As the offseason continues, one-off developments like this one will trickle in but this one is notable in that–yet again–the talent incoming (on paper) is unprecedented. Where a few weeks ago, Boise State landed a QB via transfer that was the top national recruit from the 2023 recruiting cycle, this time Spencer Danielson and Co. secured a commitment from a former 5-star wide receiver.
Chris Marshall joins the Broncos now as the highest rated junior college recruit, according to 247Sports. While he was five-star athlete coming out of high school, he’s taken a somewhat circuitous route to get here, going from Texas A&M and Ole Miss to his most recent stop at Kilgore Junior College. As described by BroncoSports:
“…he showed his explosiveness right away at Kilgore as Marshall went for 139 yards and two touchdowns in his first game with the Rangers before sustaining an ankle injury that sidelined him for five weeks. He would return later in the season to produce several big outings – a two-touchdown performance against Tyler and a 162-yard game against Blinn – before finishing the season with 21 receptions for 449 yards and five touchdowns.
Marshall spent the 2022 season at Texas A&M before spending the Spring 2023 term at Ole Miss. He then transitioned to Kilgore where he obtained his Associate’s Degree in December.”
Boise State Head Football Coach, Spencer Danielson, provided this quote, also from BroncoSports.com:
“We are excited to have Chris join our program and add some depth to our receiver corps,” Danielson said. “He has tremendous speed, impressive hands and the ability to play at the next level. But more than that, he is a hard-working young man that wants to contribute to this team and win. I look forward to seeing that energy and effort out of him this spring.”
As to the reasons why the route to Boise State was such a wind-y one? Some violations of team rules is the official word. There’s speculation out there–as I’m sure you’ve all seen–but it bears pointing out that none of the rumors point to theft, academic dishonesty, or any category of violence. Also, there’s this:
Honestly, if the message of “last chance” has really hit home, then this could be an incredible addition of on-field talent at wide receiver. Here’s hoping it plays out accordingly!
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Ker-plunk! What was that? Another shoe just dropped.
This may be the best team Boise has ever put together. The only thing left is to prove it.
All I can say is that Danielson knows how to bring home the bacon.
My first thought was, “What kind of voodoo magic is he using??” Clearly, SD has a plan in his head, and he knows the direction in which he wants to move. The upcoming season should be one to watch!
I’m hesitantly eager to start the next season. There are some huge games on the schedule that I’d love to see our team win.
Looks like another talented player on the squad. If Spencer can drill the Bronco work ethic into them we may have something. Next year going to be very interesting. Especially that Georgia Southern game. It will say a lot about how the coaching staff was able to manage the transfer players, the NIL deals and the possibly inflated ego’s. If we go in there and look like a really complete team, that Oregon game is going to be an event!! When Oregon came to Boise there was a lot of hype about their team and they lived up to it… Read more »
Agreed! I cannot stand the Ducks (really, it is more their fanbase – I lived near Eugene for almost 7 years and was verbally [almost physically] assaulted by that fanbase for sporting my blue and orange)! However, they are a monster under Lanning. If we could play them close; amazing. If we beat them in Autzen? We might be talking about a legit championship hope?!?
My parents lived near Eugene and had their cars keyed several times. Duck fans are pretty low on my fan hierarchy.
Why will the Georgia Southern game be special? GSU is okay. Not bad, not great……. basically like playing Utah State except Statesboro, GA is literal & cultural wasteland in a podunk town near…….. nothing. A game against Georgia State in Atlanta or Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton or Old Dominion in Norfolk, VA would be against similar caliber squads in actual cities with airports & running water, electricity & restaurants, etc. If Boise is going to go to the Eastern Coast, make it worth it (USF in Tampa in 2025). See you all at the beach 🏖️😎. Beating Oregon &… Read more »
Ha! Can confirm there is zero hyperbole in the above post. Still, it depends on how you define cultural. Some things have to be seen to be…well…seen. Not sure about the original poster’s rationale, but the game’s special importance to me is I will be there….after combat driving through ATL in order to pass through the vast nothingness.
Epic.
Like going 2-0 against the State of Oregon.
Lots of fresh possibilities and excitement but still lots of unknowns, especially on D. Can we please land a 5-star LB/Safety now?
I may be presumptuous, but I think Boise was conveying that the GSU game is like opening the package on Christmas morning. It’s the first look at the gift, not the entire contents of the package. Your first and second paragraphs are the kind of stuff opponents tack on locker room walls to give an emotional edge. That’s the type of stuff the Broncos have fed on. There is a school of thought that going east gives your school exposure. It usually means you must trade and what team really wants to come to Boise? For exposure? So I think… Read more »
I said it would be very interesting for the reasons spelled out in the post. Looks like you are fully embracing the University’s new mantra: “metropolitan university of distinction “.
Not being an academic type, I Googled it. And I still don’t understand it.
With the addition of two WRs. Camper and Marshall, to the receiving room, this will take a load off Jeanty. It would be nice to keep his carries to around 20 per game. Breezy should be able to supplement where needed. New talent showing up, can learn and grow without being forced into a role they are not ready for.
It looks to me like the Broncos can be running WRs in and out without losing a lot.
I think it’s 219 days away.
Jerimiah Dickey’s stated goal was to put the Broncos in a position to be one of the top twelve teams to compete for a national championship. It is immensely important to the university, the program, and the city and region. It can have a meaningful impact on people who don’t care about anything associated with college football. Although other G5 programs may have a larger market, Boise has something they don’t–a reputation and a tradition. And it’s not all about NIL and money. Bush Hamdan and Stacy Collins both took cuts in pay to coach at Boise. Jeanty could have… Read more »
Well said! On FKWG and OBNUG before, many times we see (or say ourselves!) comments such as … “We lost/won” … “Our Broncos” … “We should do this/that” … The Broncos are OUR TEAM! To get into the first expanded playoff would be amazing! To win a game would be delirium inducing! To win the whole thing would transport us to the third heaven – there would be pandemonium! I know that it might all go south, but I’m going to believe baby!
There is one thing I’ve noted about the infancy of the Danielson era at BSU. When checking the roster on the official BSU website, changes are almost immediate. In the past, weeks and months could go by without a change. So, I check the roster occasionally to see if new names are added and old names are missing. When Green and McAlister entered the portal, they were gone almost the same day–whoosh! And as soon as the new recruits had committed they were added with the same swiftness. To me, that’s detail for the small things but that’s not the… Read more »
KM back to Boise?
Yes. He can polish SD’s shoes.
Until proven otherwise, SD is my guy. I still think he’s got a lot to prove, but Kellen would be in the same boat as far as I’m concerned. Zero head coaching experience.
Go Broncos!
I listened to BJ Rains’ BNN podcast. The first part of it was devoted to the Chris Marshall transfer. We know he comes with some baggage. Let’s face it, the only guy who shows up without baggage is somebody who has never been anywhere. Anyway B J plays the cat and mouse game with his audience; I know, I’ve heard but I ain’t sayin’. He’s done this before and it’s getting old. And then somebody types in on the chat line that it has something to do with weed. Then BJ confirms it. Now his hands are clean. If you… Read more »
And we don’t proof read.
Somewhere I saw a post the Broncos should pick up somebody from the transfer portal to replace the talents of Cade Beresford. Admittedly that is a big hole to fill.
The portal will not cure all ills. The next man up is the preferred remedy.
The Broncos picked up a JUCO lineman on signing day, Dayton Metoyer. He was rated second best in the nation. Lesser JUCO recruits went to some P5 programs.
Shea Whiting has entered the transfer portal.