Armstrong update

[Zaimejs 133]

So far I see no reason to ever play Martinez again? Alternative opinions?

 

[jamesbond 23]

No alternative opinion. Just agreement

[Minnesota_husker 2,592]

and yet they keep throwing out Kellogg.

[Hercules 707]

Love how Armstrong looks. Love how the offense looks. Disagree about Martinez, though - want to see him healthy running the offense with everybody on that unit executing the way they have been the past few games.

[Mavric 27,578]

Armstrong was solid today. Far from great. He has great potential but he's not there yet. Hopefully he gets another game next week and Martinez comes back after the bye.

[B.B. Hemingway 5,490]

I wouldn't argue the coaching staff sticking with Armstrong moving forward, but I still feel Martinez is the best option if healthy....

[Hayseed 1,231]

Yeah, I have an alternative opinion. RKIII didn't look great today and Armstrong appears to clearly be the better of the two. If Armstrong starts stinking it up then either Martinez or Kellogg should play. Still it's hard to judge by today's game because the wind caused everyone problems and I don't think we'll see these extreme wind conditions much the rest of the season.

[Count 'Bility 4,786]

I understand that once Martinez is 100%, he's gonna get the starting job back. But, first sign of trouble, inconsistency, or the vintage Martinez gaffs, and the plug will have to be pulled. Our offense has not looked as consistently steady, fluid, rythmic, and explosive as is has these last two games ever under Taylor Martinez. Now, I give Taylor the ball back when he's a 100%, because yes, it could be because Beck did "dial it down a bit" (which I dont believe, I havent noticed any major changes), but I dont expect anything different. I see Tommy as the #1 qb by season's end.

[irafreak 986]

Well here's a thought....is it the simplified offense that keeps us smooth or TA? I don't know just a thought...

[whateveritis1224 383]

I understand that once Martinez is 100%, he's gonna get the starting job back. But, first sign of trouble, inconsistency, or the vintage Martinez gaffs, and the plug will have to be pulled. Our offense has not looked as consistently steady, fluid, rythmic, and explosive as is has these last two games ever under Taylor Martinez. Now, I give Taylor the ball back when he's a 100%, because yes, it could be because Beck did "dial it down a bit" (which I dont believe, I havent noticed any major changes), but I dont expect anything different. I see Tommy as the #1 qb by season's end.

 

Maybe not dialing it down, but changing up the practice schedule so they're practicing less plays more.

[MichiganDad3 1,642]

and yet they keep throwing out Kellogg.

Maybe they put RK in the game so they can review some things with TA? I have no idea if this is true, but it is a possibility.

[roadrat 170]

You do realize Armstrong has looked good against two really crappy defenses. I'm not sure we are learning a whole lot about him going against teams we should be beating.

[Enhance 7,208]

and yet they keep throwing out Kellogg.

Maybe they put RK in the game so they can review some things with TA? I have no idea if this is true, but it is a possibility.

Possible, but my guess is it was more to give RKIII a shot.

 

I'd have to echo what I've read here, though - TA leads us on two scoring drives to start the game then didn't they put RKIII in right after? I understand RKIII is playing well and is a senior, but when TA is playing that well, I don't agree with pulling him. And this offense is built to accentuate TA's abilities more than RKIII's.

 

I foresee TM being our starter once he is completely healthy, obviously, but man I'm impressed with TA.

[MichiganDad3 1,642]

I think you are right. RK is only playing as a reward for a guy who put in 5 years of hard work.

[nebraskan 27]

and yet they keep throwing out Kellogg.

Maybe they put RK in the game so they can review some things with TA? I have no idea if this is true, but it is a possibility.

 

this is my theory as well. give TA a series off every now and then to coach him up. it sure doesnt seem to hurt. and something I just thought of, can someone who was at the game tell the rest of us what Martinez is doing with his time on the sideline? I would hope he is involved with the O, teaching and encouraging.