cheekygeek
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Still blows my mind that 66.6% of Huskerboard voters chose Gebbia as the one to start, just before the starting QB was officially named by SF.
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Martinez Top-Rated B1G QB This Week
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cheekygeek
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It was pretty obvious to me, even without being at practices, that the coaching staff was really trying to push AM's buttons. The day in practice that they were clapping for him to go faster and faster in running the offense clinched it for me - because there were no such reports of them doing the same thing for Gebbia. It was also clear, from the beginning, that AM was the guy SF went after FIRST (for a reason - his Dual Threat capabilities) and Frost's formula at UCF involved starting a true Freshman QB in "Year 0" so that he would have valuable experience and be able to hit the ground running in his Sophomore year. And speaking of hitting the ground running, nobody who saw the Spring game (or paid attention all summer) could dispute that AM had the legs and more upside to make positive yardage from a read or a play breakdown.
If anything, I've been pleasantly surprised at what a GREAT passer AM is, in addition to his running threat. We need more dual threat QBs for depth, but if AM can stay healthy his unflappable demeanor is going to serve his team well, as will his other talents.
Most accounts reported they were closer than they were apart, including thoughts from former players who had access to some of the scrimmages. I think TG was the 'safe' prediction from those not in the know. He was completely healthy, older, had some more experience with the college football way of life, and had a pretty good arm.
Nebraska fans are not accustomed to 18-year-old kids starting at quarterback and/or putting up big numbers as a freshman.
Nebraska fans are not accustomed to 18-year-old kids starting at quarterback and/or putting up big numbers as a freshman.
ScottyIce
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I think that is the point of these different stat metrics. Mistakes by others don't hurt Martinez' rating, I think that's the point of it.
ScottyIce
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I think most of us thought that because we haven't had that much success at QB recently and we wanted depth.
At least the voters were right that our depth would be shocked if we chose Martinez haha.
cheekygeek
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I didn't look at your posting history to see what school you are supporting, but the Big10 West QB (in fairly recent memory) that AM reminds me of is Wisky's Russell Wilson (later Seahawks SuperBowl QB). His running ability, in addition to his passing made him a nightmare for opposing defenses (including Nebraska's).
cheekygeek
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But that's not what the poll was about. It wasn't about the starting QB's poise/savvy and efficent play. It was: Who is Scott Frost most likely to name the starting QB? Weird that you are trying to re-frame it now. Martinez had way more upside and we are seeing that upside sooner rather than later.
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Landlord
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Yeah, and there was very little data either way, so it was a random mostly baseless prediction on the part of everyone. Both players looked good in the spring game. Martinez was the hyped new recruit, Gebbia was the older/more experienced hard working gym rat. Reports were they were neck and neck.
PasstheDamnBallGuy
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Actually it just said who takes the first snap. I was thinking we would see a lot of both QBs for the first few games with the starting role still being up for grabs.
cheekygeek
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gobiggergoredder
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And when the only play that works is the QB chuck it up and see if a someone can make a play (Kenny Bell or Westy) it's a lot easier to T-off on o line. Martinez play is giving some relief to O-Line.