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MotS&G Recruiting Targets: Hits & Misses
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Recruiting Targets: Hits & Misses
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
In our second installment of the hits & misses content, we will be looking into the class of 2018. Last weeks piece focused on the 2019 class and we will be working our way as far back as we can, but this week is 2018’s weeks to shine.
The recruiting game is great when the dominoes keep falling in place and the recruits commit and stick throughout. It is a terrible thing when coaches leave and there are questions that leave uncertainty, and they all of a sudden look around and ultimately leave for reasons.
The 2018 class was great and it was the last class prior to Coach Meyer’s retirement and this class finished second only to Georgia, but his class could’ve been better if it weren’t for departures from formerly committed players who found opportunities elsewhere.
Chris Olave visiting. Credit: Twitter.
Hit: Chris Olave, WR
When you think of Chris Olave, you think of all the impact plays he has made since he has step foot on campus. From slaying the Wolverines or just making a key play on a tremendous route or blocking a kick, he has made an impact in both years in Columbus. He is one of the biggest gets in recruiting and he was discovered accidentally while scouting JT Daniels in California. While catching passes from his quarterback, Olave was highly underrated and he was recruited lightly, but those who take the time to scout will often find a gem like Olave. That is exactly what the Buckeyes found and he is tearing it up.
Jeremy Ruckert at The Opening. Credit: 24/7 Sports.
Hit: Jeremy Ruckert, TE
Speaking of playmakers, Jeremy Ruckert showed his playmaking skills last week during the Big Ten Championship Game to bring the Buckeyes back from the dead, to secure their third consecutive conference crown after going down 21-7 at the half. On their first score during the second half, Ruckert made a one-handed snag that looked like a Jordan logo that brought the team back to life, that ultimately brought the juice back to the team and it started the run to the finish. This score gave the team the shot in the arm to go on a 28-0 run to close the game out, to win the conference championship for the third straight year.
Master Teague III. Credit: tennesean.com.
Hit: Master Teague III, RB
Who would’ve thought Master Teague would make an impact as a backup to JK Dobbins!? Although he didn’t get a snap in the Conference Championship game, he still has more yards that some starts at the position, as a backup. He has 128 carries and 780 yards and 4 touchdowns. He is averaging 6.1 yards per carry, but imagine if he was the starter? I think he would easily have Dobbins-like numbers, but he has a beast in front of him. If there is a chance where Dobbins stays another year, similar to Chase Young, we will all be excited to see him try to overtake Archie Griffin in the record books, but it is more doubtful than Young’s situation.
Anyway, if he leaves Teague is the next man up with a stable of young, but capable backs in the Cadillac position. He runs with a purpose and he runs through would-be tacklers. He has that burst and the vision and the future is bright with Marcus Crowley and Steele Chambers in the mix too. They have Miyan Williams, a former Iowa State recruit in the fold too and the future is bright with Teague being the leader of next years squad. There are other potential backs in the mix, but if they don’t grab another one, it should be fine. The 2021 class will likely grab two backs to make it up.
Jackson Carman. Credit: Hudl.com.
Miss: Jackson Carman, OT
Jackson Carman was once a heavy, heavy Buckeye lean and he grew up in their back yard in Fairfield, Ohio. He was heavily recruited by Meyer and his staff, but the questions about Coach Meyer’s future was the final nail in the coffin before he ultimately made the choice to spurn the Buckeyes for their CFB Playoff opponent, The Clemson Tigers. He has been inconsistent all year, but his team has dominated 90% of their games this season. If the Buckeyes hadn’t had questions about Coach Meyer’s future, which was the final nail that Dabo had used to steal him away, he would’ve been in the class instead of Nicholas Petit-Frere, but it is what it is.
Substitions: Nicholas Petit-Frere and Max Wray
Aside from losing the top prospect in the state of Ohio, they made waves after they snagged the best Offensive Tackle in Florida in Petit-Frere and they also kept Max Wray in the fold for some needed depth. Petit-Frere has been inconsistent and he was a starter at Right Tackle after Brandon Bowen went down with that gruesome leg injury. Fast forward into the 2019 season, he hasn’t played as much, but he is a solid depth piece and he saw some meaningful snap after Davis was injured and Bowen slid into the Right Guard spot and Petit-Frere played in Bowen’s spot. Petit-Frere will be looked at after Bowen departs this season and they just need more depth to add for the time being.
Micah Parsons. Credit: Inquirer.com.
Miss: Micah Parsons, WDE
In another bizarre situation, the Buckeyes lost out on another Weakside Defensive End/Hybrid Linebacker recruit due to unfortunate circumstances. Parsons was so close to being a Buckeye but an impromptu interaction with the College Gameday crew left many questions and the Buckeyes eventually cut ties with him afterwards to prevent the NCAA from taking action and leveling punishment against them for the interactions between Buckeye Alumni and a highly rated recruit. (Sigh). What could’ve been.
Parsons is a terror on the edge and he has helped Penn State’s defense with his skills and his leadership on the field. In two seasons, he has 177 tackles, 92 of which are solo tackles. He has 4.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles, with one recovered. He has been on a tear and minus the fact that he is thriving, he has done well for himself and he could’ve been ours.
Substitutions: Tyreke Smith and Alex Williams
Although it was a miss, the Smith and Williams have flashed but not to the extent as Parsons, but they are on their way. Smith filled in admirably for the suspended Young and he flashed his potential during cleanup time when games are put away. Smith has 9 tackles and 3 sacks, while Williams has 8 tackles. They aren’t producing but they are going to be cog’s on the defense in the future. There were clips of Chase Young potentially coming back for a senior season, but we will see what the future holds. Regardless, if he does come back, that frees up a rusher opposite of Young. That would be cool, but we will see if he would turn down a Top 5 pick NFL salary. I am skeptical, but who wouldn’t want that to happen?
