Did Cody Green earn the start next week?

[BIGREDIOWAN]

It's a pretty easy answer IMO,

If Taylor is still hurt then he doesn't need to see the field until the bowl game. He can't do what he does when he's hurt like that and it hampers our offense and stops it cold in its tracks. It was obvious from Lee's throws that he isn't 100%. He had no zip on the ball, but he could still throw, I say leave him #2. With Cody having a full week to prepare with the 1's, knowing he was the man for the CU game, it gave him alot of confidence and allowed our offense to prepare around him rather than at the last second try to adjust to him. I say you give Cody the start and see how he does, do similiar things that we did against CU, but obviously you're gonna have to throw a wrinkle or two in there to score some points. With our defense jelling like they are, if we can score some points and get the lead, I like our chances.

 

[holvy83]

Not sure, thinking it will be a game time decision, guessing they will split reps with both Martinez and Green and see where Taylor is at. He is one of the reasons NU is in this game, he deserves to take his spot back if he is ready. I still have my reservations about Cody, glad he played well yesterday to up his confidence. :thumbs

 

[Eric the Red]

Martinez gives us our best chance at winning. Even if he is not 100%. We are not strong enough against any of our remaning opponents to line up and run through people. Martinez can throw the ball with good success. Defenses also have to respect his ability to run again even if he is not 100%

 

[NUance]

I'd give Cody the nod if turftoe still has T-Magic on the sidelines. But I am intrigued by Zac's ability to pass. He zipped a couple right in there. I thought he couldn't throw?

 

[BaytownHusker]

I go with Cody!!! Seems like he is a HUSKER 100%! With all these rumors with T-Magic wanting to quit and we know he wont be 100% healthy i would sit him..

 

[TripleOption]

If Taylor is healthy, he has absolutely earned the start. That said I think we all know that he's unlikely to be back to his old self next week. Given that, I say go ahead and give Cody the start. Let him build his confidence and rapport with the starting unit this week. We'll have Rex backing him up from the Rexcat and run some big power formations -- I like our odds against next week.

 

[Sparker]

I'd give Cody the nod if turftoe still has T-Magic on the sidelines. But I am intrigued by Zac's ability to pass. He zipped a couple right in there. I thought he couldn't throw?

Really? I thought Cody had the better throws in the game. Zac's looked a bit.... slow. Cody threw a couple missiles. I guess it's all a timing thing, so I don't know if either was good or bad.

 

[BornRedCornFed]

cody did great yesterday, but a healthy martinez still adds an extra dynamic to our offense. ->IF<- he's healthy

 

[FLU]

If Taylor is 100% or very close to it, then give him the start. He has the Tommie Frazier-esque 'magical' quality to him that comes around only once every generation, if that. If he's not close to 100%, then Cody should get it.

 

[Lincolnite]

If Taylor is 80% or better he should at least be given it a shot. Watson should stick with yesterday's game plan, though. There's no reason to run 20 zone-reads per game. If Taylor's able to make cuts, then throw in a couple runs here and there, but rely on Helu Jr., Burkhead, and company.

 

[Keyser Soze]

There's a lot of %'s being thrown around here and rightfully so. The coaching staff should make the decision based on the win against the Buff's, how the quartebacks perform in this week's practice, and Martinez's status. The latter only the trainers and coaching staff know for sure. As much as we all want a Big-12 championship, I'd sure like to have Martinez as healthy as possible for the bowl game.

 

[irishhusker]

I've been a big doubter of Cody Green this year. That said he really impressed me with his play yesterday. He did all that was asked and some. Loved that he got some y.a.c on his rushes. It was nice to see him in the I formation. I say start him, I think Tmart is out for some time if he truly has turf toe. Thats a tough thing to overcome in such a short time.

 

[mnhusker]

If martinez is not fully ready to go I say start Green and don't mees around. I think the team goes in with better chemstry if they have a solid starter. If Martinz is good to go I take him. I did think Green looked the best that he has all year and he also seemed a bet more sharp and poised.

 

[NUance]

I'd give Cody the nod if turftoe still has T-Magic on the sidelines. But I am intrigued by Zac's ability to pass. He zipped a couple right in there. I thought he couldn't throw?

Really? I thought Cody had the better throws in the game. Zac's looked a bit.... slow. Cody threw a couple missiles. I guess it's all a timing thing, so I don't know if either was good or bad.

Yeah, Cody had some missiles alright. But I didn't think we'd even see Zac again. I thought he couldn't throw anymore--broken hand or something. Which is why I was amazed to see him in there at all. And throwing.

 

[captain obvious]

If Taylor is anywhere near 90% healthy, play him.

CG did pretty well yesterday overall, but I still don't think he has any accuracy whatsoever with touch passes. He can throw darts on slant routes, but if he has to put some air under it, I hold my breath. His two TD passes are lucky to have been caught. The WRs were wide open, but they still had to make crazy athletic catches because the passes were so horrifically underthrown. After what I have seen this season, I think Taylor might not only be the better runner (obviously), but he's probably the better passer as well.