Martinez Named Semifinalist for Witten Award

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the fifth annual Jason Witten College Man of the Year Award.

The Witten Award is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player's leadership, both on and off the field. The semifinal group is comprised of players who all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Martinez is a four-year starter and the first three-time captain in Nebraska football history. He ranks second in school history in total offense with 10,418 yards and is also second in school history with 8,140 passing yards. Martinez is one of only four players in Big Ten history…