Now all he needs to do is grow out the afroMost of you already know, but if you didn't catch it yesterday, Adam Griffin has become the 19th member of the 2010 recruiting class when he accepted a scholarship he was offered a few days after National Signing Day last week.
Archie's son flew under the radar in terms of recruiting and while many MAC schools were interested in the 5-9/180 athlete throughout the recruiting process, the younger Griffin had official offers from Air Force, Army, Navy, and Eastern Illinois. Make no mistake about it though, the kid is talented and was a major piece to helping DeSales reach the state championship game this past season.
We caught up with the versatile athlete who played offense, defense, and special teams for the local school and discussed how the OSU situation unfolded, what position he will play in college, if he will don his father's #45 jersey, and more.
News of you signing with Ohio State was kind of a shock to most fans. How did the process unfold and how did the opportunity to become a Buckeye come about? Things unfolded pretty randomly. I called coach Tressel and asked to walk-on. Then, he called me back with a scholarship.
What position will you play while at OSU? I am being recruited as an athlete so we will see where there is a need.
I know Eastern Illinois, Navy, Army, and Air Force were recruiting you pretty hard. If the opportunity to play at OSU did not present itself, where would you have played your future college football? I would most likely have been playing at Air Force.
Being Archie's son, the spotlight is kind of on you, especially coming to OSU to play. How do you feel about the extra attention you may receive and how difficult will it be to deal with the territory that comes with being a Buckeye Legend's son? It won't really effect me too much. I have grown up in his old stomping grounds my entire life.
You play basketball with Nick Kellogg. What is it like playing with the son of another former OSU great? Playing with Nick is actually a very unique situation. We have been best friends since we were about 7 years old. I don't think either of us notice it very much. We pride ourselves on being our own individuals.
Why do you think your recruitment has flown so low under the radar? I don't really know why it flew under the radar. Ohio State came into the picture pretty late. Other than that, some of these other teams that were recruiting me had their various reasons as to why they did not want to give me a scholarship. My dad just told me all along it only takes one to offer you a scholarship and that is your shot, so go make the most of it.
Most kids sleep sucking their thumbs or with a blanket or stuffed animal. Did you ever sleep with one of dad's Heisman Trophies tucked underneath your arms? Haha I wish. Maybe I would have some of his skills then.
What are your goals, both on and off the field, heading into Ohio State? Off the field, I plan on earning my degree in a timely fashion. On the field, I want to just work hard and put myself in a position to compete for a spot somewhere down the line.
Will dad let you wear #45? He probably would, but I wouldn't want to wear the number.
If you could tell Buckeye fans one thing about Adam Griffin, what would it be? I would say that I have as big of a heart as anyone you will find out there. For what I lack in size, I make up for in heart and effort.
And here is a highlight video for all you unfamiliar with the skill set of the younger Griffin:
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love it. i really wish he would wear 45 though - that would be so badass.
I think Ray wore #44, he should take #46 and see if he can earn the right to get it retired
Just read the GS link re: proposed rule changes.
Ya think Mica Vick influenced this by any chance?
In regard to plain eyeblck.
That and the Bible lesson we got every time Tim Tebow played on TV. Vern Lundquist would read the passage on air every week and gush about how great it was.
Very pumped for this kid. Seems like he's got a great head on his shoulders and a high appreciation for what it means to be a Buckeye. Just having him around the team will be an asset.
I have seen this kid play! He is very good! I cannot believe that a MAC team did not offer him!
Love his attitude, though. Seems to be sort of accepting of growing up in his dad's shadow, but just wants to do a good job in his own right.
Sounds like a great kid with a good head on his shoulders. Well Done Archie!
There was a countless number of players who sported eye black with Bible passages and other meanings on it. Not just Tebow. Rather have a bible passage than a convicts name.
Speak for yourself, thumper
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The religion thing I think is more the reason. Controversy is bound to happen when you bring it into the spotlight. What happens when a Muslim player wants to call out a passage from the Koran..just go neutral to avoid that.
is anyone else baffled by the taking away of a TD b/c of taunting? i'm not condoning any taunting but you cant ELIMINATE a score!!! taking away a score should only occur when an unfair advantage is gained. there is no advantage gained for high-stepping into an end-zone... if anything you're handicapping yourself [try high-stepping faster than you sprint if you don't believe me]. 15yd unsportsmanlike is plenty... taking away points cannot be allowed in this case!
how do you speak with tebow's jock in your mouth? in boggles my mind.
I like this offer, and am excited to see Adam play for the Bucks. He reminds me of Delone Carter from Syracuse or Tyrell Sutton from Northwestern, both Ohio guys.
So name another player who had a bible passage on his eye black, and that every game they were on TV there was a story about the passage. Then they would read the passage and give the reasons why said player chose that passage? I can only think of one. Love the bible or not, it is a player doing something to seperate themselves from other players. So putting Mike Vick or a bible passage is a way to say look at me. It's the same reason everyone's uniforms have to match at least in the NFL, don't know what the college rule is overall with uniforms.
Taking away a TD because of taunting is absolutely absurd. I'd even go so far as to say that it won't deter guys from taunting that much. I see unbelievably stupid things in sports all the time. Even in the Superbowl there was a late hit penalty on New Orleans when the Colts were driving to try and make it a one score game. It was obviously a late hit, the dude knew he was doing it, and still did it. I was like you're about to win a superbowl and you are goint to do something so stupid to keep the other team alive????? People will still do ridiculously stupid and selfish things, if this rule is in place or not.
Well, I'm sorry but I'm for it and according to the article practically all the coaches are also. I just hate that shit. I even hated it the few times over the years that Buckeyes did it.
What I'm affraid of is that it might boil over to celebrations before crossing the line. The NCAA is going to have to come up with solid definitions on "taunting".
were you guys listening to Nick DiPaulo on Dan Patrick this morning?
One and the same
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This is a good offer, very comfortable with it.
I think Nadler Abdallah did just that on at least one occasion. I couldn't read the Arabic to know what it said....JT must've been cool with it.
Well, guess we wont see any eye black like this any more either.
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All things equal, how could anyone favor a convict over the bible, regardless...
Because, not to anger anyone, but Bible preaching christians are the worst type of ppl....I mean seriously, throwing your beliefs in someone else's face and if they don't agree with you, berating and/or attempting to convert them is vile.
At least Michael Vick manned up, admitted his wrongs, did his time, and is working back to his former status.
Just because your a Christian/religious doesn't make you a good person, just the same that not all convicts are bad people.
/rant over back to football
Might as well as give him one! He will find a way to contribute!
I'm not condoning it, but I just don't think you're ever going to stop it.
My friends and I were discussing this the other day. Is the Alumni Association officially part of the school? If it is, wouldn't Adam's tuition be paid for because dad is an employee of the school? Not that I am complaining about Adam being the 19th member of this class, on the contrary. I want someone on the team that will show the real love of Buckeye football and the Pride that goes with being a part of the team!!!
GO BUCKS!
huh?
Need a "boring ass winter Saturday thread".
I think they need to worry more about whats going on at USC then TD dances ect.