So far, so good.
That was Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini's assessment Monday of Eric Martin's recent switch from linebacker to defensive end.
"He's picked it up well," the coach said. "He just keeps getting bigger. He's explosive. We just feel he's a guy we're going to want to get on the field, and we feel he can do a number of different things.
"He brings some versatility to the end position. I think he'll be good there."
Martin, a sophomore, started twice this season at linebacker -- against Washington and South Dakota State -- before settling into a backup role while remaining a key player on special teams. He has 23 tackles on the season.
Pelini said the 6-foot-2 Martin, listed at 240 pounds in the Nebraska media guide, now weighs in the 250-pound range. Pelini made it sound as though Martin could be contributing soon at end.
"We're getting him prepared," Pelini said. "He could get in there, especially on third down, and do some things."
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