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An increased emphasis on rushing the quarterback will likely see Bosa improve on the five sacks he registered as a true freshman.
“He’s ridiculous right now. That name is very good right now. Need some more Bosas.”
-Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer on defensive end Nick Bosa via Mitch Stacy, Associated Press
If it was possible, Urban Meyer would love to make a whole defensive line consisting of Bosas. Not only did Joey Bosa make a huge impact at Ohio State, and has impressed in his short time in the NFL, but his younger brother Nick is poised to create chaos in the backfield of opponents for the Buckeyes. While Joey made an almost immediate impact for the Buckeyes as a freshman, it took Nick a little longer because of a torn ACL he suffered during his senior year in high school. Even while dealing with recovery from the knee injury, Bosa still was able to register five sacks for the Buckeyes as a true freshman.
Nick Bosa will also have to deal with a little more competition on the defensive line than his older brother did. With guys like Tyquan Lewis, Jalyn Holmes, and Sam Hubbard at defensive end, snaps will be a little harder to come by for Bosa. While the younger Bosa might not be able to pile up the stats that his older brother did, it doesn’t mean he won’t be able to make as big of an impact for Ohio State. If anything, the rotation Ohio State will employ at defensive end will likely help Bosa since it’ll keep him fresher against offensive linemen who will be worn down from trying to deal with the Buckeyes’ depth on the defensive line.
What has Bosa really excited for this year is the change in scheme the Buckeye defensive line will employ under Greg Schiano. Last year under Luke Fickell, the Buckeye defensive line had to tie up the offensive line to allow for the linebackers to make plays. Under Schiano, the defensive line can now focus more on creating pressure in the backfield. After outstanding production from the defensive line last year, it’s scary they could be even better this year.
“We have some decisions to make. I don’t know the answer to that. We’re going to sit down and talk after tomorrow and formulate a plan.”
-Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano via Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch
With the kickoff to Ohio State’s 2017 season just a week away, there are still a few decisions to make about who will take the field for the Buckeyes. On the defensive side of the football, there are still questions about who will be lining up at safety opposite Damon Webb. The safety battle has been narrowed to Jordan Fuller and Erick Smith, with defensive coordinator Greg Schiano seeing upside with both. Fuller brings size to the table, while Smith has speed that has impressed so far. It is possible that both safeties rotate until one is able to grab a firm hold on the position.
On offense, there is a three-way battle between Matthew Burrell, Branden Bowen, and Malcolm Pridgeon to take the right guard slot which was vacated when Billy Price moved to center. Unlike at safety, a rotation at guard is less than preferred, but offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson didn’t rule out the possibility. Each of the three guards have had moments where they have looked like they would take hold of the job, only to have their competition close the gap. Wilson is hoping the practices leading up to next week’s game will see one of the guards stand out and make the decision for Wilson easier, and if not they’ll entertain the option of a committee at guard.
“Coach (Urban) Meyer always says it’s a rotating program, when guys leave, guys have to step up. If we don’t have anybody that’s of the same talent, if not better, we lose. The guy that’s in that room has to step up, has to make plays, has to be that guy.”
-Ohio State H-back Parris Campbell via Colin Hass-Hill, The Lantern
It is no small task in replacing a player like Curtis Samuel, but Ohio State is hoping Parris Campbell can be that guy. Campbell is a gifted athlete who has impressed since he was a freshman in high school with not only his speed but also with his agility. While many speedsters have mainly straight-line speed, Campbell is able to change directions, which makes him dangerous on the football field when he gets going.
For the most part, Campbell’s career at Ohio State has gotten off to a slow start, hauling in just 13 catches for 121 yards and no touchdowns. One area where Campbell was able to impress was as a kick returner, averaging 27.8 yards per return, which was 11th-best in the country. With Campbell stepping into Samuel’s spot he should be able to get the football in his hands more and showcase the speed which helped to bring him to Ohio State.
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An increased emphasis on rushing the quarterback will likely see Bosa improve on the five sacks he registered as a true freshman.
“He’s ridiculous right now. That name is very good right now. Need some more Bosas.”
-Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer on defensive end Nick Bosa via Mitch Stacy, Associated Press
If it was possible, Urban Meyer would love to make a whole defensive line consisting of Bosas. Not only did Joey Bosa make a huge impact at Ohio State, and has impressed in his short time in the NFL, but his younger brother Nick is poised to create chaos in the backfield of opponents for the Buckeyes. While Joey made an almost immediate impact for the Buckeyes as a freshman, it took Nick a little longer because of a torn ACL he suffered during his senior year in high school. Even while dealing with recovery from the knee injury, Bosa still was able to register five sacks for the Buckeyes as a true freshman.
Nick Bosa will also have to deal with a little more competition on the defensive line than his older brother did. With guys like Tyquan Lewis, Jalyn Holmes, and Sam Hubbard at defensive end, snaps will be a little harder to come by for Bosa. While the younger Bosa might not be able to pile up the stats that his older brother did, it doesn’t mean he won’t be able to make as big of an impact for Ohio State. If anything, the rotation Ohio State will employ at defensive end will likely help Bosa since it’ll keep him fresher against offensive linemen who will be worn down from trying to deal with the Buckeyes’ depth on the defensive line.
What has Bosa really excited for this year is the change in scheme the Buckeye defensive line will employ under Greg Schiano. Last year under Luke Fickell, the Buckeye defensive line had to tie up the offensive line to allow for the linebackers to make plays. Under Schiano, the defensive line can now focus more on creating pressure in the backfield. After outstanding production from the defensive line last year, it’s scary they could be even better this year.
“We have some decisions to make. I don’t know the answer to that. We’re going to sit down and talk after tomorrow and formulate a plan.”
-Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano via Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch
With the kickoff to Ohio State’s 2017 season just a week away, there are still a few decisions to make about who will take the field for the Buckeyes. On the defensive side of the football, there are still questions about who will be lining up at safety opposite Damon Webb. The safety battle has been narrowed to Jordan Fuller and Erick Smith, with defensive coordinator Greg Schiano seeing upside with both. Fuller brings size to the table, while Smith has speed that has impressed so far. It is possible that both safeties rotate until one is able to grab a firm hold on the position.
On offense, there is a three-way battle between Matthew Burrell, Branden Bowen, and Malcolm Pridgeon to take the right guard slot which was vacated when Billy Price moved to center. Unlike at safety, a rotation at guard is less than preferred, but offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson didn’t rule out the possibility. Each of the three guards have had moments where they have looked like they would take hold of the job, only to have their competition close the gap. Wilson is hoping the practices leading up to next week’s game will see one of the guards stand out and make the decision for Wilson easier, and if not they’ll entertain the option of a committee at guard.
“Coach (Urban) Meyer always says it’s a rotating program, when guys leave, guys have to step up. If we don’t have anybody that’s of the same talent, if not better, we lose. The guy that’s in that room has to step up, has to make plays, has to be that guy.”
-Ohio State H-back Parris Campbell via Colin Hass-Hill, The Lantern
It is no small task in replacing a player like Curtis Samuel, but Ohio State is hoping Parris Campbell can be that guy. Campbell is a gifted athlete who has impressed since he was a freshman in high school with not only his speed but also with his agility. While many speedsters have mainly straight-line speed, Campbell is able to change directions, which makes him dangerous on the football field when he gets going.
For the most part, Campbell’s career at Ohio State has gotten off to a slow start, hauling in just 13 catches for 121 yards and no touchdowns. One area where Campbell was able to impress was as a kick returner, averaging 27.8 yards per return, which was 11th-best in the country. With Campbell stepping into Samuel’s spot he should be able to get the football in his hands more and showcase the speed which helped to bring him to Ohio State.
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Nick Bosa lives in the shadow of his superstar older brother Joey, one of the best defensive ends ever to play at Ohio State. That's fine with the younger Bosa, who wears his brother's famous number 97 and looks so much like him on the field that sometimes it's hard tell Joey ever left.
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Nick Bosa lives in the shadow of his superstar older brother Joey, one of the best defensive ends ever to play at Ohio State. That's fine with the younger Bosa, who wears his brother's famous number 97 and looks so much like him on the field that sometimes it's hard tell Joey ever left.
