Blevins say Martinez won't play

[Wishboned]

Don't know how trusted the sources is...wonder what the percentage of trustability is?

http://okblitz.com/Article.aspx?id=31064

A trusted source in Lincoln has told OKBlitz.com Sports Director Dean Blevins via text message that Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez "isn't gonna go..." and that he would "be ineffective if he even tries to play."

Martinez is suffering from right ankle and foot injuries that kept him out of the Huskers' Nov. 26 regular season finale against Colorado.

Sophomore Cody Green is likely to get the start for the Huskers, and he started against Colorado last week.

Meanwhile the Sooners have an injury issue with a headlining player of their own that is being closely monitored.

All-Big 12 running back DeMarco Murray bruised a knee in the win against OSU on Saturday.

OU coach Bob Stoops said during Tuesday's weekly press conference that Murray's health was improving but that he did not know whether Murray would be ready for Saturday's Big 12 Championship.

Murray and other OU players meet with the media after Tuesday practices but Murray was not available to the media after the Sooners' practice Tuesday.

[NOVSooner]

is Niles Paul out too or is that TBD?

[Mad Dog Madsen]

It's a trap...

[OKLA21FAN]

It's a trap...

its a lock that not only will he play, but be a factor (as long as Dean the dream says otherwise)

we now only have about a 60/50 chance of winning!

[rekamrettuB]

is Niles Paul out too or is that TBD?

He's way out. He said during the NU/CU game that he was hoping to be back for their bowl game.

[sshusker]

is Niles Paul out too or is that TBD?

Niles is out and while it is not official, I would be very surprised if Martinez can go. Along with his bad ankle he has turf toe.

[SoonerMarkVA]

It's a trap...

[Soonerntxs]

Not only will he be playin, he will win the Heisman & be drafted #1!

BTW

I have a friend, that has a sister, that knows Bob's wifes friend, that buys Avon from her and said that the game next week will be played in the NIKE ARMOR Uniforms.

Of course this is all on his PS3 (FROM THE SIDELINES) LOL!

[OKLA21FAN]

BTW

I have a friend, that has a sister, that knows Bob's wifes friend, that buys Avon from her and said that the game next week will be played in the NIKE ARMOR Uniforms.

thanks Simone

[picasso]

Niles is out and while it is not official, I would be very surprised if Martinez can go. Along with his bad ankle he has turf toe.

That sucks. The turf toe can be much worse than the bad ankle part.

[boomermagic]

I think Murray will play. Sure hope so we need him..

[Soonerntxs]

I have it on good advice that the TOE is ok, but the jock itch is out of control.

[thecynic]

well darn, if Blevins says he isn't playing that means he'll probably run for 200 yards and throw passes, run under them, and catch them for touchdowns.

[OUmillenium]

I think whether he plays or not, Sooners win in a blowout. Just got that feeling.

[badger]

This is huge for Nebbish if true. They look like crap on offense (see A&M - they scored six points!) without their star QB

[Veritas]

They both (Paul and Martinez) may play but they're both still *really* injured. They'll be non-factors.

That said, the offense has adjusted to the wildcat/Cody Green powered offense. You can't rely on that A&M game as a baseline for anything.

[OUinFLA]

of more importance, is his phone working?

[Veritas]

of more importance, is his phone working?

Yes, but the 2 and the 7 on the number pad don't work.

[KantoSooner]

Well if Blevins says he won't, then it's 70:50 that he will.

Damn.

[TahoeSOONER]

I hope the kid plays just because he's had a great year and the Big Red Rivalry deserves both teams playing at their best for the finale.