Prater & The Ballgame

Who will be the Ashton Jeanty of the 2025 college football season - it could be Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love who plays against Boise State in October, we examine three "interesting'' BSU camp battles (QB2, WR3, K), who should be next in the Boise State Hall of Fame (school taking nominations for the Class of 2026), Pete Carroll on whether Jeanty will play in Thursday's preseason opener in Seattle, who's planning to watch Khalil Shakir on Hard KnocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State RB Sire Gaines hits the practice field Monday morning then meets with the media in first fall camp interview - he's more than ready to play and chase the ghost of Ashton Jeanty, he said, Broncos battle through chippy Monday practice, Boise State is No. 25 in the coaches preseason poll, Kellen Moore runs a 126-play scrimmage and Ashton Jeanty looks at buying a $12.5M home in the Vegas area, who are the top "Freaks'' of college football and how many will Boise State face this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein makes his debut in an NFL uniform - how'd he do, RB Sire Gaines makes his 2025 debut at Boise State's fall camp, Seahawks insider Gregg Bell (The News Tribune of Tacoma) on progress from DE Demarcus Lawrence and RB George Holani, Idaho State star Jared Allen going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will pro baseball work in Vegas (and why?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell, who covers the Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma, joins Prater and Mallory from fall camp where he's been following former Boise State standouts Demarcus Lawrence (DE) and George Holani (RB). Bell said Lawrence has shined in camp, and Holani is sticking on the roster for one particular skillset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory after attending fall camp practice No. 4 on Friday - a practice where RB Sire Gaines made his 2025 debut (ankle, soft tissue issues). Rains also touches on the kicking competition between returning player Jarrett Reeser and newcomer Colton Boomer, and what defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said about the Braxton Fely situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Boise State TE Matt Lauter lead the Broncos in passing targets/completions this season - and does it matter how it's done, it's been 26 years since a TE led BSU in receiving production, meet DE Max Stege and learn of his German background - and how he got into American football, Kellen keeps juggling the Saints' QB roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kasey Keller, a U.S. national team veteran and one of the top soccer goalies in American history, joins Prater and Mallory after officially joining the Athletic Club Boise ownership group earlier this month. Keller has had a home in Idaho for 20 years - and says he'll be an active owner for the USL franchise that begins playing in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State WR Chris Marshall stands out (again) during second day of fall camp - then addresses the media on his hopes for a "monster" season, DT Braxton Fely shares the reason why he left the team earlier this year (shocking answer) and how he's earning back trust now that he's rejoined the roster, breakdown of the WR room after two practices (seven returners, seven newcomers), what role our dads have played in our sports lives, anyone have any sympathy for Coach Prime?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 to share the importance of WR Chris Marshall and DT Braxton Fely - and what they mean for team success going into the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football launches fall camp - with running back Sire Gaines on the sidelines (soft tissue issues), a look at the RB, QB and WR positions, plus the defense and how it looked in the first two-hour practice of the season, Bob with his first-day observations in Bronco Focus, interviews with new captains Maddux Madsen, Kage Casey, Jayden Virgin-Morgan and Marco NotarainniSee 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 after attending the Broncos' opening day of fall football camp. Bob highlights the position group that stood out - and gives four quick thoughts from the two-hour practice on campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football opens fall camp Monday morning - all eyes on RB Sire Gaines, Spencer Danielson and Kage Casey talk about Gaines and his "intensity,'' Danielson on how the punter/kicker combination can be more productive in 2025 with Oscar Doyle (P) and Colton Boomer (K), B.J. and a conversation about which players will be captains this season, has anyone watched Happy Gilmore 2 yet (how was it?), massive event hitting downtown Boise on Saturday (and on ESPN SportsCenter on Monday), Bob on Ichiro and this weekend's Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about captains for this football season - coach Spencer Danielson said players have voted and he'll inform the team of the results Sunday. Who are four players who should be captains ... and would Boise State ever be interested in playing an international game to open the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson kicked off fall camp with his opening press conference Thursday - what did we learn about his team, Danielson on QB Maddux Madsen and his expectations, will RB Sire Gaines be ready for Monday's opening practice, what Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty said at NFL training camps, Hulk Hogan dies - a gut punch for guysSee 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 after attending a Spencer Danielson press conference to kick off fall camp, which starts Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They took a tour of the NEZ project and have a full report. BSU scheduling philosophies and the Blue Turf's grand nomination. Also both coaches join the show, Cody Hawkins (ISU) and Thomas Ford (U of I)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking CFP, Boise State Football, Big Sky media daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins the show from Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort & Casino - he previews a football season that starts with fall camp July 28 (PS: SIre Gaines is ready to go), Jason Eck on his transition from Idaho to New Mexico, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to several coaches about QB play and Boise State, B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) joins the show to talk about the highs and lows (and what we learned) during two days of meetings with MW players, coaches and staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory from Circa in Las Vegas - home of Mountain West Media Days, where his program was picked No. 1 for the 2025 season. Danielson confirms that RB Sire Gaines will be ready for fall camp, he previews other position groups, and touches on Ashton Jeanty, now in training camp with the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico football coach Jason Eck, who spent the past three seasons turning around the Idaho program, joins Prater and Mallory from Mountain West Media Days at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Eck said he's applying a lot of the same focus he used to rebuild the Vandals to do the same in Albuquerque. Will it worl?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 second day of Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas. Bob talked to several coaches Wednesday, about QB play in the conference and having to compete against league power BSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.