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BTN Buckeyes beat Nebraska, 67-66, with last-second Loving layup
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Marc Loving's layup with 0.6 seconds remaining sunk the Huskers at home, 67-66 Wednesday. The Buckeyes overcame a 12-point deficit for their second Big Ten win of the season.
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Marc Loving's layup with 0.6 seconds remaining sunk the Huskers at home, 67-66 Wednesday. The Buckeyes overcame a 12-point deficit for their second Big Ten win of the season.
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Wild Wednesday sees back-to-back final second finishes
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Two Big Ten basketball games were played Wednesday, and both came down to last-second game-winning buckets by the road team.
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Two Big Ten basketball games were played Wednesday, and both came down to last-second game-winning buckets by the road team.
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The Bucks get their first road conference win of the season.
On the heels of a win that could potentially save their season, Ohio State knew it wasn't going to get an off night heading on the road to play always plucky Nebraska.
The basketball Buckeyes got to a somewhat uncharacteristic fast start in the first half, but a series of Nebraska runs saw Thad Matta's Bucks looking up at a sizable deficit. Ohio State's now trailed by double digits in the first half of every conference road game they've played this season.
Behind nearly unthinkable turnovers and efficient offensive play from the Huskers, Nebraska, shooting 60% at one stretch in the first half, capitalized on a field goal-less five minute stretch from OSU to keep their first half lead around 10.
Anytime OSU was able to chip the lead to something more tennable, outstanding Huskers ball movement and sharp shooting coupled with turnovers -- the Bucks finished the first half with 11 of them -- would undo whatever headway the Bucks had made.
Shooting 37% in the first half against a team not particularly known for their field goal defense as the opposition shoots 50% from the field is an easy recipe to be looking up at a 40-32 halftime deficit.
Both teams regressed to the mean a bit at the start of the second half. As Nebraska’s near inability to miss cratered back to reality and OSU’s inability to buy a back leveled out, the Bucks were able to cut the often double digit deficit down to 4 heading into the under-16 timeout.
Some good defensive play from OSU (both in terms of forcing turnovers and good on and off the ball defense alike) and making the buckets that presented themselves helped the Buckeyes get the digit down to low single-digits. Behind a surprise explosive cameo from Dave Bell of all people, the Bucks were able to get within a point of their first lead since the early portions of the contest.
With free throws still a struggle for Matta’s core, the Bucks saving grace was curbing the turnovers that plagued them in the first half. After 11 turnovers in the first half, OSU didn’t have a single one through the 10 minute mark in the second.
A Trevor Thompson slam in a bit of a two-man game coupled with some lousy Huskers offense culminated in OSU turning a 10-point second half margin into a 53-52 lead:
.@TrevBallinTrey2 dunks everything.
That's good for an @OhioStateHoops lead! https://t.co/XGrt0zU0UK
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) January 19, 2017
With some Jae’Sean Tate hustle and grit rubbing off on his teammates, the Bucks were able to withstand a series of Nebraska counter punches to expand their newfound lead as much as four.
What felt like a probable win with three minutes to go began to feel a bit nervy when the shots that were missing started falling for the Huskers. With a chance to regain the lead from the charity stripe, NU point guard Glynn Watson Jr pulled one from OSU’s playbook and missed both, keeping the lead 63-62 OSU.
A brutal C.J. Jackson three-point miss opened the door for Nebraska, who regained the lead at 66-65. Marc Loving had a look for the Bucks to take the lead from 3 but after a clutch baseline timeout, the Bucks were able to find Loving on a near buzzer beater put in and steal back the win with .7 seconds to play.
3 things we learned:
1. Marc Loving can’t do everything himself. An almost surreal sentence to read back, but Loving, the target of near infinite ire in Ohio State social media circles for the past two seasons and change, has quietly been the Buckeyes best player during the last month or so.
Also the best Ohio State player in the first half, Loving needed more help with OSU looking up at a double-digit deficit, and even a combination of his teammates struggled to do the trick.
With Loving cooling off in the second, JaQuan Lyle, Jae’Sean Tate, Trevor Thompson, and surprise! — Dave Bell — helped OSU get back into it.
If the Bucks can manage to get any three of the names mentioned going concurrently, they’ll be able to hang with more and more teams as conference play’s degree of difficulty swings upwards.
2. There’s a reason Ohio State’s rotation’s been basically 6 deep. But ... It was nice to see Andre Wesson continue to get more burn, but neither he nor JUCO transfer PG C.J. Jackson looked anywhere near ready for conference prime time.
Without a true dominant scorer, lacking depth at point guard, and their second best player out for the season, on nights when OSU’s six best players aren’t at their best, stealing a win is going to be an awfully tall task.
Enter David Bell. Out of seemingly nowhere, Bell provided a real spark, exploding for multiple put-back dunks and boards and helped put a little fire into OSU at a time they needed it most.
The Bucks will need that seventh man, particularly in the absence of Keita Bates-Diop, lost for the season to injury, if they want any shot at keeping Thad Matta’s 20-win streak alive and well.
