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Decide the Best Story Line from last 12 Months of Boise State Football
Apr 16th
With the end of spring practice officially coming to a close after the Blue and Orange White I thought it fitting to review and have Bronco Nation decided the top story of the last 12 months. Take time to review the list of 10 below and vote for the top story. I am sure some stories run neck and neck. Feel free to leave a comment as to why you voted the way you did and if there was a story that was missed.
I am in the process of putting a podcast together to discuss all ten of these stories. Please vote and vote often. Go Broncos!!!
Boise State, Becoming a Little Less "Blue Collar"?
Jan 28th
Those who have attended past Letter of Intent parties may recall that Boise State Coaches provide insight in regard to the day’s signees. It is an event that many who follow recruiting cherish. This years event however, comes with a change.
The change in radio stations last year left some doubt surrounding the 2009 event. Bronco Sports released a statement on January 16th regarding the event. Most recently the event was held at the venue formally known as the Big Easy, with no cost of admission. Of course food and beverages were available for purchase. The Blue and Orange Store and the Bronco Shop were amongst the venders present during the show.
Last year, with the permission of KTIK I was allowed to stream live video over the Internet for fans outside the Boise area. Though I was more than happy and willing to do so again, KIDO has yet to return a single phone call or email regarding this as a possibility in 2009. Update, I will provide streaming video of KTIK’s LOI event at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Meridian, Idaho.
The 2009 event with the Coaches and signees will cost Bronco Fans Event $30 per person, which includes a Football Tailgate Style Buffet and a Bronco Football Souvenir Gift. The event will be held at the Stueckle Sky Center on Wednesday February 4th, starting at 3:00 p.m.. KIDO will be broadcasting the event live on AM 580 locally. No word on a video stream of the show from Bronco Sports. Bronco Vision will be broadcasting the event, but at a price of a Year or Monthly Package.
Not to break with tradition KTIK will produce its 12th Annual show live from the recently opened Buffalo Wild Wings in Eagle Meridian, Idaho. They will have the usual cast of characters, but for obvious reasons this years show by KTIK will lack Boise State Coaches and the signees.
The change in venues should not come as a surprise to Bronco Fans as the change in the radio contract with Boise State has brought about many changes. Despite not having broadcast rights to games, KBOI continued to provide a pre and post game broadcast. Paul J Snider, who broadcast games for 35 years was replaced by Bob Behler. Fan loyalty has been split as a result and this final change may be hard for many hardcore Bronco Fans to swallow.
These changes are a result in Boise State Athletics asserting more of a role how Boise State Football is covered. Post 2007 Fiesta Bowl, Boise State has gone as far as to shutdown media access to practices. Limit attendance to practices fans and family of the players. In 2006 during the Blue & Orange game Boise State held a post game autograph session, however since that year no such session has been held.
It would seem as the Broncos have become more of a “Big Time” program, Boise State is taking advantage of each and every money making opportunity. This past year Boise State began to charge fans $5.00 for game programs. The LOI event is another such opportunity:
“This is something we’ve had in the works about Boise State Football being the beneficiary of the Letter of Intent party”
“Our goal with the $30 is to make it affordable for fans, but show the value of the event,”
“you’d probably get to spend $20 to $25 at another establishment anyway.” Says Brad Lorrando.
Seating for the event should gross Boise State $12,000. Without knowing the cost of food and labor it is safe to say Boise State should add a few thousand to the bottom line.
Most fans I have spoken to are indifferent regarding the cost of entry to the LOI event. I personally don’t see a $30 ticket price as a deterrent for hardcore Bronco Fans. The location is a definite upgrade over previous years. On the flip side the change in venue, radio station and ticket price may leave fans feeling Boise State is becoming a little less “blue collar”, I being one of them.
Credit J Bates of KBCI for quotes.
The "New" Bronco Nation Station?
Jul 7th
Well, July 1st has come and gone and with it KIDO has launched Version 2.0 of it’s site (been there done that). Rather then taking the modest approach, KIDO went for the all up in your face, blue and orange, with we’re the voice of the Broncos so take that!
Now officially no one group or individual owns the rights to the term “Bronco Nation”, but I have been using “Bronco Nation” for over 3 years now. Ok I know I am not a station, however isn’t KTVB the”Home of Bronco Nation”? They are a broadcast station, and now I am confused did KTVB loose it’s rights to Boise State Sports? Did Buster Bronco and the channel 7 red dot break up? Can I still call it the Bronco Nation Podcast (subscribe via iTunes)? All kidding aside I wish KIDO all the best, but I will be one of those that will be driving to Bronco Stadium on Gameday listening to AM 670.
The Change to KIDO is more than just Paul J
Apr 5th
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few days KBOI has lost the rights to broadcast Boise State Athletics to KIDO.
Of course the first reaction is what does this mean in regard to Paul J Schneider the voice of the Broncos for 35 years. That story is yet to be played out and an Internet petition was set up by Drew from the Fight, Fight BSU blog. However, the fate of Paul J aside, how does this change of broadcast rights effect the other people involved in Bronco Game Day. It is safe to say that broadcasting Boise State football involves a great number of people. In addition, KBOI had set in place a series of programs revolving around game day. Some of these included the coach’s show, the pre-game show, and Bronco Game Night. Granted KIDO will hopefully make every effort to continue these traditions, but can we be sure.
In addition, KIDO promised combinations of Radio Stations that will be broadcasting the games. I really don’t care what promises they make, KIDO will never be able to match the broadcast range of KBOI unless they actually match the signal output. Though the Internet is a great way to get the broadcast, it isn’t a close enough match to what KBOI has been able to do to reach a large audience. Also are we going to have downloadable mp3 files of the games to listen to on demand?
Now I will give Boise State and KIDO the benefit of the doubt that they have all the little things worked out, but I think that what can only be termed as a monumental change in how Bronco Nation accesses the game could have been presented better, after all the reason to secure these broadcast rights it increase listener ship and sell advertising. Good luck with that KIDO.




