Taylor Martinez

**ISUguy** · 10-07-2010, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by reignofthetiger

Apparently his dad was an ISU football player. Too bad we couldn't turn that into a commitment...

His dad was a Juco safety in the late 80's - Casey Martinez. Hard hitter and never really seemed to enjoy his time in Ames from what I can remember. Seemed like he longed to return to California.

**HFCS** · 10-07-2010, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by yaman3

And he doesn't have the passing ability. He has half the yards and has played about the same level of competition. Sure, Denard will be helped by the fact his defense is terrible but his averages are off the charts for the amount of attempts. He also has yet to throw for over 150 yards. I think once teams key on him and stop his running he will struggle. Same as Denard last year.

Not saying Denard Ronbinson isn't incredible, but he's been incredibly good and incredibly fortunate so far. That huge toss to beat Indiana was kind of an 'up for grabs' play that looks better on his stat sheet than his play actually was. 44 yard, virtually game winning throw... that was 8 yards under thrown. DB wasn't even looking for the ball, Michigan's guy was looking, came back to make the catch.

**ngold74** · 10-07-2010, 11:00 PM

His throwing motion may be off some, but that has more to do with his NFL prospects than how he does in the college ranks. He is a redshirt freshman, so there is still time to correct it, too. He is going to be tough to take down. I think we might need 8 turnovers to be the Huskers...

**bellzisu** · 10-07-2010, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by JUKEBOX

I think there was like a 40 yard completion to Money.

Lol, TM has less pass attempts this year than Potts had against ISU...

Ok.. Better question... When has he hit a receiver that wide open??

**dualthreat** · 10-07-2010, 11:01 PM

taylor martinez is the next eric crouch!

i think im joking...

**JUKEBOX** · 10-07-2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by bellzisu

Ok.. Better question... When has he hit a receiver that wide open??

I have no idea.

**AlumNi** · 10-07-2010, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by JUKEBOX

Was he not recruited by anyone except Nebby?

Pete Carroll tried to recruit him to USC as a safety.

**cyclonedave25** · 10-07-2010, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by AlumNi

Pete Carroll tried to recruit him to USC as a safety.

Probably didn't offer him enough money on the side... Kidding. Wait, no I'm not.

**Enginerd** · 10-08-2010, 08:45 AM

A NU buddy told me that NU's QB Taylor Martinex is the son of an ex-ISU football player and that was NU's "in" for recruiting the kid. What a kick in the nuts. If this is true we need to do a better job. That kid is amazing. It's just disheartening to see loacl Ames kids and the kids of ISU alumni choose other schools. I do not care what the circumstances are.

I have to believe that if true this has been posted before so my apologies if I am late to the party.

**Cyrocks** · 10-08-2010, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Enginerd

A NU buddy told me that NU's QB Taylor Martinex is the son of an ex-ISU football player and that was NU's "in" for recruiting the kid. What a kick in the nuts. If this is true we need to do a better job. That kid is amazing. It's just disheartening to see loacl Ames kids and the kids of ISU alumni choose other schools. I do not care what the circumstances are.

I have to believe that if true this has been posted before so my apologies if I am late to the party.

How could anyone at ISU done a "better job" in recruiting this guy?

Until ISU starts winning regularly, these kind of things will happen.

**Incyte** · 10-08-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by AlumNi

Pete Carroll tried to recruit him to USC as a safety.

He could probably on Sundays as a Safety. Unless he gets a lot better passing he won't be playing QB in the NFL, that's for certain.

**Enginerd** · 10-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Cyrocks

How could anyone at ISU done a "better job" in recruiting this guy?

I guess the obvious answer is by landing him. I am sure there are a million excuses and who knows if ISU even tried (which would be inexcusable). If indeed NU used the fact his Dad played for ISU as their "in" to land him then we should have been all over him. Word has it that the only reason he came to NU is because they were the only ones willing to give him a shot at QB. Sound like another ex-ISU great QB? Instead of saying, awl shucks we didn't get him I want to know why we didn't get him and to put pressure on everyoine associated with the program (including us current and potential donors).

I am very optimistic that our current staff will recruit athletes and build them into players.

**nileo** · 10-08-2010, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by yaman3

Make him throw it. Stack the box and make him make the throws. He can't do it on a consistent basis, but he is just a freshman. That said, he isn't Denard Robinson yet but he could be. Those two are a true freshman and a true sophomore. Holy ****. He also has yet to play a good defense. I still don't know how the hell we only put 13 points on them.

Very nice post. Robinson hasn't played a real tough defense yet either as I don't consider Notre Dame a stout defense. He will struggle against Iowa/OSU. Same for Martinez, he hasn't played a tough defense. If he does the same thing against OU and or Texas, then I'll eat my words.

**nrg4isu** · 10-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by HFCS

Not saying Denard Ronbinson isn't incredible, but he's been incredibly good and incredibly fortunate so far. That huge toss to beat Indiana was kind of an 'up for grabs' play that looks better on his stat sheet than his play actually was. 44 yard, virtually game winning throw... that was 8 yards under thrown. DB wasn't even looking for the ball, Michigan's guy was looking, came back to make the catch.

I was at that game, and you're mostly right about that last play. It was a combination of luck, a good play on the ball by the WR, and poor DB play. It was under thrown, but not by 8 yards. The truth is DR is gave the WR a chance to catch the ball 1 on 1. Even if it doesn't work, I bet they would have gotten down the field enough to get into FG range... a whole other problem for Michigan though.

Long story short, DR is unbelievable. If Michigan had our defense (which isn't great by any means) they would be ranked higher than #18. Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez both remind me of a guy who played for ISU a few years back... what was his name? A shame that guy was here before the wildcat and running QB's really became popular.

**Enginerd** · 10-08-2010, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by nrg4isu

Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez both remind me of a guy who played for ISU a few years back... what was his name? A shame that guy was here before the wildcat and running QB's really became popular.

Exactly. Sometimes the better athlete gives you a better opportunity to win. I guarantee you that Zac Lee is the better all around QB at NU (right now) but Taylor Martinez gives them a better chance to win. Oh well, what are you going to do when the ISU coaching staff's mistakes are compounded by the player's mistake. Three years ago I was hoping to be eating my words.