Ep 162: Boise State Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey

Ryan Sieckert sits down with Boise State University Athletic Director Jeremiah Dickey for a deep-dive interview. They cover a wide range of topics from Dickey's early career path starting with his various roles at UTEP, Akron, Houston, and Baylor, to his eventual appointment at Boise State. Jeremiah shares behind-the-scenes stories about pivotal moments, including the decision to move on from former head coach Andy Avalos and the extensive interview process that ultimately led to Spencer Danielson being named Boise State's head coach. They also discuss Boise State’s ongoing transition to the PAC-12, an update on facility projects, and the university’s ambitious "What's Next" initiative. The episode wraps up with several light-hearted segments, the battle of recovering from a stye on JD's right eye, and a fun hypothetical discussion involving Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:42 Meet Jeremiah Dickey

01:26 Jeremiah's Early Career

03:00 Time at Akron and Houston

06:36 Journey to Baylor

08:44 Accepting the Boise State job

16:09 Challenges and Achievements at Boise State

23:35 The Decision to Move on from Andy Avalos

26:30 The Full Story of Hiring Spencer Danielson

39:04 The Decision and Its Aftermath

40:14 The "What's Next" initiative

40:36 Transition to the PAC 12 and Future Plans