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

[jwinslow]

other players are already clowning on him for it...

I agree explore your options, I wish for his sake given the current environment it could have been in private but that doesn’t get the NCAA any extra publicity

link?

My first thought when this surfaced was that if Fields keeps his head down and works for that job, this makes for a much smoother transition.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

should have read the following tweet he made

 

[MD Buckeye]

Baldwin received rave reviews during bowl practice and articles were written about him pushing Martell even before Fields entered the picture, right?

For sure. I’d just be “worried” banking on a kid coming off a serious injury, with zero experience. Granted Fields doesn’t have a ton of experience, but I’ll take some over none lol.

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

Like this guys take...Tate's gonna make it a hell of a battle!

Or not

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

link?

My first thought when this surfaced was that if Fields keeps his head down and works for that job, this makes for a much smoother transition.

I meant on opposing teams... seems like Day would make anyone commenting on this regret there discussion very quickly

 

[Mike80]

He's started the new semester and I think it was said he could graduate by the end of it.

He could be a graduate transfer if he doesn't win the job. This could be a hedge against not getting the starting nod in spring ball.

 

[OhioState001]

So what happened to competing for the job that he was getting all hyped about on twitter?

 

[AJHawkfan]

I really hope he sticks it out - at least through spring ball. As someone stated earlier - if Fields isn't granted the transfer waiver, we're seriously screwed.

 

[CFPBuckeye]

So what happened to competing for the job that he was getting all hyped about on twitter?

I don’t believe anything happened to it. Entering the portal does not mean a player is 100% transferring but anybody, no matter the situation, is smart to keep all options open. Unless Day whispered to him that he is the starter, competing for the job leaves a possibility that he loses said competition.

 

[OhioState001]

Damn

 

[billmac91]

So what happened to competing for the job that he was getting all hyped about on twitter?

I don't think this is complicated.

Tate really wanted the Ohio State job. He got "recruited" over. He tried to scare Fields away, it didn't work. Fields and his family knew exactly what the circumstances were in coming to Columbus. Tate understands now as well and is pursuing his right to transfer....and likely as a graduate transfer, which again, he should be commended for. He was really smart to graduate early to give him the ability to make this decision should he need to. Now he does.....

 

[baremu527]

This is the smartest move for him. While I believe he’s a talented kid, once Meyer retired this was inevitable, and Fields transferring made it a reality. Our offense has shifted away from his skill set. He is not a Pro-style QB. As long as Fields is eligible, Martell was not going to start at OSU for another 2 years at least and then he would have to compete with Baldwin (who I think would have beat him out by middle of next season anyways) and Miller.

Let’s face it, his imminent transfer sucks due to the timing (we don’t know if Fields will be eligible) and leaves our QB room bare if he bolts before the situation is figured out. After watching each ones highlights, analyzing their measurables and upsides, taking our new offense and coach into consideration, and taking more knowledgeable people’s word for it, I’m definitely happy with taking Fields and losing Martell. This is a business and we are in it to win championships. Clemson and Alabama both made moves like this in the past two seasons and both got a championship out of it.

For one, I think this looks worse on him than us. He did a lot of chirping to not even try to win the competition. Although I can’t blame him for seeing the writing on the wall. Wish him the best of luck. I see him going somewhere in PAC-12 probably UCLA. Just hope he doesn’t end up at the dumpster fire that is Miami.

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Damn

and why would he ... Tate will be a Grad transfer...

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Damn

That may not sound great, but it's not as bad as one would assume.

Martell isn't a client of his, so why would he do anything for him? Likewise, there are ethical issues in soliciting clients, so his saying he has no intention of doing anything keeps the lawyer from running afoul any ethical rules.

Edit: And, as AuTX says - there wouldn't be a need for representation if Tate graduates.

 

[RugbyBuck]

Not only that, but there’d be no basis for a waiver even if he wasn’t on track to graduate. The “I thought I was going to start, but they brought in somebody better” argument doesn’t move the meter.