Prater & The Ballgame

Prater and Greg dive into a serious question - what's the future of Boise State basketball, how are fans feeling after Wednesday night's loss at Utah State, can this team rebound from a tired look and can this team finish strong under coach Leon Rice, Bob takes a look at the state of Boise State basketball in Bronco Focus - and what Rice has to say, we replay highlights from our 35-minute interview with football coach Spencer Danielson, USA women beat Canada for Olympic gold and now our attention turns to USA-Canada in the men's tournament, the 2026 sports calendar includes the Winter Olympics, World Baseball Classic and World Cup in North America - how much does patriotism play into your sports fandom

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to share his thoughts on the state of Broncos' basketball. Boise State lost at Utah State on Wednesday night - what's left with this team going into the final five games of the regular season? What is coach Leon Rice thinking these days?

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins the show - 35 minutes in our KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio - to talk about his changing roster, the offseason QB competition and to answer a few personal questions (Can he cook? What type of music does he listen to?), Bob previews Boise State-Utah State basketball in Bronco Focus, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - transfer linebacker Logan Brantley (Kansas), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski lands his first NFL coaching gig as the Broncos' NFL coaching tree continues to grow, are you watching any Olympic hockey ... and do you miss the snow/want it to snow?

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson joins Prater and Mallory in the Lithia Ford of Boise Studio - his debut appearance in our studio. Danielson talks about how his team has changed since Jan. 1, how he's handling the offseason QB competition and thoughts on playing the Vandals. We also get to know Danielson a little more ... Can he cook? Does he follow sports outside of football? How did he celebrate the George Holani Super Bowl? What kind of music does he listen to?

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 preview of the Mountain West game in Logan. Bob takes a close look at Utah State's basketball program (and home venue) - and compares both to Boise State football.

Boise State still struggling to win basketball games - where did this team go sideways and what's left with six games remaining in the regular season, Bob searches for answers - talks to senior leader RJ Keene in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about Pac-12 and Mountain West football teams scheduling each other, Boise State softball is playing Ole Miss, Arizona, Texas, Stanford, Kansas and Arkansas - what does coach Justin Shults say about his scheduling strategy, it was good to see Michael Jordan smiling after winning the Daytona 500 as a car owner, Weekend Winners & Losers

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a status report on the Broncos (fell to 15-10, 7-7 MW) following last Friday's loss to UNLV). Bob talks to senior leader RJ Keene, hoping to find some answers with six games remaining in the regular season.

LIVE from the annual Valentine's weekend Diamond Dig at Pastry Perfection, we have some fun with two of Boise's most loved athletes - Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty (if you had to pick, which one winning a Super Bowl would give you the most joy?), Bob previews Boise State-UNLV basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. breaks down the 2026 football schedule and the Boise State-Idaho football game in his weekly BNN Report, what sport/sports event is best for a first date, what are you loving about these Winter Olympics (DRONES!!!!), Friday Five - our week in review with a twist!

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 four storylines going into Friday night's Mountain West game at ExtraMile Arena. His No. 1 storyline: How much will Boise State and UNLV play each other in the future, in basketball and football?

The Boise State-Idaho football series/rivalry returns to Boise in 2031 - we hear from fans of both teams and athletic directors Jeramiah Dickey (Boise State) and Terry Gawlik (Idaho), we debate the pros and cons of a game that hasn't been played since 2010, Bob (Bronco Focus) breaks down Boise State's football schedule for 2026 - released by the Pac-12 on Wednesday night, Raiders insider Jesse Merrick on the Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak relationship in Las Vegas

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey and Idaho AD Terry Gawlik join Prater and Mallory for separate interviews from the Idaho Statehouse, where Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday morning to announce the return of the BSU-Idaho football series/rivalry. Dickey said he doesn't consider this game a rivalry; Gawlik said it's good for the state and she wants the game played with a backdrop of sportsmanship.

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 thoughts on the new 2026 football schedule that the Pac-12 released Wednesday night. Bob takes a look at the pros and cons of the Broncos' schedule, including the "flex game'' on Week 13. What does it all mean?

