Doug Mad...Doug Smash: Martin's Move to D Among Boise State Position Changes

"Did somebody misplace this hammer?"

Horrifying news, everyone...Doug Martin wants to tackle you. Well, not you personally, but all the offensive "yous" out there. The coaches seem to feel that Martin has just had too few opportunities to kill someone while blocking or carrying the ball—so this Spring will turn him loose on a terrified second-team offense in Spring Ball.

Just for the record...THIS is what Doug Martin looks like on offense...and THIS is an artist's rendering of what he may look like on defense. Nate Enderle just peed a little.

Coaches announced today that Martin will be given the opportunity this Spring to try out for the hybrid/linebacker position vacated by Ellis Powers...and he's already a finalist:

Martin, junior safety Jason Robinson, and junior-college transfer Winston Venable are the top contenders to replace Powers, who turned nickelback into a staple of the Broncos’ defense last season.

God, I love Boise State football.

In other awesome news, linebacker Dan Paul has jumped the line of scrimmage as well and will be playing fullback in 2009. Personally, I thought that Paul was a natural at fullback when he filled in for a gimpy Richie Brockel last season...this too is a great move.

Oh yeah, and DL Chuck Hayes couldn't stand all the exciting switches going on and decided to move to offensive guard.

Remember, Bronco Nation...position switches are our friend—WR Legedu Naanee came in as a QB, DE Ryan Winterswyk walked on as a safety, RB Lee Marks came in as a cornerback, and coach Chris Petersen came in as an offensive coordinator. The coaches routinely get these guys in the best position to contribute, so look for these to be very fruitful changes for the Bronco squad this Fall.

Martin to try defense full-time [Statesman]

Oh, look...the Lombardi Award watch-list just got Swiked [Statesman]