From repeat academic issues to the clandestine 2-game suspension he was hit with last season, Small's career has failed to pan out in the way many had expected. While the drop off from Small to soon-to-be-elevated to third receiver Taurian Washington may only be a negligible one at worst, there's no question Small's contributions to the special teams facet of the game will be missed sorely in Pasadena.
UPDATE: According to the Columbus Dispatch's Ken Gordon (and Dispatch sources), joining Small not playing in Pasadena will be Rob Rose and backup former walk on running back Bo DeLande. Stay tuned."Final Destination: Wide Receiver" Marches On?
Duane Long is reporting another Buckeye wide receiver is expected to miss the Rose Bowl. The oft embattled senior Ray Small is said to be facing a suspension for the final game of his college career for an alleged "repeat team rules violation". Would it be asking too much for someone to lock Dane and DeVier in a bunker in an undisclosed location for the next 2 weeks or so? While Long mentions no specifics as to the nature of the potential barring, buzz surrounding the news (along with the historical precedence of ex-Buckeye Eugene Clifford from 2 seasons prior) lead many to speculate it may be related to a repeat drug test failure.
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Can I be a cynic, here? This means that Saine or Thomas will have to return kicks/punts. The end. We haven't thrown to Small all year and I highly doubt this was going to to be the game we were going to (after 4 years) "feature" him. No loss. Good luck and farewell, Ken Yon Rambo 2.0.
Finally this unfortunate chapter of Buckeye football can end. Good luck Ray.
Sucks about the roller coaster Rob Rose story, first that he didn't clear grades, update that he did make grades and will play, then another update that he violated team rules.
Gordon said the story will be in the paper tomorrow, so I'd expect details to start leaking within the next couple hours.
They'll all be out, but I bet Joe McKnight will play in the Emerald Bowl.
Here's hoping T-Wash manages to catch everything that's thrown to him, and block well. We all expected a lot from him this year, and maybe if he shows up, he'll be around to expect big things of next year.
Yeah maybe T-wash and Flash get a chance to show of their talents now so should be interesting
http://twitter.com/dcarter9osu...
Anyone want to guess what Carter is talking about in this tweet, where he states, "Its starting to look real bad 4 O state in the rose bowl... Feel terrible that I can't help"
Because he's a freshman and isn't smart enough to know any better. Can't take much from a kid who didn't make grades when he had access to so many people to help him out.
I can handle a few backups staying home but we need every single starter to show up New Years. If that doesn't happen it's going to get ugly. We really need this win.