B.J. Rains is a four-time winner of the NSMA Idaho Sportswriter of the Year Award. He covered Boise State Athletics for the Idaho Press from 2013 to 2021 before leaving to create Bronco Nation News. Rains, who was a voter in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll from 2014-2021, also makes weekly appearances on KTIK 95.3 FM each Friday at 4 p.m. Follow @bjrains

Former Boise State WR Eric McAlister speaks out on decision to transfer: ‘It’s not how I wanted it to play out’

Former Boise State wide receiver Eric McAlister told Bronco Nation News in an exclusive interview Thursday that his decision to transfer was in part due to a fractured relationship with coach Andy Avalos. McAlister described “fake energy and fake love” from team “management”, and several times paused before electing not to comment specifically on his…

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Boise State fires football coach Andy Avalos

Boise State has dismissed coach Andy Avalos, athletic director Jeramiah Dickey announced Sunday. The school made the stunning announcement less than 12 hours after a 42-14 win over New Mexico. Defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson will serve as interim head coach the remainder of the season, according to a Boise State release. “I am grateful for…

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