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Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
In our second installment of the hits & misses content, we will be looking into the class of 2018. Last weeks piece focused on the 2019 class and we will be working our way as far back as we can, but this week is 2018’s weeks to shine.
The recruiting game is great when the dominoes keep falling in place and the recruits commit and stick throughout. It is a terrible thing when coaches leave and there are questions that leave uncertainty, and they all of a sudden look around and ultimately leave for reasons.
The 2018 class was great and it was the last class prior to Coach Meyer’s retirement and this class finished second only to Georgia, but his class could’ve been better if it weren’t for departures from formerly committed players who found opportunities elsewhere.
Chris Olave visiting. Credit: Twitter.
Hit: Chris Olave, WR
When you think of Chris Olave, you think of all the impact plays he has made since he has step foot on campus. From slaying the Wolverines or just making a key play on a tremendous route or blocking a kick, he has made an impact in both years in Columbus. He is one of the biggest gets in recruiting and he was discovered accidentally while scouting JT Daniels in California. While catching passes from his quarterback, Olave was highly underrated and he was recruited lightly, but those who take the time to scout will often find a gem like Olave. That is exactly what the Buckeyes found and he is tearing it up.
Jeremy Ruckert at The Opening. Credit: 24/7 Sports.
Hit: Jeremy Ruckert, TE
Speaking of playmakers, Jeremy Ruckert showed his playmaking skills last week during the Big Ten Championship Game to bring the Buckeyes back from the dead, to secure their third consecutive conference crown after going down 21-7 at the half. On their first score during the second half, Ruckert made a one-handed snag that looked like a Jordan logo that brought the team back to life, that ultimately brought the juice back to the team and it started the run to the finish. This score gave the team the shot in the arm to go on a 28-0 run to close the game out, to win the conference championship for the third straight year.
Master Teague III. Credit: tennesean.com.
Hit: Master Teague III, RB
Who would’ve thought Master Teague would make an impact as a backup to JK Dobbins!? Although he didn’t get a snap in the Conference Championship game, he still has more yards that some starts at the position, as a backup. He has 128 carries and 780 yards and 4 touchdowns. He is averaging 6.1 yards per carry, but imagine if he was the starter? I think he would easily have Dobbins-like numbers, but he has a beast in front of him. If there is a chance where Dobbins stays another year, similar to Chase Young, we will all be excited to see him try to overtake Archie Griffin in the record books, but it is more doubtful than Young’s situation.
Anyway, if he leaves Teague is the next man up with a stable of young, but capable backs in the Cadillac position. He runs with a purpose and he runs through would-be tacklers. He has that burst and the vision and the future is bright with Marcus Crowley and Steele Chambers in the mix too. They have Miyan Williams, a former Iowa State recruit in the fold too and the future is bright with Teague being the leader of next years squad. There are other potential backs in the mix, but if they don’t grab another one, it should be fine. The 2021 class will likely grab two backs to make it up.
Jackson Carman. Credit: Hudl.com.
Miss: Jackson Carman, OT
Jackson Carman was once a heavy, heavy Buckeye lean and he grew up in their back yard in Fairfield, Ohio. He was heavily recruited by Meyer and his staff, but the questions about Coach Meyer’s future was the final nail in the coffin before he ultimately made the choice to spurn the Buckeyes for their CFB Playoff opponent, The Clemson Tigers. He has been inconsistent all year, but his team has dominated 90% of their games this season. If the Buckeyes hadn’t had questions about Coach Meyer’s future, which was the final nail that Dabo had used to steal him away, he would’ve been in the class instead of Nicholas Petit-Frere, but it is what it is.
Substitions: Nicholas Petit-Frere and Max Wray
Aside from losing the top prospect in the state of Ohio, they made waves after they snagged the best Offensive Tackle in Florida in Petit-Frere and they also kept Max Wray in the fold for some needed depth. Petit-Frere has been inconsistent and he was a starter at Right Tackle after Brandon Bowen went down with that gruesome leg injury. Fast forward into the 2019 season, he hasn’t played as much, but he is a solid depth piece and he saw some meaningful snap after Davis was injured and Bowen slid into the Right Guard spot and Petit-Frere played in Bowen’s spot. Petit-Frere will be looked at after Bowen departs this season and they just need more depth to add for the time being.
Micah Parsons. Credit: Inquirer.com.
Miss: Micah Parsons, WDE
In another bizarre situation, the Buckeyes lost out on another Weakside Defensive End/Hybrid Linebacker recruit due to unfortunate circumstances. Parsons was so close to being a Buckeye but an impromptu interaction with the College Gameday crew left many questions and the Buckeyes eventually cut ties with him afterwards to prevent the NCAA from taking action and leveling punishment against them for the interactions between Buckeye Alumni and a highly rated recruit. (Sigh). What could’ve been.
Parsons is a terror on the edge and he has helped Penn State’s defense with his skills and his leadership on the field. In two seasons, he has 177 tackles, 92 of which are solo tackles. He has 4.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles, with one recovered. He has been on a tear and minus the fact that he is thriving, he has done well for himself and he could’ve been ours.
Substitutions: Tyreke Smith and Alex Williams
Although it was a miss, the Smith and Williams have flashed but not to the extent as Parsons, but they are on their way. Smith filled in admirably for the suspended Young and he flashed his potential during cleanup time when games are put away. Smith has 9 tackles and 3 sacks, while Williams has 8 tackles. They aren’t producing but they are going to be cog’s on the defense in the future. There were clips of Chase Young potentially coming back for a senior season, but we will see what the future holds. Regardless, if he does come back, that frees up a rusher opposite of Young. That would be cool, but we will see if he would turn down a Top 5 pick NFL salary. I am skeptical, but who wouldn’t want that to happen?
