Dareian has offers from Illinois, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Indiana, Purdue, Cincinnati, Toledo, Ohio, Akron and Bowling Green. He planned to visit Wisconsin but his main coaching contacts have all left.
From the Louisville site.....Says it's real close between Louisville & Ohio State. Will make his decision at the US Army Game (Jan 5th) and says the coaching staff being able to connect with his family is the most important to him.
Quin says tOSU has been through lately and the coaching changes at various schools do not affect his process. He has everyone even and hopes to decide early.
Trinity wide receiver James Quick’s father said the family enjoyed their official visit over the weekend to Louisville.
“It was a nice trip,” said Rhonyia Quick, a former U of L player. “ … They said everything you want to hear, but you have weigh your options.”
The elder Quick said they watched the Cardinals’ bowl practice and attended a film session and team meetings. He said Bridgewater was his son’s player host.
The visit gave Quick, who wants to major in accounting, according to his dad, a chance to learn more about the academic offerings at U of L
“Louisville is a great school,” the father said. “That’s my alma mater.”
The Buckeyes currently have 19 commitments in the 2013 class, nine of whom are from Ohio. Now that the high school football season is over, we thought it would be a good time to check back in with our resident Ohio football scout John McCallister. He runs the McCallister Scouting Report, which provides scouting reports to numerous colleges all over the country.
Today, we will start with defense, of which there are currently seven commits from Ohio, and have included another prospect who could end up in the class as well. We also look ahead to the 2014 class, with a pair of linebackers who have already received offers from Ohio State.
Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes had their chance, but when all was said and done, 4-star offensive guard recruit David Dawson ended up where he started: Michigan.
In fact, Dawson's recommitment is just one of two big recruiting wins for the Wolverines. Michigan was also able to snag the commitment of 4-star safety Delano Hill (also from Cass Tech), who flipped from his commitment to Iowa.
Tom VanHaaren of ESPN.com reports on the commitments for Michigan:
On a big visit weekend for Michigan, the Wolverines have picked up two big-time prospects in offensive lineman David Dawson (Detroit/Cass Tech) and his teammate, defensive back Delano Hill. Dawson, the one-time Michigan commit, was on his official visit, while Hill had only recently been offered by Michigan.
The two are big commitments for Michigan as they both come at positions of need, and they also happen to be very good prospects. Dawson is a four-star and the No. 1-ranked guard, while Hill is a solid three-star safety who had been committed to Iowa until flipping to Michigan on Saturday.
He's ranked as the No. 1 offensive guard prospect in the nation according to ESPN Recruiting Nation, so not being able to capitalize on that opportunity has got to be disappointing for the Buckeyes.
What's next for OSU in regards to recruiting?
Ohio State does have two offensive lineman currently committed in 4-star offensive tackles Timothy Gardner and Evan Lisle, so at the very least the class is looking good at that position.
With Lacy's commitment looking solid, and no other big-time offensive lineman recruits on the board, Meyer and his staff would be best served to turn their attention to a few other elite recruits they can bring into the fold.
The most realistic of the group, and the recruit that would have the biggest impact, would be 5-star safety Vonn Bell, who has Ohio State in his top three along with Alabama and Tennessee (247Sports). Bell is a superstar in the making so he's going to have to become Meyer's main priority from here on out. Being able to out-recruit Nick Saban and Alabama would be huge, and Tennessee is Bell's childhood favorite, according to Michael Carvell of ajc.com.
Johnson is considered to be the No. 3 inside linebacker recruit in the nation according to 247Sports, so he would be a huge pickup for Meyer's defense.
Losing out on Dawson is a disappointment for Ohio State recruiting, but the Buckeyes can more than make up for that by landing either Bell or Johnson. Recruiting both would be a tremendous recruiting feat by Meyer and his staff.
It's very possible considering Ohio State's potential and Meyer's abilities as a recruiter.