3. There’s no place like home. The Buckeyes have still largely struggled on the road in conference play. With essentially no easy Ws in the 2016-2017 edition of the Big Ten, OSU’s margin of error at home remains razor thin.
Northwestern, who seemingly always play the Bucks tough at home or on the road, comes to Value City Arena Sunday. A chance for revenge against Richard Pitino and Minnesota follows next Wednesday.
If the Bucks are unable to win both of theirs, they can forget even an NIT bid.
As mentioned prior, with this team being as thin as they are, it’s expected some road contests against even average teams might be too tall an order. Thad Matta’s team absolutely has to win the games they’re able to though. And even with contests like tonight’s — Tim Miles and co. were projected by advanced metrics to win by 1 — dropping winnable games in the comfortable confines of the Schottenstein Center could unravel a team that seemed to have a real shot at getting something going after a win over Michigan State and tonight’s outcome.
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The Bucks get their first road conference win of the season.
On the heels of a win that could potentially save their season, Ohio State knew it wasn't going to get an off night heading on the road to play always plucky Nebraska.
The basketball Buckeyes got to a somewhat uncharacteristic fast start in the first half, but a series of Nebraska runs saw Thad Matta's Bucks looking up at a sizable deficit. Ohio State's now trailed by double digits in the first half of every conference road game they've played this season.
Behind nearly unthinkable turnovers and efficient offensive play from the Huskers, Nebraska, shooting 60% at one stretch in the first half, capitalized on a field goal-less five minute stretch from OSU to keep their first half lead around 10.
Anytime OSU was able to chip the lead to something more tennable, outstanding Huskers ball movement and sharp shooting coupled with turnovers -- the Bucks finished the first half with 11 of them -- would undo whatever headway the Bucks had made.
Shooting 37% in the first half against a team not particularly known for their field goal defense as the opposition shoots 50% from the field is an easy recipe to be looking up at a 40-32 halftime deficit.
Both teams regressed to the mean a bit at the start of the second half. As Nebraska’s near inability to miss cratered back to reality and OSU’s inability to buy a back leveled out, the Bucks were able to cut the often double digit deficit down to 4 heading into the under-16 timeout.
Some good defensive play from OSU (both in terms of forcing turnovers and good on and off the ball defense alike) and making the buckets that presented themselves helped the Buckeyes get the digit down to low single-digits. Behind a surprise explosive cameo from Dave Bell of all people, the Bucks were able to get within a point of their first lead since the early portions of the contest.
With free throws still a struggle for Matta’s core, the Bucks saving grace was curbing the turnovers that plagued them in the first half. After 11 turnovers in the first half, OSU didn’t have a single one through the 10 minute mark in the second.
A Trevor Thompson slam in a bit of a two-man game coupled with some lousy Huskers offense culminated in OSU turning a 10-point second half margin into a 53-52 lead:
.@TrevBallinTrey2 dunks everything.
That's good for an @OhioStateHoops lead! https://t.co/XGrt0zU0UK
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) January 19, 2017
With some Jae’Sean Tate hustle and grit rubbing off on his teammates, the Bucks were able to withstand a series of Nebraska counter punches to expand their newfound lead as much as four.
What felt like a probable win with three minutes to go began to feel a bit nervy when the shots that were missing started falling for the Huskers. With a chance to regain the lead from the charity stripe, NU point guard Glynn Watson Jr pulled one from OSU’s playbook and missed both, keeping the lead 63-62 OSU.
A brutal C.J. Jackson three-point miss opened the door for Nebraska, who regained the lead at 66-65. Marc Loving had a look for the Bucks to take the lead from 3 but after a clutch baseline timeout, the Bucks were able to find Loving on a near buzzer beater put in and steal back the win with .7 seconds to play.
3 things we learned:
1. Marc Loving can’t do everything himself. An almost surreal sentence to read back, but Loving, the target of near infinite ire in Ohio State social media circles for the past two seasons and change, has quietly been the Buckeyes best player during the last month or so.
Also the best Ohio State player in the first half, Loving needed more help with OSU looking up at a double-digit deficit, and even a combination of his teammates struggled to do the trick.
With Loving cooling off in the second, JaQuan Lyle, Jae’Sean Tate, Trevor Thompson, and surprise! — Dave Bell — helped OSU get back into it.
If the Bucks can manage to get any three of the names mentioned going concurrently, they’ll be able to hang with more and more teams as conference play’s degree of difficulty swings upwards.
2. There’s a reason Ohio State’s rotation’s been basically 6 deep. But ... It was nice to see Andre Wesson continue to get more burn, but neither he nor JUCO transfer PG C.J. Jackson looked anywhere near ready for conference prime time.
Without a true dominant scorer, lacking depth at point guard, and their second best player out for the season, on nights when OSU’s six best players aren’t at their best, stealing a win is going to be an awfully tall task.
Enter David Bell. Out of seemingly nowhere, Bell provided a real spark, exploding for multiple put-back dunks and boards and helped put a little fire into OSU at a time they needed it most.
The Bucks will need that seventh man, particularly in the absence of Keita Bates-Diop, lost for the season to injury, if they want any shot at keeping Thad Matta’s 20-win streak alive and well.
