Eleven Warriors

With an 85 man scholly limit, what is the optimal mix between the positions?  And additionally, how heavy/light are we currently in those positions?  I feel like certain positions ie. d-line, we have like 15 quality guys, while O-line you'd be lucky to find half that.

Thanks

With an 85 man scholly limit, what is the optimal mix between the positions?  And additionally, how heavy/light are we currently in those positions?  I feel like certain positions ie. d-line, we have like 15 quality guys, while O-line you'd be lucky to find half that.

I like this break out:

• QB: 3-4
• RB: 4-5
• WR: 8-10
• TE: 3-4
• OL: 12-15
• DL: 12-15
• LB: 8-10
• CB: 6-8
• S: 6-8
• K: 1
• P: 1
• LS: 0-1
   

If you take the high numbers there it should get you where you need to be

What are your thoughts on Drew Barker?  I read online that if he was offered he could commit quick... I know the 11W staff has varying opinions on which QB to go after, but all the stuff I have read I am sold on barker.  He would be a big recruiter for the staff and I like his leadership from what I have read... Any truth to the rumors he could commit quick if offered?  Another rumors on which way the OSU staff is leaning on QBs?

Havnt heard anything on Jeb Blazevich lately. Any updates? Would love to see him in scarlet and grey as a perfect stoneburner replacement

I think LSU and OSU are in very good shape here...some other programs looking good as well, but hear these two have as good a shot as any

1) Which side of the ball does the staff see Munger playing?

2) How solid are the '13 recruits?  Any chance of a de-commitment?

3) What's the feeling on Worley?  Is there high interest on both/either side?

1) Which side of the ball does the staff see Munger playing?

2) How solid are the '13 recruits?  Any chance of a de-commitment?

3) What's the feeling on Worley?  Is there high interest on both/either side?

1. I would say defense with the possibility to always move to OG down the road

2. I think they are all solid

3. Like Derek, I see Worley in...

Do you see any more 2013 offers going out, or does the staff just let the chips fall where they may at this point? If we miss on all LB and WR options, you've got to think more offers will go out.

Also, what will the numbers on next years class be? Am I incorrect in thinking it will be back to the size of a typical recruiting class, and that this was the only year recruiting numbers would be affected?

I don't see offers going out until some games are played and coaches get film or get out to see some players like Ryan Timmons, etc. There may be some committed players like Sebastian LaRue who come out of nowhere to claim offers and take officials, but we will have to wait. 

As for next year it's way too early to tell. It depends who leaves after this year, etc. The 2012 roster was affected by the 82 number, as will the 2013 roster and 2014 roster, so the class of 2014 will still be impacted. That being said, I will guess somewhere around 22 in the class.

2014 OT demetrious knox, is he trying to confuse us or does he really want to go to texas?  the guy seems like a buckeye through and through but his buddy gets an offer from texas and it feels like we're at a huge disadvantage to get the big fella now.

I think the thing with Knox is that he really really likes Ohio State, but part of him does want to play with his close friend Daniel Gresham. I think when he almost verballed there the people close to him really made him rethink what he wants and he may realize what's best for Gresham isn't neccessarily what is best for him. I still think he has OSU and Bama on top with Texas in third, but we shall see.

That looks like a lot of Safeties. I was hoping that there was another CB in there somewhere with recent news that Burrows has underwhelmed on the camp scene.

Yeah Northbrook not sure who else you were thinking really other than Burrows....he looked good at CB the other day so maybe he sticks, I don't know...I just see him as a STUD safety down the line....next year you potentially have Roby, Grant, Reeves, Murray, Woodard, and Griffin at CB which isn't too shabby...I think Burrows plays there as a frosh like Coleman did to make 7 guys who can see the field at 2 CB slots which is fine

A bit off-topic, but what are you guys hearing on the TTUN's situation?  Would hate to see them land Treadwell AND Green, but something tells me that they'll get neither.  Treadwell reminds me of Jordan Diamond from last year's class--told all TTUN recruits that he was committing there and ultimately went to the SEC.  Do you guys see Laquon going south as well if say 'Bama offers?  Is Green leaning Auburn now?

Could you guys please list some rising prospects int he 2014 who are in Ohio.  I would like Urbz to focus a little bit more instate, Hoke is making too many crossroads into Ohio.

Any possible committs this weekend during the game?  I know you guys have said qb offers won't go out to later but do you see any decent chance Drew Barker gets an offer this weekend during the visit?

I don't think so (unless Tyquan Lewis pulls the trigger, but he's not a visitor) and I don't think so (to both of those questions)

Could you guys please list some rising prospects int he 2014 who are in Ohio.  I would like Urbz to focus a little bit more instate, Hoke is making too many crossroads into Ohio.

First off, I think everyone needs to relax on the Ohio thing...he's done a very nice job with Burrows, Marshall, Lisle, Sprinkle, Price, Lee, and Thompson for 2013 and could add Munger and Gibson to that list which would be a solid 9....the OL class in Ohio for 2013 is weak and they went Barrett over Zaire which I am fine with...

