Prater & The Ballgame

Is Boise State-San Diego State the biggest regular season game of the Leon Rice Era, game previews from Bob in Bronco Focus to Mark Zeigler with the San Diego Union-Tribune, what's your confidence in BSU finishing strong, and a former MLB ump living in Boise shares concerns for his profession.

Can Gonzaga finish undefeated - why it will happen and why it won't, hear from Idaho/NFL standout Mike Iupati on retirement and life in the Treasure Valley, Bob explains how SDSU basketball is different than last year in our daily Bronco Focus segment, and is Zach Wilson a No. 2 pick in the NFL 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 how San Diego State basketball is different this season, a preview of BSU-SDSU big men, and players to watch when spring football opens next month.

Prater and Mallory talk to former Idaho Vandals and NFL offensive lineman Mike Iupati, who announced his retirement last week. The former All-Pro/Pro Bowl player is living in the Treasure Valley, wants a part-time job at the airport, and hopes to coach a little high school football.

Prater and Mallory talk to Spokesman-Review college basketball reporter Jim Meehan, who says Gonzaga has the right DNA to become the first team since 1976 to finish a season undefeated. He also says the days of Gonzaga and the Mountain West talking about a potential membership are probably gone.

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 why San Diego State is the only nationally ranked basketball team in the Mountain West, and how the updated MW schedule impacts BSU.

Prater and Mallory talk to Boise State basketball player Abu Kigab about the season, the upcoming series at nationally ranked San Diego State, the postseason - and which player is the clown of the locker room.

Prater and Mallory launch new weekly segment with Idaho football coach Paul Petrino, whose squad opens a six-game spring schedule Saturday against Eastern Washington. There will be fans inside the Kibbie Dome. The Petrino segment airs on KTIK 93.1 FM The Ticket every Tuesday during the season.

Prater and Mallory have an exclusive interview with Boise State basketball star Derrick Alston Jr., who has monster games remaining against Utah State and San Diego State. After the Mountain West Tournament, and a potential NCAA bid, what is next for the senior with NBA hopes?

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 Derrick Alston Jr.'s legacy, and what to expect from the Broncos starting with the Utah State rematch - and beyond.