3. There’s no place like home. The Buckeyes have still largely struggled on the road in conference play. With essentially no easy Ws in the 2016-2017 edition of the Big Ten, OSU’s margin of error at home remains razor thin.
Northwestern, who seemingly always play the Bucks tough at home or on the road, comes to Value City Arena Sunday. A chance for revenge against Richard Pitino and Minnesota follows next Wednesday.
If the Bucks are unable to win both of theirs, they can forget even an NIT bid.
As mentioned prior, with this team being as thin as they are, it’s expected some road contests against even average teams might be too tall an order. Thad Matta’s team absolutely has to win the games they’re able to though. And even with contests like tonight’s — Tim Miles and co. were projected by advanced metrics to win by 1 — dropping winnable games in the comfortable confines of the Schottenstein Center could unravel a team that seemed to have a real shot at getting something going after a win over Michigan State and tonight’s outcome.
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Ohio State basketball: Buckeyes got first Big Ten win, solving road woes next step
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After getting embarrassed by Wisconsin, the Buckeyes responded in the only way allowable -- playing hard, if not perfectly, in a win over Michigan State for the first Big Ten victory of the season. Now we, the observers and absorbers of Ohio State's ...
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Ohio State basketball: Buckeyes got first Big Ten win, solving road woes next step
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After getting embarrassed by Wisconsin, the Buckeyes responded in the only way allowable -- playing hard, if not perfectly, in a win over Michigan State for the first Big Ten victory of the season. Now we, the observers and absorbers of Ohio State's ...
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15 years of Ohio State recruiting: Reviewing QB signees from Jim Tressel's 2002 class to Urban Meyer and 2016
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How have the Buckeyes fared overall? For a program that has won game after game, Ohio State's reputation for recruiting quarterbacks has actually been pretty hit and miss. There have been huge successes in college such as Troy Smith, but no sustained ...
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15 years of Ohio State recruiting: Reviewing QB signees from Jim Tressel's 2002 class to Urban Meyer and 2016
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How have the Buckeyes fared overall? For a program that has won game after game, Ohio State's reputation for recruiting quarterbacks has actually been pretty hit and miss. There have been huge successes in college such as Troy Smith, but no sustained ...
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LGHL Ohio State’s Malik Hooker is drawing high grades heading into the NFL Draft
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Ohio State’s Malik Hooker is drawing high grades heading into the NFL Draft
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His teammates are drawing great recognition too.
“A top-10 selection would come as no surprise.”
- Chris Burke, Sports Illustrated
Burke is of course, talking about Malik Hooker. Hooker wasn’t talked about nationally as much as many other players, but there’s no question he was one of the best defensive players in the nation this past season. He was a complete player as a redshirt sophomore, and has drawn comparisons to arguably the best NFL safety of all time, Ed Reed. Hooker is currently the No. 16 prospect on SI’s big board. The only other top 25 prospect on it is cornerback Marshon Lattimore (who is the No. 25 prospect), another player that perhaps didn’t get the national respect and recognition that he deserved. Lattimore, like Hooker, seems more than ready to defend NFL receivers early on.
Going further down the list is center Pat Elflein at No. 35. Elflein is versatile for an offensive lineman, being able to play at the guard or center positions. As Burke mentions, his ability to pull in the run game can really make an improvement to an offensive line fast, so don’t expect him to be on the board for long. At No.’s 41 and 44 come Gareon Conley and Raekwon McMillan respectively. Both were always making big plays for the Buckeye defense, and were important pieces, just as the aforementioned players were, that Columbus is going to miss.
“Funny how getting beat by 23 points can sometimes serve as a wake-up call.”
- Bill Landis, Northeast Ohio Media Group
The Buckeyes were brutally beaten by Wisconsin over the weekend. It got out of hand fast, and was a tough game to watch — one that visibly had Thad Matta as frustrated as any of us have ever seen him. Thankfully, they were able to overcome that loss by following it up with a win over Michigan State. Who, while not appearing to be the national power they always are, is still a good team to deal with in the Big Ten. It was the Buckeyes’ first Big Ten victory this season, where they are currently 1-4. Winning against Nebraska on Wednesday would be a good start to (hopefully) some continuity, but as we’ve seen this this group of players, you almost never know what you’re going to see each game.
Matta is optimistic, though. "Hopefully we're learning from game to game to game being on the road, what it takes," Matta said. "You gotta go, you gotta play. Sunday did we play perfect? No, not even close to perfect. That was what we hammered home: There are still some areas we can better at, but there has to be a level of activity." That seems like an entirely fair message to deliver. Ohio State’s win over Michigan State was good, but they can absolutely be better. We saw them hang with UCLA earlier this season, which would indicate that the Buckeyes can play with the more talented teams in the nation. Yet it’s all about putting it together on a consistent basis, and improving as the season goes along. Matta will hope to see that Wednesday night.
