T-Magic Breaks Magic Wand
Story by Mitch McCann 
| Published Dec 6, 2010

Taylor Martinez, former quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, was dismissed from the team Sunday after it was revealed that the wand Martinez received from Ollivander’s Wand Shop on his eleventh birthday is no longer in his possession.

Sources revealed Monday that “T-Magic’s,” as he has referred to himself, infamous wand has in fact been broken since second quarter of the game against Texas earlier this season.

Husker Coach Mark “Bo” Pelini, a big advocate of Wizard Law, made the tough decision to dismiss Martinez after it became apparent that he had no intention of repairing his wand.

“Taylor’s unfortunate decision not to inform us of the incident has led to distress in the Husker locker room. We’ve been under the impression that everyone, including Dan Beebe and the rest of the Big 12, have been against us,” Pelini said, “but it is clear now that it was all Taylor’s fault. He just doesn’t have the magic in him anymore.”

Rumors began on the Nebraska sideline when it became apparent that Martinez’s heart no longer seemed in the game against Oklahoma this past weekend.

“As is often the case with young wizards, Martinez’s mind wanders,” said Pelini. “Sometimes you just have to cut your losses and go with the wildcat. I only wish we had thought of it earlier"

Comments

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Posted Dec 7th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Somebody had to point it out to those coaches to run the wildcat...it sure never occured to them before. Never have I seen coaching that was so bent on not adjusting an Offence to match the team your playing. Offensive minded coaches these are not.
--JSamulcek@Hotmail.com
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Posted Dec 7th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Poor coaching cost us that game - especially the play calling. I am still a HUGE fan of Pelini and Martinez. It was unfair to put an injured freshman in such a position and with such high expectations. I can more easily excuse Martinez than I can Pelini. Keep your chin up, Taylor. I am excited about your future as a Cornhusker.
--Huskerhog
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Posted Dec 7th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Taylor, keep your head up. After thinking about the Oklahoma game (almost too much), it became evident to me that Pelini is a tough coach, but he DOES have that young quarterback's back. I hope Taylor and his family sees this. Remember the Texas game, how we all wondered if it was good for Taylor to be pulled...now we are asking why wasn't he pulled from the OU game. This all will work out for the best if Taylor and his family keep him at Nebraska. He will mature. And yes, Watson may be the best coach for him. Overall, that young freshman has done a marvelous job considering everything that has gone on with him...and Watson can be partially credited with his development.
--Dr. H
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Posted Apr 24th, 2012 at 2:45 am
Just like in Lincoln, the home crowd of Camp Randall is good for a few false start penalties, and a drive keillr or two. (+6 Wisc). The Wisc o-line is vastly superior to anything we've seen this far, thus if we stack the line to stop the run which we've not been able to do anyway Wilson will tear us apart with the short passing game. (Remember he can actually hit the broad side of a barn all day long.) If we defend the pass, the Wisc running game will gash our d for 5-7 ypc. Wisc backs are fast, powerful and durable, far better than anything we've seen this year. Bottom line- our def is not as good as their offense (+21 Wisc). Now to their d vs our o. We are better than last year. The line is buiding continuity But the Wisc d is better than any we've faced thus far. Martinez cracks under pressure (fumbles/ints). Wisc will focus on pressuring Martinez into mistakes so expect at least 2 picks and a fumble. However, we will move the ball and make plays our skill positions ar
--Audrey

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