Bowl season has finally arrived to college football, but the Buckeyes are ineligible to compete in a bowl game this year. Fortunately, this provides head coach Urban Meyer and his staff more time to persuade recruits across the country to join the Ohio State Buckeyes.
eading off for today is the news that '14 QB DeShaun Watson went 27/35 for 304 yards in a state championship game win. What's even more impressive is that Watson set the new state career passing record with a 10-yard pass to teammate Tray Harrison in the first quarter. Watson threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more as Gainesville became Hall County's first state champion in the Georgia High School Association. Here's more from the article, including a blurb from one of his teammates:
As far as high school players go, he's the total package. Now, as the first state championship quarterback in school history, he is also the pride of an entire community.
"Deshaun's probably the best high school player in the state, maybe the entire nation," Gainesville linebacker Devan Stringer said.
High praise for the young gunslinger, but Ohio State and Coach Meyer must feel the same as Watson is the only quarterback in the class of '14 to hold an offer. While Watson is currently committed to Clemson, Coach Meyer feels fairly confident they can sway his interest.
Ohio State may have been an undefeated football team in 2012, but the Buckeyes had their fair share of flaws.
The 12-0 Ohio State Buckeyes were anything but a finished product despite their unblemished record.
OSU is going to be bowl eligible next season, when it will be trying to win its first non-vacated Big Ten championship since the 2009 season.
Ohio State will have a very good recruiting class in 2013, but which positions are the biggest needs for the Buckeyes? Here are the four biggest holes based on lack of recent success and personnel turnover.
Ohio State does have two solid receivers in Devin Smith and Corey Brown, but neither are the explosive game breaker that can take Urban Meyer's offense to another level. OSU's passing game struggled at the end of last season because it didn't have a receiver able to win the one-on-one battles and get open.
With the recent departure of Verlon Reed, a spot on the roster opens in recruiting if the Buckeyes are able to land touted wideout James Quick from Kentucky or possibly an under-the-radar prospect like Ryan Timmons.
Jalin Marshall and Taivon Jacobs are the two wideouts who have verballed to the Buckeyes this year, and each has that explosive ability to make big plays.
Colerain senior offensive lineman Dylan Wiesman decommitted from UC on Sunday night and has opened up his recruiting, according to Colerain coach Tom Bolden.
Wiesman, who was Associated Press Division I first-team all-state this past season, cited the UC coaching change and the direction of the Big East Conference as the reasons for opening his recruiting, Bolden said.
Ohio State, Tennessee, Michigan and Notre Dame are among the schools showing interest in Wiesman.
Bolden said Wiesman will likely schedule official visits to Ohio State and Tennessee in January.
Wiesman, a first-team all-district and first-team all-GMC selection, is a three-year starter for the Cardinals. Wiesman is 6 feet 4 and 300 pounds.
Bolden said Wiesman has been torn about his decision since he really likes UC and the pharmacology department.
Wiesman originally made a verbal commitment to UC in June. He also had offers from Tennessee, Kansas, West Virginia, Kent State, Bowling Green, Marshall, Western Kentucky, Ball State, Miami University and Duke at the time.
Ohio State might know who the first member of its 2014 recruiting class is by the end of the week.
Wide receiver Lonnie Johnson (Gary, Ind./West Side), who has made no secret about his affinity for OSU, said via text message that he will announce his choice at 5 p.m. in his high school gymnasium on Friday.
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior has interest from Ball State, Cincinnati, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, LSU, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon and Purdue. But it will come down to a choice between Ohio State, Bowling Green and Illinois, which offered Johnson on Monday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The search for more playmakers at wide receiver is ongoing, but it won't include Verlon Reed when Ohio State gets back on the field during spring practice.
After playing sparingly on offense as a redshirt sophomore last season, Reed and the Buckeyes mutually agreed to part ways over the weekend, a school spokesman confirmed on Monday morning.