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MotS&G WBB: Buckeyes Head West, Take On #1 Stanford then High Flying Sacramento State
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WBB: Buckeyes Head West, Take On #1 Stanford then High Flying Sacramento State
Chris via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
After taking down #2 Louisville
The over-all youngest team(6-3) Coach McGuff has put on the floor since being in Columbus has been making some big waves in the NCAA already and at the same time cause some head scratching at other times.
It is what happens with youth and inexperience but this young team has shown flashes of being a team to beat on the national stage, in the future. They already have a hard fought loss to then #4 UCONN that garnered some respect and confidence that clearly carried over a bit against Louisville.
On the menu today is the Tara Vanderveer led #1 Stanford Cardinals(8-0). This is a very intriguing match-up just because of how similar the two teams are across the board. Neither has a true center so to speak but are guard heavy and rely on defense to set things up.
What will be crucial for the Buckeyes will be to slow down guard play and hopefully limit shot opportunities. The Buckeyes have been content with the smothering defense recently in the fact that teams have to make tough shots. Offensive rebounding and more steals than usual will have to be the flavor of the day, and of course make the best of their own opportunities.
Ohio State at #1 Stanford
Date:December 15, 2019
Time:8:30 p.m. ET
Venue:Maples Pavilion – Palo Alto, Calif.
Watch:Pac 12 Networks
Listen:TuneIn
Live Stats:Sidearm
Game Notes:Ohio State | Stanford | Big Ten
https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/cali-road-trip-awaits-buckeyes-this-weekend/
The Buckeyes stay out west and take on Sacramento State Tuesday evening with a 10:05 tip!
SUN NOV 3
URBANA (EXH.) *
W 131-50Value City Arena Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 10
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VALPARAISO
W 89-38Springfield, Ohio Recap Final StatsWED NOV 13
CINCINNATI
W 78-73 (OT)Cincinnati, Ohio Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 17
OHIO
L 68-74Value City Arena Recap Final StatsTHU NOV 21
KENT STATE
W 75-65Kent, Ohio Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 24
UCONN
L 62-73Value City Arena Recap Final StatsFRI NOV 29
SOUTH DAKOTA
L 53-68Las Vegas, Nev. Recap Final StatsSAT NOV 30
NORTHERN IOWA
W 64-46Las Vegas, Nev. Recap Final StatsTHU DEC 5
LOUISVILLE
W 67-60Value City Arena Recap Final StatsSUN DEC 8
RADFORD
W 70-57
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Chris via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
After taking down #2 Louisville
The over-all youngest team(6-3) Coach McGuff has put on the floor since being in Columbus has been making some big waves in the NCAA already and at the same time cause some head scratching at other times.
It is what happens with youth and inexperience but this young team has shown flashes of being a team to beat on the national stage, in the future. They already have a hard fought loss to then #4 UCONN that garnered some respect and confidence that clearly carried over a bit against Louisville.
On the menu today is the Tara Vanderveer led #1 Stanford Cardinals(8-0). This is a very intriguing match-up just because of how similar the two teams are across the board. Neither has a true center so to speak but are guard heavy and rely on defense to set things up.
What will be crucial for the Buckeyes will be to slow down guard play and hopefully limit shot opportunities. The Buckeyes have been content with the smothering defense recently in the fact that teams have to make tough shots. Offensive rebounding and more steals than usual will have to be the flavor of the day, and of course make the best of their own opportunities.
Ohio State at #1 Stanford
Date:December 15, 2019
Time:8:30 p.m. ET
Venue:Maples Pavilion – Palo Alto, Calif.
Watch:Pac 12 Networks
Listen:TuneIn
Live Stats:Sidearm
Game Notes:Ohio State | Stanford | Big Ten
https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/cali-road-trip-awaits-buckeyes-this-weekend/
The Buckeyes stay out west and take on Sacramento State Tuesday evening with a 10:05 tip!
SUN NOV 3
URBANA (EXH.) *
W 131-50Value City Arena Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 10
VALPARAISO
W 89-38Springfield, Ohio Recap Final StatsWED NOV 13
CINCINNATI
W 78-73 (OT)Cincinnati, Ohio Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 17
OHIO
L 68-74Value City Arena Recap Final StatsTHU NOV 21
KENT STATE
W 75-65Kent, Ohio Recap Final StatsSUN NOV 24
UCONN
L 62-73Value City Arena Recap Final StatsFRI NOV 29
SOUTH DAKOTA
L 53-68Las Vegas, Nev. Recap Final StatsSAT NOV 30
NORTHERN IOWA
W 64-46Las Vegas, Nev. Recap Final StatsTHU DEC 5
LOUISVILLE
W 67-60Value City Arena Recap Final StatsSUN DEC 8
RADFORD
W 70-57
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MotS&G Parallels and Similarities: A Buckeyes Call To Arms
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Parallels and Similarities: A Buckeyes Call To Arms
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
#2 Ohio State vs #3 Clemson, CFB Playoffs 2019 semifinals at Glendale, Arizona on December 28, 2019. Credit: SI.com
When I sit back and try to enjoy sports shows, I can’t help but feel disrespected as a die-hard fan of the Buckeyes. Every show that I have put on, there are analysts spinning the story of the Buckeyes being just another unmatched team in the way of the reigning champs, Clemson Tigers. They are giving the Buckeyes a slim shot to defeat them and their reason? The 31-0 beatdown in Arizona, three years ago.
Clemson’s defensive front swarming JT Barrett in CFB Playoffs semis in 2017. Credit: Buckeyeswire.usatoday.com.