Secondly, for Ohio in 2014: QB DeShone Kizer, QB Joey Duckworth, RB Ashton Jackson, RB Mikel Horton, RB Devine Redding, RB LJ Scott, WR Thaddeus Snodgrass, TE Ethan Wolf, TE Jacob Betschel, OG Nathaniel Devers, OG Skylar Hartley, OL Nick Richardson, OL Jared McCray, OT Kyle Trout, OL Cole Pettit, OT Jimmy Byrne, OT Marcellus Jones, DT Logan Dziak, DE/LB Joe Henderson, DE Verondtae Wilkinson, LB Dante Booker, LB Davonte James, LB Tinashe Bere, LB Michael Ferns (committed to Michigan), DB Marshon Lattimore, DB Alonzo Saxton, DB Devon Rogers, DB Darius West, DB Marcus Whitfield, ATH Dareian Watkins...that is just a start

You said you liked Gibson, Munger, Lewis, and Mitchell in the class, as well as Worley. How big does the 13 class get? that would put us at 21 with guys like Von Bell, James Quick, and Dorian Johnson still on the board.

Just wondering if Marquez North is still in the mix. Also if you could predict two recievers we get who would they be?

Heard North still is considering Ohio State and likes the program a lot, but that he is likely to stay in the south 

@ Buckz - I was going by a post in the forum and this link was provided stating he had an injury.

http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2012/8/27/3270045/ohio-state-class-of-2...

You may be absolutely correct and he is simply nursing an injury prior to the season.

From what I've seen in tweets and whatnot, Meadows favors Miami.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

And I don't think OSU offered, otherwise he'd probably already be a Buckeye.

Ohio State hasn't offered Meadows so he will not be a Buckeye. His top schools are Kentucky, West Virginia, and Illinois or at least those are the schools he was going to officially visit. 

My prediction would be West Virginia, though I'm unsure. Most thought he'd take officials.

@Shady

I'm not sure, I think it's 50/50 between the Buckeyes and Tennessee right now this could change though.

Most people here in TN think Dooley has to win 8 games plus a bowl to keep his job. If he gets canned there's no way Bell goes to UT. Bell's decision could depend heavily on how UT's season goes.

I grew up in southeast TN and from what I've heard he actually lives in Chattanooga and drives to school in GA each day.  Chattanooga to Columbus is only about 5.5 hours if I remember correctly.  It's not that far from home.  It's a straight shot up I-75.  Seeing the field early will be easier at UT, but I don't think he will be able to compete for conference titles or national titles anytime soon at UT.  I personally think he sports the scarlet and gray next year, but that's just my opinion.  I believe we win 10 games this year and show people OSU is headed back to the national title talk and he wants to be apart of it.  If we win 10 games this year everyone will be talking about us being a title contender next year. No way the recruits will be able to resist that opportunity.

 if it is a battle between Tennessee and OSU for Bell, what makes him pick UT over OSU besides location? 

He is from Tennessee so that home state/school thing is going for the Vols...that being said if they are mediocre on the field again, I think he is a Buckeye...watch out for Georgia too if they make the top 3....

I know this is off topic but any word on if Southward is getting less home sick and making friends on the team. Also how is Jamal Marcus doing? Heard a little bit early from Meyer but seemed to have died off and I haven't seen him in the 2 deep

@Derek... Let's say Dooley does get hosed and they hire Charlie Strong at UT... Would that up our chances with Quick or do you think he would follow Strong to UT?

Any word on if Johnson is leaning Pitt or OSU?   What are your predictons?

Agree with Derek...Johnson keeps it close to the vest...early $ on Pitt but OSU may steal one 

I've read that the coaching staff wants to see the 2014 QBs of interest throw or even attend one of their games before they extend any offers.  Will that happen any time soon? I'm very surprised none of these QBs have been offered yet, and I hope the offers don't come too late.  Personally, I think Barker would be the best fit, and I believe he favors OSU, but I don't want him to get frustrated that it's taking so long to get an offer. 

I just have a quick question regarding Marcus Baugh.  He seems extremely solid on tOSU, but I saw today that Missouri offered him.  Does this mean anything regarding his commitment?

Nope, all Buckeye....schools come in and offer committed prospects all the time just to test the waters....C'Sonte York (UM commit) was just offered by Illinois--doubt that means much, etc..

Who do you think is at the top of the list for 2014 quarterbacks to be offered?

Not in order: Drew Barker, Caleb Henderson, DeShone Kizer, Kyle Allen, DeShaun Watson, William Crest as a start

If there's five to six spots possible in the 2013 recruiting class, I'm guessing one is 'saved' so to speak for Vonn Bell (meaning if he waits till signing day, there's a schollie available for him). Do you think there are any other players good enough for a 'saved' spot? Like for Dorian Johnson, since OL is such a big need for depth right now? Or does the staff typically only 'save' a schollie for someone so high on their list that it's worth the risk to undersign or that they feel may wait up until signing day to decide/announce? 

The offers/commits list for 2014 lists 2 QB's... I am assuming they are being offered as ATH's or at other positions???