Reed had a 13-yard reception in the opening win over Miami (Ohio) in September, but he didn't make another for the rest of the season and couldn't sneak into a rotation that was looking for more contributors to consistently complement Corey Brown and Devin Smith in the passing attack. A talented two-way player out of nearby Marion-Franklin High School, Reed appeared in eight games for the undefeated Buckeyes and also contributed a tackle on special teams.
Reed wasn't listed on the final depth chart of the season ahead of the rivalry game against Michigan, leaving the position battles heading into spring essentially the same as they already were. The Buckeyes are only replacing one receiver on the two-deep, departing senior Jake Stoneburner.
One Ohio State commit ended his career the best way possible, while another finished in heartbreak. Joey Bosa (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas) won a state title. J.T. Barrett (Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider), who is on the mend with a torn ACL and meniscus, lost in double overtime.
Bosa recorded four sacks and added three tackles for loss in a 41-25 Class 7A championship win over Tallahassee Lincoln. Lincoln, incidentally, was led defensively by Buckeyes target and Florida commit James Hearns.
The game was rarely in doubt as the Raiders overcame a six-point deficit and built a 21-6 lead after the first quarter.
ESPN Watch List defensive tackle Elisha Shaw (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) did not get to meet with Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner when the 6-foot-5, 292-pound standout dropped in on the Bulldogs' junior day on Saturday. He had to settle for a different coach.
“Coach Garner wasn’t there but I talked to Mark Richt,” Shaw said. “He was just telling me to stay focused. He was talking about how good Georgia is and how they are a family up there and how they take care of you.”
The strong defensive lineman took in one of Georgia’s bowl game practices, toured the facilities and checked out the meeting rooms.
I hope Quick commits to OSU...sounds like he's all in for Louisville...at this point.
Bosa stats from his teams state championship game was impressive (kind of like Sprinkles stats...19 sacks for the year or something like that). Just think about this to yourself...most if not all of OSU's targets or commmits were in their states play offs or state championship game. Good stuff...Urbs and CO are great evaluators of talent (not that Tress wasn't...these guys take it to another level IMO).
Have a feeling Lonnie's all Buckeyes...and what a nice way to start off the 2014 class (just hope the coaches take his commitment considering it is early and 2014 class will be smaller than 2013).
"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
Why is everyone downvoting Buckeyestu? He raised a valid concern. I hear Elder like GT and Vandy. Two places accepting him at BB. I gave you a couple upvotes to try and offset tu
I'm by no means a hopeless optimist, but I haven't read that one Quick quote or visit anecdote that has me saying that he is all Louisville. In fact, if I had to rationalize (because I am a hopeless bullshitter), I would suggest that his father's quotes were pretty vanilla in regards to his Louisville visit and that it would much easier for Quick to fence-sit as a Louisville "lean" until he announces on 1/5 that he's going to go with the Buckeyes. Until then, he gets to avoid the burden of hometown fans second-guessing or pressuring him. Who knows? He maybe he becomes a Cardinal at the game. What I haven't read, though, is a quote saying he "almost committed" to Louisville over this past weekend, like he did with Bucks.
I do agree with you that if he was going to accounce OSU at the AA game he wouldn't call us his leader beforehand.
As I mentioned in another thread, in the Boarding House today on Bucknuts a source from Lousiville talked about Quick and how he loves OSU but feels too much pressure to stay home.
I'm starting to think now that the whole "if Strong stays he's a Cardinal, if Strong leaves he's a Buckeye" thing was Jame's excuse for leaving. No one could get mad at him for leaving because his potential head coach left. Now that Strong is staying he no longer has that excuse which will make it that much harder for him to pick OSU, even though that's probably what he really wants to do.
I mean honestly, if it was James himself who was so intent at staying in Louisville and not his peers around him pressuring him, I think he would have committed to Louisville months ago and gotten it out of the way.
