We all know the story - former Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier founded the famed blue turf 40 years ago. Boise State is celebrating that milestone during Saturday's home opener against Memphis. Bleymaier, whose name is on the Boise State football complex, will raise the Blue Chaos flag and be honored throughout Saturday's game. He joins Prater and Ballgame for a trip down memory lane.

<p>We all know the story - former Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier founded the famed blue turf 40 years ago. Boise State is celebrating that milestone during Saturday's home opener against Memphis. Bleymaier, whose name is on the Boise State football complex, will raise the Blue Chaos flag and be honored throughout Saturday's game. He joins Prater and Ballgame for a trip down memory lane.</p>

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"

<p>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"</p>