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LGHL Dwayne Haskins primed to become Ohio State’s QB of the future after Joe Burrow injury
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Another young Buckeye has been thrust into the spotlight.
So you’ve probably heard the news by now.
In the midst of a neck-and-neck battle for the backup quarterback job, Joe Burrow is out indefinitely after undergoing hand surgery on Tuesday. He broke a bone in his throwing hand on Monday during practice and should be available around midseason.
That being said, it’s likely you’ll never see him lace it up in Scarlet and Gray for any meaningful amount of time.
Burrow’s injury means he’s out of the running for the backup spot this year, which officially -- by default -- belongs to Dwayne Haskins. Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports and in Burrow’s case, it could’ve cost him a legitimate shot at being the guy under center at Ohio State.
Dwayne Haskins Spring Game Highlights. pic.twitter.com/fKMgdvYMgi
— tOSURecruiting (@tOSURecruiting) April 18, 2017
It’s tough to imagine him catching Haskins, and Burrow isn’t getting any younger. He’ll be a redshirt junior come next autumn and will have to compete with not only Haskins, but stud dual-threat signal-caller Tate Martell. The odds of Burrow distancing himself from both are exceedingly low.
My guess is that the Ohio native transfers in the near future. There’s been speculation that one of the Buckeyes backup quarterbacks eventually would and it makes all of the sense in the world for Burrow.
Regardless, when J.T. Barrett is gone after this season, the next man up is Haskins.
The former four-star from Potomac, Maryland has really impressed this offseason as a redshirt freshman. His touch, rocket arm, and aggressiveness remind more than a few of Cardale Jones, including Barrett.
“He has kind of a mentality almost like Cardale," Barrett said, per Eleven Warriors. "His arm can take him places, but then also too, it can get him in some tight spots as well. But when he is set up to throw the ball and he is in rhythm, he can rip it."
Haskins is also confident in what he can do on the field. In his eyes, there isn’t throw he can’t make.
"I'm just really confident … and know that I can make any throw on the field," Haskins said. "So when I go play, it’s just like if someone's open, I'm going to throw it to them. If they're covered a little bit, I feel like I can get it in the window and throw it."
OSU is nearing their season-opener and back in familiar territory with Burrow sidelined. But – and there is a but – fans can rest assured that Haskins is as good as it gets when it comes to backups.
After all, he is the Buckeyes future at quarterback.
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Kyle Sumner McKinnon via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Another young Buckeye has been thrust into the spotlight.
So you’ve probably heard the news by now.
In the midst of a neck-and-neck battle for the backup quarterback job, Joe Burrow is out indefinitely after undergoing hand surgery on Tuesday. He broke a bone in his throwing hand on Monday during practice and should be available around midseason.
That being said, it’s likely you’ll never see him lace it up in Scarlet and Gray for any meaningful amount of time.
Burrow’s injury means he’s out of the running for the backup spot this year, which officially -- by default -- belongs to Dwayne Haskins. Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports and in Burrow’s case, it could’ve cost him a legitimate shot at being the guy under center at Ohio State.
Dwayne Haskins Spring Game Highlights. pic.twitter.com/fKMgdvYMgi
— tOSURecruiting (@tOSURecruiting) April 18, 2017
It’s tough to imagine him catching Haskins, and Burrow isn’t getting any younger. He’ll be a redshirt junior come next autumn and will have to compete with not only Haskins, but stud dual-threat signal-caller Tate Martell. The odds of Burrow distancing himself from both are exceedingly low.
My guess is that the Ohio native transfers in the near future. There’s been speculation that one of the Buckeyes backup quarterbacks eventually would and it makes all of the sense in the world for Burrow.
Regardless, when J.T. Barrett is gone after this season, the next man up is Haskins.
The former four-star from Potomac, Maryland has really impressed this offseason as a redshirt freshman. His touch, rocket arm, and aggressiveness remind more than a few of Cardale Jones, including Barrett.
