Adrian Martinez's struggle was real last season.
But the Nebraska junior quarterback thinks what he learned could produce benefits that are just as real.
He sheds quite a bit of light during a recent "No Struggle No Story" podcast, acknowledging that his injuries last season coupled with his team's losing wore on him mentally.
He also acknowledged the inherent challenges Nebraska faces in striving to become a national power again.
Throughout the interview, the California native shows signs of personal growth.
Yeah, the whole college thing -- learning, coping, growing, thriving -- seemingly is working for him.