Former Boise State defensive lineman Ian Smart (2004-07), now the head coach at Timberline High in Boise, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Idaho's quarterfinal playoffs that take place this weekend. Timberline hosts Middleton at Dona Larsen Park on Friday night in the 6A quarters - the Wolves are regular season champions and have six-plus players headed to Division I college programs.

Former Boise State defensive lineman Ian Smart (2004-07), now the head coach at Timberline High in Boise, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Idaho's quarterfinal playoffs that take place this weekend. Timberline hosts Middleton at Dona Larsen Park on Friday night in the 6A quarters - the Wolves are regular season champions and have six-plus players headed to Division I college programs.

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"

BOISE STATE & PREP FOOTBALL: IAN SMART, FORMER PLAYER AND TIMBERLINE COACH - SEEDED NO. 1 GOING INTO PLAYOFFS

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 2026

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 2026

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JAN. 15: CHRIS PETERSEN, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL, PAC-12 SCHEDULING

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 STATE

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 STATE

CHRIS PETERSEN: COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER ON HIS JOURNEY - AND HIS TEAM OF SUPPORT

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. 

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.&nbsp;

BOISE STATE & PREP FOOTBALL: IAN SMART, FORMER PLAYER AND TIMBERLINE COACH - SEEDED NO. 1 GOING INTO PLAYOFFS

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