“He has kind of a mentality almost like Cardale," Barrett said, per Eleven Warriors. "His arm can take him places, but then also too, it can get him in some tight spots as well. But when he is set up to throw the ball and he is in rhythm, he can rip it."
Haskins is also confident in what he can do on the field. In his eyes, there isn’t throw he can’t make.
"I'm just really confident … and know that I can make any throw on the field," Haskins said. "So when I go play, it’s just like if someone's open, I'm going to throw it to them. If they're covered a little bit, I feel like I can get it in the window and throw it."
OSU is nearing their season-opener and back in familiar territory with Burrow sidelined. But – and there is a but – fans can rest assured that Haskins is as good as it gets when it comes to backups.
After all, he is the Buckeyes future at quarterback.
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Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network
After 20 days, roughly 3,700 miles, 14 practices and two pairs of lost sunglasses, it’s official: The 2017 Big Ten Network football bus tour is over. Here is a look back at the Best of the Tour.
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Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network
After 20 days, roughly 3,700 miles, 14 practices and two pairs of lost sunglasses, it’s official: The 2017 Big Ten Network football bus tour is over. Here is a look back at the Best of the Tour.
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The Buckeyes are 111-12-4 all-time in season openers over the program's history. The Buckeyes are 36-2 in their last 38 season openers. The two losses were both at the Kickoff Classic in New Jersey as OSU fell to Alabama in 1986 and Miami (Fla.) in 1999.
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The Buckeyes are 111-12-4 all-time in season openers over the program's history. The Buckeyes are 36-2 in their last 38 season openers. The two losses were both at the Kickoff Classic in New Jersey as OSU fell to Alabama in 1986 and Miami (Fla.) in 1999.
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Starters should see more snaps, and bubble guys will need to prove a point as Buckeyes prep for the regular season.
Week 3 of the NFL preseason is about as close to “regular football” as you’re going to get ahead of the season opener. Most teams will utilize a good portion of their first-team talent, with the second- and third-team guys getting most of their reps in the final game next week.
There aren’t too many Buckeyes considered “on the bubble” but there are a few guys fighting for an active roster spot. Undrafted free agent, rookie Cameron Johnston is hoping to at least snag a practice squad spot with the Eagles, Tyvis Powell is vying for a spot on the final roster of his third NFL team, and Doran Grant is battling for a job in Jacksonville without much practice squad eligibility left.
Also, a former Ohio State captain, defensive back Christian Bryant will get one more shot at an NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. The Ohio team signed the Buckeye earlier in the week -- marking the only former Scarlet and Gray player suiting up for an NFL team in the Buckeye state.
Here’s how to catch all the former Ohio State stars in action this week(end):
Things to watch for Thursday night
The Eagles are hosting the Dolphins this week, and after a week of joint practice, are facing off Thursday. Cameron Johnston had Philly beat writers actually talking about punters after his Week 2 performance, and with the team’s current starter closing in on the end of his career, Johnston could still find a longterm spot with the Eagles.
In the second game of the night, Curtis Samuel might finally make his NFL debut. He’s been sidelined since the first day of Panthers’ training camp, but started taking more reps in practice over the last week and could finally get some action against the Jags. Jacksonville CB Doran Grant is still clamoring for a roster spot, and he only has two games left to make his point.
Things to watch for Friday night
The only real draw Friday is seeing whether Nick Vannett gets the start again, and whether or not he’ll actually be targeted at all. The Buckeye tight end hasn’t seen much action on offense despite taking a considerable number of snaps. It’s no surprise that one of Vannett’s selling points was his blocking ability, but the guy has good hands and could catch the ball if given the chance.
Things to watch for Saturday night
Two big games for Buckeyes on Saturday, including the Jets v. Giants and Colts v. Steelers. All four squads are loaded with former Ohio State talent, and some are fighting for roster spots. Additionally, DB Christian Bryant will make his debut for the Browns on Saturday evening.
Several former Ohio State stars have been battling injuries this week and could miss the Week 3 contest, including: Eli Apple (ankle), Braxton Miller (ankle), and Ryan Shazier (hamstring). The Colts have been slow to let Jack Mewhort get back to field after finishing last season injured, but that is likely out of an abundance of caution to have him ready to go in Week 1 of the regular season.
