BOOM goes the dynamite! BPRT brings it! Seems like a great time to show appreciation and get some banners for nanners...

Not sure if a change was made but this alert is now gone. Thanks BP!

wadc45 said:

"Who?" - Urban Meyer

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It seems pretty obvious what happened to me (and I think I've said this before in this thread): OSU cast their wide net of early offers in Florida hoping a few would come up for a camp or two and they could evaluate in person and prioritize.

Judson happened to commit on the spot without being anywhere close to the top of the board. Thus the cold shoulder.

Buckeyes challenging Alabama for top 2017 recruiting class - Fox 28
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Buckeyes challenging Alabama for top 2017 recruiting class
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One that got away: Four-star wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey from Las Vegas committed to the Buckeyes last summer, then backed off and chose Nebraska. How they'll fit in: Okudah, 5-star cornerback Shaun Wade from Jacksonville, Florida, and the other DBs ...


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The Football Fever: Buckeyes sign arguably their best recruiting class ever
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In addition, handfuls of new Buckeyes are considered among the Top 5 at their positions, including: RB J.K. Dobbins (No. 2 all-purpose by 247Sports; No. 3 athlete by Scout; No. 5 RB by ESPN), DT Haskell Garrett (No. 4 DT by Scout), Grimes (No. 4 by ...

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5-star LB Teradja Mitchell includes Ohio State in his top schools
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Even better: the Buckeyes showed up on his birthday cake.

Ohio State wrapped their historic 2017 recruiting class on Wednesday and will now look ahead in hopes of putting together an even better class next year. While it will be a tall task because of just how outstanding the class wound up, they got some good news yesterday in regards to their standing with one of the nation’s best for 2018.

Mitchell names Top 11


When you just inked a handful of five-star prospects for 2017, it’s definitely only a positive sign when another five-star puts your program in high regards. That happened Wednesday when 2018 linebacker Teradja Mitchell (Virginia Beach, VA / Bishop Sullivan Catholic) revealed his list of top schools—and the Buckeyes were included.


Mitchell is currently graded out as the 27th best prospect in his class. The 6-foot-2, 232-pounder also is pegged as the top inside linebacker and second best player in the Old Dominion State. The Buckeyes have been in on the Virginian dating back to May 2015. It was at that time when Mitchell received the offer from the Buckeyes.

While Ohio State has to feel good about being included in the list for the Virginia Beach resident, they still have plenty of work to do in this race. For now, Florida State — the school that beat OSU for 2017 defensive tackle Marvin Wilson— is in the driver’s seat with 100 percent of the predictions for Mitchell, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

Smith, Bolton get visits


Switching gears to the hardwood, Ohio State basketball had assistant coach Chris Jent down in West Virginia to check on some hoops talent. According to Chip Miller of ZagsBlog.com, one of the prospects that Jent checked on was newly reclassified ‘17 small forward Chris Smith of Huntington Prep (WV).

Smith is a four-star prospect who originally hails from Texas. With two commits already in the fold for 2017, center Kaleb Wesson and point guard Braxton Beverly, we will see if anything develops here. But for now, Ohio State has yet to make major waves for Smith outside of yesterday’s visit.

According to Julius Kim of PhenomHoopReport.com, Ohio State was also at the school to see ‘18 PG Rasir Bolton, a 6-foot-3, 170-pounder. Bolton is a three-star prospect in the class and holds ten offers, however, Ohio State is not one of them at this time.

Furthermore, Bolton is graded as the 164th best player in 2018, the 32nd best player at the point guard position and the fourth highest graded player from the state of Virginia.

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How did Thayer Munford end up an Ohio State Buckeye?
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And when he was a younger player at LaSalle we went to Ohio State a lot so he had a lot of exposure with the Buckeyes.” But again that particular goal seemed so far away during most of the regular season. “Yeah there were times, especially when he got ...


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Urban Meyer, Ohio State ink nation’s second-best recruiting class
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With minimal drama, Ohio State signed 21 players on Wednesday, including five rated 5 stars by recruiting analysts. Nine recruits have already enrolled. Analysts say Ohio State's recruiting haul is second only to Alabama.

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Not surprised but really wish he could have ended up here. Good luck Jay.

