Martinez Is Our Guy, Says Lubick
Nebraska offensive coordinator Matt Lubick said the coaches are committed to Adrian Martinez and called it "unfortunate" that so much blame for losses goes to the quarterback.
Speaking after Tuesday's practice, Lubick did say the pass to a wide-open Samori Toure just before halftime against Purdue should have been "more catchable," although another contributing factor was that Toure briefly lost the ball in the sun.
"We've got to complete that," Lubick said.
Tight ends coach Sean Beckton also weighed in on Nebraska's miscues on offense.
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"Our lapses have been killing us," Beckton said. "Quarterback, running back, tight ends, receivers, O-line. ... I can count four to five, every single week, if somebody plays a little bit harder or somebody has a little bit more focus, we’re sitting here 8-1, 7-2."
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said the Huskers will have their hands full Saturday with C.J. Stroud, Ohio State's freshman quarterback. Chinander said Stroud has progressed since early in the season.
"He's got command of the offense now," Chinander said. "Shoot, he's got a big arm, he can make all the throws, he's got good wide receivers, they get open for him. ... He does a good job scrambling or getting rid of the ball when he gets pressure."
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Coverage
- Hail Varsity | Blackshirt Culture Key In Mindset Ahead of Ohio State
- Husker247 | Lubick discusses where Smothers stands; more on Betts, Manning and Toure
- Husker247 | Chinander lauds defense's workmanlike approach, notes areas that can still improve
- Husker247 | Nebraska Tuesday practice quick hits
- Husker247 | Husker tight ends with big games (and decisions) ahead
- Nebraska Athletics | Lubick Discusses Offense Ahead of Ohio State
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Buckeye WR trio presents major challenge for veteran Husker secondary that is moving pieces around
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Buckeye WR trio presents major challenge for veteran Husker secondary that is moving pieces around
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Husker TE duo Allen, Vokolek looking for strong closing stretch before making NFL decisions
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Red Report: Why Fidone stayed after practice Tuesday; Toure's production; Domann on 'money downs'
- Omaha World-Herald* | 'We love it': Blackshirts eager for challenge of Ohio State's nation-leading offense
- Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Lubick dissects two missed plays that may have changed Nebraska's result against Purdue
- Omaha World-Herald* | Husker notes: Reviewing Myles Farmer's first start of season; Decisions loom for many
Video recaps
- KLIN | Kaleb Henry
- Hail Varsity | Sorensen & Smith
- Lincoln Journal Star | Four Downs
- Lincoln Journal Star | Two-Minute Drill
- HuskerOnline | Sean Callahan
From the other side
- Buckeyes Wire | Former Ohio State WR Evan Spencer reflects on ‘nice’ fans at Nebraska
- Cleveland Plain Dealer | Ryan Day, Brian Hartline preview Ohio State football’s game against Nebraska (video)
- Columbus Dispatch* | Ohio State football coach Ryan Day on severity of targeting penalty
- OSU Athletics | Buckeyes and Huskers meet in Lincoln Saturday
- Columbus Dispatch | Ohio State coach Ryan Day: Nebraska football dangerous
- Scarlet & Gray | Ryan Day talks inequity in targeting rule, previews Nebraska
- Bucknuts | OSU coach on Nebraska 'I’ve watched the film and they’re good'
- Eleven Warriors | Ryan Day Says Changes Should Be Made to Targeting Rule, Says He's "Very Impressed" With Nebraska on Film
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