Things to watch for Sunday
Two games into the preseason and Terrelle Pryor Sr. hasn’t quite shown the kind of damage he can do for Washington. He’s likely to see more snaps this Sunday than he has to date for his new team, but there isn’t too much concern about his production heading into the regular season. Washington saw several of their offensive playmakers leave in the offseason, so Pryor can expect to be targeted often.
In the late game, rookie Pat Elflein is still looking for his spot on the offensive line, taking snaps both at center and guard. Despite looking good snapping the ball, there was some early concern that he’d need a louder voice to be heard on the field. Still, where he lines up on Sunday could be a good indicator of his spot come the start of the season.
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Starters should see more snaps, and bubble guys will need to prove a point as Buckeyes prep for the regular season.
Week 3 of the NFL preseason is about as close to “regular football” as you’re going to get ahead of the season opener. Most teams will utilize a good portion of their first-team talent, with the second- and third-team guys getting most of their reps in the final game next week.
There aren’t too many Buckeyes considered “on the bubble” but there are a few guys fighting for an active roster spot. Undrafted free agent, rookie Cameron Johnston is hoping to at least snag a practice squad spot with the Eagles, Tyvis Powell is vying for a spot on the final roster of his third NFL team, and Doran Grant is battling for a job in Jacksonville without much practice squad eligibility left.
Also, a former Ohio State captain, defensive back Christian Bryant will get one more shot at an NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. The Ohio team signed the Buckeye earlier in the week -- marking the only former Scarlet and Gray player suiting up for an NFL team in the Buckeye state.
Here’s how to catch all the former Ohio State stars in action this week(end):
Things to watch for Thursday night
The Eagles are hosting the Dolphins this week, and after a week of joint practice, are facing off Thursday. Cameron Johnston had Philly beat writers actually talking about punters after his Week 2 performance, and with the team’s current starter closing in on the end of his career, Johnston could still find a longterm spot with the Eagles.
In the second game of the night, Curtis Samuel might finally make his NFL debut. He’s been sidelined since the first day of Panthers’ training camp, but started taking more reps in practice over the last week and could finally get some action against the Jags. Jacksonville CB Doran Grant is still clamoring for a roster spot, and he only has two games left to make his point.
Things to watch for Friday night
The only real draw Friday is seeing whether Nick Vannett gets the start again, and whether or not he’ll actually be targeted at all. The Buckeye tight end hasn’t seen much action on offense despite taking a considerable number of snaps. It’s no surprise that one of Vannett’s selling points was his blocking ability, but the guy has good hands and could catch the ball if given the chance.
Things to watch for Saturday night
Two big games for Buckeyes on Saturday, including the Jets v. Giants and Colts v. Steelers. All four squads are loaded with former Ohio State talent, and some are fighting for roster spots. Additionally, DB Christian Bryant will make his debut for the Browns on Saturday evening.
Several former Ohio State stars have been battling injuries this week and could miss the Week 3 contest, including: Eli Apple (ankle), Braxton Miller (ankle), and Ryan Shazier (hamstring). The Colts have been slow to let Jack Mewhort get back to field after finishing last season injured, but that is likely out of an abundance of caution to have him ready to go in Week 1 of the regular season.
Things to watch for Sunday
Two games into the preseason and Terrelle Pryor Sr. hasn’t quite shown the kind of damage he can do for Washington. He’s likely to see more snaps this Sunday than he has to date for his new team, but there isn’t too much concern about his production heading into the regular season. Washington saw several of their offensive playmakers leave in the offseason, so Pryor can expect to be targeted often.
In the late game, rookie Pat Elflein is still looking for his spot on the offensive line, taking snaps both at center and guard. Despite looking good snapping the ball, there was some early concern that he’d need a louder voice to be heard on the field. Still, where he lines up on Sunday could be a good indicator of his spot come the start of the season.
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Bosa embraces his identity as the younger brother of former Buckeyes superstar Joey Bosa. Nick says he's more comfortable this year and quicker off the line, and a new scheme that gives defensive ends more opportunities to make plays could allow him to ...