Nutriaitch said:

quit being lazy.
do a really humorously insulting painting that involves a duck.

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I, and this thread, ran out of juice.

I tried to think of something that fit this bill (get it? bill? god I quack myself up).

I was thinking of roasting @buckeyemania11, possibly multi panel, with him being a duck and coming to an existential crisis when he enters the poli forum and realizes it isn't the echo chamber he is used to, and that his comments don't echo.

Then I found beers in the fridge I forgot I had. Then. . . I forget.

Ohio State football recruiting: 2017 National Signing Day results
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Urban Meyer and his staff have done it again.

Even Urban Meyer’s greatest detractors cannot deny how great of a recruiter he is. With Wednesday’s class of 2017, Meyer has brought in what is arguably Ohio State’s greatest recruiting class ever. The Buckeyes didn’t come away with a national championship in 2016, but this is a nice early offseason win for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State is returning Heisman candidate quarterback J.T. Barrett, along with one of the best freshman running backs in Ohio State history, Mike Weber. With other pieces around them, minor additions can be a part of the formula for a Big Ten title, and maybe even another College Football Playoff run. The talent is there, and they’ve got Meyer in place to help bring it all together.

This year’s class includes five (!) five-star recruits, 14 four-star recruits, and just two three-star recruits. That’s a dang good combination, and undoubtedly a case where the rich get richer. Typically in a recruiting class you may look for sleepers, or guys who could perform above their ranking. Overall, this class is full of highly touted players who we’ll enjoy watching in Columbus for at least a few years.

Here is Ohio State's 2016 recruiting class:

The five-stars

Baron Browning OLB ***** (Early Enrollee)


“An exceptional, raw athlete, Browning possesses elite-level speed, especially from the linebacker position. His strength is in the pass rush, where his athleticism is on full display. In moving to the Big Ten, Browning will need to improve his game as a run-stopper, but the potential is there for the incoming freshman to join the pantheon of Ohio State’s great linebackers.”

Wyatt Davis OG *****


“Davis was the first pure offensive lineman ever to win the Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Football award, and it’s easy to see why. He played left tackle in high school and regularly made massive holes in the ground game while also providing great protection for his quarterback’s blind side. Davis showed solid balance in pass protection and used his long wingspan to often get his hands on the defender before they could even work a move. His run blocking is devastating and he also showed the athleticism to work his way to the second-level and block moving linebackers in space.”

Jeffrey Okudah CB ***** (Early Enrollee)


“For the second consecutive year Ohio State will have to replace three-fourths of its starting secondary, and Okudah will utilize his extra time in the program to compete for one of the two cornerback spots vacated by Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley, a pair of likely first-round selections. Okudah will have to overcome a number of more experienced players to crack the rotation, but if there’s one player on Ohio State’s roster with the pedigree to continue the school’s lineage of first-round defensive backs, Okudah might be the most likely candidate.”

Shaun Wade CB ***** (Early Enrollee)


“Shaun Wade is another elite defensive back in the 2017 class who has a chance to play early on. Wade has great height (6’1) and length that is necessary to play press-man coverage, but he only weighs 177 pounds right now. Luckily, his lengthy frame will allow him to fill out and contribute at least on special teams as a true freshman, if not crack the two-deep at the open cornerback position.”

Chase Young DE *****


“Young is a consensus top-10 overall recruit for the class of 2017 and he’ll push for early playing time at defensive end behind starters Sam Hubbard and Tyquan Lewis. Young will likely be utilized as a pass rusher until he puts on some more weight and the depth chart clears up, but this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t expect some early fireworks. His first step is very explosive and he consistently showed the ability to get around the edge in high school.”

The four-stars

J.K. Dobbins RB **** (Early Enrollee)


“Considered an ideal back for the spread offense, Dobbins possesses a low center of gravity, a quick burst, and exceptional elusiveness. He is also an above-average pass-catcher out of the backfield. His unique, explosive skill set, coupled with enrolling early, could have Dobbins in line for early playing time at the H-back position.”

Jerron Cage DL ****


“Cage is the type of penetrating interior lineman that the Buckeyes defense needs. His film was reminiscent of Robert Landers this season, as Cage consistently managed to create havoc in opponent’s backfields. He often pulled this off with brute strength and a very quick first step. This worked just fine in high school against overmatched guards, but Cage will need to work on refining some of his pass-rush moves while he also tries to put on some more weight.”

