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Debate It: 2013 Big Ten passing TD leader? « Big Ten Network
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
2012 leader: Matt McGloin, Penn State – 24
2013 returning leader: Taylor Martinez, Nebraska – 23
Tom: Taylor Martinez, Nebraska – He ranked second in the Big Ten last season with 23 touchdown tosses. That number will only get bigger this fall. Martinez has had a chance to mature in coordinator Tim Beck’s offense. The senior signal-caller knows what he’s doing. And while Martinez never will be confused with being Dan Marino, he has improved as a passer after working extensively with a personal tutor in California in recent years. Martinez also will benefit from working with the top receiving corps in the Big Ten. The Huskers will feature the likes of Kenny Bell, Jamal Turner and Quincy Enunwa. And redshirt freshmen Jordan Westerkamp and Alonzo Moore are promising. Sprinkle in the threat of a good running game led by Ameer Abdullah that often will draw the attention of defenses, and it’s easy to see why Martinez will excel and have myriad opening passing opportunities in 2013.
Dark horse: Andrew Maxwell, Michigan State
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS
2012 leader: Matt McGloin, Penn State – 24
2013 returning leader: Taylor Martinez, Nebraska – 23
Tom: Taylor Martinez, Nebraska – He ranked second in the Big Ten last season with 23 touchdown tosses. That number will only get bigger this fall. Martinez has had a chance to mature in coordinator Tim Beck’s offense. The senior signal-caller knows what he’s doing. And while Martinez never will be confused with being Dan Marino, he has improved as a passer after working extensively with a personal tutor in California in recent years. Martinez also will benefit from working with the top receiving corps in the Big Ten. The Huskers will feature the likes of Kenny Bell, Jamal Turner and Quincy Enunwa. And redshirt freshmen Jordan Westerkamp and Alonzo Moore are promising. Sprinkle in the threat of a good running game led by Ameer Abdullah that often will draw the attention of defenses, and it’s easy to see why Martinez will excel and have myriad opening passing opportunities in 2013.
Dark horse: Andrew Maxwell, Michigan State