In his first season without his brother on campus, Nick Martin looked to make a name for himself. But 2014 was a battle for Martin, not just to escape the shadows of his All-Pro brother, but to regain his health after a lingering knee injury and a multitude of other ailments made the entire season a grind.
That Martin survived to start 13 games in 2014 says plenty about his character and determination. But the team captain and two-time Rimington Trophy Watch List member needs to do more in 2015, his final season in South Bend.