Adrian Martinez stood before reporters Tuesday and confidently answered one of several questions about what he’s doing to assume a leadership role on the Nebraska football team entering his sophomore season.
“Leadership is performance” Martinez said, “and performance is leadership.”
Later, with reporters circled at a table around a seated Mario Verduzco, the Nebraska quarterbacks coach also answered questions about Martinez being a leader.
“Leadership is performance,” Verduzco said, “and performance is leadership.”
Yes, one reporter told Verduzco that his top quarterback had uttered those exact words. Verduzco flashed a big smile.