Who would you rather have: Denard Robinson or Taylor Martinez?

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Oct 7, 2010 8:51 PM
Martinez just broke off a NICE TD run against KSU.

Who would you rather have?
Oct 7, 2010 8:51pm
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Oct 7, 2010 8:54 PM
Haven't seen enough of Martinez to pick. Can he throw the ball? I did manage to see that TD run but other than that its been highlights only and everyone looks good in that case.
Oct 7, 2010 8:54pm
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Oct 7, 2010 8:58 PM
I LOVE Martinez's game but hard to pick against Robinson. It's a more difficult decision for me than you might think though.
Oct 7, 2010 8:58pm
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Oct 7, 2010 9:05 PM
I'm a die hard Huskers fan, give me "Shoelace"
Oct 7, 2010 9:05pm
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Oct 7, 2010 9:09 PM
I chose Martinez, only because he has one more year of eligibility haha

Another thing to consider is the offense. Both offenses are similar but it looks like Nebraska has a couple of good running backs getting plenty of touches. Robinson gets around 25 carries a game, twice that of Martinez on average, and throws much more than Martinez does. Even with way less touches Martinez has more rushing TDs than Robinson and a higher average per carry.
Oct 7, 2010 9:09pm
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Oct 7, 2010 11:10 PM
Robinson.

I think he is a better passer.
I do think Indiana has a better defense than KSU.
Oct 7, 2010 11:10pm
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the_system

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Oct 7, 2010 11:18 PM
Sonofanump;511328 wrote:Robinson.

I think he is a better passer.
I do think Indiana has a better defense than KSU.


I agree.
I disagree. Kansas State has played much better competition and still give up fewer points.
Oct 7, 2010 11:18pm
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Oct 8, 2010 8:20 AM
Martinez--better passer, seems more durable...plus he wears a better looking helmet :p
Oct 8, 2010 8:20am
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Tiernan

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Oct 8, 2010 9:39 AM
If Dick Rod could pick again today knowing everything he knows now...He would still pick Terrelle over Ratard.
Oct 8, 2010 9:39am
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Oct 8, 2010 10:53 AM
Denard. You see Martinez throw that deep pass yesteday? Terribly underthrown, the only reason it went for a touchdown is because the receiver was 10 yards behind anybody.

Denard can at least throw the ball.
Oct 8, 2010 10:53am
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Oct 8, 2010 11:24 AM
lhslep134;511617 wrote:Denard. You see Martinez throw that deep pass yesteday? Terribly underthrown, the only reason it went for a touchdown is because the receiver was 10 yards behind anybody.

Denard can at least throw the ball.

same can be said with most of denards throws..its not that hard to hit a wide open reciever
Oct 8, 2010 11:24am
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Oct 8, 2010 12:32 PM
Denard and it really isn't close IMO (I like Martinez a lot though)
Oct 8, 2010 12:32pm
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Oct 8, 2010 12:37 PM
jordo212000;511756 wrote:Denard and it really isn't close IMO (I like Martinez a lot though)
yep.

martinez is nice but lets not forget that he has a bunch more talent around him (especially on defense).
Oct 8, 2010 12:37pm
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Oct 8, 2010 12:51 PM
At this point you have to go with Denard over Martinez, once conference play is a few weeks in, it'll be more interesting to see how things shape up.
Oct 8, 2010 12:51pm
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Oct 8, 2010 12:57 PM
Pick6;511664 wrote:same can be said with most of denards throws..its not that hard to hit a wide open reciever

Denard loves threading the needle with hard thrown passes. Do you watch the games?
Oct 8, 2010 12:57pm
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Oct 8, 2010 1:02 PM
^^^LOL--good one, web :rolleyes: ....we'll see how many needles are threaded tomorrow.
Oct 8, 2010 1:02pm
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Oct 8, 2010 1:32 PM
Huh. Sometimes I wonder if you people watch any games if you just like to make dumb comments.
Oct 8, 2010 1:32pm
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Oct 8, 2010 2:42 PM
WebFire;511842 wrote:Huh. Sometimes I wonder if you people watch any games if you just like to make dumb comments.

I've watched michigan against indiana, bowling green, uconn, and umass..you are lying to yourself if you dont think a big reason his passing numbers are so good is because the defenses are focused on stopping the run
Oct 8, 2010 2:42pm
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Oct 8, 2010 2:56 PM
I don't believe I said anything about that. I just think you are not giving enough credit for his arm.
Oct 8, 2010 2:56pm
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Oct 8, 2010 3:30 PM
Lol its not like every pass Denard throws it lobbed to a wide open man, he has a pretty accurate strong arm. Guess I shoudlnt expect an OSU fan with a MSU avatar to agree with that though...
Oct 8, 2010 3:30pm
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Oct 8, 2010 3:43 PM
I would be happy with either one quarterbacking my favorite team but right now at this moment if I had to pick I would take Robinson. I think both are about the same passing with Denard a little better runner. Both would suck if they had to throw every down but that's not their game. They're fun to watch.
Oct 8, 2010 3:43pm
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Oct 8, 2010 3:48 PM
Pick is you don't think Denard is a better passer than Martinez you don't watch college football.
Oct 8, 2010 3:48pm
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Oct 8, 2010 5:22 PM
Denard is a better pass and a little better runner. Easy pic at this point is Robinson. But again, would like to see what both will do vs at least a "good" defense. Which neither has yet to face to date.
Oct 8, 2010 5:22pm
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Oct 8, 2010 6:50 PM
I would say Robinson is a slightly better passer, but I think Martinez is the better runner. Robinson has better stats because they have no other option on offense. 30 more carries and 32 more passing attempts through 5 games. Based on average, Martinez would have more yards and double the rushing TDs as Robinson if he had as many carries.

Rushing

Denard Robinson
98 car
905 yds
9.2 avg
8 TD


Taylor Martinez
68 car
737 yds
10.8 avg
12 TD


Passing

Denard Robinson
67 cmp
96 att
1008 yds
69.8% cmp
7 TD
180.0 rating


Taylor Martinez
39 cmp
64 att
660 yds
60.9% cmp
3 TD
153.7 rating
Oct 8, 2010 6:50pm
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Oct 8, 2010 7:10 PM
Hb31187;511926 wrote:Lol its not like every pass Denard throws it lobbed to a wide open man, he has a pretty accurate strong arm. Guess I shoudlnt expect an OSU fan with a MSU avatar to agree with that though...


btw, it's "shouldn't" :D
Oct 8, 2010 7:10pm