He could probably on Sundays as a Safety. Unless he gets a lot better passing he won't be playing QB in the NFL, that's for certain.
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He could probably on Sundays as a Safety. Unless he gets a lot better passing he won't be playing QB in the NFL, that's for certain.
Re: NU's Taylor Martinez
I guess the obvious answer is by landing him. I am sure there are a million excuses and who knows if ISU even tried (which would be inexcusable). If indeed NU used the fact his Dad played for ISU as their "in" to land him then we should have been all over him. Word has it that the only reason he came to NU is because they were the only ones willing to give him a shot at QB. Sound like another ex-ISU great QB? Instead of saying, awl shucks we didn't get him I want to know why we didn't get him and to put pressure on everyoine associated with the program (including us current and potential donors).
I am very optimistic that our current staff will recruit athletes and build them into players.
I guess the obvious answer is by landing him. I am sure there are a million excuses and who knows if ISU even tried (which would be inexcusable). If indeed NU used the fact his Dad played for ISU as their "in" to land him then we should have been all over him. Word has it that the only reason he came to NU is because they were the only ones willing to give him a shot at QB. Sound like another ex-ISU great QB? Instead of saying, awl shucks we didn't get him I want to know why we didn't get him and to put pressure on everyoine associated with the program (including us current and potential donors).
I am very optimistic that our current staff will recruit athletes and build them into players.
Very nice post. Robinson hasn't played a real tough defense yet either as I don't consider Notre Dame a stout defense. He will struggle against Iowa/OSU. Same for Martinez, he hasn't played a tough defense. If he does the same thing against OU and or Texas, then I'll eat my words.
I was at that game, and you're mostly right about that last play. It was a combination of luck, a good play on the ball by the WR, and poor DB play. It was under thrown, but not by 8 yards. The truth is DR is gave the WR a chance to catch the ball 1 on 1. Even if it doesn't work, I bet they would have gotten down the field enough to get into FG range... a whole other problem for Michigan though.
Long story short, DR is unbelievable. If Michigan had our defense (which isn't great by any means) they would be ranked higher than #18. Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez both remind me of a guy who played for ISU a few years back... what was his name? A shame that guy was here before the wildcat and running QB's really became popular.
Exactly. Sometimes the better athlete gives you a better opportunity to win. I guarantee you that Zac Lee is the better all around QB at NU (right now) but Taylor Martinez gives them a better chance to win. Oh well, what are you going to do when the ISU coaching staff's mistakes are compounded by the player's mistake. Three years ago I was hoping to be eating my words.
If I am reading this correctly, the burden of not recruiting this guy either falls on McCarney's or Chizik's -- and most likely Chizik's
Since he is a redshirt freshman, Martinez probably already accepted an offer to NU before Rhoads ever stepped foot in the head football coach's office at ISU . Rhoads was hired in Dec. 2008.
And I agree wholeheartedly with your statement about having faith in this coaching staff in finding and developing athletic players like Martinez.
Here's hoping Iowa State doesn't see the same result when Nebraska comes to town. The secondary should be more attentive to the running game when they come to town. Throw in the Wonder Twins and I'm not as worried about seeing 4 30+ yard TD runs.
That said, our run defense still isn't really that great, so I'm still nervous of a blowout.
That said, our run defense still isn't really that great, so I'm still nervous of a blowout.
Eric Crotch
Eric Crotch
How original. With Osborne calling the shots now the whole gang is back...
But let's be honest, I think we would all love to see someone like Seneca Wallace taking snaps again.
Eric Crotch
How original. With Osborne calling the shots now the whole gang is back...
But let's be honest, I think we would all love to see someone like Seneca Wallace taking snaps again.
wait his dad went to ISU? Really? If that is the case is there a younger Martinez brother out there?