Yes, we all remember the last time these two teams played each other, the 31-0 blowout in the same field where they will meet on the 28th, and that was the last time they Buckeyes got invited to the big dance. It is also coincidentally where the “when was the last time the Big Ten scored” joke was born, with the conference no-showing 2 out of the last 3 years. In 2017 the Buckeyes fell to this years opponent at the same venue 31-0 and in 2016 the Spartans fell 38-0 against Alabama.
Derrick Henry rumbling through the Spartan defense in the 2016 CFB Playoffs semis. Credit: Sbnation.com
As irritating as the joke is, it is true and both Ohio State and Michigan State had lost for a combined score of 69-0 and an 0-2 record. This acts as a black eye to the conference and its fans. And changes need to happen and they have to right the ship against Clemson this year! The Big Ten has been waiting for this moment and the Buckeyes have been licking their chops to avenge their last loss and restore their image as a College Football blue-blood and one of the heavy hitters in the nation to go alongside the Clemson’s, the Alabama’s and the LSU’s of the world. As much as I need this, the Buckeyes need this as well. They have been disrespected so much and with them dropping to #2, it might add that extra edge to their argument.
The edge is already there, but the media has sharpened it just in time for the contest against Clemson. A lot of talk is made and I think this team will do the talking on the field, whether it’ll be in a blowout win or a close one, they will be ready. Think about it for a second. Ryan Day doesn’t show up to the ESPN College Football Playoffs special to recruit for the future. I think it actually is deeper than we think. I might be over-analyzing it, but what if he feels disrespected after saying “if there’s a better team than ours for #1” after that epic comeback win against Wisconsin? He might feel slighted and his team will reciprocate that feeling and are we gonna see a Buckeye buzzsaw as a result?
The Buckeyes felt disrespected after they were selected for the #4 seed in the inaugural CFB Playoffs, and even though they were down at the half, they came back against the Tide and won it all. I sense that kind of vibe from this years team. Dobbins will be Elliott, Olave is Thomas, Young is Bosa and Harrison is Lee. Think about the similarities and parallels of those two teams. Add in a healthy Justin Fields, with his ability to scramble around and the BIA squad with Okudah, Arnette, and Wade? This team has the weapons on both sides of the ball to win and compete and this might be the year.
Remember, the last time the Buckeyes scored in the playoffs was during the inaugural College Football Playoff run where they won it all. They came back and defeated a good Alabama squad 42-35 and they steamrolled a Mariota led Oregon squad 42-20 to win the first ever CFB Playoffs. 84 was the last points scored and they need to break the streak to gain the respect of the nation and these talking heads that spew nothing but hatred for the Buckeyes.
I might be paranoid, but I have high hopes for this team. I might be too positive, but I expect this team to shine when the light looks like it is fading. The Buckeyes will find a way to win and I will die an idiot or a scholar by the waning moments of the 28th, but for now, no predictions or previews. This is just a fun article for me about how I feel about this team. This team and the 2015 squad have similarities across the board, but for now let’s see how many of you think like me and us here at the Men of the Scarlet and Gray.
#GoBucks
#MotsagRising
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Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
#2 Ohio State vs #3 Clemson, CFB Playoffs 2019 semifinals at Glendale, Arizona on December 28, 2019. Credit: SI.com
When I sit back and try to enjoy sports shows, I can’t help but feel disrespected as a die-hard fan of the Buckeyes. Every show that I have put on, there are analysts spinning the story of the Buckeyes being just another unmatched team in the way of the reigning champs, Clemson Tigers. They are giving the Buckeyes a slim shot to defeat them and their reason? The 31-0 beatdown in Arizona, three years ago.
Clemson’s defensive front swarming JT Barrett in CFB Playoffs semis in 2017. Credit: Buckeyeswire.usatoday.com.
Yes, we all remember the last time these two teams played each other, the 31-0 blowout in the same field where they will meet on the 28th, and that was the last time they Buckeyes got invited to the big dance. It is also coincidentally where the “when was the last time the Big Ten scored” joke was born, with the conference no-showing 2 out of the last 3 years. In 2017 the Buckeyes fell to this years opponent at the same venue 31-0 and in 2016 the Spartans fell 38-0 against Alabama.
Derrick Henry rumbling through the Spartan defense in the 2016 CFB Playoffs semis. Credit: Sbnation.com
As irritating as the joke is, it is true and both Ohio State and Michigan State had lost for a combined score of 69-0 and an 0-2 record. This acts as a black eye to the conference and its fans. And changes need to happen and they have to right the ship against Clemson this year! The Big Ten has been waiting for this moment and the Buckeyes have been licking their chops to avenge their last loss and restore their image as a College Football blue-blood and one of the heavy hitters in the nation to go alongside the Clemson’s, the Alabama’s and the LSU’s of the world. As much as I need this, the Buckeyes need this as well. They have been disrespected so much and with them dropping to #2, it might add that extra edge to their argument.
The edge is already there, but the media has sharpened it just in time for the contest against Clemson. A lot of talk is made and I think this team will do the talking on the field, whether it’ll be in a blowout win or a close one, they will be ready. Think about it for a second. Ryan Day doesn’t show up to the ESPN College Football Playoffs special to recruit for the future. I think it actually is deeper than we think. I might be over-analyzing it, but what if he feels disrespected after saying “if there’s a better team than ours for #1” after that epic comeback win against Wisconsin? He might feel slighted and his team will reciprocate that feeling and are we gonna see a Buckeye buzzsaw as a result?
The Buckeyes felt disrespected after they were selected for the #4 seed in the inaugural CFB Playoffs, and even though they were down at the half, they came back against the Tide and won it all. I sense that kind of vibe from this years team. Dobbins will be Elliott, Olave is Thomas, Young is Bosa and Harrison is Lee. Think about the similarities and parallels of those two teams. Add in a healthy Justin Fields, with his ability to scramble around and the BIA squad with Okudah, Arnette, and Wade? This team has the weapons on both sides of the ball to win and compete and this might be the year.