Raiders reporter Jesse Merrick, founder of the Silver & Black Sports Network, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about running back Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders have a new coach - former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. How does the coaching change impact Jeanty and his second year in the NFL?

Presidents and athletic leaders from Boise State and Idaho are meeting Thursday morning in the Statehouse to deliver football news - could the Boise State-Idaho series be back (what do fans think of that?), preview of the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule release, is DeMarcus Lawrence the most accomplished former Bronco in the NFL, Bob takes a deep dive into the Mountain West basketball race in Bronco Focus, New Mexico coach Jason Eck on North Dakota State moving into the Mountain West - and what does that mean for college football in the West, Johnny's emotions while watching the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade

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 thoughts on the Mountain West basketball race with about a third of the season remaining. How has the MW positioned itself for the postseason? Who does the schedule favor? Who's hot? Who's not?

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins the show for his monthly segment with KTIK - how did he feel about the Boise State presence in the Super Bowl (and what's his story about sports fandom, and did he play high school sports?), new details emerging about the Pac-12 football schedule (released this week?), Capital High graduate/former Boise State equipment manager Doug DeKerchove on getting a Super Bowl ring with the Seahawks, Ashton Jeanty meets new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, Bob dives into the Dylan Andrews story in Bronco Focus

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for his monthly segment on KTIK. This time, we focus on Dickey's fandom - how did he take in the Super Bowl? How did he process the success of former Broncos DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani? He's a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but what about other leagues? Did he play sports in high school? What's the best sporting event he's ever attended?

Doug DeKerchove, a Capital High graduate and a former equipment manager for Boise State football, now holds the same position with the Seattle Seahawks. That means he's about to get a Super Bowl ring. DeKerchove joins the show to talk about his role with the team, his duties during Super Bowl week and the emotions of winning a Super Bowl title.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a progress report on senior guard Dylan Andrews. The UCLA transfer, who struggled earlier in the season, is running the point, leading the team in free throw shooting (90 percent) and has scored 58 points in his last two games. 

We celebrate the Seahawks' victory in the Super Bowl - how did it happen and what's the emotional connection for regional football fans (including Ballgame!!!), we break down all aspects of the game - on and off the field, Boise State alums DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani become the eighth/ninth Broncos to play in a Super Bowl and win a ring, former Boise State kicker and Seattle area native Mike Black on his experience working in the NBC booth with Mike Tirico, Bob recaps Boise State's basketball victory over New Mexico in Bronco Focus, the impact of North Dakota State football joining the Mountain West, Weekend Winners & Losers

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share four impressions from the Broncos' 91-90 victory at New Mexico on Saturday night. Guard Dylan Andrews continued his hot streak with 33 points. What's it all mean for a program that has won six of seven games?

Monster sports weekend includes the Super Bowl, Olympics, national college basketball, Boise State basketball, PGA golf in Phoenix and more - how are you juggling your sports crockpot weekend, former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter predicts the Super Bowl, Idaho football icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer joins the show to reminisce about winning the first two Super Bowls (and his plans for this Sunday), Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) preview the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Albuquerque, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, we begin five days of qualifying for our 16th annual Diamond Dig

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter - KTIK's postseason correspondent throughout the NFL playoffs - joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Patriots. What is Koetter expecting from the game? Who's going to win? 

Longtime Idaho football icon Jerry Kramer won the first two Super Bowls with the Packers - he joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview on the eve of Super Bowl LX. Kramer, now 90 and still living in the Boise area, shares Vince Lombardi stories, how he celebrated two championships, how the Super Bowl changed his life - and his plans for Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Patriots.

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 outlook for the Broncos' basketball game at The Pit on Saturday night. Boise State beat New Mexico in Boise earlier this season - could this be the Broncos' final trip to Albuquerque?

