Charles Leno Jr., who last played in the NFL in 2023, officially retired Tuesday and joins Prater and Mallory on Wednesday to talk about his decision, the timing, his Boise State and NFL career, and what's next as a #GirlDad. Leno also talks about buying a new blue turf for his high school team in California. 

Charles Leno Jr., who last played in the NFL in 2023, officially retired Tuesday and joins Prater and Mallory on Wednesday to talk about his decision, the timing, his Boise State and NFL career, and what's next as a #GirlDad. Leno also talks about buying a new blue turf for his high school team in California.&nbsp;

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"

CHARLES LENO JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE/NFL STANDOUT ON RETIREMENT - AND BLUE TURF

Former Boise State LT Kage Casey is scheduled to work out Sunday at the NFL Combine (11a-3p, NFL Network) - what are his expectations, Ashton Jeanty's next QB (Fernando Mendoza) speaks about the Raiders from the Combine, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the Boise State-Fresno State basketball game Saturday, Steelheads captain Nick Canade on mixed emotions while watching the gold-medal hockey game - and how to fix a losing streak, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist

Former Boise State LT Kage Casey is scheduled to work out Sunday at the NFL Combine (11a-3p, NFL Network) - what are his expectations, Ashton Jeanty's next QB (Fernando Mendoza) speaks about the Raiders from the Combine, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the Boise State-Fresno State basketball game Saturday, Steelheads captain Nick Canade on mixed emotions while watching the gold-medal hockey game - and how to fix a losing streak, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, FEB. 27: BOISE STATE & NFL, NFL COMBINE, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, STEELHEADS, FRIDAY FIVE

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 storylines going into the Mountain West game in California on Saturday (6 p.m. at Fresno State). No. 1 storyline: The Bulldogs have a young roster with mixed results - but the group has had better success at home.

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 storylines going into the Mountain West game in California on Saturday (6 p.m. at Fresno State). No. 1 storyline: The Bulldogs have a young roster with mixed results - but the group has had better success at home.

BOB PREVIEWS BOISE STATE-FRESNO STATE BASKETBALL SATURDAY NIGHT

Idaho Steelheads captain Nick Canade joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Sunday's gold-medal game: He's Canadian but appreciated what Team USA pulled off - and shares stories about playing youth hockey with top Americans Jack and Quinn Hughes. Canade also touches on the Steelheads, who are home Saturday night and hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. 

Idaho Steelheads captain Nick Canade joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Sunday's gold-medal game: He's Canadian but appreciated what Team USA pulled off - and shares stories about playing youth hockey with top Americans Jack and Quinn Hughes. Canade also touches on the Steelheads, who are home Saturday night and hoping to snap a three-game losing streak.&nbsp;

CHARLES LENO JR.: FORMER BOISE STATE/NFL STANDOUT ON RETIREMENT - AND BLUE TURF

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