he's ever attended?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug DeKerchove, a Capital High graduate and a former equipment manager for Boise State football, now holds the same position with the Seattle Seahawks. That means he's about to get a Super Bowl ring. DeKerchove joins the show to talk about his role with the team, his duties during Super Bowl week and the emotions of winning a Super Bowl title.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 a progress report on senior guard Dylan Andrews. The UCLA transfer, who struggled earlier in the season, is running the point, leading the team in free throw shooting (90 percent) and has scored 58 points in his last two games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the Seahawks' victory in the Super Bowl - how did it happen and what's the emotional connection for regional football fans (including Ballgame!!!), we break down all aspects of the game - on and off the field, Boise State alums DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani become the eighth/ninth Broncos to play in a Super Bowl and win a ring, former Boise State kicker and Seattle area native Mike Black on his experience working in the NBC booth with Mike Tirico, Bob recaps Boise State's basketball victory over New Mexico in Bronco Focus, the impact of North Dakota State football joining the Mountain West, 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 four impressions from the Broncos' 91-90 victory at New Mexico on Saturday night. Guard Dylan Andrews continued his hot streak with 33 points. What's it all mean for a program that has won six of seven games?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monster sports weekend includes the Super Bowl, Olympics, national college basketball, Boise State basketball, PGA golf in Phoenix and more - how are you juggling your sports crockpot weekend, former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter predicts the Super Bowl, Idaho football icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer joins the show to reminisce about winning the first two Super Bowls (and his plans for this Sunday), Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Albuquerque, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, we begin five days of qualifying for our 16th annual Diamond DigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter - KTIK's postseason correspondent throughout the NFL playoffs - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Patriots. What is Koetter expecting from the game? Who's going to win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Idaho football icon Jerry Kramer won the first two Super Bowls with the Packers - he joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview on the eve of Super Bowl LX. Kramer, now 90 and still living in the Boise area, shares Vince Lombardi stories, how he celebrated two championships, how the Super Bowl changed his life - and his plans for Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Patriots.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 outlook for the Broncos' basketball game at The Pit on Saturday night. Boise State beat New Mexico in Boise earlier this season - could this be the Broncos' final trip to Albuquerque?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE FROM THE BOISE GOLF SHOW AT EXPO IDAHO ... We share Super Bowl memories with Shea McClellin (Marsing High, Boise State, Patriots) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer (Boise resident, Vandals, Packers), McClellin talks about winning a ring with Tom Brady (and has opinions about what Brady said about this Sunday's game), two-time Super Bowl champ Kramer shares how he's planning to watch Sunday's game, Bob talks to Boise State basketball coaches Leon Rice and Gordy Presnell in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about the chaos at the PGA stadium stop in Phoenix ... NOTE: WE'LL AIR THE ENTIRE JERRY KRAMER INTERVIEW AT 3:15 FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shea McClellin won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2017 - a dramatic comeback/overtime victory against the Falcons. The linebacker from Marsing started the game and played 32 snaps - he joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of the game. Where's the ring? Who's he rooting for this year? What's he up to these days? PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PATRIOTSSee 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 look into both programs - the men are coming off an emotional OT win over Nevada and the women's team is on an eight-game winning streak. What do coaches Leon Rice and Gordy Presnell say about that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a deep dive into Super Bowl quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye - who's best equipped to win Sunday's game, Bob recaps Boise State basketball's OT win over Nevada, Boise State Football New Player Spotlight, is Mike Tirico the face of American sports television and how do we feel about thatSee 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 Dylan Andrews' performance - 25 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds in 34 minutes on Tuesday night in ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos beat Nevada 91-87 in OT.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 THIS SUNDAY ... The Super Bowl is being played without A-list superstars - are there future Hall of Famers on the Seahawks-Patriots rosters and is former Boise State standout DeMarcus Lawrence the most high-profile player for either team, Lithia Ford of Boise general manager Jim Sterk on his new relationship with KTIK/Prater & The Ballgame, Bob previews the Boise State-Nevada basketball/football series in Bronco Focus, former Idaho QB and College Football Hall of Famer John Friesz joins the show to talk about a rare stat - he's the only player in NFL history to throw a pass for the Seahawks and Patriots, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - transfer RBs Juelz Goff (Pitt) and Harry Stewart III (Kansas), Lindsey Vonn will ski in the Olympics without an ACL - famous sports injuries and playing through the painSee 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 a milestone moment in school history - potentially the final Boise appearance for Nevada basketball. As Boise State moves into the new Pac-12 next season, Bob takes a look at the history and what BSU-Nevada has meant to fans over the years. The Broncos host the Wolf Pack in ExtraMile Arena on Tuesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Idaho/NFL quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer John Friesz joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his place in NFL history - he's the only QB to ever throw a pass for the Patriots and Seahawks. Those two teams play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Friesz goes down memory lane, including his thoughts on Boise State and the one season in New England when he was assigned to "mentor'' third-string QB Tom Brady.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 THIS SUNDAY ... Live from Lithia Ford of Boise, we dive into Super Bowl week by examining the Seahawks and Patriots - are they built for the long haul, Bob recaps Boise State basketball's weekend in Bronco Focus, basketball Hall of Famer and coaching legend Tara VanDerveer joins the show to share why she's coming to Boise this week, the NFL coaching carousel is complete for this offseason - how do we feel about the 10 hires, 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 recap four of the biggest storylines from the weekend in Mountain West basketball. Bob's No. 1 takeaway: What happened to Boise State in Phoenix?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime basketball coaching icon Tara VanDerveer, who won three national championships at Stanford and a gold medal in the Olympics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's trip to Boise. VanDerveer, who also coached the Idaho Vandals for two seasons, will deliver the keynote speech at the iWIN Sports' inaugural Change Make*Hers Gala at the Stueckle Sky Center on Wednesday. One of the honorees is Boise cyclist and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong.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 FEB. 8 ... Boise State basketball goes for its fifth consecutive win Friday night at Grand Canyon - live previews in Phoenix from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report), Dirk Koetter on the NFL coaching carousel and the Super Bowl, would Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak be a good match in Vegas, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - OL Zander Etsy, Friday Five, our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory - as he's done every Friday throughout the NFL playoffs. Koetter starts with the potential working relationship between Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty and head coach candidate Klint Kubiak, Next week: Koetter predicts who wins the Super Bowl (he's on a 6-0 heater with his playoff picks).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 the Mountain West basketball game in Phoenix. Bob's No. 1 storyline: What will be different this time after Grand Canyon beat the Broncos by 17 points in Boise last month?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 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.