I'd also throw in, being the hometown hero, I'd imagine he feels like a sure thing to get starting playing time at Louisville from day 1 (the same way Stefon Diggs did at Maryland; though Diggs to me is a slightly better talent). At OSU he's considered a top recruit, but they're not going to live or die by him the way Louisville would. OSU would plug him in and if he works, he works, if he doesn't then they'll plug in the next great recruit (imo anyhow). That has to be something that draws him to Louisville--he'll be on the field as a Freshman, likely as one of their starting 3 receivers. Louisville has very good WR talent (I'd argue as good as OSU at this point, some might even argue better), but hometown heroes like Quick get immediate playing time. He COULD be that at OSU, but it's unlikely. He'd be more of a spot starter at OSU behind a list of guys that include Devin Smith, Corey Brown, Evan Spencer, and perhaps even Michael Thomas. You also have to throw in Jalin Marshall, Taivon Jacobs and potentially Gareon Conley competing with him for playing-time. At Louisville he's got a spot immediately, whether he's performing well or poorly. That's very appealing. When you listen to the interview with Dorian Johnson after he selected Pitt, the first thing out of his mouth was "I knew I could start at Pitt immediately."
Asking an ex-louisville player how quick's visit went isnt very telling for louisville. On the other hand him saying he's fine with his son going elsewhere is.
Its a set up. One of the things Strong needs is a battle and a recruiting war victory against Urban Meyer. My mind analzes everything. Turn the tables on him Coach by signing kids and therefore no schollies available to give Quick. Please everyone analyze and let me know how crazy I am.
Could make sense, not necessarily from a "show that I beat Urban" perspective, but from the perspective that announcing at a nationally televised game rather than at a local gym could do more for putting Louisville on map on a larger scale, showing that it's able to pull in top recruits that play in the best all star games.
Actually your point makes sense, and with recruiting and trying to build up a program you never know what coaches have up their sleeve. I'm sure it's something that Strong would bring up to future recruits if he suceeds and grabs Quick, which is looking like a pretty good possibility.
As much as i would like to have a talent like Quick, i am optimistic that marshall, jacobs, zeke and Baugh will contribute next year in some aspect. Hopefully we at least get Gibson and can bring in your boy Timmons before it's too late in the game! And don't forget about Jordan Hall lining up in the slot!
Hybrid TE?? No way. Maybe if he was 6'3 240+ pounds. That role involves a lot of blocking as well. Marshall defintely not big enough for that role. He's the perfect size to play the "Harvin" role on this team. 6' 210-220ish depending on if his coach is actually right and him weighing 220 which I doubt...but w/ the OSU strength/condition program dude is gonna be a beast. We're fine at TE especially w/ Baugh coming in who could play the Hybrid role.
He did run a 4.66 at The Opening but, if my memory serves me correctly, I believe there was an error with the timer on his run, along with a number of other athletes, and he chose not to run again.
You are one to talk Rural. Youre one of the rudest people in here. A person should be allowed to express an opinion without a self impsed blogger Nazi. You get on here and act like you rule this site. From here on out I will just choose to ignore your rudeness. Im even gonna give you an upvote for your efforts of having cl ass.
When you stop whoring the board with crap I will be nicer. This is the internet, if you don't want your feelings hurt then keep them to yourselves, this isnt facebook. Whatever you post on here is going to be picked apart and when you give awful info all of the time people are going to call you out on it. All of your posts should more or less read "I have no real knowledge on the fact but I believe"
You stated BG was in the worse Div. i gave evidence to prove you wrong. 6of top 13 5A. 4 of top 13 6A. 3 of top 13 4A and below. Do you just say things to ridicule me?
I for one appreciate Waycracken's input on this website. If it weren't for Waycracken - I wouldn't have known nearly as much about one Ryan Timmons as I do. I'm not advocating forming upvote alliances, but if I have to take a side - I will be a troop for Waycracken's upvote army. He seems like a nice guy. Reporting for duty, sir! I'm probably going to upvote Waycracken. A lot.