Remember, the last time the Buckeyes scored in the playoffs was during the inaugural College Football Playoff run where they won it all. They came back and defeated a good Alabama squad 42-35 and they steamrolled a Mariota led Oregon squad 42-20 to win the first ever CFB Playoffs. 84 was the last points scored and they need to break the streak to gain the respect of the nation and these talking heads that spew nothing but hatred for the Buckeyes.
I might be paranoid, but I have high hopes for this team. I might be too positive, but I expect this team to shine when the light looks like it is fading. The Buckeyes will find a way to win and I will die an idiot or a scholar by the waning moments of the 28th, but for now, no predictions or previews. This is just a fun article for me about how I feel about this team. This team and the 2015 squad have similarities across the board, but for now let’s see how many of you think like me and us here at the Men of the Scarlet and Gray.
#GoBucks
#MotsagRising
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MotS&G OSU WBB String Ting – Episode 2
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OSU WBB String Ting – Episode 2
Chris via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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Charles, Scott and Chris celebrate the win over #2 Louisville and discuss the upcoming west coast affair with #1 Stanford.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...sisode-2-2019-20/id1489993592?i=1000459452071
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Chris via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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Charles, Scott and Chris celebrate the win over #2 Louisville and discuss the upcoming west coast affair with #1 Stanford.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...sisode-2-2019-20/id1489993592?i=1000459452071
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MotS&G Recruiting Targets: Hits & Misses
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Recruiting Targets: Hits & Misses
Richard Tongohan via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
With the season winding down, we at Men of the Scarlet & Gray have been scrambling to find new and innovative ways to last through the College Football offseason. My colleagues have individually brainstormed and my site content will consist of something that has kept my interest, but it has been exhausting, yet exciting.
Once the season concludes or even sooner, I will be churning out weekly content every Tuesday called Tuesday Targets: Hits & Misses. This would cover recruiting battles that have captured the attention of the nation, that specifically affected Buckeye Nation. I have been paying attention to recruiting for a long time and if you haven’t followed it, you should.
The drama and the suspense can become taxing and it could be pure nirvana–you just don’t know until a decision is made. Doors close and some remain cracked. Some remain open and once the choice has been made, it could shock the nation and rattle some cages in the process. The cult-like feel to recruiting has been a staple and it is the lifeblood of all College Football Programs and we have seen how that could play out.
Let’s start with this years recruiting class and work our way back. The advances and the exposure of recruiting websites is key to a recruits success and with multiple showing at camps and all-star games, it makes the pageantry of college football great and it adds another layer to what catches our intrigue. Here is a small sample of what is on the horizon. Enjoy!
Garrett Wilson. Credit: Ohiostatebuckeyes.com
Hit: Garrett Wilson, WR
The most obvious hit for the 2019 class is already tearing it up this season. A highly touted recruit out of Texas, Wilson was highly sought after by all teams, especially the home state Texas team that was in need of a playmaker at that position. Wilson has been a stud so far this season, but he has made some mistakes that almost cost the Buckeyes against the Wolverines a week ago, but he was resilient. He finished the game with 3 catches for 118 yards and a highlight score during Justin Fields’ Heisman moment.
So far in 2019, Wilson has 24 catches for 368 yards and 5 TD’s and he is averaging 15.3 yards per catch. He is the playmaker and he has been as good as advertised. The special part about this is he broke out during The Game just like Chris Olave did and if the is any indication of his talent, he will be a beast next year alongside Olave. Factor that, along with the incoming freshmen in Scott, Jaxon-Njigba, Cooper, and Fleming, we can safely say that Coach Hartline’s players will try to outshine Olave and Wilson for next years contest.
Harry Miller with the family. Credit: Lettermen Row.
Hit: Harry Miller, T
Harry Miller is another key cog on the offensive line and he looks the part so far this season. Although Miller plays during mop-up duty, he makes the best of it and he earned the role of backup Center behind Josh Myers. He is a true freshmen with loads of potential and he is also a talented prospect that nearly backed off of his commitment to Ohio State when the news broke out where Coach Meyer would step away from the game upon completion of the 2018 season.
Georgia came calling and he did visit, but his commitment to the program won out in the end. He has played sparingly, but he has to wait it out. Waiting for your time has been a yearly tradition for the Slobs, but like a fine wine, it’ll take time to develop and it will be worth the wait.
Jordan Battle at St. Thomas Aquinas. Credit: Hudl
Miss: Jordan Battle, S
To begin, Jordan Battle was one of the biggest names in the nation and at one point, the Buckeyes had him in the bag. Following a drama-filled season where we saw Urban Meyer get suspended for three games after Brett McMurphy dropped a bombshell leveling allegations against a coach on his staff, Zach Smith. This caused friction between the head coach and his leadership, which ultimately resulted in a Buckeye legend him stepping away which directly affected his 2018 class.
A recruit from a well-known pipeline, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was a should have been an addition to the 2019 class, but the news of Meyer Calling it quits caused him to look around. He was on flip watch from what I can recall and he eventually flipped and signed with Alabama. He is a small cog in the Tide defense and he has played in 11 games this season and he has logged 26 tackles (16 solo, 10 assisted) with one fumble recovery, one interception and a sack. He is young but a playmaker and that is what the Buckeyes saw and tried to keep, but it happens in recruiting.
Miss: Dax Hill, S
The recruitment of Dax Hill, an Oklahoma native at powerhouse Booker T. Washington High School. The Buckeyes lost the battle to their bitter rival, but besides losing out, they had starters with eligibility remaining in Jordan Fuller and Brendan White. This is not to discredit his skills and the need because it was evident that they needed to bolster the depth behind those two. Dax Hill was a heavy favorite to become a silver bullet, but it was not meant to be. The momentum swung in Michigan’s favor and with the uncertainty at head coach looming over the program, the best possible move was to sign with them in the end.
