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The Percy Harvin Roll

By otrain2416 -08 February 2012
21 Comments
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I know theres been a lot of talk about this role in Meyers spread offense. Just looking for everyones thoughts aside from if we land Diggs on friday of who else could fill this role. I think Jordan Hall would be a perfect fit too. Go Bucks!

bassplayer7770 on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:10pm #

I suppose Jordan Hall could play a similar role, but I don't think he has Harvin speed. I'm guessing players like Philly Brown or Devin Smith could become focal points, but I'm not sure if they'd hand the ball to those guys or not. Maybe we'll find out at the Spring game. :-)

RecruitBuck on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:16pm #

My guess would be a combo of Hall and Smith.

James F on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:23pm #

I hope it was just me, but didn't Jordan Hall look like he was running in quicksand during the Gator Bowl? I don't remember thinking he looked slow ever before that, but he looked slugish returning kicks in the bowl.

bassplayer7770 on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:24pm #

James, I agree he looked a bit slow in the Gator Bowl. No matter what role he plays in the Offense, I think Urban will have somebody else returning kicks this season. It will be interesting to see who it is.

RecruitBuck on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:29pm #

A darkhorse candidate for the position could be Ricquan Southward (he's listed on his high school football website as being a big Percy Harvin fan and wanting to emulate him)

Poison nuts on 8 Feb 2012 - 1:56pm #

I like Southward as well. Can't find his 40 stats but he's fast on his video. Not obvious speed - he has those long strides ala Terelle Pryor. Jordan Hall will play a signifigant roll in the offense I bet. Even if he's not the fastest guy of all time he's got moves & sheer determination. I watched him score that late TD in the Gator Bowl...he was was not going to be stopped regardless of who was in front of him. I think Urban keeps talking about needing speed in public because he wants Diggs to know he's truly wanted at tOSU. That said - there are plenty of fast guys on the team and either way - the team is in damn good shape.

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BuiltfortheNuthouse on 8 Feb 2012 - 2:28pm #

I think we don't have true guy for that role unless stefon diggs commits but jalin Marshall will fill that role.

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flipbuckeye on 8 Feb 2012 - 2:32pm #

Is this anything like a barrel roll?

otrain2416 on 8 Feb 2012 - 4:37pm #

Southward would be cool if he could emerge into this role. Marshall will be fun to watch and for Urban to make plays around being he is a former hs QB and you could throw some passing plays in there too after handing off the ball to him

Alex on 8 Feb 2012 - 4:10pm #

I love eating rolls....roles not so much :)

cdsperr on 8 Feb 2012 - 4:26pm #

Take care of the guy behind me Fox!

Buckeyejason on 8 Feb 2012 - 6:14pm #

Hall and Corey Brown this season. Marshall will be in 2013-2015 I would expect.

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xtremebuckeye on 8 Feb 2012 - 7:15pm #

Ive heard the same about Southward as a Percy Harvin... it sounds like he's an under ranked diamond in the rough

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Bucksnut13 on 8 Feb 2012 - 7:43pm #

Percy harvin was more of a running back at florida. he is a receiver now, but carried the ball more in college.

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xtremebuckeye on 8 Feb 2012 - 10:10pm #

Percy was an awsome receiver at Florida that was also good out of the backfield as he was involved in alot of trick plays (Urban did a fine job of getting him the ball)

http://min.scout.com/2/859965.html

Tebows passing stats dropped quite a bit after Percy Harvin left and he made many circus catchs as Tims goto guy. Diggs would be a good fit for that roll but Southward could fit in if Diggs dont happen

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Bucksnut13 on 8 Feb 2012 - 10:24pm #

Harvin definitely ran the ball more... your link proves my point

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BillyBucksFan on 9 Feb 2012 - 1:39pm #

"Shot Ginn" that Tressel ran was using the talents of one Teddy Ginn.

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NolanFickas01 on 9 Feb 2012 - 2:09pm #

http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/1156997.html

Article about Devin Smith balancing Track and Football workouts.

I think people are overlooking Devin Smith as a potential weapon. Although, I do not believe he is a Percy Harvin type due to his bigger frame, I fully believe a kid who can run a 10.5 100m dash, jump 7ft in the high jump and almost 25 feet in the long jump could be a dynamic threat. Remember, this kid is a football player first and foremost, not a track star playing football.

I look for Urban to use Devin Smith similar to how Ted Ginn was used by Tress. Only I believe that smith is a better natural receiver than Ted Ginn was.

otrain2416 on 9 Feb 2012 - 3:46pm #

Great article I'd love to see smith emerge as an offensive threat this year too

Jshene10 on 9 Feb 2012 - 4:48pm #

NolanFick, you GOTTA change that Jim Bollman pic. I realize I dont have one yet, I'll get it done. But please, no more memories of Coach Bollman. He's all BC now & I mean ALL BC!

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DJ on 9 Feb 2012 - 6:38pm #

Praying Bauserman gets a waiver from the NCAA. Not sure there's anybody in the country who could scat around the end of a line better than than the Bomberman.

If nothing else: Marionaire.