Spring Camp Insights + BSU Basketball Portal Breakdown | Shirts & Skins ft. Nathan Carroll Ep. 96
Nathan Carroll (BNN) joins Matt and Mark for a deep dive into Boise State spring football and the early basketball transfer portal. We get an insider look at the intensity of spring camp under Spencer Danielson, break down who's making plays at practice, and debate whether the Broncos can outperform last year's 8-5 record. Then we shift to basketball — breaking down every portal departure (Meadow to Oregon, Fielder to Washington, Andrews gone) and what Boise State needs to add to compete in the PAC-12. Plus: Rory's Masters win, Carley Pitts shoutouts, the Boise State Esports national championship, and more.🎙️ Hosts: Matt Lamm & Mark Moss👤 Guest: Nathan Carroll (BNN)🔔 Like & Subscribe for the best Boise State fan coverage in the Mountain West!Timestamps0:00 – Intro & theme0:35 – Welcome Nathan Carroll (BNN), third appearance2:01 – Rory McIlroy wins the Masters two in a row3:13 – Carly Pitts recap & #MarkIsTruth takes off5:35 – Sports media money talk (Zach Lowe, Chris Lewis)6:07 – Viewer comments (Josh & Brenley, Grant J. Hill timestamp beef)9:23 – 🏈 FOOTBALL: Spring camp access & overall vibe10:00 – Practice feels more intense, more physical under Spencer Danielson11:21 – Was the Fiesta Bowl hangover real? Spencer acknowledges the issues13:02 – Spencer Danielson vs. Leon Rice leadership styles14:10 – Dirk Koetter's lasting influence on the program31:29 – Wide receiver room: Three AJs on the roster32:49 – Are the Broncos just an 8-5 team until proven otherwise?33:55 – Injury impact stats — how hurt was BSU last year?35:28 – Schedule breakdown: Oregon Week 1, Memphis, Washington State, Oregon State36:40 – What if Maddox stays healthy? CFP implications37:29 – Javen Virgin Morgan, Jaden Mickey, and key returners38:16 – Devon Banks vs. Jaden Mickey debate, rotation concerns43:28 – Spring camp standouts: Kyle Hall (JUCO safety), Terrence Brown (DB coach energy)45:51 – Matt Wagner emerging as a vocal leader; Ronda Rousey's stepson incoming46:48 – 🏀 BASKETBALL: Portal breakdown begins50:36 – Bhan Buom's upside; Dylan Andrews & RJ Keane are gone51:55 – Andrew Meadow to Oregon — was the money just too much?53:34 – Drew Fielder to Washington — can he replicate his Boise State success?56:43 – Javan Buchanan situation & the eligibility waiver question57:01 – New addition: Damari Wheeler-Thomas from North Dakota State59:14 – What does Boise State still need? Big(s) and wing depth61:41 – How many starters are actually on the roster right now?62:35 – PAC-12 basketball landscape: Gonzaga, Utah State, San Diego State tiers66:28 – Washington State & Oregon State as wildcard programs66:43 – Hawaii Pacific jersey fundraiser & D2 scheduling jokes69:10 – Leon Rice's transfer portal hit rate; is the staff on the hot seat?70:38 – Is Leon on the hot seat? Buyout math says probably not72:05 – Roster construction was the real problem this year75:04 – Isaiah Harwell goes to Gonzaga; portal timeline outlook76:15 – 🎮 Boise State Esports wins national championship (Valorant)77:05 – Nathan Carroll outro; thanks for watchingFollow us:https://www.twitter.com/ShirtsPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shirtspodcast/