A playmaker in the back-end of a defense, he was and he would have been perfect in Hafley’s system. He is aggressive, but he is also young and the Buckeyes picked on him last week for a little bit of fun. Love it or hate it, he made the move for himself and we shouldn’t blame him or his family. It would’ve been amazing to have him, but it will also be fun seeing if he can develop into a stud and we will look forward to seeing him every year.
Positional Substitutions: Ronnie Hickman (S) and Bryson Shaw (S); Craig Young (Ath)
With Battle and Hill out of the 2019 Class, the Buckeyes scrounged what they could and they have some potential gems in the process. Hickman and Young are dynamic prospects. Shaw has hit a growth spurt and could blossom into a Pete Werner type of play with his frame. The class still has time to develop, but the future is still bright.
Doug Nester Army All-American Game. Credit: 24/7 Sports
Miss: Doug Nester, OT
Doug Nester, another longtime Buckeye commit was also in the bag and once Urban Meyer announced his retirement, a few commitments began to unravel and they found themselves looking around. Like Battle, ditto for Nester. Urban’s last class had potential and Nester was another staple to the future, but it was not meant to be and he ended up signing with Virginia Tech, which is close to home and not too far away.
Nester has not played this season and a redshirt may be in effect or it will be in his future. He was most likely behind the eight ball or he suffered an injury, but blessings to him and his future as a Hokie.
Positional Substitutions: Ryan Jacoby (T) and Dawand Jones (T); Enokk Vimahi (OG)
Both Jacoby and Jones have potential as big-bodied shields for the Buckeye signal-callers. After losing out on Nester, they stocked up on Slobs. Jacoby is 6-5, 270 and Jones is 6-8, 360. The Buckeyes came in late and snagged Vimahi to fill the class. Vimahi is 6-4.5, 263 and he could be a key cog in the offensive trenches in the future.
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With the season winding down, we at Men of the Scarlet & Gray have been scrambling to find new and innovative ways to last through the College Football offseason. My colleagues have individually brainstormed and my site content will consist of something that has kept my interest, but it has been exhausting, yet exciting.
Once the season concludes or even sooner, I will be churning out weekly content every Tuesday called Tuesday Targets: Hits & Misses. This would cover recruiting battles that have captured the attention of the nation, that specifically affected Buckeye Nation. I have been paying attention to recruiting for a long time and if you haven’t followed it, you should.
The drama and the suspense can become taxing and it could be pure nirvana–you just don’t know until a decision is made. Doors close and some remain cracked. Some remain open and once the choice has been made, it could shock the nation and rattle some cages in the process. The cult-like feel to recruiting has been a staple and it is the lifeblood of all College Football Programs and we have seen how that could play out.
Let’s start with this years recruiting class and work our way back. The advances and the exposure of recruiting websites is key to a recruits success and with multiple showing at camps and all-star games, it makes the pageantry of college football great and it adds another layer to what catches our intrigue. Here is a small sample of what is on the horizon. Enjoy!
Garrett Wilson. Credit: Ohiostatebuckeyes.com
Hit: Garrett Wilson, WR
The most obvious hit for the 2019 class is already tearing it up this season. A highly touted recruit out of Texas, Wilson was highly sought after by all teams, especially the home state Texas team that was in need of a playmaker at that position. Wilson has been a stud so far this season, but he has made some mistakes that almost cost the Buckeyes against the Wolverines a week ago, but he was resilient. He finished the game with 3 catches for 118 yards and a highlight score during Justin Fields’ Heisman moment.
So far in 2019, Wilson has 24 catches for 368 yards and 5 TD’s and he is averaging 15.3 yards per catch. He is the playmaker and he has been as good as advertised. The special part about this is he broke out during The Game just like Chris Olave did and if the is any indication of his talent, he will be a beast next year alongside Olave. Factor that, along with the incoming freshmen in Scott, Jaxon-Njigba, Cooper, and Fleming, we can safely say that Coach Hartline’s players will try to outshine Olave and Wilson for next years contest.
Harry Miller with the family. Credit: Lettermen Row.
Hit: Harry Miller, T
Harry Miller is another key cog on the offensive line and he looks the part so far this season. Although Miller plays during mop-up duty, he makes the best of it and he earned the role of backup Center behind Josh Myers. He is a true freshmen with loads of potential and he is also a talented prospect that nearly backed off of his commitment to Ohio State when the news broke out where Coach Meyer would step away from the game upon completion of the 2018 season.
Georgia came calling and he did visit, but his commitment to the program won out in the end. He has played sparingly, but he has to wait it out. Waiting for your time has been a yearly tradition for the Slobs, but like a fine wine, it’ll take time to develop and it will be worth the wait.
Jordan Battle at St. Thomas Aquinas. Credit: Hudl
Miss: Jordan Battle, S
To begin, Jordan Battle was one of the biggest names in the nation and at one point, the Buckeyes had him in the bag. Following a drama-filled season where we saw Urban Meyer get suspended for three games after Brett McMurphy dropped a bombshell leveling allegations against a coach on his staff, Zach Smith. This caused friction between the head coach and his leadership, which ultimately resulted in a Buckeye legend him stepping away which directly affected his 2018 class.
A recruit from a well-known pipeline, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was a should have been an addition to the 2019 class, but the news of Meyer Calling it quits caused him to look around. He was on flip watch from what I can recall and he eventually flipped and signed with Alabama. He is a small cog in the Tide defense and he has played in 11 games this season and he has logged 26 tackles (16 solo, 10 assisted) with one fumble recovery, one interception and a sack. He is young but a playmaker and that is what the Buckeyes saw and tried to keep, but it happens in recruiting.