I don't mind Waycracken, either. He posts a lot about Timmons, but Timmons is on topic. I get more exhausted with the random posts some threads get flooded with about beer, plans for the weekend, what people ate yesterday, etc. that I have to wade through to get relevent Buckeyes info than I do with Waycracken's posts about a football recruit in a football forum haha. But even those posts about beer/life/etc aren't horrible (everyone gets off-topic occasionally) so long as it's not the same people doing it all of the time.
I could be wrong here, but I'm not sure why everyone here thinks that if Quick chooses UL that the staff would immediately offer Timmons.
They do not play the same position. Timmons would come here as an athlete/slot receiver a la Jalin Marshall. James Quick is being recruited as a true WR a la Michael Thomas. It may be the case that if Quick turns us down and after more decisions with other recruits become clearer that the staff thinks it makes sense to bring in Timmons for more depth at the slot receiver position. But my point is that it's entirely possible that if Quick turns tOSU down that the staff may bank that scholly or offer it to an OL/LB/DB etc.
If anything, it is way more likely that Gibson's offer isn't entirely commitable and that the staff is holding him off until they know about Quick's plans. This is because, unlike Timmons, Gibson plays the same position as Quick--so given the shortage of schollies, it is possible that the staff may only take one true WR of the remaining prospects and plan A is Quick while plan B is Gibson. (would also explain why Gibson has tOSU so far out ahead but hasn't 'committed' yet).
Agree with Buckstu above...it's childish and just gives a "weak" person "power"...or so they think. It's obvious...and sad at the same time. I used to say stuff about the down voting because I thought it might get the children to think...but it failed miserably...so I say nothing from this blog on. I will come here to get info and that's it. My commenting days are over unless it's to compliment an 11W writer or Gene for info or an article. Not too many 11W bloggers impress me with either their intellect or info...hence the child reference above. However my opinion was changed and think Way gets a hard time for actually being an informative person by telling us about Timmons...I gave him shit the first game for Franklin...but never did after because the kid's impressive and so was his info. Enjoy this site...I used to...
"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
IRT Vonn Bell:
"By BK...his coach is meeting with the family today to discuss whether to visit OSU."
I guess the operative question would be, if he visits is he visiting as a favor to Meyer (for attending his game over the weekend, staying committed to him and his family all this time, etc), or would he be visiting because OSU is his favorite?
Doesn't really matter so long as he visits, I suppose. But makes you wonder if he decides tonight not to visit OSU whether that means it's a done deal for Bama.
Do not sleep on Cameron Hunt as it looks like this staff will make a hard run at him. Also, after watching Eli's tape it amazes me how a kid who looks easy going and soft spoken off the field turns into something completely different on it. Looks to possess some Gamble-esque agility with a Winfield demeanor. After watching that I feel extremely confident he sees the field next year perhaps before the other DB's coming in. Especially since you don't see many CB's in HS attack ball carriers and tackle that well fundmentally.
The Bell recruitment will give us, apparently, reason to drink heavily until early February.
Speaking of drunk, who wrote that Bleacher Report mess on Dawson's recomittment to Michigan being a "big loss" for the Buckeyes? Recruiting is just not a topic that writers can dip into from time to time to pen an article, and this would be Exhibit A.
I'd rather have timmons than quick anyways. From the tape it looks to me as if timmons is faster and has better jukes and moves, quick is just taller. Urban is gunna assemble the fastest team in america just like he had at florida. my christmas wish list for recruits= vonn bell, ryan timmons, mike mitchell, shelton gibson, corn elder. and i totally agree with the sentiment that you can just put speed at the wr positions. a playmaker is a playmaker at any position. does not matter where they line up on the field as long as you get them the ball somehow
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog
I'd rather have Quick than Timmons; there's a reason the staff has offered one over the other. However, I have no issues with taking Timmons, he is a great talent himself.