Haskell Garrett DT ****


“Garrett’s game is reminiscent of Adolphus Washington. He’s a finesse defensive linemen, but this is more of a compliment to his pass-rushing skills and screen recognition ability than an indictment of his physicality. Garrett displayed solid rip and swim moves in high school, though he was at times slow to get off the ball and was high coming out of his stance. The latter point is common among most taller defensive linemen, as getting low on a play-by-play basis doesn’t matter as much against inferior high school competition.”

Trevon Grimes WR ****


“Grimes’ stature makes him a striking figure out wide. He has a deceptively quick first step out of his stance, given his size, which allows him to get on top of the toes of the opposing cornerback. His route running is smooth and precise for what he was asked to run at St. Thomas Aquinas. Being bigger than every corner he faced in high school, he was asked to run fades, verticals, deep-ins, and posts to use his speed and power to separate and allow him to be at maximum speed when catching the football. He was sometimes asked to run screens and slants, but he was mostly targeted 10-plus yards downfield.”

Jaylen Harris WR ****


“Harris is exactly the type of wide receiver that Ohio State has been missing. At 6’5 201 pounds, he’s a matchup problem for essentially any cornerback in the country. In high school, Harris regularly utilized his size and proved to be a very physical player both with the ball in his hands and as a blocker. He projects to work as an outside receiver with the Buckeyes, though his blocking ability could be used in the middle of the offense in a similar fashion as Noah Brown or Evan Spencer.”

Tate Martell QB **** (Early Enrollee)


“Since his pledge to Ohio State, Martell acquired multiple player of the year awards and another state championship. His competitiveness and ability to lead from his position are just two of the reasons Meyer wanted Martell in this class. Though he’s not the tallest quarterback around at just 5’10, Martell can more than hold his own as an engineer of an offense. A master at running the read-option, Martell will be able to keep defenses guessing with his arm and his legs.”

Thayer Munford OT ****


“Munford has college-ready size and could compete for a backup offensive tackle position as early as this season. He has long arms and showed the ability to shut down defenders before they even had a chance to make a move. Munford’s commitment is a great step in improving the Buckeyes’ offensive line depth.”

Josh Myers OL **** (Early Enrollee)


“With the graduation of center Pat Elflein and right guard Billy Price apparently sliding over from right guard to fill Elflein’s place, it’s probable Ohio State will have just one vacancy along its offensive line in 2017. However, an alternative line of thinking would suggest that due to the up-and-down play of the Buckeyes’ offensive line in 2016, the possibility exists that just Price, an All-American, and left tackle Jamarco Jones, an all-Big Ten selection, are the lone returnees assured of starting spots.”

Isaiah Pryor S **** (Early Enrollee)


“Isaiah Pryor is as complete of a safety as there is at his age. Checking in at 6'1 ½”, 195 pounds, Pryor already possesses the size to see the field right away — especially since he has already been introduced to the Ohio State weight program. The Lawrenceville, GA product is already the total package, because he has the strength and tackling ability to make plays in run support, along with the range to play centerfield.”

Amir Riep DB ****


“Luckily for Riep, he’s already well-accustomed to Ohio State’s style of defense. He consistently lined up in man coverage in high school and never had safety help over the top. Riep showed the ability to shut down receivers in man coverage, largely thanks to his great recovery speed and ball skills. He consistently showed the ability to not only get his head around coverage, but also to make a play on the ball. Riep has shown a tendency to keep his eyes in the backfield and this could come back to bite him at the next level once he faces better quarterbacks who will take advantage of his risk-taking nature. Still, this trait also allows him to make great breaks on the ball at times and his athletic ability makes for some fun highlights after he gets the ball in his hands.”

Kendall Sheffield CB ****


“Sheffield is a very physical cornerback and he wants you to know that. His first two plays of his JUCO highlight film are runs to the opposite side of the field, but the wide receiver tasked with blocking him ended up on the ground anyway. Sheffield’s fondness of contact is rare in a cornerback, but it’s this physicality, combined with Sheffield’s ideal long frame and athleticism, that makes him a current frontrunner to earn one of the Buckeyes’ starting cornerback spots for 2017.”