Philip Rivers and Joey Bosa went on Jimmy Kimmel Live representing the now Los Angeles Chargers to talk about the move from San Diego. Bosa was recently named the PFWA’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, and is clearly doing just fine for himself since transitioning to the NFL. Kimmel had Bosa and Rivers swear in to Los Angeles. It included trying to be better the Rams, embodying the spirit of Los Angeles, including a handful of other stereotypes for Los Angeles residents.
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His teammates are drawing great recognition too.
“A top-10 selection would come as no surprise.”
- Chris Burke, Sports Illustrated
Burke is of course, talking about Malik Hooker. Hooker wasn’t talked about nationally as much as many other players, but there’s no question he was one of the best defensive players in the nation this past season. He was a complete player as a redshirt sophomore, and has drawn comparisons to arguably the best NFL safety of all time, Ed Reed. Hooker is currently the No. 16 prospect on SI’s big board. The only other top 25 prospect on it is cornerback Marshon Lattimore (who is the No. 25 prospect), another player that perhaps didn’t get the national respect and recognition that he deserved. Lattimore, like Hooker, seems more than ready to defend NFL receivers early on.
Going further down the list is center Pat Elflein at No. 35. Elflein is versatile for an offensive lineman, being able to play at the guard or center positions. As Burke mentions, his ability to pull in the run game can really make an improvement to an offensive line fast, so don’t expect him to be on the board for long. At No.’s 41 and 44 come Gareon Conley and Raekwon McMillan respectively. Both were always making big plays for the Buckeye defense, and were important pieces, just as the aforementioned players were, that Columbus is going to miss.
“Funny how getting beat by 23 points can sometimes serve as a wake-up call.”
- Bill Landis, Northeast Ohio Media Group
The Buckeyes were brutally beaten by Wisconsin over the weekend. It got out of hand fast, and was a tough game to watch — one that visibly had Thad Matta as frustrated as any of us have ever seen him. Thankfully, they were able to overcome that loss by following it up with a win over Michigan State. Who, while not appearing to be the national power they always are, is still a good team to deal with in the Big Ten. It was the Buckeyes’ first Big Ten victory this season, where they are currently 1-4. Winning against Nebraska on Wednesday would be a good start to (hopefully) some continuity, but as we’ve seen this this group of players, you almost never know what you’re going to see each game.
Matta is optimistic, though. "Hopefully we're learning from game to game to game being on the road, what it takes," Matta said. "You gotta go, you gotta play. Sunday did we play perfect? No, not even close to perfect. That was what we hammered home: There are still some areas we can better at, but there has to be a level of activity." That seems like an entirely fair message to deliver. Ohio State’s win over Michigan State was good, but they can absolutely be better. We saw them hang with UCLA earlier this season, which would indicate that the Buckeyes can play with the more talented teams in the nation. Yet it’s all about putting it together on a consistent basis, and improving as the season goes along. Matta will hope to see that Wednesday night.
Philip Rivers and Joey Bosa went on Jimmy Kimmel Live representing the now Los Angeles Chargers to talk about the move from San Diego. Bosa was recently named the PFWA’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, and is clearly doing just fine for himself since transitioning to the NFL. Kimmel had Bosa and Rivers swear in to Los Angeles. It included trying to be better the Rams, embodying the spirit of Los Angeles, including a handful of other stereotypes for Los Angeles residents.
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After redshirting his first season for the Buckeyes, he backed up Barrett in 2016, but completed 22 of his 28 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns in his five games. Although not considered an elite athlete, Burrow can move, as evidenced by his 12 ...
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Deep Dive: Wide receivers
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After redshirting his first season for the Buckeyes, he backed up Barrett in 2016, but completed 22 of his 28 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns in his five games. Although not considered an elite athlete, Burrow can move, as evidenced by his 12 ...
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BTN 10 Big Ten players in one NFL Network Top 50 NFL draft prospects list
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Big Ten l;ands ten players in the top 50 of one NFL.com NFL Draft expert.
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Here’s a full breakdown of how each Buckeye from the 2016 NFL Draft class fared.
Last year’s crop of NFL-ready talent excelled during their rookie seasons and proved that tying the record of draft picks (12) was no fluke. While none of the rookies made it past the divisional round in the playoffs, several walked away from the season with player of the year and other honors — not to mention more than a few new franchise and/or league records.
Eli Apple (Giants)
Drafted by the New York Giants in Round 1, overall pick No. 10
Sidelined twice this season, Apple had a productive rookie year with playing time in 14 games, including 11 starts. He finished the regular season with 51 total tackles (41 solo), 7 passes defended, 4 TFLs for 5 yards, a forced fumble and an interception (against Pittsburgh).
One his toughest tests came in the postseason against the Green Bay Packers. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers being the king of deep passes and Hail Mary tries, opposing secondaries face a tough task. Despite being beaten a few times, Apple has learned to cover much more effectively and rely less on his hands to make the play -- and then draw a flag for pass interference.