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Bosa embraces his identity as the younger brother of former Buckeyes superstar Joey Bosa. Nick says he's more comfortable this year and quicker off the line, and a new scheme that gives defensive ends more opportunities to make plays could allow him to ...
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Michael Kelly, who plays Doug Stamper on the Netflix series House of Cards, narrates the promo.
We are now a week away from Ohio State football kicking off its 2017-18 season at Indiana. To get ready for the start of the season, Fox Sports released hype commercials for all the Big Ten teams.
Michael Kelly, who plays Doug Stamper on House of Cards, narrates the promos. In the OSU promo, Kelly talks about why the Buckeyes don’t put a logo on their helmet. He answers the question with “they rather cover it with your misery,” and highlights flash across the screen as Buckeye defenders apply hard hits on opposing quarterbacks.
The commercial also features a cameo from Urban Meyer, and more highlights of Buckeyes making plays, before an “O-H-I-O” graphic pops up on the screen.
The campaign behind the hype commercials rests on the phrase “Every Game Is Everything.” Wieden + Kennedy’s are the masterminds behind the campaign, and according to AdWeek, a total of 16 promos are set to be created.
AdWeek’s story on the Wieden + Kennedy’s campaign noted that the Ohio State-Michigan game was going to get the hype commercial treatment. Already, 14 of the promos have been released, with each being team specific to a Big Ten school.
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Michael Kelly, who plays Doug Stamper on the Netflix series House of Cards, narrates the promo.
We are now a week away from Ohio State football kicking off its 2017-18 season at Indiana. To get ready for the start of the season, Fox Sports released hype commercials for all the Big Ten teams.
Michael Kelly, who plays Doug Stamper on House of Cards, narrates the promos. In the OSU promo, Kelly talks about why the Buckeyes don’t put a logo on their helmet. He answers the question with “they rather cover it with your misery,” and highlights flash across the screen as Buckeye defenders apply hard hits on opposing quarterbacks.
The commercial also features a cameo from Urban Meyer, and more highlights of Buckeyes making plays, before an “O-H-I-O” graphic pops up on the screen.
The campaign behind the hype commercials rests on the phrase “Every Game Is Everything.” Wieden + Kennedy’s are the masterminds behind the campaign, and according to AdWeek, a total of 16 promos are set to be created.
AdWeek’s story on the Wieden + Kennedy’s campaign noted that the Ohio State-Michigan game was going to get the hype commercial treatment. Already, 14 of the promos have been released, with each being team specific to a Big Ten school.
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Throughout the offseason and well into Ohio State's preseason camp, there was a lot of talk that the Buckeyes perhaps had the best depth at the quarterback position in the country. Well, it didn't take long for that depth to be tested as third-year ...
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Final chance to impress Locke
As mentioned by Land-Grant Holy Land’s own Geoff Hammersley yesterday morning, Ohio State is currently hosting ‘18 PG Noah Locke of McDonogh School (MD) on an official visit to the campus. Today will be the Buckeyes’ last day with the 6'2, 160-pounder, an opportunity to wrap up the visit in a good way and leave a lasting impression on the Old Line State standout.
Right now, the 247Sports Crystal Ball leader for Locke is Kansas at 40%, which likely means not many have a good grasp on where the Owings Mills native is leaning. Either way, we will see what this official visit to Columbus does for Locke in the long run. Locke already has all five of his official visits set. The first was to Ohio State and next up will include trips to see Providence, Xavier, Michigan, and Florida — in that order.
If the Buckeyes are able to pull ahead and ultimately reel in Locke, it would give them a promising backcourt for the future. Locke is currently penciled in as the 76th-best prospect in the 2018 cycle. In addition to that, Locke is also graded out as the 15th-best point guard in the class and the third-best player from Maryland. Combine him with three-star shooting guard Torrence Watson of Whitfield School (MO), who has been committed to Ohio State since July, and surely new head coach Chris Holtmann would be pleased. For now, that duo would push the Scarlet and Gray above conference mate Northwestern and inside the top 20 in the 2018 team rankings where they would stand at 18th.
