Okay - I will admit right out that I am an OU fan, but have followed Nebraska and respected their team since I was at OU back in 1975. I have watched most of the Nebraska games (in London, so what I could get on line), and think that Martinez is amazing. But saying that, this was not the Martinez that I have watched throughout the year. He was not nearly 100%. He was probably not even 70%. He was not much of a threat to run at all and that is what he does. He is not the best of throwing QB's, so he needed to run the ball. He is also a true freshman QB! He will make mistakes. I have been reading some posts on here blaming him, but none of this is his fault. He played hard and tried to win. Made some freshman mistakes, but is to be expected. Nebraska was in it until the end and could have easily won. In fact, I think they would of if they kept Burkhead in. That is the thing that I did not understand. He was moving the offence just like Martinez did earlier in the year. Bringing Martinez in to throw the ball? I was so happy when that happenned as I didn't believe he could win it with his arm. That was the mistake in this game. Martinez is good and will only get better at throwing.
Good luck in the Big Ten. Will miss the games! Give them hell there as I hate the teams in the Big Ten, but now have one to follow!