Blackshirtsguru Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Per ESPN....... New leader for Martin? Linebacker Eric Martin (Moreno Valley, Calif./ Rancho Verde) visited Arizona two weeks ago but after checking out Nebraska this weekend, the Cornhuskers are looking like a solid leader at the moment. "I loved Nebraska," Martin said. "It's different because Lincoln is such a small city but I felt very comfortable with all the players and coaches there. I got a tour of the campus, saw the football facilities and got to break down film with the coaches. "I saw all the national championship trophies there and even got to talk to Tom Osborne. Menelik Holt was my host and he's a Cali guy and told me I would love it there and said it was an easy transition for him. "I like Coach (Bo) Pelini a lot but the thing that really stood out was seeing the depth chart and knowing I'll have a chance to play right away. Arizona wants me to redshirt and I really don't want to do that. At Nebraska, I'll compete for a spot and if not, I'll be able to do special teams and I love playing on special teams." Martin will visit Arizona State this coming weekend and then make his decision shortly afterwards. "I have a high interest in ASU," Martin said. "I didn't know a lot about Coach (Dennis) Erickson until recently but the more I learn, the more you have to be impressed. He has won national titles and coached some of the best players that ever played. "He brought up how he knows Ray Lewis and my eyes just opened because that guy is my all time favorite player. I can't wait to get out there to Tempe and see what the school is all about." Martin will have a home visit with Nebraska Monday night and expects to set up a visit with ASU for a home visit shortly as well. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Special teams? He wants to have a freshman year like Alfonzo Dennard? Seriously it sounds like he would be better off redshirting. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 agreed, sounds more like a redshirt to me.................. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Don't know if I agree with him playing Special Teams, but Bo will make the right decision for the young man. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sounds promising Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 He is a striker.. Sure hope we get him. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 If he wants to get on the field that is great, even if it is just for special teams, it is showing he wants to play and I like that. I am sure if it is for the betterment of the team, he will play if not he will redshirt Quote Link to comment
Red Storm Brewing Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't know about the rest of ya'll but I would've felt better with a DEFENSIVE kid like Martin going down field covering punts and making tackles better than oh, let's say Hunter Teafateller, Todd Peterson, Menelik Holt just to name a few offensive players that were on our shady punt team this year. Experience can be a plus on special teams, but so can guys that will give up their bodies flying down field under control, and making tackles. Like defensive players should do. Quote Link to comment
masshuskerfan Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't know about the rest of ya'll but I would've felt better with a DEFENSIVE kid like Martin going down field covering punts and making tackles better than oh, let's say Hunter Teafateller, Todd Peterson, Menelik Holt just to name a few offensive players that were on our shady punt team this year. Experience can be a plus on special teams, but so can guys that will give up their bodies flying down field under control, and making tackles. Like defensive players should do. thats a good point i think you would want a defensive player on the kickoff team Quote Link to comment
Street Novelist Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I hate how he says Coach Ericson has won championships (yeah, with Miami, not ASU) and personally knows Ray Lewis. Who gives a flying f#*k who Ericson knows? Dr.Tom personally knows all of our Heisman winners. Ray Lewis? Who gives a damn if he knows him! Tell me: how does knowing Ray Lewis translate into how he coaches or the outcome of games? Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Don't know about the rest of ya'll but I would've felt better with a DEFENSIVE kid like Martin going down field covering punts and making tackles better than oh, let's say Hunter Teafateller, Todd Peterson, Menelik Holt just to name a few offensive players that were on our shady punt team this year. Experience can be a plus on special teams, but so can guys that will give up their bodies flying down field under control, and making tackles. Like defensive players should do. thats a good point i think you would want a defensive player on the kickoff team Amen to that. Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I hate how he says Coach Ericson has won championships (yeah, with Miami, not ASU) and personally knows Ray Lewis. Yeah, I know Ray Lewis. He lied to the police for me that one time. Quote Link to comment
illnino Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I hate how he says Coach Ericson has won championships (yeah, with Miami, not ASU) and personally knows Ray Lewis. Yeah, I know Ray Lewis. He lied to the police for me that one time. I guess some recruits don't remember when he was accused of double murder a couple years back. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I hate how he says Coach Ericson has won championships (yeah, with Miami, not ASU) and personally knows Ray Lewis. Yeah, I know Ray Lewis. He lied to the police for me that one time. DING DING DING.....WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!! Money makes the world go round. Quote Link to comment
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