Miss: Dax Hill, S
The recruitment of Dax Hill, an Oklahoma native at powerhouse Booker T. Washington High School. The Buckeyes lost the battle to their bitter rival, but besides losing out, they had starters with eligibility remaining in Jordan Fuller and Brendan White. This is not to discredit his skills and the need because it was evident that they needed to bolster the depth behind those two. Dax Hill was a heavy favorite to become a silver bullet, but it was not meant to be. The momentum swung in Michigan’s favor and with the uncertainty at head coach looming over the program, the best possible move was to sign with them in the end.
A playmaker in the back-end of a defense, he was and he would have been perfect in Hafley’s system. He is aggressive, but he is also young and the Buckeyes picked on him last week for a little bit of fun. Love it or hate it, he made the move for himself and we shouldn’t blame him or his family. It would’ve been amazing to have him, but it will also be fun seeing if he can develop into a stud and we will look forward to seeing him every year.
Positional Substitutions: Ronnie Hickman (S) and Bryson Shaw (S); Craig Young (Ath)
With Battle and Hill out of the 2019 Class, the Buckeyes scrounged what they could and they have some potential gems in the process. Hickman and Young are dynamic prospects. Shaw has hit a growth spurt and could blossom into a Pete Werner type of play with his frame. The class still has time to develop, but the future is still bright.
Doug Nester Army All-American Game. Credit: 24/7 Sports
Miss: Doug Nester, OT
Doug Nester, another longtime Buckeye commit was also in the bag and once Urban Meyer announced his retirement, a few commitments began to unravel and they found themselves looking around. Like Battle, ditto for Nester. Urban’s last class had potential and Nester was another staple to the future, but it was not meant to be and he ended up signing with Virginia Tech, which is close to home and not too far away.
Nester has not played this season and a redshirt may be in effect or it will be in his future. He was most likely behind the eight ball or he suffered an injury, but blessings to him and his future as a Hokie.
Positional Substitutions: Ryan Jacoby (T) and Dawand Jones (T); Enokk Vimahi (OG)
Both Jacoby and Jones have potential as big-bodied shields for the Buckeye signal-callers. After losing out on Nester, they stocked up on Slobs. Jacoby is 6-5, 270 and Jones is 6-8, 360. The Buckeyes came in late and snagged Vimahi to fill the class. Vimahi is 6-4.5, 263 and he could be a key cog in the offensive trenches in the future.
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Four-star defensive end sets up Ohio State visit
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The Buckeyes will once again host one of the top pass rushers in the Midwest
Did you miss out on some of the latest recruiting news surrounding the Ohio State Buckeyes over the weekend? Don’t worry Land-Grant Holy Land is here to get you caught back with what you might’ve missed.
Saint Louis DE to return to Columbus
From Ezekiel Elliott to current Ohio State football players such as Cameron Brown, Jameson Williams, Kamryn Babb, and Mookie Cooper, the Buckeyes have made Saint Louis, MO a key spot to hit while out on the recruiting trail. From the looks of things, that is something Ryan Day and crew aren’t planning on cutting from their agenda anytime soon.
This makes four-star defensive end Travion Ford a key 2021 prospect. The Lutheran North soon-to-be-senior will soon make a trip from the Lou to Columbus to once again get a up close and personal view at what it would be like to a student athlete at Ohio State. Ford will return to the state’s capitol on March 6 to mix it up with the Buckeyes coaching staff.
I’ll be @OhioStateFB March 6th
Can’t wait @ryandaytime @R2X_Rushmen1 @ANU_NIKE22 #GoBucks #DevelopedHere #Buckeyes #BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/ILO9UqRBMX
— Travion Ford ® (@Tre_Got_Skills) February 21, 2020
One of the top pass rushing threats in the class of 2021, Ford, the No. 6 weak-side defensive end and 123rd overall prospect in the country per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, might hold a chance to call Columbus his college home, but the Buckeyes aren’t the only ones trying to add the 6-foot-2, 222-pounder to the fold.
With around 30 college offers already on the table, Ford has opportunities to suit up in every major conference. From the Big Ten, SEC, to the Pac 12, Kentucky, Alabama, Arizona State, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Texas are just a few of the colleges who dealt out a scholarship to Ford throughout the process.
Very familiar with his play on the field, recruiting analyst Allen Trieu had the following to say about what Ford could potentially bring to a college program.
“Lean body type, but has some length to him. Productive high school player who knows how to get to the quarterback. Has quickness off the ball and shows the agility to win inside with counter moves. Plays with a nice motor and runs plays down. For now being a bigger end right now, he holds his own well against the run and has good functional strength already. Right now, he falls into a bit of a tweener spot. He could possibly play outside linebacker in a 3-4 and does have some experience playing from a two-point stance. Best chance at reaching his ceiling though may be to add weight and strength and be a weak-side end in a 4-3. Will be able to contribute early in his career on passing downs, and long-term projection will come down to how his body changes over the next few years, but his ability to rush the passer makes him a player we think will be productive at a Power 5 school and have a chance to play beyond college.”
One of the many reasons why Lutheran North won a state championship last season, check out some of Travion Ford’s junior year highlights:
Buckeyes host numerous prospects
Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State coaching staff had more than the Maryland Terrapins on campus yesterday. On hand to watch the Buckeyes knock off a top 10 program, numerous recruits had the chance to see what it would be like to wear the Scarlet and Gray on the next level.
You can find out below which recruits were reportedly on the sidelines on Sunday.