Pete Werner LB ****


“Werner was used all over the field in high school, as his excellent play-reading abilities allowed him to line up at safety and continue to make plays around the line of scrimmage. His coverage ability is a bit of a question mark, though he showed solid ability to match up with tight ends in space. Werner really shined as a blitzer, as he showed great timing and the type of “you can’t block me” attitude that is required to get to the quarterback.”

Brendon White WR **** (Early Enrollee)


“White is a big-bodied athlete who stands at 6’1 ½” and 200 pounds. He plays similar to Noah Brown, as he is physical after the catch and bounces off defenders for extra yardage. He is a hands-catcher who has decent top-line speed for his size. He’s still inexperienced at the position, which shows in some of his route running, but that is something that is fixable once he gets coached up at the college level.”

Marcus Williamson CB **** (Early Enrollee)


“In pass coverage, Williamson’s attributes scream nickel cornerback at Ohio State. He has the quickness to lineup in the slot against quicker receivers and does well in press coverage. He has great instincts and his ball skills are also above average. His ability to flip his hips is uncanny and shows flashes of straight line speed. Williamson is tough to block, not from a physical standpoint, but from a quickness standpoint. Like the other corners, he performs well in run support and does not shy away from contact.”

The three-stars

Elijah Gardiner WR ***


“Gardiner gives the Buckeyes another raw wide receiver with plenty of size. Though his height makes him a candidate for downfield and red-zone opportunities, Gardiner also showed nimble feet and elusiveness in the open field that is more reminiscent of a slot receiver. He’s a special athlete that has a ton of upside in the Ohio State offense.”

Blake Haubeil K ***


“At 6’2, 190 pounds, Haubeil has a good frame and doesn’t take the look of an unathletic kicker. It’s quite the opposite actually. Over the course of his stellar senior season, Haubeil was also named a first team high school All-American by USA Today.”

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5-star DT Marvin Wilson commits to Florida State over Ohio State
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The Texas native won’t be a Buckeye.

You can’t get them all.

Just like on the field, you can’t always win on the recruiting trail. After putting in work into his recruitment for months, Urban Meyer and the Ohio State coaching staff have struck out on a key five-star target.

Announcing his college plans live on ESPN2, Episcopal (TX) standout defensive tackle Marvin Wilson let the world know he will continue the next chapter of his playing days and education at FSU.

Receiving over 25 scholarship offers from programs across the country, the 6’4 330-pound Wilson chose the Seminoles over not just the Buckeyes, but programs such as Louisiana State, Oklahoma, and South Florida.

The Under Armour All-American joins Jay Tufele (USC) as the second defensive line prospect to commit to another program over Ohio State on national signing day. While in most years that would be a huge blow, the Buckeyes will look to 2017 signees Haskell Garrett and Jerron Cage, both four-star prospects, to take care of business in the trenches for the years to come.

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Ohio State football | Buckeyes recruit strong class on signing day
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"It might be the best class at Ohio State since that freshman class in 1967 that went on to help the Buckeyes win the 1968 national championship," Lemming said. "Back then I know that was considered the best class of all time, and this one could rival ...
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Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson announces for FSU
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Afterwards defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, who has already enrolled at Ohio State, tweeted that he felt the Buckeyes were going to land one more Texan. Another Texan that has already enrolled at Ohio State, Baron Browning, chimed in too and Buckeye fans ...
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Michigan to Host No. 11 Buckeyes for B1G Weekend Series
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Michigan and Ohio State meet for the 129th time, with the Wolverines holding a 79-36-13 advantage over the Buckeyes. Michigan is 39-15-7 all-time at Yost against Ohio State. • The Maize and Blue went 1-3-1 against Ohio State last season, holding a 1-1 ...

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Martell on Ohio State: 'This has been my dream school'
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Quarterback Tate Martell, already enrolled at Ohio State, conducted his first interview session as a Buckeye as part of National Signing Day festivities Wednesday. (Check out the video above.) Martell enrolled in January after graduating early from Las ...
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Urban Meyer ‘feels deep down’ this National Signing Day class is ‘exceptional’
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The best is yet to come for Ohio State

National Signing Day got off to a hot start for Ohio State football, who received seven letters of intent before 8am, and 11 players by 10:15 a.m. — not including the nine early enrollees in this year’s class. There were few surprises during the early hours, but the Buckeyes did snag wide receiver Elijah Gardiner, finishing the flip from Mizzou.