"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter
Another recruit Ohio State will want to focus on will be 4-star inside linebacker 
I hope Quick commits to OSU...sounds like he's all in for Louisville...at this point.
Bosa stats from his teams state championship game was impressive (kind of like Sprinkles stats...19 sacks for the year or something like that). Just think about this to yourself...most if not all of OSU's targets or commmits were in their states play offs or state championship game. Good stuff...Urbs and CO are great evaluators of talent (not that Tress wasn't...these guys take it to another level IMO).
Have a feeling Lonnie's all Buckeyes...and what a nice way to start off the 2014 class (just hope the coaches take his commitment considering it is early and 2014 class will be smaller than 2013).
"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
quick to louisville? timmons to uk? gibson to junior college to learn how to study? wouldnt that be awful?
Why is everyone downvoting Buckeyestu? He raised a valid concern. I hear Elder like GT and Vandy. Two places accepting him at BB. I gave you a couple upvotes to try and offset tu
Given what I've read thus far, Timmons given the oppurtunit, accepts on the spot.
Dont make Waycracken get in on this.
Nothing like dancing on the field in 02...
That IS Waycraken...
I'm by no means a hopeless optimist, but I haven't read that one Quick quote or visit anecdote that has me saying that he is all Louisville. In fact, if I had to rationalize (because I am a hopeless bullshitter), I would suggest that his father's quotes were pretty vanilla in regards to his Louisville visit and that it would much easier for Quick to fence-sit as a Louisville "lean" until he announces on 1/5 that he's going to go with the Buckeyes. Until then, he gets to avoid the burden of hometown fans second-guessing or pressuring him. Who knows? He maybe he becomes a Cardinal at the game. What I haven't read, though, is a quote saying he "almost committed" to Louisville over this past weekend, like he did with Bucks.
I do agree with you that if he was going to accounce OSU at the AA game he wouldn't call us his leader beforehand.
As I mentioned in another thread, in the Boarding House today on Bucknuts a source from Lousiville talked about Quick and how he loves OSU but feels too much pressure to stay home.
I'm starting to think now that the whole "if Strong stays he's a Cardinal, if Strong leaves he's a Buckeye" thing was Jame's excuse for leaving. No one could get mad at him for leaving because his potential head coach left. Now that Strong is staying he no longer has that excuse which will make it that much harder for him to pick OSU, even though that's probably what he really wants to do.
I mean honestly, if it was James himself who was so intent at staying in Louisville and not his peers around him pressuring him, I think he would have committed to Louisville months ago and gotten it out of the way.
You guys make some great points.
I'd also throw in, being the hometown hero, I'd imagine he feels like a sure thing to get starting playing time at Louisville from day 1 (the same way Stefon Diggs did at Maryland; though Diggs to me is a slightly better talent). At OSU he's considered a top recruit, but they're not going to live or die by him the way Louisville would. OSU would plug him in and if he works, he works, if he doesn't then they'll plug in the next great recruit (imo anyhow). That has to be something that draws him to Louisville--he'll be on the field as a Freshman, likely as one of their starting 3 receivers. Louisville has very good WR talent (I'd argue as good as OSU at this point, some might even argue better), but hometown heroes like Quick get immediate playing time. He COULD be that at OSU, but it's unlikely. He'd be more of a spot starter at OSU behind a list of guys that include Devin Smith, Corey Brown, Evan Spencer, and perhaps even Michael Thomas. You also have to throw in Jalin Marshall, Taivon Jacobs and potentially Gareon Conley competing with him for playing-time. At Louisville he's got a spot immediately, whether he's performing well or poorly. That's very appealing. When you listen to the interview with Dorian Johnson after he selected Pitt, the first thing out of his mouth was "I knew I could start at Pitt immediately."
I only hope he doesnt pull a Lebron and has the descency to tell either school his choice sometime beforehand
Asking an ex-louisville player how quick's visit went isnt very telling for louisville. On the other hand him saying he's fine with his son going elsewhere is.
