Doug Martin named Boise State's starting running back against Virginia Tech
by Kevan Lee on Aug 30, 2010 1:06 PM PDT
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PrintYou may want to sit down for this: Doug Martin will be Boise State's starting running back on Labor Day night against Virginia Tech.
Martin beat out Jeremy Avery and D.J. Harper for the gig, according to the latest Boise State depth chart, which conveniently matches the fake depth chart that Bronco fans have been making all summer. Martin was Boise State's most effective running back for long stretches last season, and now he gets a chance to shine in a starting role. Not bad for someone who was on defense 12 months ago.
Other notable notes from the depth chart release:
- Thomas Byrd beat out Joe Kellogg for the start at center.
- Faraji Wright held off a late charge from Charles Leno at left tackle.
- The offensive line from LT to RT: Faraji Wright, Nate Potter, Thomas Byrd, Will Lawrence, Brenel Myers.
- Byron Hout and Derrell Acrey are listed as co-starters at MLB.
- Joe Southwick and Michael Coughlin are listed as co-backups at QB.
- Titus Young and Mitch Burroughs are both listed as punt returner.
- Your long snapper? Byron Hout.
The full depth chart is embedded after the jump, and I'll have a complete depth chart breakdown later this week. But for now, go riot in the streets or something. Doug Martin is Boise State's starting running back!
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is that DJ Avery guy still around
he was a beast in NCAA 09
no, but I hear Doug Harper might be back this season
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
by howiestheman on Aug 30, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I hope this doesn't make Doug less mad, smashy
We want to build a university our football team can be proud of. -- Dr. George Lynn Cross
Hout as long snapper
Who saw that one coming? Can he kick 40 yard field goals too?
Doug Martin getting the starting nod can only mean one thing. Chris Petersen obviously reads OBNUG daily. Heck, it’s probably book marked on his computer.
The coaches say they’re going to use the running backs in a 1-2 punch with a limited role for the third back. Who will the third running back be? Or will it change? So many questions answered, yet so many questions remain.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
Funny thing.
1st back: Doug Martin
2nd back: co-backups, just like the QBs, DJ Johnson and Avery Harper.
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
Does size really matter
Is Ebo Makinde offended that he is listed as 5-1 ?
Ah, Perry the platypus, as usual your timing is uncanny. And by uncanny, of course I mean... completely canny!
I predicted Acrey and Tevis as starters (despite the "or") due to speed of Vt. There'll will be a lot of subbing.
Febis is going to contribute-a lot.
tvmunson
The real question..
Now that we know Doug will be the starter (YES!!!!) – who will be the 2nd part of the “1-2 punch” Coach Pete referred to? And what will the role be for the 3rd back who is left out of the rotation?
Got my answer...
from Prater on Twitter: " Looks like Martin and Harper will be the 1-2 punch on base plays; Avery will have a specialty package"
To recap:
Doug is #1 RB
Harper is #2 RB
and Avery will have specialty package
Pretty interesting to see Avery, our leading rusher from last season, 3rd on the depth chart. But I can’t say Im surprised.
someone has to be "3rd"
But we know they are all weapons that defy proper ranking.
by hummerofdoom on Aug 30, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe
some WR for Avery? I can’t imagine holding a home run threat to a specialty package that is pure running. Not saying that’s what it is. Maybe jet sweeps, wildcat, screens. Who knows?
"You don't play against opponents. You play against the game..." - Bobby Knight
Yeah
Avery is really good at coming out of the backfield and catching the ball, too. He could line up for that reverse sweep that Titus does. Avery can make big plays. I’m sure the coaches will find him some plays he’ll get big yards on.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
I like your thinking.
I could see Avery getting some bubble screens or fly-sweeps but not more than a handful each game. Too many touches like that for Avery would take some of those plays away for Titus, but it would give teams one more thing to think about..
OMG I JUST ABOUT HAD A HEART ATTACK!!!!
THIS IS TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT!!!
DOUGY FRESH IS THE STARTING RUNNING BACK!!!
O-M-G GUYS!!!!
Note: Yes I know that I used all caps, and yes this affirms we will win vs VT.
Shake It Kid
So I guess I won the debate that Kevan and I had a few weeks ago, right?
Free blizzard?
And don’t worry folks…he’s still sufficiently angry. Observe:
by Drew Roberts on Aug 30, 2010 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The man knows how to find his inner madness
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
also if Coach Pete really does read OBNUG, Dougy's in trouble!
by hummerofdoom on Aug 30, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
oh good god
Forget what I just said. Facebook, not Twitter.
by hummerofdoom on Aug 30, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hide your shame!
But you’ve got the right idea.
by Drew Roberts on Aug 30, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Doug is a BEAST!
