QB Tathan Martell (transfer to Miami, transfer to UNLV)

[DaBuckeyes]

I think all the talk from Tate before the Fields transfer was official was to try to prevent him from doing so. It didn't work and I think he's sees the writing on the wall. Also, let's not forget there were already rumors of him transferring in previous years and committed to 2 school prior to OSU. I wish it wasn't the case because I think he's going to be a stud wherever he goes but I think the odds of it being at OSU are slim.

 

[BuckBackHome]

I just discovered his first name is Tathan. I have never heard of that name before. Is everyone named Tate short for Tathan?

 

[Systems_id]

Yeah, laugh it up, LLaMont.

Tate brought it on himself with his comments to be honest. Him transferring before Fields is even cleared by the NCAA isn't a good look after all the Twitter talk and talk about competing for the spot.

 

[Steve19]

Here is what I see. A QB is the team leader. Leaders put the team before themselves. I don't fault him and I think the argument that the offense is going to value a different skill set is valid. He is too much of a talent to be a benchwarmer. While these things can be acknowledged, his response to Fields was not consistent with leadership. Frustration, disappointment, a naive attempt to exert pressure on the coaches, youth...these things may explain his reactions and all are understandable. However, Martell has communicated fear, not leadership. He has communicated that it is all about him, not the team. He has every right to do that, but I hope that he realizes that such attitudes and behaviors disqualify him from leadership.

By entering that portal, Martell told his coaches and entire team that it's his way or he will not be the QB next year. When he took this step, he ensured that it will not be his way. I have not seen any evidence that this kid is the promised one, but I really hoped he might be until his current behavior. Now, if he leaves, I can only wish him the best.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Tate brought it on himself with his comments to be honest. Him transferring before Fields is even cleared by the NCAA isn't a good look after all the Twitter talk and talk about competing for the spot.

Just a point of order... Tate has not transferred yet. There's no guarantee he will transfer prior to any resolution on Fields' eligibility waiver.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Tate brought it on himself with his comments to be honest. Him transferring before Fields is even cleared by the NCAA isn't a good look after all the Twitter talk and talk about competing for the spot.

He hasn't done that.

 

[MaxBuck]

Yeah, laugh it up, LLaMont.

Shouldn't stop us from punking Michigan Man tho.

 

[bukIpower]

Why would it chase Baldwin away?

Gauranteed sitting for 2 more years is tough

 

[Jaxbuck]

Just a point of order... Tate has not transferred yet. There's no guarantee he will transfer prior to any resolution on Fields' eligibility waiver.

You're not walking out on this one mister

 

[sammyjenkis]

I don't think Tate was just trying to scare away the competition. I believe he meant what he said about expecting to win the job, but his tweet mentioned returning the zone read to the playbook. If Day has informed Tate that the zone read will not be a staple in the offense then that would clearly change the calculus.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

You're not walking out on this one mister

But you can't hold an entire fraternity responsible for the actions of a few sick, perverted individuals..... I will not stand by and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America!

 

[Taosman]

The whole college offensive dynamic has changed from run first QBs to pass first QBs. Even freakin Alabama changed what they were "running".

 

[sm00r]

So basically this is akin to Tate saying, "Ohio State you been great and all but I think we should start seeing other people".

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

So basically this is akin to Tate saying, "Ohio State you been great and all but I think we should start seeing other people".

If he doesn't win the job in the spring.

 

[RugbyBuck]

His transfer is better for everyone. I like his game and I think he can be a successful college QB somewhere with the right offense and he might’ve been the right guy to follow JTB had Haskins not been on deck. I think that window has closed, though, and he should go play where he can be the guy. All good.