Jay's Sports Bar Podcast

As the anticipation for Sunday's big game heats up, Jay's Sports Bar is catching up with a few of Boise State's superstar alumni. On the first episode of the Super Bowl Series, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Bronco Kekaula Kaniho. Shakir just wrapped up his impressive second season in the NFL, where he totaled 611 receiving yards and two to...

We kick off LA Bowl week with a bonus edition of Jay’s Sports Bar. Former three-time All-Mountain West defensive back Kekaula Kaniho joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to discuss a variety of topics currently circulation throughout Bronco Nation. Why sixth-year senior linebacker DJ Schramm is “at peace” as he braces for his final game as a Bronco. What is fifth-year running back George Holani’s e...

There was no time for the dust to settle for the Boise State football program on the heels of capturing its fifth Mountain West championship. After becoming the first interim head coach in FBS history to win a conference title game, Spencer Danielson was rewarded with the permanent tag. The announcement came moments after Danielson met with the media virtually alongside UCLA head coach Chip Kelly...

Three weeks ago, the Boise State football team had a 3.1% chance of winning the Mountain West, according to ESPN's Football Power Index. Now, they're three-point favorites in the championship game against a team they haven't lost to since 1976. Can the Broncos continue their late season surge against the Rebels? Boise State alumnus Shane Williams-Rhodes joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to previ...

The Boise State football team rallied behind interim head coach Spencer Danielson in a 45-10 rout over Utah State. The Broncos established season-highs in points scored (45), turnovers forced (4) and sacks (9), and now they’re potentially one win away from playing for a Mountain West Championship. This week, former Boise State three-time All-Mountain West defensive back Kekaula Kaniho joins KTVB S...

For the first time in program history, a Boise State head football coach was fired in-season. What led to the dismissal of Andy Avalos? And why didn't Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey wait until the end of the season to make the move? Boise State alumnus Shane Williams-Rhodes joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to answer those questions, plus discuss potential candidates to replace Avalos, Er...

Following a much-needed bye week, Boise State bounced back with an impressive win over Wyoming in its first test during a tough stretch of Mountain West games to conclude the season. The Bronco defense, which entered the game at No. 113 among FBS teams in total defense allowing 428.3 yards per game, held the Cowboys to just 112 yards in the dominant effort. Boise State was also led by red-hot rece...

For the second time in three years, the Broncos are 3-4 after seven games. The last time it happened, they finished 7-5, their worst single-season record since 1998. Former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss a number of areas where Boise State lacks “controlled variables,” and how they might be able to fix them. Boise State plans to stick with...

Colorado State beat Boise State for the first time EVER on Saturday, rallying from a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to win on a Hail Mary as time expired. On this episode of Jay Sport's Bar, legendary Bronco wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to break down what went wrong in Fort Collins. They'll also answer a few key questions: -- Can Andy Avalos s...

A week after blowing a 17-0 lead in Memphis, the Broncos overcome the exact same deficit against San Jose State on The Blue. Even though Boise State picked up a thrilling win to remain undefeated in Mountain West play, question marks do remain: - Is the two-quarterback system sustainable for the Broncos? - Was the second half performance by the defense a fluke or a turning point? - Can Boise State...

One year after one of the worst losses in program history - which resulted in the firing of offensive coordinator Tim Plough - chaos surrounds the Boise State football team. After blowing a 17-0 lead at Memphis, the Broncos are off to a 2-3 start for the second time in three seasons under head coach Andy Avalos. Former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tu...

On the third 2023 episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes dive into the following blue and orange topics: -Why Boise State needs quarterback Taylen Green to play more free and easy -How running back Ashton Jeanty overcame his first test of adversity as a Bronco -One of the best pass-catchers in progr...

On the second 2023 episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes dive into the following topics: -Despite historically bad start, Andy Avalos reveals why he's optimistic about this year's team -Why Ashton Jeanty has been one of the best running backs in college football so far this fall -Where Taylen Green...

Guess who's back? On the first 2023 episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes go in-depth on the Broncos' struggles in Seattle against Washington and the plan to rewrite the script against UCF Saturday on The Blue.  Other topics of conversation include Boise State's wide receiver play at Husky Stadium,...

On the 11th episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes discuss the Broncos' bright offensive future, thanks to a group of Texas natives in Taylen Green, Ashton Jeanty, Latrell Caples and Eric McAlister. Also, Boise State is set to face off with Fresno State in the Mountain West Championship on The Blue...

On the 10th episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes discuss and analyze a handful of Bronco topics ahead of Saturday's bout with Wyoming for the Mountain Division title: -Taylen Green makes his media debut -A tale of two offenses since Sept. 30 -Eric McAlister's impact on the Broncos' offense -Boise...

On the ninth episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State standout wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes look back at Divine Obichere's dominant performance against Colorado State and more. With EDGE George Tarlas expected to miss the rest of the season with a hip injury, and defensive tackle Scott Matlock and nose tackle Jackson Cravens sidelined, Bo...

On the eighth episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State star wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes touch on a number of Bronco topics ahead of Saturday's Mountain West bout with Colorado State at Albertsons Stadium. After another perfect night between the goal posts, is Jonah Dalmas the best kicker in program history? Tust and Williams also discuss...

On the seventh episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes preview the Broncos' upcoming hurdle in the Air Force Falcons. Air Force currently ranks No. 9 in all the land in total defense, allowing just 283.9 yards per game. The Falcons also only allow 155.9 passing yards per contest, which is the fourth best in t...

On the sixth episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State star wideout Shane Williams-Rhodes discuss the Broncos' back-to-back wins ahead of their bye week. After a shaky start to the 2022 campaign, Boise State's offensive changes have paid dividends in Mountain West play. In the Broncos' wins over San Diego State and Fresno State, the boys in blue...

On the fifth episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State star wideout Shane Williams-Rhodes recap Taylen Green's impressive outing and the Broncos' defensive dominance. After a shaky first quarter, the Broncos' redshirt freshman stormed to 105 rushing yard and two touchdowns on eight carries. Green pulled a read option and turned it into a 39-yard...

On the fourth episode of the Jay's Sports Bar podcast, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and former Boise State star wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes discuss the chaos the Broncos have faced since their loss at UTEP. Following Boise State's worst passing performance since its FBS debut in 1997, head coach Andy Avalos fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough. Former Bronco head coach Dirk Koetter take...

Boise State heads into Saturday's home opener against UT Martin after a dominant defensive performance in New Mexico. The Broncos held the Lobos to just 123 yards of total offense, to go along with 12 tackles for loss and six sacks.  While the offense put together a strong second-half effort in Albuquerque, questions still loom surrounding Boise State's ability to start fast and be consistent whil...

Boise State head coach Andy Avalos said both Hank Bachmeier and Taylen Green will not have media availability right now. Avalos is focused on their development - mind, body and spirit - moving forward. Both quarterbacks earned time with the Broncos' No. 1 offense this week after Bachmeier was benched early in the second quarter against Oregon State. After Green's two-touchdown performance, who wil...