Its a set up. One of the things Strong needs is a battle and a recruiting war victory against Urban Meyer. My mind analzes everything. Turn the tables on him Coach by signing kids and therefore no schollies available to give Quick. Please everyone analyze and let me know how crazy I am.
Could make sense, not necessarily from a "show that I beat Urban" perspective, but from the perspective that announcing at a nationally televised game rather than at a local gym could do more for putting Louisville on map on a larger scale, showing that it's able to pull in top recruits that play in the best all star games.
@ waycracken
Actually your point makes sense, and with recruiting and trying to build up a program you never know what coaches have up their sleeve. I'm sure it's something that Strong would bring up to future recruits if he suceeds and grabs Quick, which is looking like a pretty good possibility.
As much as i would like to have a talent like Quick, i am optimistic that marshall, jacobs, zeke and Baugh will contribute next year in some aspect. Hopefully we at least get Gibson and can bring in your boy Timmons before it's too late in the game! And don't forget about Jordan Hall lining up in the slot!
I can see Jalin Marshall in the Hybrid TE role.
Hybrid TE?? No way. Maybe if he was 6'3 240+ pounds. That role involves a lot of blocking as well. Marshall defintely not big enough for that role. He's the perfect size to play the "Harvin" role on this team. 6' 210-220ish depending on if his coach is actually right and him weighing 220 which I doubt...but w/ the OSU strength/condition program dude is gonna be a beast. We're fine at TE especially w/ Baugh coming in who could play the Hybrid role.
Yes bc 6'0" 200 lbs when he may actually be 5'11" just screams TE
I was mistaken. I thought I read in hear he was 6'1 or 6'2 and ran a 4.7 40. My bad. I was going off memory.
He did run a 4.66 at The Opening but, if my memory serves me correctly, I believe there was an error with the timer on his run, along with a number of other athletes, and he chose not to run again.
Do you ever base things off real facts or just things you think up or "feel"
You are one to talk Rural. Youre one of the rudest people in here. A person should be allowed to express an opinion without a self impsed blogger Nazi. You get on here and act like you rule this site. From here on out I will just choose to ignore your rudeness. Im even gonna give you an upvote for your efforts of having cl ass.
When you stop whoring the board with crap I will be nicer. This is the internet, if you don't want your feelings hurt then keep them to yourselves, this isnt facebook. Whatever you post on here is going to be picked apart and when you give awful info all of the time people are going to call you out on it. All of your posts should more or less read "I have no real knowledge on the fact but I believe"
easy there fellows, maybe you two should.........
I dont get on here to get personal with anyone. Embarrassed I stooped to that level.
You stated BG was in the worse Div. i gave evidence to prove you wrong. 6of top 13 5A. 4 of top 13 6A. 3 of top 13 4A and below. Do you just say things to ridicule me?
What proof? You ranked teams by whose "rankings?" I would take NewCath or CovCath to run through 5a.
dude-bro - WTF ?
I for one appreciate Waycracken's input on this website. If it weren't for Waycracken - I wouldn't have known nearly as much about one Ryan Timmons as I do. I'm not advocating forming upvote alliances, but if I have to take a side - I will be a troop for Waycracken's upvote army. He seems like a nice guy. Reporting for duty, sir! I'm probably going to upvote Waycracken. A lot.
I don't mind Waycracken, either. He posts a lot about Timmons, but Timmons is on topic. I get more exhausted with the random posts some threads get flooded with about beer, plans for the weekend, what people ate yesterday, etc. that I have to wade through to get relevent Buckeyes info than I do with Waycracken's posts about a football recruit in a football forum haha. But even those posts about beer/life/etc aren't horrible (everyone gets off-topic occasionally) so long as it's not the same people doing it all of the time.
Well said Sargent. Actually I may have had that set of army men many years ago. Thats good stuff Joshy.
I could be wrong here, but I'm not sure why everyone here thinks that if Quick chooses UL that the staff would immediately offer Timmons.
