In this episode, former Idaho State sports information assistant Jon Match joins the ISJ Sports Podcast to talk his favorite moments from working at ISU, why he wishes every athlete could have their story told, and how he almost made golf his career instead.

Idaho State Journal Sports Podcast

Former Idaho State sports information assistant Jon Match

In this edition of the Idaho State Journal Sports Podcast, ISJ sports reporter Andrew Houghton is first joined by new Idaho State linebacker Charles Ike , who recently signed with the Bengals after setting the school record for tackles in a season at California JUCO College of the Canyons (1:20). In the second half of the podcast, local TV reporter Adrian Luevano joins Andrew to discuss the upcoming MLB season, as the two baseball fans debate the universal DH and the top contenders in a shortened 2020 season (9:20).

New ISU linebacker Charles Ike and talkin' baseball with Local News 8's Adrian Luevano

In this edition of the Idaho State Journal Sports Podcast, ISJ sports reporter Andrew Houghton is joined by Colter Nuanez of Skyline Sports and ESPN Missoula to talk the Big Sky football preseason poll and all-conference teams. It's still unclear if there will be a season this year, but that didn't stop Andrew and Colter from taking stock of every team in the Big Sky and going back and forth on big questions, including Sacramento State's ceiling without QB Kevin Thomson, which position was the toughest to narrow down in all-conference voting and, of course, what Idaho State's outlook is in 2020.

Colter Nuanez — Big Sky football preseason polls

In this episode, Idaho State Journal sports reporter Andrew Houghton is joined by Chadd Cripe, assistant editor at the Idaho Statesman, to discuss covering the coronavirus pandemic in Idaho and what it might mean for fall sports seasons.

ISJ Sports Podcast 7-8-20 — Chadd Cripe

The ISJ Sports Podcast is back! Idaho State Journal sports reporter Andrew Houghton is joined by recent ISU football commit Miles Thomas, who led the state of Kentucky in receiving yards as a senior (1:45). Later in the show, Andrew talks with former Idaho State basketball player Kenny McGowen, whose buzzer-beater against Weber State in 2012 was recently voted the top moment in Holt Arena history (10:45).

ISJ Sports Podcast 6-30-20 — Miles Thomas and Kenny McGowen

Andrew and Madison discuss the Big Sky’s recent schedule adjustments, provide updates on potential local baseball seasons (11:00), and reflect on late former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan (19:00).

Big Sky basketball schedules, local baseball updates, Jerry Sloan

Andrew and Madison look at the sports leagues that have returned to action and what it may mean for sports in Idaho and the U.S.

Coronavirus and...a return to sports?

Former Idaho State men’s basketball player Chidi Udengwu stops by to detail his hopeful road to the NBA. Plus, Andrew and Madison discuss the NFL’s virtual draft (18:00), which featured no FCS players, but some controversial QB picks.

Chidi Udengwu’s NBA dream and the NFL Draft

Andrew and Madison welcome Century tennis coach Sean Kane to the show to discuss ‘The Last Dance’ documentary, the IHSAA’s decision to cancel the spring sports seasons (26:00) and Taysom Hill’s new deal in New Orleans (32:00).

The Last Dance, spring sports cancellations, Taysom Hill’s new deal

Madison discusses the end of ISU’s men’s basketball season, including the five Bengals in the transfer portal and the three recent verbal commitments. He and Andrew also look back on the high school sports season.

ISU basketball transfer portal/recruiting, high school sports season lookback.

Andrew and Madison break down the all-Big Sky teams and individual awards, plus preview the men’s and women’s first-round tournament games.

Big Sky all-conference teams and conference tournament previews

Andrew and Madison preview the eight local teams headed to the high school boys basketball state tournaments, plus look back on a successful weekend for ISU track in the conference championships.

High school boys basketball state tournament previews

Century girls basketball coach Chris Shuler previews his team’s state tournament trip, we discuss the abrupt exit of ISU associate head basketball coach Jared Phay (11:00) and look back on Dora Goles’ career-high 36 points (28:10).

High school girls basketball state tournaments, Jared Phay fallout

Andrew and Madison visit with Adrian Luevano and discuss his journey from Fresno, CA, to eastern Idaho.

Get to know TV sports anchor Adrian Luevano from KIDK-KIFI.

Andrew and Madison unveil their mid-season all-Big Sky basketball teams, including an MVP and coach of the year candidates.

Mid-season all-conference Big Sky basketball teams

Weekly commentary and analysis on college and high school athletics in southeast Idaho.