Nebraska 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.