'09 IN OT Zack Martin (Notre Dame Man)

[Emcee77]

Pete Sampson says he is leaning towards returning for a fifth year.

Wow that is huge. We need him bad, with the lack of experienced OL depth next year.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Teams regularly replace 2 starters on the OL without missing a beat. Once you start replacing 3 or more though, your offense is almost assured to take a significant step back. Z. Mart's return would have a big impact on our offensive ceiling in 2013.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Pete Sampson says he is leaning towards returning for a fifth year.

I hope that's true. It would be huge.

 

[irishff1014]

Pete Sampson says he is leaning towards returning for a fifth year.

This is always a plus.

 

[irishog77]

Epitome started this thread. Perhaps we can ask him if he'd like to prognosticate on wether Martin returns?

 

[BMT]

I think watt and martin come back, its a big deal btween being drafted in the second round versus 6th financially. Nix might be kinda interesting, not sure where he would be drafted. I think if all come back could all be at least 2nd rounders next year. Cierre could be a Heisman candidate if featured heavily no doubt about it.

 

[Grahambo]

Teams regularly replace 2 starters on the OL without missing a beat. Once you start replacing 3 or more though, your offense is almost assured to take a significant step back. Z. Mart's return would have a big impact on our offensive ceiling in 2013.

Other then QB, would you argue that replacing veteran OL with younger, inexperienced OL are more dangerous to the success of your team then any other position?

 

[Ndaccountant]

Call me crazy, but I think the chance to play on the line with his bro (assuming he starts next year)for a year is a huge selling point.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Other then QB, would you argue that replacing veteran OL with younger, inexperienced OL are more dangerous to the success of your team then any other position?

The QB is obviously the most important individual on any team, but the DL and OL are undoubtedly the most important units. The OL, especially, is sensitive to chemistry and teamwork. So even if you're replacing multiple starters with very talented kids, your offense is still likely to take some significant steps back. Trying not to lose more than 2 OL starters per year is crucial to sustained offensive success.

 

[Walter White]

Call me crazy, but I think the chance to play on the line with his bro (assuming he starts next year)for a year is a huge selling point.

Good point. I would agree with this.

 

[TheChosen1]

Irish Sports Daily‏@ISDUpdate

Martin- not sure if this is my last home game or not

 

[irishmarine]

Playin along side of your brother is a hell of a bargaining chip

 

[ab2cmiller]

Playin along side of your brother is a hell of a bargaining chip

plus Watt has made it pretty clear that he's going to be back. The Observer write up on Watt made it sound like him and Martin are pretty close, claiming that the two are nearly inseparable and share an off campus house.
Watt flourishes as pulling guard - Irish Football - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College

 

[RuntheBall]

Having those two back is key to next year. We have capable back ups but there is nothing like experience (especially when that experience is very talented). Our lack of depth could really hurt us if a couple of injuries pop up. Returning Golson, DD, TJ, Cbreezy, Atkinson, Amir, and Neal (and probably other I forgot- im in a hurry) is great for our offense, but it doesn't mean anything if our O-Line has hole.

If these guys come back I think we should be a top 5 team next year as well. Emphasis on should, who knows what happens.

 

[Redbar]

Wow! That would be awesome if he decides to stick around another year. All of our incoming freshman would get a chance to watch and learn from a real stud and also it would allow some of those guys to fill out without having to be pressed into action. I hope Zach decides that South Bend is where he wants to be for another year.

 

[arrowryan]

Draftsite.com has him going in the 2nd round, 49th overall to Tampa Bay

 

[NDPhilly]

Wow. Hard to see him staying if that's where he is projected.

 

[beryirish]

Maybe he wants to come back because he will be a for sure 1st rounder with the big money then

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

I have never seen him projected that high. Seems kinda out there.

 

[Domina Nostra]

We all need to create our own NFL draft sites and rank him much, much lower.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Update on his status? Did he get back into the game?

 

[rtrn2glory]

not 100% sure, but he looked pretty decent coming off the field plus he's got a long time to recover.

 

[NDinMich]

Pretty sure I saw him on that last possession too. Didn't see him moving around to tell how healthy he was but he was on the field so that's a good sign.

Also loved to see Manti and KLM come to help him off.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Yes he was back on the field for the last posession, so I'm assuming he will be fine.

 

[Old Man Mike]

In the postgame lockerroom celebration he was right near the front bouncing around with a giant smile on his face.

Thank the Lord.

Please come back another season Zach.

 

[Chris P. Bacon]

Yes he was back on the field for the last posession, so I'm assuming he will be fine.

Good eye sniper.


Thank god, Zach is a beast!

 

[yankeeND]

Was scary seeing him on the turf. Glad he is ok and yes please come back next year big fella!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Won offensive lineman of the year. Congrats Zach.

 

[Old Man Mike]

Come back for one more romp around the park, big man.....

 

[Redbar]

One More Year Please, Big guy.