Urban Meyer took the podium to speak to the media following a busy day of welcoming the 2017 class of Buckeyes.

• Meyer echoed his sentiments from previous years, that the greatest recruiters they have are in the locker room and the parents of those in the locker room. He mentioned Ezekiel Elliott and Joshua Perry’s parents talking to kids when they’re allowed and helping with recruitment.
• The head coach noted that there were no 11th hour signees this year, that the class had been set for quite awhile. Even Thayer Munford had committed a couple days ago, despite just signing today.
• On what he and his staff look for from recruits, Meyer said it changes every year and that the most important thing is replacing the talent leaving with equal or better talent. In their war room they have a whole recruiting wall which better shows where they need to focus on the next class.
• Specifically, Meyer mentioned it’s unprecedented for a program to lose 6 out of 8 secondary players to the NFL Draft. And while it’s unusual, they are replacing them with guys they are really excited about.
• Meyer specifically wanted to point out one signee that he was impressed with was Shaun Wade. The receiver committed during the National Championship in 2015, and he’s from a high school that traditionally sees a lot of changes in commitment. Meyer said he couldn’t be more proud that Wade stuck with his decision.
• It’s notably harder to keep out-of-state commitments for over a year, but they were able to do that with many of this year’s class. Meyer learned that Wyatt Davis actually lives in the same neighborhood as USC’s head coach, so it’s not always so easy to keep these kids. Meyer said in-state guys are a little easier to count on when they commit early, compared to the 30% chance he gives early commits from out of state.
• On whether having 7 kids from Ohio out of 21 signees is good enough, Meyer quickly answered, “No, no it’s not.” He continued that Ohio is typically a late-developing state, which is why having an early signing period in June is a bad idea. Coaches need to see the senior season to see the full development of those players.
• Meyer described how football players in Texas get a football class during the day and time throughout the day to focus on football, whereas players in Ohio don’t even think about football until after school hours. This kind of difference bleeds onto the field.
• He also wanted to give credit to the high schools graduating the past couple of years, noting, “They are very good students, very good people and people who are so interested in life after football”. Meyer said that wasn’t always the case, with most players focusing on getting to the NFL. The players who are interested in the full college experience, including in the classroom, are the kind of people attracted to the Ohio State program.
• Two from the 2017 class are expected to compete right away, as confirmed by Meyer: Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis. He said both guys are tough and disciplined, in addition to blessed. He said, “they’re big, not fat-big but big-big”.
• Meyer was asked about the Kevin Wilson hire, with the head coach saying he’s known him since their Northwestern days and has been interested in him for awhile. He was asked specifically about the circumstances surrounding Wilson’s IU departure, Meyer said he spoke to AD Gene Smith and Dr. Michael Drake at great length. He said they all wanted to hear what the issue was, but it came back rather quickly and that it was due to a misunderstanding and philosophical difference.
• On what Meyer is looking for from Kevin Wilson’s offense, “control the ball better”.
• He also spoke about a lot of changes he intends on making this offseason including changing up how they practice and even the location of the coaching offices.

Land-Grant Holy Land has full coverage on all signings and what it means for the future of Ohio State football.

Full list of signees

• Kendall Sheffield (CB - JUCO)
• Pete Werner (LB)
• Blake Haubeil (K)
• Amir Riep (DB)
• Trevon Grimes (WR)
• Jaylen Harris (WE)
• Chase Young (DE)
• Jerron Cage (DL)
• Elijah Gardiner (WR)
• Wyatt Davis (OG)
• Haskell Garrett (DL)
• Thayer Munford (OT)

Early Enrollees

• Baron Browning (OLB)
• J.K. Dobbins (RB)
• Tate Martell (QB)
• Josh Myers (OL)
• Jeffrey Okudah (CB)
• Isaiah Pryor (S)
• Shaun Wade (CB)
• Brendon White (WR)
• Marcus Williamson (CB)

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Five-star defensive tackle Jay Tufele announces for USC
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Signing Day Notebook: Do you know these famous names?
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

BTN.com's Tom Dienhart offers up his National Signing Day notebook.

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