Boise State senior quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation from Media Day at Albertsons Stadium. He's helped the Broncos to win three conference championships, but he hasn't won over the fan base. How can that change in 2026? What will his legacy be after this season - and how much does he think about legacy? And what about that honeymoon to Europe, where he encountered a Boise State fan in Italy?

Boise State senior quarterback Maddux Madsen joins Prater and Ballgame for an exclusive conversation from Media Day at Albertsons Stadium. He's helped the Broncos to win three conference championships, but he hasn't won over the fan base. How can that change in 2026? What will his legacy be after this season - and how much does he think about legacy? And what about that honeymoon to Europe, where he encountered a Boise State fan in Italy?

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"

MADDUX MADSEN: BOISE STATE QB ON GETTING BETTER, HIS LEGACY - AND HIS EUROPEAN HONEYMOON 

Former Boise State football All-American and Seattle Seahawks draft pick Larry Polowski joins the show in-studio for all three hours, celebrating 42 years of Idaho Sports Talk. Polowski, the inspiration and co-host behind IST in 1985, shares the story of how IST started and some of his favorite memories and interviews (and most challenging interviews). Polowski also dives into the future of sports talk radio/sports media in Boise - and beyond. Plus, Bob with Bronco Focus and more from Boise State football Media Day on Wednesday.

Former Boise State football All-American and Seattle Seahawks draft pick Larry Polowski joins the show in-studio for all three hours, celebrating 42 years of Idaho Sports Talk. Polowski, the inspiration and co-host behind IST in 1985, shares the story of how IST started and some of his favorite memories and interviews (and most challenging interviews). Polowski also dives into the future of sports talk radio/sports media in Boise - and beyond. Plus, Bob with Bronco Focus and more from Boise State football Media Day on Wednesday.

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JULY 23: SPECIAL EDITION SHOW - HONORING LARRY POLOWSKI, THE GODFATHER OF IDAHO SPORTS TALK

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share a few nuggets from Boise State Media Day on Wednesday. What does Sire Gaines think about the Broncos having two 1,000-yard running backs this season?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share a few nuggets from Boise State Media Day on Wednesday. What does Sire Gaines think about the Broncos having two 1,000-yard running backs this season?

BOB WITH (LEFTOVER) AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS FROM BOISE STATE FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY

Boise State football conducted Media Day on Wednesday inside Albertsons Stadium - and we share exclusive interviews with team leaders Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan (with Prater and Ballgame) and head coach Spencer Danielson (Bob in Bronco Focus), plus Greg interviews several players and coaches - what do they know about the Pac-12? We share a few other items that we learned during three hours with the football team.

Boise State football conducted Media Day on Wednesday inside Albertsons Stadium - and we share exclusive interviews with team leaders Maddux Madsen and Jayden Virgin-Morgan (with Prater and Ballgame) and head coach Spencer Danielson (Bob in Bronco Focus), plus Greg interviews several players and coaches - what do they know about the Pac-12? We share a few other items that we learned during three hours with the football team.

MADDUX MADSEN: BOISE STATE QB ON GETTING BETTER, HIS LEGACY - AND HIS EUROPEAN HONEYMOON

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