Four-star PF Kalen Etzler
Class: 2021
Town: Convoy, OH/Crestview
Size: 6-foot-8/195 pounds
Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State
Four-star G Meechie Johnson
Class: 2021
Town: Willoughby, OH/Andrews Osborne Academy
Size: 5-foot-11/160 pounds
Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State
Five-star SF Kendall Brown
Class: 2021
Town: Wichita, KS/Sunrise Christian
Size: 6-foot-7/205 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Ohio State, Arkansas, Kansas, Marquette, Minnesota, etc
Four-star SG Malakai Branham
Class: 2021
Town: Akron, OH/St. Vincent St. Mary
Size: 6-foot-4/175 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Ohio State, Alabama, Louisville, Xavier, etc
Four-star PG Paul McMillan
Class: 2022
Town: Cincinnati, OH/Woodward Career Technical
Size: 6-foot-1/170 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Cincinnati, Dayton, Xavier, Ole Miss, etc
SG Isaac McKneely
Class: 2022
Town: Poca, WV/Poca
Size: 6-foot-3/160 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Xavier, Marshall, Davidson, Liberty, Stetson, etc
PG DJ Moore
Class: 2022
Town: Worthington, OH/Worthington Christian
Size: 6-foot-3/185 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Ohio State unofficial today
️. @Jdaws22 @WCSballers @NovaVillage1 @Plus2University #runinsuchaway
— DJ Moore (@dmo13_) February 23, 2020
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Charles Doss via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
The Buckeyes will once again host one of the top pass rushers in the Midwest
Did you miss out on some of the latest recruiting news surrounding the Ohio State Buckeyes over the weekend? Don’t worry Land-Grant Holy Land is here to get you caught back with what you might’ve missed.
Saint Louis DE to return to Columbus
From Ezekiel Elliott to current Ohio State football players such as Cameron Brown, Jameson Williams, Kamryn Babb, and Mookie Cooper, the Buckeyes have made Saint Louis, MO a key spot to hit while out on the recruiting trail. From the looks of things, that is something Ryan Day and crew aren’t planning on cutting from their agenda anytime soon.
This makes four-star defensive end Travion Ford a key 2021 prospect. The Lutheran North soon-to-be-senior will soon make a trip from the Lou to Columbus to once again get a up close and personal view at what it would be like to a student athlete at Ohio State. Ford will return to the state’s capitol on March 6 to mix it up with the Buckeyes coaching staff.
I’ll be @OhioStateFB March 6th
Can’t wait @ryandaytime @R2X_Rushmen1 @ANU_NIKE22 #GoBucks #DevelopedHere #Buckeyes #BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/ILO9UqRBMX— Travion Ford ® (@Tre_Got_Skills) February 21, 2020
One of the top pass rushing threats in the class of 2021, Ford, the No. 6 weak-side defensive end and 123rd overall prospect in the country per the 247Sports Composite Rankings, might hold a chance to call Columbus his college home, but the Buckeyes aren’t the only ones trying to add the 6-foot-2, 222-pounder to the fold.
With around 30 college offers already on the table, Ford has opportunities to suit up in every major conference. From the Big Ten, SEC, to the Pac 12, Kentucky, Alabama, Arizona State, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Texas are just a few of the colleges who dealt out a scholarship to Ford throughout the process.
Very familiar with his play on the field, recruiting analyst Allen Trieu had the following to say about what Ford could potentially bring to a college program.
“Lean body type, but has some length to him. Productive high school player who knows how to get to the quarterback. Has quickness off the ball and shows the agility to win inside with counter moves. Plays with a nice motor and runs plays down. For now being a bigger end right now, he holds his own well against the run and has good functional strength already. Right now, he falls into a bit of a tweener spot. He could possibly play outside linebacker in a 3-4 and does have some experience playing from a two-point stance. Best chance at reaching his ceiling though may be to add weight and strength and be a weak-side end in a 4-3. Will be able to contribute early in his career on passing downs, and long-term projection will come down to how his body changes over the next few years, but his ability to rush the passer makes him a player we think will be productive at a Power 5 school and have a chance to play beyond college.”
One of the many reasons why Lutheran North won a state championship last season, check out some of Travion Ford’s junior year highlights:
Buckeyes host numerous prospects
Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State coaching staff had more than the Maryland Terrapins on campus yesterday. On hand to watch the Buckeyes knock off a top 10 program, numerous recruits had the chance to see what it would be like to wear the Scarlet and Gray on the next level.
You can find out below which recruits were reportedly on the sidelines on Sunday.
Four-star PF Kalen Etzler
Class: 2021
Town: Convoy, OH/Crestview
Size: 6-foot-8/195 pounds
Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State
Four-star G Meechie Johnson
Class: 2021
Town: Willoughby, OH/Andrews Osborne Academy
Size: 5-foot-11/160 pounds
Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State
Five-star SF Kendall Brown
Class: 2021
Town: Wichita, KS/Sunrise Christian
Size: 6-foot-7/205 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Ohio State, Arkansas, Kansas, Marquette, Minnesota, etc
Four-star SG Malakai Branham
Class: 2021
Town: Akron, OH/St. Vincent St. Mary
Size: 6-foot-4/175 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Ohio State, Alabama, Louisville, Xavier, etc
Four-star PG Paul McMillan
Class: 2022
Town: Cincinnati, OH/Woodward Career Technical
Size: 6-foot-1/170 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Cincinnati, Dayton, Xavier, Ole Miss, etc
SG Isaac McKneely
Class: 2022
Town: Poca, WV/Poca
Size: 6-foot-3/160 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Offers: Xavier, Marshall, Davidson, Liberty, Stetson, etc
PG DJ Moore
Class: 2022
Town: Worthington, OH/Worthington Christian
Size: 6-foot-3/185 pounds
Status: Uncommitted
Ohio State unofficial today
️. @Jdaws22 @WCSballers @NovaVillage1 @Plus2University #runinsuchaway— DJ Moore (@dmo13_) February 23, 2020
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