Here’s the deal: I love Jeramy Avery. He is an awesome individual and a great football player. However, Doug possesses a fire and drive that I have not seen many times in my DEEP 24 years of age. LOL. His passion to succeed and get the extra yard is unmatched and priceless in my book. That is why he gets the start. Not to mention blazing feed, incredible strength, and his gangster facebook profile pic. (thanks for that, Drew).
Other thoughts: does this mean that Tyrone Crawford is burning his shirt and will not be riding the pine this year? Is he starting alongside Swyk?
"From lurker to front page poster."
Crawford is behind Swyk, but part of the DE rotation.
McClellin and Swyk are the starters and Root, Marshall, and Crawford will be right in the mix.
Question: Wherefore art Nick Alexander?
by Drew Roberts on Aug 30, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Hannah Montana!!
Mad Doug starting!! A game roster!!
I can almost taste it now!!
BSU don't need smoke and mirrors to get the job done, they got orange pants.
DOUG "MAD DOG" MARTIN!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited. With Doug n Dan behind KM in the backfield the only chance VT has now is that a meteor crashes into the ocean and obliterates the east coast before they step onto the field. THe meteor might be a more merciful death aswell.
"I think I know what you guys are trying to say.....We need to build a space helicopter." Nathan Explosion
How about a hurricane instead...
Hurricane “Earl” is headed towards the east coast as we speak. They predict it gets there about the same time as the Broncos. Hope something changes the forecast in the next 6 days.
Hurricane may get pretty close to dc
I hope it goes to the east. Other things to consider if it just storms it up and passes by – field conditions, interrupted travel plans.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man
by Dale Applegate on Aug 30, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
We need a repost
Of the Hammer Incident picture. I have it on my computer at home, but can’t seem to find it online…
here’s to a repeat of Doug dropping the Hammer on the Vandies and the fact that it will neverever happen again in that outhouse they call a stadium
Good Night. Game Over. Drive Home Safely.
by MiketheTransplant on Aug 30, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
That may have been my favorite Bronco Football moment ever…
by graybandit on Aug 30, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Graybandit
is my freaking hero… Don’t wet your pants anyone, but I invited Mrs. Martin to the OBNUG tailgate in DC. We go waaaaaaaay back (to last season).
OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.
Great news
But can someone explain the hype? Avery is still going to get carries, Doug is still going to be awesome, DJ is hopefully going to be DJ. In my mind, Doug has always been the guy, depth chart #1 or not.
"You don't play against opponents. You play against the game..." - Bobby Knight
Well, I feel partially vindicated
When OBNUG did the post on preseason conference picks, I said I’d be bold and picked Doug as the WAC offensive player of the year, over Kellen, Avery, our WR’s and of course those non-BSU WAC players. Probably still not going to happen, but I’m a few steps closer to saying “I told you so”.
Looks like we might need to add the "Doug Mad, Doug Smash" tee-shirt to the OBNUG store...
by Drew Roberts on Aug 30, 2010 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget "I Dig Doug"
"Everyone counted us out. I don't know why they keep doing that." -- Kyle Wilson
by Loque on Aug 30, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm Verklempt....
…talk amongst yourselves
Good Night. Game Over. Drive Home Safely.
by MiketheTransplant on Aug 30, 2010 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
so i guess Jeremy Ioane will be red shirted?...
*Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated*
Here's how the student body reacted when the announcment was made
by MiketheTransplant on Aug 30, 2010 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
I’m a noob. screwed up posting a link. sorry.
Good Night. Game Over. Drive Home Safely.
by MiketheTransplant on Aug 30, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Depth
Says something about our depth when our pre-season Doak candidate isn’t our #1. I bet we’ll be seeing Avery catching lots more short passes – he is the best receiving back.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man
Is VT supposed to be worried about the Boise ground game?
Doug Martin. Under 50 yards on Monday night.
In the FIRST QUARTER!
But keep saying that. We love Angry Doug.
OBNUG Resident Mom and Bronco Nation Podcast Field Reporter.
There it is again
That “old man” smell!
by kcam on Aug 31, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
We need to have a talk-to with the management
of the nursing home, munson. “Dad” keeps wandering off the premises.
Just keep talking
I just hope that you come back and eat your humble pie when we win.
"I think I know what you guys are trying to say.....We need to build a space helicopter." Nathan Explosion
Dad-take some Viagra;Mom looks lonely.
tvmunson
by tmunson on Aug 31, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, no
You’re confusing rushing yards with total yards. It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes.
"It takes no talent to give great effort" -Chris Petersen
by JRig on Aug 31, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for both Jrig and Munson!
Shake It Kid
by BleedBlue75 on Aug 31, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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