Scott Gross
ISU AthleticsIn 1987, Gross began broadcasting local high school football and basketball games for Pocatello and Highland High Schools as a color commentator. His first on-air experience came unexpectedly when he volunteered to provide statistics for a Pocatello High School basketball game while Jim Fox was out of town. Arriving prepared with a pencil and notepad, he instead found himself handed a headset by current ISU radio analyst Brad Bugger—and made his debut behind the microphone that night.
By the summer of 1989, Fox invited Gross to handle play-by-play duties for the Pocatello Giants baseball team of the Pioneer League. That assignment launched five summers of calling games for the Pocatello Giants, Pocatello Pioneers, and later the Pocatello Posse in 1993. During this period, he refined his broadcasting craft while covering rising stars—including future Major League pitchers Pat Rapp, Steve Reed, and Cory Lidle—and meeting prominent baseball figures such as Montreal Expos executive Dan Duquette and former Atlanta Braves catcher Bruce Benedict.
In 1993, Gross became the exclusive play-by-play announcer for Pocatello High School football and basketball, a position he held for 14 years. During that tenure, he called several championship victories, most notably the 1999 A-1 Division I Idaho State Basketball Championship, which ended a 30-year title drought for Pocatello High, followed by a back-to-back title run in 2000.
His coverage later expanded to include Highland and Century High School athletics, where he continued to call championship games and forge long-lasting community connections. Over nearly four decades on the air, Gross has valued most the enduring friendships he has built with coaches, players, parents, officials, and fellow broadcasters throughout Idaho.
Scott is married to Katrina, and together they are the proud parents of seven children and grandparents to one granddaughter.
He is honored and excited to serve as the next Voice of the Idaho State University Bengals.
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In this episode of the Idaho State Coaches Show, recorded live from the Union Tap Room in historic downtown Pocatello, host Scott Gross sits down with Idaho State Bengals Football Head Coach Cody Hawkins. -
Host Scott Gross sits down with Idaho State football coach Cody to break down the Bengals’ loss to Northern Arizona and preview their Homecoming matchup against Cal Poly. Then, ISU women’s soccer coach Dustin Downey joins us for a look at the Bengals’ season and their push through Big Sky conference play. -
Host Scott Gross and head football coach Cody Hawkins reflect on key moments from the year, including standout defensive performances against Weber State and the development of players. The discussion covers the upcoming rivalry game against Idaho. Chelsea Carter, Associate Head Coach for ISU Volleyball, joins Scott later in the show. ISU Volleyball invites fans to the final home game of the year on Friday, November 21. -
Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach Joe White discusses the team's strong season start, including their win over San Diego and a hard-fought game against San Diego State. Head Coach Cody Hawkins joins Scott Gross in part II of the podcast to reflect on the significance of the Train Bell Trophy rivalry with Weber State and key moments from last week's Cal Poly game. -
This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show kicks off with head cross country coach Zack Kean discussing the Bengals’ strong performances at the Big Sky Conference Championships, including historic fourth-place finishes for both men’s and women’s teams. The episode also features football talk, spotlighting the team’s big win at UC Davis, an upcoming matchup with Cal Poly, and insights from head football coach Cody Hawkins.
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This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show, broadcast live from Union Tap Room in downtown Pocatello, features in-depth conversations with Brandon Stephens, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Wellness, and Bengals head football coach Cody Hawkins. -
This week's Idaho State Coaches Show features a homecoming week episode highlighting both softball and football programs. Head coach Andrew Rich discusses the fall softball schedule, impacted by rainouts, and the competitive seven-game intrasquad series with all games decided by one run. The episode concludes with football head coach Cody Hawkins reflecting on the team’s mindset during homecoming and the strategic value of the season’s second bye week before facing ranked opponents. -
Host Scott Gross interviews men's basketball head coach Ryan Looney about offseason developments, roster additions, and expectations for the upcoming season, highlighting player depth and leadership. The conversation also touches on the impact of recruiting, transfer rules, and the evolving landscape of college basketball. The episode shifts to women's basketball with coach Seton Sobolewski, who reflects on his tenure, community support, and team outlook for the season ahead. -
This week’s Idaho State Coaches Show features assistant volleyball coach Elizabeth Field discusses her journey from collegiate and professional play to coaching at ISU. The show also includes a conversation with head football coach Cody Hawkins, who reflects on a close matchup against Montana and previews the Bengals' upcoming game at Montana State. -
In this week's Idaho State Coaches Show, head coach Cody Hawkins and host Scott Gross highlight the Bengals’ two-game win streak, including a significant Big Sky road win over Northern Colorado, while breaking down offensive and defensive adjustments, player health updates, and leadership both on and off the field.
