Idaho Sports Talk

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State beat reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com), who confirms that Boise State received COVID clearance and headed to Hawaii on Friday afternoon, what makes the red-zone offense so special, and the Broncos' seven-day countdown to their season opener in basketball.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about the differences between Hawaii at home and Hawaii on the road. Plus, his keys to victory Saturday night.

Taysom Hill becomes sixth Idaho high school graduate to start at QB in the NFL, Highland coach Gino Mariani explains his journey since high school, Boise State-Hawaii game breakdown with Bob Behler and B.J. Rains, looking back at colorful Hawaii coaches, and what's the most magical CFB/NFL season you've ever had?

MOUNTAIN WEST BANK PREP RALLY EVERY THURSDAY AT 4 P.M. ON IST: Prater and Mallory talk to Ty Jones, the executive director of the Idaho High School Activities Association, on navigating through a COVID football season, and what it means to reach championship weekend.

Prater and Mallory talk to national handicapper Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) about his picks of the week: Boise State (-14) vs. Hawaii, Ohio State (-20.5) vs. Indiana, Oklahoma (-7) vs. Oklahoma State, Oregon (-13.5) vs. UCLA, Seahawks (-3) vs. Cardinals.

Prater and Mallory talk to national fantasy football insider Howard Bender (FantasyAlarm.com, SiriusXM, NY Post) about Kyler Murray, Davonte Adams, Ezekiel Elliott, the Steelers' WR corp, and getting ready for the playoffs.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about the importance of QB Hank Bachmeier heading into the Hawaii game - and the one offensive stat where the Broncos are No. 1 in the nation.

Justinian Jessup adds to Boise State's history with NBA Draft, did the best moment ever on The Blue happen Nov. 19, 1994, Bob on the importance of Hank Bachmeier heading into the Hawaii game, Idaho high school executive on making it through the football season, Best Bets with Lee Sterling, and our NFL Hour (Boise State, fantasy, gambling).

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about the changes in Hawaii's offense and defense (since offseason coaching change), how the team has looked good and bad, and thoughts on Justinian Jessup and the NBA Draft.

BYU and Cincinnati have a (longshot) path to the College Football Playoff, Boise State's Justinian Jessup hopes for landing spot in NBA Draft, Bob breaks down the BSU-Hawaii game in Bronco Focus, offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau on Hank Bachmeier, and more on NBA Draft.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about Hank Bachmeier's season and his return from the COVID list, ranking Mountain West quarterbacks, and thoughts on the Broncos' AD search.

Boise State president Tromp addresses athletic director search - is there enough football juice in the process, Broncos' QB Hank Bachmeier confirms his positive COVID test, says he's ready for Hawaii game, Bob examines the AD search and Mountain West QBs in Bronco Focus, and who are the biggest one-hit wonders in sports?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about his midseason report for Boise State, the Mountain West, a competitive Group of Five race, and the Top 25.

Bryan Harsin says Boise State-Hawaii is a go - and his thoughts on RB Andrew Van Buren, Boise loses NCAA basketball tournament this spring and it's probably the right choice, Bob gives his midseason report on Bronco Focus, big Heisman changes are coming, and which DeAndre Hopkins radio call did it best?

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State beat reporter B.J. Rains (Idaho Press, BlueTurfSports.com) about the Broncos' victory over Colorado State - and how close the game was to not being played.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about Avery Williams' special teams impact on the Broncos' victory over Colorado State - and how Bob knew the blocks were coming.

All the praise for Avery Williams - and a Boise State football team that looked good/still has plenty of work, Bob in our Bronco Focus segment explains how he knew Williams' tendencies, Blue Turf Sports Report with B.J. Rains, Prep Rally with Rocky Mountain and Mountain View, and our NFL Hour (fantasy, gambling, storylines).

POST-GAME ANALYSIS AND CALL-IN SHOW: Mike Prater and Johnny Mallory break down the Broncos' Mountain West victory over Colorado State, which gave up three special teams TDs. Avery Williams had a special teams performance to remember, QB Hank Bachmeier returned at QB and LB Riley Whimpey went from "embarrassed'' to fired up.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY WEEKDAY AT 3:45 ON 93.1 FM: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, talks to Prater and Mallory about Colorado State skill players and the matchups they present against Boise State, who has the "Thursday night'' advantage, and postseason tiebreakers.

Prater and Mallory talk to Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson about COVID threats to the MW/college football season, why the league is paying for all testing, league bowl game scenarios for this season, and the competitive battle between the MW and American Athletic Conference.