First of all, I'm really excited about this upcoming season and the recent recruiting success. It looks and sounds like the team has had a successful spring, and Meyer and his staff are bringing in hardworking and good character kids.
My question for anybody who has the scoop -- what is the recruiting picture look like for the o-line? Scholarships are running out for this class, and we only have one o-lineman committed so far. Does anyone know how many o-lineman we intend to take? Any names?
Thanks in advance for reading this, and for dropping any news. Peace, and GO BUCKS!!
Obviously, Pocic is our #1 o-line target; OSU still appears to be the leader for his services. Dorian Johnson (PA) is another target I think Meyer and the staff will go after big-time.
"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter
Meyer has said he wants 3. You're looking at Ethan Pocix and then a number of people for the third spot
Sorry Urban, Woody is still my favorite
I feel like he missed out on a lot of guys, are the other guys besides Pocic that good? I would be fine with takeing 2 in lisle and pocic with the haul we got last year. We only loose fragel on the O-Line this year I believe.
I'm not too concerned about the 2013 haul, but one guy who they must get is that Damian Prince in 2014. That dude is a beast. I don't think I've ever seen a sophomore that is the size of that kid. That guy is going to be great. Get Pocic in this class, maybe add one more if you can, and then go get this kid in 2014.
Also, you never know who Urban is looking at right now and saying that guy needs to be on the O-line. There was a great article linked yesterday that talked about how Urban has several times looked at a player who was recruited for one position and converted them to another, only to have them make the NFL in that new position.
Remember that this is EARLY AS HECK... Spend the next months before camp full out press on Pocic... Get him in the fold then look to camp and senior year risers... offer a bunch and say "first one to commit is in"
this is the only position where meyer has set himself up for that
Cause I couldn't go for three
Dorian Johnson has OSU in his top 5 and hasn't visited yet. Even though PSU and Pitt are his top 2 right now, let's see how that looks after his visit. Also, Khaliel Rodgers is a kid to keep your eye on. He's a true OG- very explosive- elite talent. I'd be fine with taking a kid who could play on the interior for 4 years.
If you ain't a Silver Bullet, you're a target
@alex root
Yeah, Pocic is that good. I would take him in a heartbeat.
Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS!
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