Had his position coach leaned on him to become a leader a year ago, Martez Ivey likely would have resisted.
He wasn’t ready. He was still feeling his way at a new position (offensive guard) and hadn’t been around long enough at Florida to feel comfortable telling his peers, some older than him, what to do.
Things are much different now. The battle-tested true junior from Apopka has a new offensive line coach (Brad Davis), is back in his comfort zone (left tackle) and is ready to accept the challenge of becoming the offensive line leader.
“It’s definitely a role I want to take on because I’ve been here for two years and have got experience,” Ivey said after UF’s first spring practice Tuesday.