Neat Conversations

Neat Conversations is ecstatic to welcome Taylor Tharp to the show. Tharp was the Broncos starting quarterback in 2007 and one of the greatest backup QBs of all time. As the starter Taylor finished the season ranked seventh-nationally in passing efficiency (152.85) and was selected to the All-WAC second-team. As the backup Taylor helped signal plays and determine the offensive game plan, he was instrumental in calling The Statue of Liberty play that won the Broncos the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. After his time at Boise State, Tharp played in the Arena Football League for the Boise Burn and the Utah Blaze. Tharp won two Italian Football League championships with the Parma Panthers, serving as the quarterback, QB coach and offensive coordinator. Tharp returned to Boise State in 2014, working as the Director of Operations and External Relations. Today, Taylor is a Vice President at TitleOne in the Treasure Valley and helps the Boise State program in any way he can.

Neat Conversations is ecstatic to welcome Derek Schouman to the show. Schouman graduated from Eagle High School and went on to play tight end for the Broncos from 2003-2006, playing a crucial role in the Broncos 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory. He caught a team high eight passes for 72 yards in the Fiesta Bowl and hauled in the OT touchdown that led to the famous Statue of Liberty play. Derek was drafted in 2007 by the Buffalo Bills where he spent 3 seasons, he also had stints with the St. Louis Rams, the Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans Saints during his career. Today, Derek is back in Boise working as a realtor and a senior firefighter at the Boise Fire Department. Thank you for joining us, Derek!

Neat Conversations is ecstatic to welcome Bart Hendricks to the show. Hendricks played quarterback for the Broncos from 1997-2000, winning Big West Conference Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. Hendricks led the Broncos to a 20-3 record while at the helm and his 650 career completions still rank no. 2 in school history. Bart played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL from 2002-04. Today, Bart is back in the Treasure Valley and works for Boise State as the Director of Development. Thank you for joining us, Bart.

Neat Conversations is ecstatic to have Daryn Colledge as the first guest. Colledge played offensive line for the Broncos from 2002-05, and was drafted in the second round by the Green Bay Packers where he won Super Bowl XLV. After his playing career, Colledge joined the Idaho Army National Guard. He is now the proud owner of two local Boise restaurants - The James and Corso Italian Steak. Check them out today! Thank you for joining us, Daryn.