Eric Nelson, the father of new Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson, joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about his son, his personality, why he's living by himself in Meridian and his expectations for the 2024 football season.

Eric Nelson, the father of new Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson, joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about his son, his personality, why he's living by himself in Meridian and his expectations for the 2024 football season.

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"

MALACHI NELSON: WHO IS BOISE STATE'S NEW QB ... IN THE WORDS OF HIS FATHER

Previews and predictions for Boise State football and running back star Ashton Jeanty - from college football magazine guru Phil Steele, B.J. previews Mountain West Media Days in Vegas next week in his weekly BNN Report (IST will broadcast three straight shows from Circa Resort starting Tuesday), update on the Houston AD search and how it might impact Jeramiah Dickey and BSU football, Bob talks to BSU golfer Cole Rueck in Bronco Focus - he's headed to the Scottish Open to play against PGA stars, celebrating birthdays for Idaho and the USA

Previews and predictions for Boise State football and running back star Ashton Jeanty - from college football magazine guru Phil Steele, B.J. previews Mountain West Media Days in Vegas next week in his weekly BNN Report (IST will broadcast three straight shows from Circa Resort starting Tuesday), update on the Houston AD search and how it might impact Jeramiah Dickey and BSU football, Bob talks to BSU golfer Cole Rueck in Bronco Focus - he's headed to the Scottish Open to play against PGA stars, celebrating birthdays for Idaho and the USA

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JULY 3: BSU FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS, ASHTON JEANTY, JERAMIAH DICKEY

College football magazine publisher Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 preview magazine - and what he has to say about Boise State's Mountain West and CFP hopes, Ashton Jeanty's place in the national picture and a scouting report on season-opening opponent Georgia Southern.

College football magazine publisher Phil Steele joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2024 preview magazine - and what he has to say about Boise State's Mountain West and CFP hopes, Ashton Jeanty's place in the national picture and a scouting report on season-opening opponent Georgia Southern.

PHIL STEELE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAGAZINE GURU ON BOISE STATE, ASHTON JEANTY

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation to preview next week's Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas (IST shows from Circa Resort and Stadium Swim on July 9-11). Two storylines: Who's good outside of BSU/Ashton Jeanty and what's going on with Utah State?

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation to preview next week's Mountain West Football Media Days in Las Vegas (IST shows from Circa Resort and Stadium Swim on July 9-11). Two storylines: Who's good outside of BSU/Ashton Jeanty and what's going on with Utah State?

MALACHI NELSON: WHO IS BOISE STATE'S NEW QB ... IN THE WORDS OF HIS FATHER

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