LIVE FROM THE BOISE GOLF SHOW AT EXPO IDAHO ... We share Super Bowl memories with Shea McClellin (Marsing High, Boise State, Patriots) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer (Boise resident, Vandals, Packers), McClellin talks about winning a ring with Tom Brady (and has opinions about what Brady said about this Sunday's game), two-time Super Bowl champ Kramer shares how he's planning to watch Sunday's game, Bob talks to Boise State basketball coaches Leon Rice and Gordy Presnell in Bronco Focus, how do we feel about the chaos at the PGA stadium stop in Phoenix ... NOTE: WE'LL AIR THE ENTIRE JERRY KRAMER INTERVIEW AT 3:15 FRIDAY

Shea McClellin won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2017 - a dramatic comeback/overtime victory against the Falcons. The linebacker from Marsing started the game and played 32 snaps - he joins Prater and Mallory to share his memories of the game. Where's the ring? Who's he rooting for this year? What's he up to these days? PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PATRIOTS

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to look into both programs - the men are coming off an emotional OT win over Nevada and the women's team is on an eight-game winning streak. What do coaches Leon Rice and Gordy Presnell say about that?

We take a deep dive into Super Bowl quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Drake Maye - who's best equipped to win Sunday's game, Bob recaps Boise State basketball's OT win over Nevada, Boise State Football New Player Spotlight, is Mike Tirico the face of American sports television and how do we feel about that

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap Dylan Andrews' performance - 25 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds in 34 minutes on Tuesday night in ExtraMile Arena. The Broncos beat Nevada 91-87 in OT.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR THIS SUNDAY ... The Super Bowl is being played without A-list superstars - are there future Hall of Famers on the Seahawks-Patriots rosters and is former Boise State standout DeMarcus Lawrence the most high-profile player for either team, Lithia Ford of Boise general manager Jim Sterk on his new relationship with KTIK/Prater & The Ballgame, Bob previews the Boise State-Nevada basketball/football series in Bronco Focus, former Idaho QB and College Football Hall of Famer John Friesz joins the show to talk about a rare stat - he's the only player in NFL history to throw a pass for the Seahawks and Patriots, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - transfer RBs Juelz Goff (Pitt) and Harry Stewart III (Kansas), Lindsey Vonn will ski in the Olympics without an ACL - famous sports injuries and playing through the pain

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share a milestone moment in school history - potentially the final Boise appearance for Nevada basketball. As Boise State moves into the new Pac-12 next season, Bob takes a look at the history and what BSU-Nevada has meant to fans over the years. The Broncos host the Wolf Pack in ExtraMile Arena on Tuesday night.

Former Idaho/NFL quarterback and College Football Hall of Famer John Friesz joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his place in NFL history - he's the only QB to ever throw a pass for the Patriots and Seahawks. Those two teams play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Friesz goes down memory lane, including his thoughts on Boise State and the one season in New England when he was assigned to "mentor'' third-string QB Tom Brady.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR THIS SUNDAY ... Live from Lithia Ford of Boise, we dive into Super Bowl week by examining the Seahawks and Patriots - are they built for the long haul, Bob recaps Boise State basketball's weekend in Bronco Focus, basketball Hall of Famer and coaching legend Tara VanDerveer joins the show to share why she's coming to Boise this week, the NFL coaching carousel is complete for this offseason - how do we feel about the 10 hires, Weekend Winners & Losers

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap four of the biggest storylines from the weekend in Mountain West basketball. Bob's No. 1 takeaway: What happened to Boise State in Phoenix?

Longtime basketball coaching icon Tara VanDerveer, who won three national championships at Stanford and a gold medal in the Olympics, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about this week's trip to Boise. VanDerveer, who also coached the Idaho Vandals for two seasons, will deliver the keynote speech at the iWIN Sports' inaugural Change Make*Hers Gala at the Stueckle Sky Center on Wednesday. One of the honorees is Boise cyclist and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FEB. 8 ... Boise State basketball goes for its fifth consecutive win Friday night at Grand Canyon - live previews in Phoenix from Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report), Dirk Koetter on the NFL coaching carousel and the Super Bowl, would Ashton Jeanty-Klint Kubiak be a good match in Vegas, Boise State football New Player Spotlight - OL Zander Etsy, Friday Five, our week in review with a twist

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter joins Prater and Mallory - as he's done every Friday throughout the NFL playoffs. Koetter starts with the potential working relationship between Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty and head coach candidate Klint Kubiak, Next week: Koetter predicts who wins the Super Bowl (he's on a 6-0 heater with his playoff picks).

