Joe Martarano, a likely starter at middle linebacker for the Boise State football team this season, posted on Instagram that he is leaving the program to puruse a professional baseball career. A Boise State spokesman confirmed it Wednesday night.
How did I miss this earlier? pic.twitter.com/Go8VtHXZPo
— brandon mehling (@bmehl33) March 9, 2017
The post reads: “Thank you bronco nation for the memories these past four years! I wouldn’t trade it for anything and I’ll always be a bronco at heart, but after a long thought out decision I have decided to chase my professional dream for the Chicago Cubs.