Great job playing through the hands!!!! Eli Apple! pic.twitter.com/zeZzzgTxZK
— WeAreDBnation (@WeAreDBNation1) January 8, 2017Vonn Bell (Saints)
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in Round 2, overall pick No. 30
Quickly earning a spot in the Saints starting lineup, Bell was named the starter in 13 of the 16 he played his rookie year. He finished his inaugural season with 87 total tackles (61 solo), 4 passes defended, two 0.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Bell is one of three-safeties the Saints boast on defense, including Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro. His versatility is one of the biggest assets he brings to the team, and with another offseason under his belt, is primed for a more consistent second year.
“I think he’s (Bell) done a really good job for a rookie,” defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said, according to ESPN. “He came in, he was a free safety. Then he’s played strong safety. He’s moved out to the nickel position. He’s played a lot of different spots for us, and for a rookie to be able to handle that volume of information, that volume of different job descriptions of the things we’ve asked him to do, I think is actually somewhat amazing.”
Bell played the most snaps out of any other Saints rookie, averaging 54 per game.
Joey Bosa (Chargers)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in Round 1, overall pick No. 3
Despite a tough preseason with the front office, Joey Bosa and the Chargers finally agreed to the terms of his rookie contract and neither has ever looked back. Fans were initially tough on the Buckeye, who went on to miss the first four games of the season due to injury and getting up to speed, with many wondering if Bosa was even worth the first round pick.
Those questions have now long since been settled. It didn’t take more than one game of action for everyone from fans to teammates to coaches to know what kind of star they had in the defensive end. He spent the better part of his rookie year taking down quarterbacks, week-after-week driving them deeper into the dirt.
His rookie campaign finished with 41 total tackles (29 solo), 7 TFLs for 17 yards, one forced fumble and 10.5 sacks (!).
Joey Bosa Rookie Season Highlights. @jbbigbear #Chargers pic.twitter.com/RKAvgK0WEq
— Hawk (@alexjaques5) January 14, 2017
He led the Chargers and all rookies throughout the league in sacks this season, and earned the NFL Rookie of the Month honor twice times — October and December. Bosa was also named PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year, in addition to being named to the All-Rookie team.
Taylor Decker (Lions)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in Round 1, overall pick No. 16
Decker was expected to contribute right away for the Lions, and that’s in spite of them moving him to the left side of the line. The rookie was one of only 17 players in the entire league to play 100% of snaps during the 2016 season. His ability to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford did not go unnoticed, with the tackle being named to the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie team.
Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in Round 1, overall pick No. 4
The running back phenom has taken over the NFL. It’s safe to say things will never be the same now that Zeke is in the league. Whether it’s jumping into a Salvation Army bin after scoring a touchdown, or breaking almost every imaginable rookie rushing record for the Cowboys (and the league), Elliott brings a flare that is almost impossible to miss.
His success can also be attributed to the close relationship he’s built with (now-roommate) quarterback Dak Prescott. Together they took the Cowboys to first round bye in the playoffs and to a divisional round matchup against the Packers.
The rookie finished the regular season with 322 rushes for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns — not to mention the 363 yards on 32 receptions for an additional score. Elliott’s momentum hit a lull early in his first-ever NFL postseason game, before a second-half burst resulted in 125 rushing yards. Before Zeke took even one snap this season, some analysts were scoffed at when they’d predict a 2,000-plus season for the running back, and although he came just 6 yards short after Week 17, his postseason play put him over the top with 2,117 total offensive yards.
.@EzekielElliott: Most rushing yds & rushing TDs (15) by any @dallascowboys rookie.
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2017
With all that on-field success, the rookie is in for a bevy of post season honors. He was the No. 1 voted player by fans to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl — the only Buckeye — and was named PFWA Rookie of the Year, PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year as well as to the All-Rookie team. He was also named the NFL’s Rookie of the Month in October.
The Cowboys, along with the NFL, will need to make some big changes to the history books this offseason to make room for the myriad of new records set by the running back. Some of those include:
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in Round 4, overall pick No. 139
After spending most his rookie season on the sideline as the No. 3 option behind quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and E.J. Manuel, Jones finally suited up in Week 17. Once the Bills fired head coach Rex Ryan, interim coach Anthony Lynn benched Taylor and let Jones see some snaps in the final game of the year.
He finished his one game with 6 completions on 11 attempts for 96 yards and one interception. Proving why his nickname is 12-gauge, Jones had a 64-yard deep pass to Justin Hunter against the Jets.
Darron Lee (Jets)
Drafted by the New York Jets in Round 1, overall pick No. 20
The rookie linebacker missed three games due to an ankle injury — at one point requiring a walking boot — but suited up for 13 matchups and earned the start in nine. He finished his first year in the league with 73 total tackles (40 solo), 3 TFLs for 11 yards and claimed two 0.5 sacks.
Lee got plenty of on-the-job training as the team’s every-down linebacker for the second half of the season. While the year as a whole was up and down, the Jets have invested a lot into their first round draft pick and consistent reps is one of best ways to learn.
"Sometimes he gets a little bit too hyper, and when he gets hyper he blows an assignment here and there," Jets’ head coach Todd Bowles said, according to ESPN.
With more experience, Lee has the talent and speed to become a vocal leader for the defense, and is the heir apparent for team vet David Harris.
