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By ERIC OLSON
AP Sports Writer
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Eric Martin doesn’t want to be remembered as a one-hit wonder.
Martin goes into his third season at Nebraska best known for his concussion-inducing collision with Oklahoma State’s Andrew Hudson last October. The hit, which helped spring Niles Paul for a 100-yard kickoff return, earned Martin a one-game suspension.
Martin is in line for playing time beyond special teams this season. The former linebacker is beginning his first full year at defensive end and is competing for the starter’s job opposite Cameron Meredith.
Coaches say Martin’s 4.67-second speed in the 40-yard dash makes him a dangerous pass-rusher off the edge. Martin said his goal is to show coaches that he’s capable of being an every-down player.
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