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Mountain West basketball game in Phoenix. Bob's No. 1 storyline: What will be different this time after Grand Canyon beat the Broncos by 17 points in Boise last month?

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR FEB. 8 ... There are 106 players on active rosters for the Seahawks and Patriots going into the Super Bowl - 27 of them played college ball in the West (two Broncos, one Vandal, eight from the Big Sky, four from USC and more), is Klint Kubiak the right coach for Ashton Jeanty, new Boise State football player spotlight - Notre Dame transfer safety Taebron Bennie-Powell, Bob recaps first half of the Boise State/Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus, Boise area resident and NBC reporter Heather Cox on going to Italy to cover her ninth Olympic Games (she's covering men's alpine skiing)

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the first half of the Mountain West basketball season (10 games down, 10 to go). Bob takes a deep dive into the Broncos' first half, identifies the best team in the league and goes over second-half expectations.

Boise area resident and longtime television reporter Heather Cox joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy - she leaves this weekend for her ninth Olympic assignment. Cox will cover men's alpine skiing and ski mountaineering (new sport) for NBC Sports. The Olympics open Feb. 6

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR ON FEB. 8 ... Former Boise State running back star George Holani joins the show to talk about going to the Super Bowl with the Seahawks, Pac-12 leaders meeting in California to finalize 2026 football schedule and championship site (do we want the flex model or the home-and-home model?), Bob on Boise State basketball and its four-game winning streak in Bronco Focus, Bill Belichick/Hall of Fame debate gathering more attention, latest on the NFL coaching carousel, what's the toughest sports environment in the U.S.

Second-year Seahawks running back George Holani - No. 6 on Boise State's all-time rushing list - joins Prater and Johnny from Seattle's football complex where the team is preparing to play the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Holani talks about his performance in the NFC Championship Game, how he celebrated with family and what he's looking forward to next week in Santa Clara.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to examine basketball's four straight wins over Colorado State, Wyoming, Air Force and San Jose State. No. 1 on Bob's list: The team's best attribute is its depth. Next: At Grand Canyon on Friday night.

SIGN UP FOR OUR BIG GAME PARTY PATROL AT KTIK.COM - PIZZA, WINGS & GIFTS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR ON FEB. 8 ... Prater, Johnny and Greg have a debate - who's the best player on the Boise State basketball team, Bob previews Boise State-San Jose State basketball in Bronco Focus, in honor of San Jose State - when does a sleepy environment ruin your social experience, Bill Belichick isn't a first-ballot Hall of Famer - how did that happen and why, Josh Allen gets a new head coach (familiar face) in Buffalo, new rule for G6 teams to qualify for the College Football Playoff

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 thoughts on Tuesday night's Mountain West game at San Jose State. The Broncos, all-time, have lost only four games to San Jose State - all on the road in a sleepy gym.

Super Bowl is set - how do we feel about the matchup in Boise, is this a Seattle revenge game for the 2015 Super Bowl loss to New England, how is Johnny going to handle his emotions for the next two weeks, former players from Boise State (DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani) and Idaho (Christian Elliss) will play against each other in a Super Bowl - could be the first time in history, Bob (Bronco Focus) on basketball's three-game winning streak going into the second half of the Mountain West season, Weekend Winners & Losers

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 thoughts on Saturday's blowout home victory over Air Force - and what it means for the future. The Broncos have won three straight games heading into the second half of the Mountain West season, starting Tuesday night at San Jose State. 

Former Boise State/NFL head coach Dirk Koetter returns for his weekly segment as KTIK's NFL playoff correspondent - he likes the Seahawks and Patriots to reach the Super Bowl (and explains why), Boise State Hall of Famer Pete Kwiatkowski on Seahawks' defensive menace DeMarcus Lawrence (Kwiatkowski was his DC at Boise State), Kwiatkowski also talks about getting fired at Texas after this past season - he said he still doesn't know why, Bob previews Boise State-Air Force basketball in Bronco Focus, B.J. (weekly BNN Report) dives into the 2026 CFP format that was finalized Friday - and what it means for G6 teams, which duo is your favorite NFL TV crew, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist. TECHNICAL ISSUE: The missing Dirk Koetter audio can be found in a separate file at KTIK.com