Braxton Miller (Texans)
Drafted by the Houston Texans in Round 3, overall pick No. 85
The wideout got off to a slow start his rookie year, especially with first-year teammate Will Fuller seeing a majority of “extra” targets. He made appearances in 10 games during the regular season, hauling in 15-of-28 targets for 99 yards and one score. Miller also saw playing time on special teams, returning one punt and several kicks. He was knocked out of the game against the Packers in early December with a shoulder injury that eventually left the rookie on IR to finish the year.
Joshua Perry (Chargers)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in Round 4, overall pick No. 102
The Buckeye favorite wasted no time with his new team, getting out in the community almost as soon as he touched down in San Diego. Only a year removed from the draft process, and Perry is now headed to Los Angeles — the Chargers new home.
Perry saw regular action on special teams and defense his rookie season, earning one start in his 15 games played. He finished the year with 22 total tackles (on defense and special teams) and 2 forced fumbles, with a career-best 6 tackles in Week 17.
Michael Thomas (Saints)
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in Round 2, overall pick No. 47
The rookie wideout couldn’t stay under the radar for long, quickly becoming a favorite target of quarterback Drew Brees. Throughout the preseason, it became quite clear that Thomas would earn the start immediately and make his mark at WR3.
His first season included incredible efficiency and consistency, dropping only four of his 96 (catchable) passes this season, and breaking 20 tackles after the catch. He also continued to prove you really can’t guard Mike, setting franchise rookie records — while leading all NFL rookies — with 92 receptions, 1,137 receiving yards and nine touchdown catches.
Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) Saints Highlights #Shhhh https://t.co/oEQcjy4La8 pic.twitter.com/nK3l88PM47
— tOSURecruiting (@tOSURecruiting) November 11, 2016
Thomas was named to PFWA’s All-Rookie team, and was voted the NFC South Rookie of the Year by ESPN.
Nick Vannett (Seahawks)
Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in Round 3, overall pick No. 94
The tight end drew praise from head coach Pete Carroll throughout mini camps and into the preseason. There was some expectation that Vannett would see some playing time with the Seahawks frequently running 3-TE packages, but with a healthy Jimmy Graham, the Buckeye didn’t see too many snaps.
Despite being inactive here and there throughout the season, Vannett saw playing time in eight games his rookie year — though was only targeted offensively in three -- and earned the starting job twice. As was his role at Ohio State, the tight end is a skilled blocker and is predominantly being used as such. He did make three catches on four targets for 32 yards.
Adolphus Washington (Bills)
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in Round 3, overall pick No. 80
The defensive tackle had a productive first year in the league, starting 11 of the 15 games he suited up for before being benched in Week 17 after a change at head coach left players with an elevated set of expectations. Players were growing increasingly lazy under the tutelage of Rex Ryan — despite Washington contributing 21 tackles and 2.5 sacks his rookie season — and were taught a lesson about effort just before the offseason.
Jalin Marshall (Jets)
Signed with the New Yorks Jets as an Undrafted Free Agent
Marshall didn’t end up getting drafted last spring, but he wasn’t sidelined long before signing with the New York Jets. He earned additional playing time early in the season with his return skills, but as Buckeye Nation knows all too well, he’s not the most reliable or consistent guy on the end of a kick.
Benched just weeks before the end of the season, Marshall has a good chance to improve this offseason and continue with the team into next year. The Jets have little cap space heading into the offseason with so many veteran players, and have finally embraced transitioning and developing young talent. The wideout/special teamer finished his rookie campaign with 14 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown.
Tyvis Powell
Signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an Undrafted Free Agent
Shortly after he unexpectedly fell out of the NFL Draft, Powell was faced with a bevy of suitors, but ultimately wanted to join the Legion of Boom on the west coast. He was active for eight games his rookie season and made three special team tackles. The team waived Powell in early January in order to make room for return specialist Devin Hester heading into the postseason.
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Here’s a full breakdown of how each Buckeye from the 2016 NFL Draft class fared.
Last year’s crop of NFL-ready talent excelled during their rookie seasons and proved that tying the record of draft picks (12) was no fluke. While none of the rookies made it past the divisional round in the playoffs, several walked away from the season with player of the year and other honors — not to mention more than a few new franchise and/or league records.
Eli Apple (Giants)
Drafted by the New York Giants in Round 1, overall pick No. 10
Sidelined twice this season, Apple had a productive rookie year with playing time in 14 games, including 11 starts. He finished the regular season with 51 total tackles (41 solo), 7 passes defended, 4 TFLs for 5 yards, a forced fumble and an interception (against Pittsburgh).
One his toughest tests came in the postseason against the Green Bay Packers. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers being the king of deep passes and Hail Mary tries, opposing secondaries face a tough task. Despite being beaten a few times, Apple has learned to cover much more effectively and rely less on his hands to make the play -- and then draw a flag for pass interference.
