Former Ohio State backup quarterback Tate Martell is still competing at the University of Miami for the starting quarterback job. Based on news Monday morning, it appears as though he’s lost out — at least for now.
That’s because new head coach Manny Diaz announced to the media that redshirt freshman Jarren Williams has won the starting spot. Williams had been embattled in a three-way competition between Ohio State transfer Tate Martell, and fellow redshirt sophomore and former starter N’Kosi Perry.
“All three guys showed tremendous improvement and development, which is a credit to their hard work and the work of Dan Enos and his offensive staff,” Diaz said. “We believe we can win with all three guys, however, we feel like Jarren has the greatest upside due to his passing ability, his instincts and his determination.”
“As we move into preparation for the Florida game we will continue the competition to determine who will serve as the backup quarterback.”
It appears based on those statements that Martell will now be relegated to competing for the backup spot. But the way things have gone at “The U” over the last few years — and especially since the competition was so close — don’t be surprised if Martell gets back in the mix.
We still wish Martell well here at Buckeyes Wire, but we have to wonder if there’s any sort of second guessing the decision to leave the Ohio State program. Whether he was encouraged to do so, or whether he did it on his own volition, he now seems to be in a similar spot as he was in Columbus.
