It's hard to say because the defenders are not bearing down on them as fast as they would be if they were trying to tackle them. I would say they are probably just going at about 75% speed to try and make the touch.
Which QB Should Be The Starter
- Thread starter The Murphinator
- Start date
It's hard to say because the defenders are not bearing down on them as fast as they would be if they were trying to tackle them. I would say they are probably just going at about 75% speed to try and make the touch.
Mierin
Donor
Last edited by a moderator:
Red Five
New member
I agree 100% with this.
By the accounts from people who have seen some practice, TG is the best passer we have. He seemed fine with the limited running we saw in the spring game, he can get 5-10 yards if the hole is there, but isn’t going to make anyone miss.
But AM has that elusiveness running the ball, where he can make guys miss and pick up chunks of yards on the ground. The question is can he be an good enough passing to complement his legs?
Red Five
New member
One other factor is Gebbia transferring. If Frost makes the call for AM 2-3 weeks into camp (before school starts), I could see Gebbia leaving (because that’s what QBs do nowadays). And w/o Gebbia on the roster, the QB situation this coming fall gets pretty dicey with any injuries.
SouthLincoln Husker
New member
Martinez is the future, but due to the green jersey there was lack of rush put the qb. Thus runs look better. This is going to be about his health & ability to run the offense. I like both qb, but i question Gebbia's durability. And Bunch is just good backup.
Mierin
Donor
He wasn't close to getting touched on the TD runs. The thing that remains to be seen due to the green jersey is whether he can scramble.
ScottyIce
Banned
I want to make a quick note here. I’m not sure who is the best guy, I trust Frosty to make that call. I love Gebbia and have been excited about him forever, but also can admit Martinez made me much more excited on saturday.
My point is that if AM is better, than he should play and not be redshirted. It will all work out fellas. In Frost We Trust.
My point is that if AM is better, than he should play and not be redshirted. It will all work out fellas. In Frost We Trust.
RedDenver
New member
But the same logic applies to the other QB's. Can't glean much about running in touch football.
I know AM looked good running the ball, but this isn't true. The defender pulled up a few inches shy of touching him on the first run, and he got touched by the defender before reaching the endzone on the second but the refs gave him the TD.
Last edited by a moderator:
So your plan is to throw your potential star QB to the wolves, playing behind a developing (some would say under-developed) offensive line, enduring the nation's second toughest strength of schedule, in the meat grinder B1G?
Sounds like a great plan if you are an orthopedic surgeon.
I say work the kid in, while starting Gebbia. Give him a chance to learn and grow without breaking him down.
We gotta be smart about this stuff. Let young kids work in, let hurt kids heal.
Then in 2019 it will be unfair to hold him back, the kid will be that good.
And don't sleep on Bunch either.
husker_fan_from_sweden
New member
I thought there were two occasions where Gebbia could have another couple of TD's if it were live. Not taking anything away from Adrian but I thought Gebbia matched him for TD's and had a couple called back throughout the game including the opening play.
I still think Adrian wins it. As good as Gebbia could be for us AM has shades of RGIII when he tucks it/guns it. Tristan has loads of talent as well.
I still think Adrian wins it. As good as Gebbia could be for us AM has shades of RGIII when he tucks it/guns it. Tristan has loads of talent as well.
Last edited by a moderator:
Big Red 40
New member
I really like the idea of getting the ball in the hands of our most dynamic play makers as much as possible. I think Martinez, and Bell plus a great bunch of receivers gives us the best chance of lighting up the scoreboard and bringing some swag back to the offense. Gebbia a close 2nd i just hope he doesn't transfer if he doesn't start. Puts us in a thin spot at QB if he does.
Last edited by a moderator:
Barry Sanders used to say about flag football....if they can't grab a flag, they can't tackle you.
Yes, the defenders pulled up on plays. Don't want to draw the ire of the coach. But, we still saw what both QBs could bring to the running game. Gebbia has enough scoot to get yards, but he's going from point A to point B. Doesn't have that playmaker wiggle to him that Martinez brings. We all know that playmaker wiggle gets QBs in trouble, though. There can be a strong tendency to run a bit too much. Whether it was by design or not, Martinez not only had more carries than Gebbia, he had more carries than Frost QBs tend to have.
Enhance
Administrator
I don't see the problem if he wins the job. Other college programs have recently found success starting and playing true freshman. Georgia went to a national title with one last year. Granted, that's an anomaly, but it's not unheard of to see a true freshman QB experience success.
Really, all we can do is trust Frost's/Verduzco's judgement. If they believe AM is mentally and physically capable then there is no honest reason to hold him back. I don't think this staff is going to use the schedule as an excuse.
Last edited by a moderator:
junior4949
New member
I agree with everything you just stated. I would also find it very difficult to fault Gebbia if he decides to transfer. We're running a completely different offense than what Gebbia signed on for when he chose Nebraska. Considering he was ranked in the top 10 by most recruiting services as a pro-style QB, I'm still a little surprised he's still here. If he isn't announced as the starter, does anyone really think he'll be satisfied riding the pine the next three or so years?