UC Davis running back Lan Larison, a four-year starter at Vallivue High in Caldwell, joins Prater and Mallory from Big Sky Media Days in Spokane where he's been named Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Larison shares one season goal (2,000 yards) and his Boise State recruiting story. PHOTO COURTESY of UC Davis Athletics

UC Davis running back Lan Larison, a four-year starter at Vallivue High in Caldwell, joins Prater and Mallory from Big Sky Media Days in Spokane where he's been named Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Larison shares one season goal (2,000 yards) and his Boise State recruiting story. PHOTO COURTESY of UC Davis Athletics

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"

LAN LARISON: VALLIVUE HIGH GRAD IS PRESEASON BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

We celebrate the accomplishments of two Idaho athletes - UC Davis running back Lan Larison (Vallivue High, Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year) and cyclist Matteo Jorgenson (Boise High, eighth in Tour de France), what we're learning about Boise State opponents Georgia Southern and Oregon from their media days, Bob previews Utah State football (and its tragic start to the season) in Bronco Focus, Prater on chasing (and feeding) bears in Idaho last week, Weekend Winners & Losers

We celebrate the accomplishments of two Idaho athletes - UC Davis running back Lan Larison (Vallivue High, Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year) and cyclist Matteo Jorgenson (Boise High, eighth in Tour de France), what we're learning about Boise State opponents Georgia Southern and Oregon from their media days, Bob previews Utah State football (and its tragic start to the season) in Bronco Focus, Prater on chasing (and feeding) bears in Idaho last week, Weekend Winners &amp; Losers

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JULY 22: LAN LARISON (VALLIVUE HS), MATTEO JORGENSON (BOISE HS), OREGON & GEORGIA SOUTHERN, UTAH STATE

Douglas Tobin, president of the Boise Young Riders Development Squad (BYRDS), joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Boise High graduate Matteo Jorgenson and his eighth-place finish (top American) at the Tour de France. This week, Jorgenson heads to Paris to race in the Summer Olympics.

Douglas Tobin, president of the Boise Young Riders Development Squad (BYRDS), joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Boise High graduate Matteo Jorgenson and his eighth-place finish (top American) at the Tour de France. This week, Jorgenson heads to Paris to race in the Summer Olympics.

MATTEO JORGENSON: BOISE CYCLING COACH DOUGLAS TOBIN ON THE IMPACT OF HIS TOUR DE FRANCE PERFORMANCE

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his Mountain West football preview series by diving into Utah State. The head coach was fired this month (spawning lawsuits) and a player died in a swimming/diving accident over the weekend.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, continues his Mountain West football preview series by diving into Utah State. The head coach was fired this month (spawning lawsuits) and a player died in a swimming/diving accident over the weekend.

LAN LARISON: VALLIVUE HIGH GRAD IS PRESEASON BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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