Pete Sampson is reporting that Martin leaning now towards returning to Notre Dame for a 5th season. Obviously, this would be great news for the offense next year as no doubt he's an asset for sure. Hope he comes back.

Edited November 13, 201212 yr by OKCIrish99

Pete Sampson is reporting that Martin leaning now towards returning to Notre Dame for a 5th season. Obviously, this would be great news for the offense next year as know doubt he's an asset for sure. Hope he comes back.

 

I don't know if returning will necessarily help his draft stock, but maybe that isn't what he's thinking about.

 

I agree it'd definitely be huge for him to return. He'd really help solidify the offensive line with Cave (and I guess Golic) leaving.

Imagine both Martin boys on one side of the offensive line? Would be sweet...

Some also feel Ronnie Stanley would end up starting at the other tackle spot and move Lombard in. No doubt, the future tackles are looking bright with Stanley and Elmer.

Imagine both Martin boys on one side of the offensive line? Would be sweet...

 

Yeah, but I'm not opposed to what Martin/Watt have been doing the last two seasons.

 

Maybe we could let the Martins stand next to each other in the huddle.

A lot of people pointed to NEXT year as THE year. I always thought it was this year.... Manti, Eifert, KLM, Cave, Watt, Martin all looked to be out the door.(if you wanna be a stickler, Golic jr too) I mean we were looking at 4 new starters on the offensive line next year

i've read that he might be influenced to return in part to be on the same line with his brother.

i would welcome zack martin back with open arms.

He was sitting near me at the spring game brunch 2011. Absolute stand up kid. Would love to see him return next year.

what about hegarty at center??

i would welcome zack martin back with open arms.

 

Hell yes!!! Dude is the most important 5th that could come back.

what about hegarty at center??

 

what about it? I assume that's the plan.

so who are the expected starters if both martin and watt come back? i have 6 guys mentioned for 5 spots: hegarty, lombard, n. martin, z. martin, stanley, and watt. just wondering.

what about it? I assume that's the plan.

oh nothin', just didn't see his name being mentioned............

so who are the expected starters if both martin and watt come back? i have 6 guys mentioned for 5 spots: hegarty, lombard, n. martin, z. martin, stanley, and watt. just wondering.

 

Left to Right:

 

Z. Martin, Watt, Hegarty, N. Martin, Lombard

 

There's a CHANCE we see someone else lining up at center if Hegarty continues to get reps at tackle (he played there in the Miami game during mop up time; has the versatility to play just about any position). Maybe Hanratty gets in the mix at C, maybe even Heggie.

 

Stanley projects to be our 1st tackle off the bench; Hanratty projects to be our first interior lineman off the bench. Admittedly, it's early guesswork, but we'll see what transpires over spring ball and where these guys' bodies are.

Isn't Hanratty getting good reviews as well? Good Lord, if Martin does come back and the incoming Oline kids, what a future being built. I don't follow the ESPN or other NFL draft guys but anyone hear the reviews Zach is getting relative to where he's pegged to go in the draft?