http://ohiostate.247sports.com/Article/Marshall-Proves-To-Be-Elite11-ATH...
With the world of commitments so fickle, some of us have been uneasy by Jalin Marshall's relative silence about his commitment, about OSU, and so the ignorance of the issue sends us all spiraling into (irrational) panic. Today, Wiltfong attended the Elite 11 camp where Marshall competed in Columbus, and though he didn't dazzle the coaches or set any precedents for QB play (He is expected to play as a WR/ATH), he showed he can throw well, and more importantly solidified his allegiance to Ohio State. Some important excerpts, in case you don't have the time/patience to read:
- He clearly has no issue with competition, and shows poise in the face of "The Game"-esque pressure:
“Me and Shane were trash talking a bit back and forth, but that’s typical,” Marshall laughed. “I just got comfortable and confident and the trash talking got me started. I started completing passes and started feeling good.”
- On his commitment, and the remainder of recruiting:
“I have a great relationship with the coaching staff, especially Coach Meyer and Coach (Tim) Hinton and Mark Pantoni and all them. I call them every week.”
Marshall has also been putting out calls to potential future Buckeyes.
“I’m trying to get Jaylon Smith, Robert Foster and Vonn Bell,” Marshall said. “I talk to them and tell them come play with me and it’s going to be the best time of your life.”
Enjoy, and step back from the ledge.
Great to hear some positive news.
Would be more reassuring is there was some indication that knew about all the other breaking news today...
Hopefully Jalin is persuasive....
Great to hear some reassuring news. Best of luck competing as a WR as well, Jalin!
That's some great perspective to keep our heads up with the recent news... Thanks for posting!
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
Maybe Foster isn't out as we thought?
Sorry Urban, Woody is still my favorite
Not to say that they would use this very often, but I love having decent QBs at other offensive positions. You can use them on reverse passes and in the wildcat, but actually pass the ball out of it. The Steelers used to have Randle El or Hines Ward throw the ball once a game when Cowher was there. Talk about creating mismatches. If you don't know who is capable of throwing the ball safeties have no chance of coming up to help the run.
Unless, of course, that quarterback is terrible. See: Josh Cribbs. But it seems Jalin showed that he can throw as well, which is comforting
I have no reason to believe Marshall will have any competition for the role he will play on this team. Guy is a special talent and will be on the field no matter what.