Great job playing through the hands!!!! Eli Apple! pic.twitter.com/zeZzzgTxZK
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Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in Round 2, overall pick No. 30
Quickly earning a spot in the Saints starting lineup, Bell was named the starter in 13 of the 16 he played his rookie year. He finished his inaugural season with 87 total tackles (61 solo), 4 passes defended, two 0.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Bell is one of three-safeties the Saints boast on defense, including Jairus Byrd and Kenny Vaccaro. His versatility is one of the biggest assets he brings to the team, and with another offseason under his belt, is primed for a more consistent second year.
“I think he’s (Bell) done a really good job for a rookie,” defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said, according to ESPN. “He came in, he was a free safety. Then he’s played strong safety. He’s moved out to the nickel position. He’s played a lot of different spots for us, and for a rookie to be able to handle that volume of information, that volume of different job descriptions of the things we’ve asked him to do, I think is actually somewhat amazing.”
Bell played the most snaps out of any other Saints rookie, averaging 54 per game.
Joey Bosa (Chargers)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in Round 1, overall pick No. 3
Despite a tough preseason with the front office, Joey Bosa and the Chargers finally agreed to the terms of his rookie contract and neither has ever looked back. Fans were initially tough on the Buckeye, who went on to miss the first four games of the season due to injury and getting up to speed, with many wondering if Bosa was even worth the first round pick.
Those questions have now long since been settled. It didn’t take more than one game of action for everyone from fans to teammates to coaches to know what kind of star they had in the defensive end. He spent the better part of his rookie year taking down quarterbacks, week-after-week driving them deeper into the dirt.
His rookie campaign finished with 41 total tackles (29 solo), 7 TFLs for 17 yards, one forced fumble and 10.5 sacks (!).
Joey Bosa Rookie Season Highlights. @jbbigbear #Chargers pic.twitter.com/RKAvgK0WEq
— Hawk (@alexjaques5) January 14, 2017
He led the Chargers and all rookies throughout the league in sacks this season, and earned the NFL Rookie of the Month honor twice times — October and December. Bosa was also named PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year, in addition to being named to the All-Rookie team.
Taylor Decker (Lions)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in Round 1, overall pick No. 16
Decker was expected to contribute right away for the Lions, and that’s in spite of them moving him to the left side of the line. The rookie was one of only 17 players in the entire league to play 100% of snaps during the 2016 season. His ability to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford did not go unnoticed, with the tackle being named to the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie team.
Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in Round 1, overall pick No. 4
The running back phenom has taken over the NFL. It’s safe to say things will never be the same now that Zeke is in the league. Whether it’s jumping into a Salvation Army bin after scoring a touchdown, or breaking almost every imaginable rookie rushing record for the Cowboys (and the league), Elliott brings a flare that is almost impossible to miss.
His success can also be attributed to the close relationship he’s built with (now-roommate) quarterback Dak Prescott. Together they took the Cowboys to first round bye in the playoffs and to a divisional round matchup against the Packers.
The rookie finished the regular season with 322 rushes for 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns — not to mention the 363 yards on 32 receptions for an additional score. Elliott’s momentum hit a lull early in his first-ever NFL postseason game, before a second-half burst resulted in 125 rushing yards. Before Zeke took even one snap this season, some analysts were scoffed at when they’d predict a 2,000-plus season for the running back, and although he came just 6 yards short after Week 17, his postseason play put him over the top with 2,117 total offensive yards.
.@EzekielElliott: Most rushing yds & rushing TDs (15) by any @dallascowboys rookie.
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— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2017
With all that on-field success, the rookie is in for a bevy of post season honors. He was the No. 1 voted player by fans to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl — the only Buckeye — and was named PFWA Rookie of the Year, PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year as well as to the All-Rookie team. He was also named the NFL’s Rookie of the Month in October.
The Cowboys, along with the NFL, will need to make some big changes to the history books this offseason to make room for the myriad of new records set by the running back. Some of those include:
- Became the 5th rookie since 1970 to lead the NFL in rushing yards (1,631).
- With 1,631 rushing yards, he had the third-highest single-season total by a rookie in NFL history, bested only by Eric Dickerson (1,808 in 1983) and George Rogers (1,674 in 1981).
- Had five games with at least 125 rushing yards, 2nd most ever by a rookie.
- Became the first rookie running back to have a 60+ yard touchdown run and an 80+ yard touchdown catch in a season since 1965.
- Rushed for 130+ yards in four consecutive games (Weeks 3-6), the only rookie in NFL history to do so.
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in Round 4, overall pick No. 139
After spending most his rookie season on the sideline as the No. 3 option behind quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and E.J. Manuel, Jones finally suited up in Week 17. Once the Bills fired head coach Rex Ryan, interim coach Anthony Lynn benched Taylor and let Jones see some snaps in the final game of the year.
He finished his one game with 6 completions on 11 attempts for 96 yards and one interception. Proving why his nickname is 12-gauge, Jones had a 64-yard deep pass to Justin Hunter against the Jets.
Darron Lee (Jets)
Drafted by the New York Jets in Round 1, overall pick No. 20
The rookie linebacker missed three games due to an ankle injury — at one point requiring a walking boot — but suited up for 13 matchups and earned the start in nine. He finished his first year in the league with 73 total tackles (40 solo), 3 TFLs for 11 yards and claimed two 0.5 sacks.
