Huh?As we were all out enjoying the first wave of warm weather this past weekend, some bad news hit when it was announced that Mike Adams had sustained a shoulder injury and would require surgery.
Considering fellow Brew Crew mate Michael Brewster is himself recovering from shoulder surgery, the "Crew" isn't exactly off to a hot start. Meanwhile, A.J. Soprano J.B. Shugarts, the third member of the group, is expected to compete with Bryant Browning for the right tackle spot vacated by Barton, so at least they have that going for them.
A lot of Buckeye fans are understandably disappointed as most had visions of Orlando the 2nd dancing in their heads. But the two positives out of this are: (1) the injury appears to be minor and (2) this edition of the team is so deep that they don't need Adams playing a full season to get to where they want to go.
Bollman indicated that had the injury occurred during the regular season, it's likely something a guy plays through, but the timing gave the staff time to get him right, so if he does make it back early enough in the season, he's good. He was also smart enough not to get locked into picking a date when Adams may see the field again.
I expect we'll all know a little more about the situation once August rolls around. Until then, all we can do is debate the merits of rushing him back too soon, redshirts, grayshirts and other vital matters.
Finally, a lot of chatter about Beanie telling some of the beat guys that he was going to be a Buckeye for four years. Gordon's not biting on it -- and neither are we. NFL GMs love guys that run like the love child of Eric Dickerson and Bo Jackson, and last I checked, making a million dollars was a little more fun than sitting through class.
To that end, we're creating the 11W Beanie Wells Challenge™. If you really believe that Wells will be a Buckeye for four years, go ahead and leave your thoughts about it in the comments. The first three that wax poetic about this possibility will get a chance to run this blog for the entire weekend of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Three POSSIBLE reasons that Beanie could return:
* The possibility of giving Rich Rod an 0 and 2 start while solidifying a third pair of Golden Pants for himself. Hanging out with this much excellence can be contagious.
* Back to Back Championships. Four straight trips?! Why not. This year Beanie drags Todd to the finish line in the same way he drags Wolverines and next year he pushes TP toward his first championship as a Redshirt.
* Motorists Insurance gains themselves an heir apparent to the pitch man as he will be going for his second Heisman.
Do I really believe he'll come back? If it means I get to run a draft diary while my lazy ass is sitting in front of the TV already, you bet.
...You know us.
...and dammit for taking myself out of the running for not knowing how many pairs of golden ones that Beanie has.
Michael Brewster, not Tim, who is Minn's HC.
Jason's got Tight-End Tim on the brain...
A certain day in December will determine if Beanie comes back for '09 or not.
If (or when) he wins the Heisman he stays, if not he goes. Winning it as a Junior will only increase his desire to always be mentioned in the same breath with Archie.
Just imagine if he does win back to back... tOsu would have BOTH of the only two players to win the Heisman twice!
beanie will be gone--he would be a badass in that raider black and silver
I do not wish that misfortune on Beanie.
don't forget about Devier Posey's shoulder issues too, which have him still in a sling after his January surgery as far as I know.
if he really can run a 4.5, get 25 reps of 225, and a upper-tier shuttle time, he'd be the first RB taken, probably in the middle first round. That's a few mill in guaranteed money. I'd be shocked if he stayed. I don't expect him to.
Of course, it's not like he doesn't have a few peers that declined that money. So perhaps there is some truth to it.
Vico, he's in a sling after 8+ weeks? WTF was wrong with his shoulder?
hmm, you're right and that I'm probably wrong on that (I just haven't heard anything new about his shoulder surgery), but he did have a Jan 30 surgery on his right shoulder to correct damage acquired through the wear and tear of his senior season (tears in his labrum, if memory serves correct). He was supposed to start rehabing by early March, and should be fully recovered by June. Dunno if he's still in a sling, but he's still recovering.
Sometime today David Stern is supposed to announce that Basketball players will have to stay 2 years in college.....does anyone know if this is supposed to take effect with next yeas class?
I would love to see Buford and Mullens for 2 years.....
Sometime today David Stern is supposed to announce that Basketball players will have to stay 2 years in college.....does anyone know if this is supposed to take effect with next years class?
I would love to see Buford and Mullens for 2 years.....
Wil, From what I have been hearing, this can't go into place until the current CBA is up, which I believe is 2010.
As much as it pains me to say this, Tim Tebow and his retard strength will be a strong frontrunner to repeat a Heisman victory. Just look at the situation. He'll be publicly blown by the ESPN and CBS crews for the entire season. Florida should be a contender for the SEC and the NC. And every straight male in the US would love to motorboat his big-breasted girlfriend.
Beanie loves being a Buckeye so much, he cries before the Michigan game. What do the Dolphins have that compares with that? I still won't be surprised if he leaves after this year. He probably should, all things considered. But I think Beanie is a special kid who realizes that in his heart that being considered one of the Buckeye greats will mean more to him than his pro career. He only has one opportunity for his college career, and he will go to the NFL no matter when he comes out. (Barring injury, of course. But look at what McGahee has done!) Hopefully, Lauranaitis and Jenkins passing up sure first round spots will start a trend of four year superstars at OSU! And, Beanie, if you're reading this, remember: You may be the only person who can stop Tebow from winning two Heismans! Go Bucks!
so does this mean Posey wont get playing time until his 2nd year?
I hope you're right, guys. We'll gladly turn the blog over for draft weekend if you are.
The in-house philosophy has always been to assume they're gone and it's a bonus if they come back for that senior season. Needless to say, the bonuses were plentiful this offseason.
This is interesting.....scout.com is predicting 3 Buckeyes in the top 4 picks of NEXT years draft:
http://profootballexperts.scou...
Add Boone to that comment and they have 4 Buckeyes in the first 12 picks of next year's draft. Of course that is assuming Beanie leaves early.
I would like to see Wilson, Robiskie, and Freeman all have big years and have 7 in the 1st round.