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[Hercules]

I wonder how much weight Martinez put on....he doesn't have that speed like last year

 

He doesn't need it in Beck's offense. And he is still faster than most of the guys on the field.

Still looks very fast to me... I think teams are just doing a better job of containing him. He'll also get better at the option and the zone read (hopefully) in the offseason, and that might open up some running lanes.

[bshirt]

I don't think Martinez is that much slower than last year he just just hasn't had a lot of holes to run through.

 

 

Bingo.

[Haspula]

We haven't turned the ball over so far. Nice!

[QMany]

Good news is that we have scored 10 points already. Best PSU can do is tie! LOL

[knapplc]

Taylor Martinez has moved past Vince Ferragamo on the NU career passing list in today’s game and is within 40 yards of passing Turner Gill. Should get that this half.

[Foppa]

I don't think Martinez is that much slower than last year he just just hasn't had a lot of holes to run through.

 

 

Bingo.

 

I'd agree with that. However...I'm a little divided on all the sliding he does.

[Omaha-Husker]

Bell got SMOKED

[OmahaPlaya]

Ouch he got drilled!

[Hercules]

Martinez is also keeping his eyes downfield, looking to make throws as plays break down, as opposed to just taking off as soon as his first read is covered. Some of the runs that he made even against Oklahoma State last year aren't happening because he's less panicky in the pocket and better about reading his progression and finding an open man.

[QMany]

Good job hanging on to the ball Kenny. Thank you.

[Haspula]

Bell got flattened. I feel bad for him

[OmahaPlaya]

I think Rex is feeling it today!

[QMany]

Good blocking Choi.

[Hammerhead]

Good to see Burkhead running with some authority.

[OmahaPlaya]

Cooper is down. UGH!