Lee got plenty of on-the-job training as the team’s every-down linebacker for the second half of the season. While the year as a whole was up and down, the Jets have invested a lot into their first round draft pick and consistent reps is one of best ways to learn.
"Sometimes he gets a little bit too hyper, and when he gets hyper he blows an assignment here and there," Jets’ head coach Todd Bowles said, according to ESPN.
With more experience, Lee has the talent and speed to become a vocal leader for the defense, and is the heir apparent for team vet David Harris.
Braxton Miller (Texans)
Drafted by the Houston Texans in Round 3, overall pick No. 85
The wideout got off to a slow start his rookie year, especially with first-year teammate Will Fuller seeing a majority of “extra” targets. He made appearances in 10 games during the regular season, hauling in 15-of-28 targets for 99 yards and one score. Miller also saw playing time on special teams, returning one punt and several kicks. He was knocked out of the game against the Packers in early December with a shoulder injury that eventually left the rookie on IR to finish the year.
Joshua Perry (Chargers)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in Round 4, overall pick No. 102
The Buckeye favorite wasted no time with his new team, getting out in the community almost as soon as he touched down in San Diego. Only a year removed from the draft process, and Perry is now headed to Los Angeles — the Chargers new home.
Perry saw regular action on special teams and defense his rookie season, earning one start in his 15 games played. He finished the year with 22 total tackles (on defense and special teams) and 2 forced fumbles, with a career-best 6 tackles in Week 17.
Michael Thomas (Saints)
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in Round 2, overall pick No. 47
The rookie wideout couldn’t stay under the radar for long, quickly becoming a favorite target of quarterback Drew Brees. Throughout the preseason, it became quite clear that Thomas would earn the start immediately and make his mark at WR3.
His first season included incredible efficiency and consistency, dropping only four of his 96 (catchable) passes this season, and breaking 20 tackles after the catch. He also continued to prove you really can’t guard Mike, setting franchise rookie records — while leading all NFL rookies — with 92 receptions, 1,137 receiving yards and nine touchdown catches.
Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) Saints Highlights #Shhhh https://t.co/oEQcjy4La8 pic.twitter.com/nK3l88PM47
— tOSURecruiting (@tOSURecruiting) November 11, 2016
Thomas was named to PFWA’s All-Rookie team, and was voted the NFC South Rookie of the Year by ESPN.
Nick Vannett (Seahawks)
Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in Round 3, overall pick No. 94
The tight end drew praise from head coach Pete Carroll throughout mini camps and into the preseason. There was some expectation that Vannett would see some playing time with the Seahawks frequently running 3-TE packages, but with a healthy Jimmy Graham, the Buckeye didn’t see too many snaps.
Despite being inactive here and there throughout the season, Vannett saw playing time in eight games his rookie year — though was only targeted offensively in three -- and earned the starting job twice. As was his role at Ohio State, the tight end is a skilled blocker and is predominantly being used as such. He did make three catches on four targets for 32 yards.
Adolphus Washington (Bills)
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in Round 3, overall pick No. 80
The defensive tackle had a productive first year in the league, starting 11 of the 15 games he suited up for before being benched in Week 17 after a change at head coach left players with an elevated set of expectations. Players were growing increasingly lazy under the tutelage of Rex Ryan — despite Washington contributing 21 tackles and 2.5 sacks his rookie season — and were taught a lesson about effort just before the offseason.
Jalin Marshall (Jets)
Signed with the New Yorks Jets as an Undrafted Free Agent
Marshall didn’t end up getting drafted last spring, but he wasn’t sidelined long before signing with the New York Jets. He earned additional playing time early in the season with his return skills, but as Buckeye Nation knows all too well, he’s not the most reliable or consistent guy on the end of a kick.
Benched just weeks before the end of the season, Marshall has a good chance to improve this offseason and continue with the team into next year. The Jets have little cap space heading into the offseason with so many veteran players, and have finally embraced transitioning and developing young talent. The wideout/special teamer finished his rookie campaign with 14 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown.
Tyvis Powell
Signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an Undrafted Free Agent
Shortly after he unexpectedly fell out of the NFL Draft, Powell was faced with a bevy of suitors, but ultimately wanted to join the Legion of Boom on the west coast. He was active for eight games his rookie season and made three special team tackles. The team waived Powell in early January in order to make room for return specialist Devin Hester heading into the postseason.
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Mark your calendars: The 2017 version of Ohio State's annual spring scrimmage is set for April 15 at Ohio Stadium.
Start time for the spring game was not announced by the program, but it did say spring drills are set to open on March 7 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The 2017 Buckeyes worked out together on Tuesday for the first time under the watchful eyes of strength coach Mickey Marotti.
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Mark your calendars: The 2017 version of Ohio State's annual spring scrimmage is set for April 15 at Ohio Stadium.
Start time for the spring game was not announced by the program, but it did say spring drills are set to open on March 7 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The 2017 Buckeyes worked out together on Tuesday for the first time under the watchful eyes of strength coach Mickey Marotti.
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