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One of two things is true. Either we have an absolute top notch receiver corps that he can't compete with or OM just isn't as good as advertised.
If it was just an injury, a top tier receiver would still rise to the top when they got healthy. He either can't or won't fight for that for whatever reason. He'll have to drop down a level or find a team with a really crappy receiver room if he doesn't want to compete for a spot.
If it was just an injury, a top tier receiver would still rise to the top when they got healthy. He either can't or won't fight for that for whatever reason. He'll have to drop down a level or find a team with a really crappy receiver room if he doesn't want to compete for a spot.
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I guess Oliver can no longer “consider himself at home.”
Maybe he didn't want to play for an entitled daddy's boy OC and a program that's now known to have race issues on top of the nepotism. Anything is possible right now
There are a lot of benefits to being an FBS, D1 athlete. But there are a lot of drawbacks too, and oftentimes those get lost in the glamor and the bright lights
Yes, this doesn't guarantee he is gone. Daviyon Nixon entered the portal but chose to remain at Iowa.
Given that OM did this in August, it seems very unlikely for him to return.
Come on Copeland that sounds pretty racist
Come on Copeland that sounds pretty racist
Again, Oliver was 5th on the depth chart. Plain and simple. And the coaches trusted putting Tyler Goodson out wide to go out for passes before Oliver. What does that tell you?
Check out these comments that follow. As you can see, he didn't progress. He didn't step it up. He needed to be able to block as a WR.
From an Oct 31 KxNO / Hawk Central podcast:
Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register said all they can report is what the coaches are saying. Chad then stated "I thought Copeland was more open about it than anyone's been. It sounded like to me he just hasn't progressed....He hasn't progressed enough to get on the field."
* Mark Emmert then chimed in and said he didn't think there was any other explanation other than Oliver Martin is the 5th best WR in the room (after Brandon, ISM, Tracy & Ragaini).
* Mark said that he thought it was really telling when Copeland said on Tuesday that 'I really like the kid off the field.'
* Mark then said he thinks its clear Oliver's got an opportunity this week (the bye week before Wisconsin) and the coaches are looking for him to step up if he really wants to play. Mark said that if Oliver plays at Wisconsin we know that Oliver did step it up in practice during this bye week.
LINK to Listen for yourself (Skip ahead to the 6:37 mark): https://soundcloud.com/hawk-central-hour
Also, as a wide receiver at Iowa, you are required to block. Some of these tweets are telling. In the last tweet Copeland emphasizes that guys need to buy in to that (blocking) in order to play.
Thanks ichawk24, I completely forgot that Nixon had also entered portal and stayed at Iowa
This is a good point. I saw him play in high school and he looked smooth, but not a player that wowed you. I don't think he's a 4* talent, but that ranking got everyone excited. If the work ethic isn't great everything makes sense.
Isn't he a redshirt sophomore? He still has plenty of time to see the field at Iowa if he sticks with it.
He's redshirt first year, played at MI, and then played at Iowa. This is his RS JR year
Pretty sure he didn't know if he would be eligible here. Different case for Oliver I'd imagine he's gone...
And yet he was still dissatisfied with his situation. That's why I think he's probably just a malcontent that won't really get along anywhere, or at least not for any length of time. We all know people like that, although I'm guessing none of us know Oliver Martin so its all just speculation. But two transfers in two years from a couple of pretty major football programs (hence the coaches know what they are doing) doesn't exactly bespeak perseverance and compatibility.
So the white guy didn’t think he would gets snaps ahead of the Black guys in a racist program? Makes sense.... to you
Given that it’s looking even more likely that football will be cancelled this fall, I think OM has a pretty good chance of being able to transfer to another D1 school and gain immediate eligibility, assuming the season is in fact cancelled. I wish him luck, I was thrilled when he announced he was coming back to Iowa city, as were many other people on this board. I think he’s talented enough to play at the highest level. As others have stated, I just think he came to Iowa at the worst possible time. We’re as talented as I can remember at WR, unfortunately he’s just buried on depth chart and likely doesn’t see much opportunity for playing time. Wouldn’t be shocked to see him end up at Iowa state...
I rewatched the Iowa-USC game when it was aired on BTN the other day. ISM was all-world, Smith made some clutch and tough catches, Tracy was electric when he had the ball in his hands, and Ragaini was open a lot and reliable. Add LaPorta with like six catches and Goodson with several out of the backfield and, honestly, how could Martin see the field? That's SIX pass catchers who offer more productivity, reliability, electricity, and upside than Martin. If he does stick around, though, he could play an important role after Smith and ISM graduate. Plus, it's always nice to have depth if there are a rash of injuries. Otherwise, I don't blame Martin for wanting to transfer to a school that has less high-end competition for playing time.
It is what it is. He stays and competes and gets quality snaps at some point or he gets buried on the depth chart. Nobody will know but he is leaving now and I wish him the best of luck wherever he ends up.....especially if something changes and he stays.
Would make sense considering they just ran off their top receiver. Couldn't find a weaker WR room to land in. Kid clearly doesn't want to earn it, wants it given to him.
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