TMAGIC was a leader tongiht

[The Red & White Knight]

Game ball goes to the whole defense, but, this is the most offensive leadership I've seen from Taylor that I can remember. I don't know how much people are going to talk about it, but if you saw how he ran the ball, and made calls tonight - he chose a lot of the things that happened.

I remember a play where WI showed a big blitz and he audibled out to run something like a zone read, but he knew he wanted to keep the ball because he knew what was happening on D, and ran it himself to get a big gain / first down. That was great to see, because that was mastery of the offense and knowing the defense.

No, wasn't perfect all the time. But his leadership tonight deserves a big does of respect, I say.

If I was playing with him, I'd think - damn, here is a guy who will never give up and is going to to take on that role "When the game is on the line, I want the ball in my hands". He did that tonight, to me. And that's what I like to see.

 

[NebraskaHarry]

The kid played like a boss!

 

[MichiganDad3]

His two big runs scared WI, and opened up the run game between the tackles.

 

[Paul in WI]

Props to OP. Good observation.

 

[HuskerBacon]

 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

I was more impressed with his settling down during the game. He looked frazzled early on but he settled down and played lights out in the 2nd half. Props to Taylor for a good game tonight

 

[808Husker in KCMO]

Martinez's best game yet. Senior year could be special.

 

[craigsker]

I remember at one point the team was riding on an emotional high and I noticed it never phased Taylor. He remained calm, cool, and collected and he was all business. I was really impressed. He kept his emotions in check and just played the game. Way to go Taylor!

 

[The Red & White Knight]

"When the game is on the line, I want the ball in my hands". He did that tonight, to me. And that's what I like to see.

Fixed a typo *ahem*

But yes. I just think he had the chance to show he is a warrior today - and I've been down on him a lot last season. Credit where it's due.

 

[The Red & White Knight]

Oh my god, my spelling is terrible in this thread. I can't seem to change the title to spell 'tonight' correctly.

I'm spent after this game, friends. Forgive me

 

[kid nickels]

Gotta be happy for the kid, he stepped up and delivered it when we needed it. He had some bad throws but for the most part he did fine. And FWIW, his fumble wasn't a fumble; his arm was coming forward.

 

[zoogs]

Taylor now owns what, the two biggest comebacks in school history?

Not long ago this team as a whole would have started coming apart at the seams. I really like how under Bo the past two years, they fight until the end. More than anything that solidifies Bo's position as helmsman of the program.

 

[ladyhawke]

"Gameball goes to: Taylor Martinez. The junior QB had every reason to melt under the pressure, but responded by leading Nebraska on five scoring drives over six possessions from the second quarter into the fourth. Martinez contributed big runs and throws -- none more important than a 10-yard TD strike to Kyler Reed that brought the Huskers within three points."

(http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/67060/instant-analysis-nebraska-30-wisconsin-27)

Great game Taylor!!

 

[ladyhawke]

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/67060/instant-analysis-nebraska-30-wisconsin-27

"Gameball goes to: Taylor Martinez. The junior QB had every reason to melt under the pressure, but responded by leading Nebraska on five scoring drives over six possessions from the second quarter into the fourth. Martinez contributed big runs and throws -- none more important than a 10-yard TD strike to Kyler Reed that brought the Huskers within three points."

 

[FriendlyLurker2007]

he is having a great year, hope he keeps it up