They do not play the same position. Timmons would come here as an athlete/slot receiver a la Jalin Marshall. James Quick is being recruited as a true WR a la Michael Thomas. It may be the case that if Quick turns us down and after more decisions with other recruits become clearer that the staff thinks it makes sense to bring in Timmons for more depth at the slot receiver position. But my point is that it's entirely possible that if Quick turns tOSU down that the staff may bank that scholly or offer it to an OL/LB/DB etc.
If anything, it is way more likely that Gibson's offer isn't entirely commitable and that the staff is holding him off until they know about Quick's plans. This is because, unlike Timmons, Gibson plays the same position as Quick--so given the shortage of schollies, it is possible that the staff may only take one true WR of the remaining prospects and plan A is Quick while plan B is Gibson. (would also explain why Gibson has tOSU so far out ahead but hasn't 'committed' yet).
Maxube its because the paid him a visit 3 times in 3 weeks?
thank you waycraken for the upvotes. this voting system doesnt faze me, i think it may be kind of kindergartenish. but it is fun too.makes me laugh.
Agree with Buckstu above...it's childish and just gives a "weak" person "power"...or so they think. It's obvious...and sad at the same time. I used to say stuff about the down voting because I thought it might get the children to think...but it failed miserably...so I say nothing from this blog on. I will come here to get info and that's it. My commenting days are over unless it's to compliment an 11W writer or Gene for info or an article. Not too many 11W bloggers impress me with either their intellect or info...hence the child reference above. However my opinion was changed and think Way gets a hard time for actually being an informative person by telling us about Timmons...I gave him shit the first game for Franklin...but never did after because the kid's impressive and so was his info. Enjoy this site...I used to...
"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
IRT Vonn Bell:
"By BK...his coach is meeting with the family today to discuss whether to visit OSU."
I guess the operative question would be, if he visits is he visiting as a favor to Meyer (for attending his game over the weekend, staying committed to him and his family all this time, etc), or would he be visiting because OSU is his favorite?
Doesn't really matter so long as he visits, I suppose. But makes you wonder if he decides tonight not to visit OSU whether that means it's a done deal for Bama.
From what I read staff really want another OL in this class. They are out there beating the bushes looking for another.
Updated quite a lot
Do not sleep on Cameron Hunt as it looks like this staff will make a hard run at him. Also, after watching Eli's tape it amazes me how a kid who looks easy going and soft spoken off the field turns into something completely different on it. Looks to possess some Gamble-esque agility with a Winfield demeanor. After watching that I feel extremely confident he sees the field next year perhaps before the other DB's coming in. Especially since you don't see many CB's in HS attack ball carriers and tackle that well fundmentally.
Miles 11W @Miles11W
Ridgeland HC Mark Mariakis tells me Vonn Bell will take officials to #OhioState #Alabama and #Tennessee in January, then make a decision.
Looks like a decision at the Under Armour game will not happen, I expect a decision late January or on NLOID now.
The Bell recruitment will give us, apparently, reason to drink heavily until early February.
Speaking of drunk, who wrote that Bleacher Report mess on Dawson's recomittment to Michigan being a "big loss" for the Buckeyes? Recruiting is just not a topic that writers can dip into from time to time to pen an article, and this would be Exhibit A.
I'd rather have timmons than quick anyways. From the tape it looks to me as if timmons is faster and has better jukes and moves, quick is just taller. Urban is gunna assemble the fastest team in america just like he had at florida. my christmas wish list for recruits= vonn bell, ryan timmons, mike mitchell, shelton gibson, corn elder. and i totally agree with the sentiment that you can just put speed at the wr positions. a playmaker is a playmaker at any position. does not matter where they line up on the field as long as you get them the ball somehow
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog
I'd rather have Quick than Timmons; there's a reason the staff has offered one over the other. However, I have no issues with taking Timmons, he is a great talent himself.
"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter
Amen
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