Jay Sharman is CEO/founder of CollectU - a national company that helps college athletic departments turn renovation projects into revenue. Sharman joins the show to talk about his work with Boise State and its blue turf, which is being replaced this summer. Want to buy a chunk of the old one? There are plenty of options at CollectBSU.com ... and what's the story behind the $25,000 auction purchase that happened this week?

Jay Sharman is CEO/founder of CollectU - a national company that helps college athletic departments turn renovation projects into revenue. Sharman joins the show to talk about his work with Boise State and its blue turf, which is being replaced this summer. Want to buy a chunk of the old one? There are plenty of options at CollectBSU.com ... and what's the story behind the $25,000 auction purchase that happened this week?

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

BLUE TURF: HOW TO GET A CHUNK - SOMEONE JUST PAID $25,000 TO DECORATE A HOME

How one person spent $25,000 to decorate their home with Boise State's blue turf - and the auction-company CEO (CollectU, CollectBSU.com) who is helping the athletic department sell more of the turf that will be replaced this summer, what kind of blue turf momentos do you have, Kellen invites three former Boise State players to Saints rookie mini camp, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to the voice of LSU football about Ty Benefield, Boise State marketing AD on changes to ExtraMile Arena this offseason, Boise State basketball add another player, newest Kentucky Derby winners bails on Preakness - how will this trend impact the future of Triple Crown racing 

How one person spent $25,000 to decorate their home with Boise State's blue turf - and the auction-company CEO (CollectU, CollectBSU.com) who is helping the athletic department sell more of the turf that will be replaced this summer, what kind of blue turf momentos do you have, Kellen invites three former Boise State players to Saints rookie mini camp, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to the voice of LSU football about Ty Benefield, Boise State marketing AD on changes to ExtraMile Arena this offseason, Boise State basketball add another player, newest Kentucky Derby winners bails on Preakness - how will this trend impact the future of Triple Crown racing&nbsp;

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MAY 6: BLUE TURF, KELLEN & BOISE STATE, TY BENEFIELD, EXTRAMILE ARENA, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, HORSE RACING

Mike Murtagh, the Broncos' new AD for marketing and fan experience, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to share ExtraMile Arena changes happening for the 2026-27 basketball season. There are changes to the student section, a new Section 12 fan area and the controversial reseating of season ticket holders.

Mike Murtagh, the Broncos' new AD for marketing and fan experience, joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to share ExtraMile Arena changes happening for the 2026-27 basketball season. There are changes to the student section, a new Section 12 fan area and the controversial reseating of season ticket holders.

EXTRAMILE ARENA: BOISE STATE MARKETING AD ON CHANGES BEING MADE THIS OFFSEASON

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Johnny to share his interview with Chris Blair. He attended many of LSU's spring practices and said this about the former Boise State defensive back: "His name came up constantly in a positive way,'' Blair said. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Johnny to share his interview with Chris Blair. He attended many of LSU's spring practices and said this about the former Boise State defensive back: "His name came up constantly in a positive way,'' Blair said.&nbsp;

BLUE TURF: HOW TO GET A CHUNK - SOMEONE JUST PAID $25,000 TO DECORATE A HOME

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