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I'm kind of disappointed that we haven't seen a gray box in a while.  I was thinking Mitchell or Lewis would have commited by now.  I still have all my trust in the staff to be doing the right thing so I'm not worried.  I'm assuming when the recruits see our explosive offense and dominating defense start in 10 days they will want to jump on board, but we all know what assuming does.  Just an opinion.  Let the hating or agreeing begin.

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703Buckeye on 22 Aug 2012 - 12:36pm #

Lewis will be announcing very soon and Mitchell wants to visit Columbus before he makes a decision on the Bucks.

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

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Posterchild on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:01pm #

Maybe I am wrong, but with the staff so focused on getting the team ready for the season, I would imagine that recruiting has taken a little bit of a backseat to practices. Once the season gets moving and recruits see what a Meyer-run Buckeye squad looks like there will be a few gray boxes to look forward to...

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osu07asu10 on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:13pm #

I feel as if we've lost ground with Mitchell. He visited Oklahoma. I believe he has visited FSU (or did that get cancelled/postponed?).  I know Ohio isn't just a stones throw from Texas but if we are a serious contender for his services, I think he would find his way here sooner than later.

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OurHonorDefend09 on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:21pm #

@OSU07... if he is serious about OSU and doesn't want to rush a commitment, waiting until the season starts to take an official during a home game makes a lot more sense. Plus, the trip will definitely have a greater impact.

 

With that being said, I'm too excited about the season to worry about recruiting right now. The coaching staff will figure it out, I just want to see some real football already.

Don't give up... Don't ever give up.

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741 on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:22pm #

Hush your mouth. Gray boxes have become more of a harbinger of bad news than good in recent times. (Maybe  our 11W overlords nead to create a scarlet box for happy news.)

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BuckeyeVet on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:30pm #

@741 - Oh, I like that - the "Happy Scarlet Box" and "The Gray Box of Doom".

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."          - Groucho Marx   

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Squirrel Master on 22 Aug 2012 - 1:59pm #

hate, hate, hate!

There, I did my part!


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LouGroza on 22 Aug 2012 - 2:09pm #

Think Mitchell is saving his OSU visit until after he has visited any other place with remote interest. That way he can commit on the spot to Urban. Don't forget that he and his younger bball brother great would love to go to the same school.  Oklahoma bball is not a desired destination for top talent. l

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osu07asu10 on 22 Aug 2012 - 2:44pm #

I think the staff could have popped a gray box up for Klein's stuff today.

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buckeye76BHop on 22 Aug 2012 - 3:00pm #

Poster Child:  You're exactly correct...after FNL the staff has been concentrating more on gettting ready for Miami of Ohio.  They'll always be recruiting...just not as much till the season starts to roll.  I'm sure Alex will have more to add to vistors list...soon. 

"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987 

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Buckeye_in_SEC_... on 22 Aug 2012 - 3:05pm #

I don't think Klein comes back to the team... If he does he might not play anyway with the load of talented freshmen that came in.  I could see Boom Perkins and Jamal Marcus getting a lot of time this year with their speed, athleticism, and competitiveness. 

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Remington2323 on 22 Aug 2012 - 3:13pm #

I agree with you Buckeye In SEC. I was hoping to see a grey box by now as well. But everything will be ok and work out.

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johnblairgobucks on 22 Aug 2012 - 3:42pm #

Klein's possible playing time shouldn't be a deciding factor for his return to the team.  It should be one of the last reasons, IMO.

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Northbrook on 22 Aug 2012 - 5:20pm #

PosterChild is right. Get the product in front of the customer and it will be gray box deluxe.

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sir rickithda3rd on 22 Aug 2012 - 6:04pm #

i second the diff color box idea.... also blake griffin went to oklahoma so they have pulled top bball talent.

mark may wins douchebag of the year... again

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PharmBuck on 22 Aug 2012 - 6:23pm #

"You're pissed because we went after a committed guy? Guess what, we got 9 guys who better go do it again," said Meyer. "Do it a little harder next time."

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