Official Site of the Huskers · Dec 20, 2017
New Husker QB Coach Had Early Eye on Martinez
Photo by Kelly MosierNebraska quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco is blunt on his opinion of Adrian Martinez, the newest player in his room.
“The first time I saw Adrian,” Verduzco said, “he reminded me of Marcus Mariota.”
Really, a comparison to a Heisman Trophy winner, already?
And from a coach?
Of course, Verduzco is the same person who told his head coach, Scott Frost, about another quarterback a couple of years ago, and how this guy reminded him so much of Vernon Adams. Sure, he’d need some guidance, some time to develop. But Verduzco saw a winner.
That guy, McKenzie Milton, just led the nation’s most potent offense to an undefeated record and berth in the Peach Bowl.