Anyhow, with Locke’s departure from campus set to take place today, it’s worth reminding everyone that the Buckeyes will welcome plenty of hoops prospects for official visits in the coming months. Next up is scheduled to be ‘18 SF Jaedon LeDee, a three-star prospect from The Kinkaid School (TX).
Meyer checks in on Sheffield, Simpson
On Wednesday afternoon, ‘19 WR Jashawn Sheffield of Frederica Academy (GA) posted on his Twitter account a photo of him and his teammate, ‘19 ATH Jaylin Simpson, FaceTiming Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer.
Obviously, the Buckeyes are prioritizing the Peach State duo and it’s not shocking to think they would do otherwise. Georgia is a state that Ohio State has always recruited in a major way. They’ve added guys like Vonn Bell and Raekwon McMillan in the past. They also have two of the top six players in the state committed for 2018.
So, of course Sheffield and Simpson are major targets for the Buckeyes. Sheffield is a five-star prospect at this time. He is 22nd overall in the class of 2019 and the fourth-best wide receiver overall. As for Simpson, he isn’t of the five-star variety right now but is still among the elite. The 5'11, 165-pounder falls just outside of the Top 200 but does grasp a four-star rating. The main problem right now for Ohio State with the duo is probably Florida State, who are likely running first in the battle for the two Georgia standouts.
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You can't accuse new Buckeye hoops coach Chris Holtmann of slacking on the recruiting front.
Final chance to impress Locke
As mentioned by Land-Grant Holy Land’s own Geoff Hammersley yesterday morning, Ohio State is currently hosting ‘18 PG Noah Locke of McDonogh School (MD) on an official visit to the campus. Today will be the Buckeyes’ last day with the 6'2, 160-pounder, an opportunity to wrap up the visit in a good way and leave a lasting impression on the Old Line State standout.
Right now, the 247Sports Crystal Ball leader for Locke is Kansas at 40%, which likely means not many have a good grasp on where the Owings Mills native is leaning. Either way, we will see what this official visit to Columbus does for Locke in the long run. Locke already has all five of his official visits set. The first was to Ohio State and next up will include trips to see Providence, Xavier, Michigan, and Florida — in that order.
If the Buckeyes are able to pull ahead and ultimately reel in Locke, it would give them a promising backcourt for the future. Locke is currently penciled in as the 76th-best prospect in the 2018 cycle. In addition to that, Locke is also graded out as the 15th-best point guard in the class and the third-best player from Maryland. Combine him with three-star shooting guard Torrence Watson of Whitfield School (MO), who has been committed to Ohio State since July, and surely new head coach Chris Holtmann would be pleased. For now, that duo would push the Scarlet and Gray above conference mate Northwestern and inside the top 20 in the 2018 team rankings where they would stand at 18th.
Anyhow, with Locke’s departure from campus set to take place today, it’s worth reminding everyone that the Buckeyes will welcome plenty of hoops prospects for official visits in the coming months. Next up is scheduled to be ‘18 SF Jaedon LeDee, a three-star prospect from The Kinkaid School (TX).
Meyer checks in on Sheffield, Simpson
On Wednesday afternoon, ‘19 WR Jashawn Sheffield of Frederica Academy (GA) posted on his Twitter account a photo of him and his teammate, ‘19 ATH Jaylin Simpson, FaceTiming Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer.
️ Obviously, the Buckeyes are prioritizing the Peach State duo and it’s not shocking to think they would do otherwise. Georgia is a state that Ohio State has always recruited in a major way. They’ve added guys like Vonn Bell and Raekwon McMillan in the past. They also have two of the top six players in the state committed for 2018.
So, of course Sheffield and Simpson are major targets for the Buckeyes. Sheffield is a five-star prospect at this time. He is 22nd overall in the class of 2019 and the fourth-best wide receiver overall. As for Simpson, he isn’t of the five-star variety right now but is still among the elite. The 5'11, 165-pounder falls just outside of the Top 200 but does grasp a four-star rating. The main problem right now for Ohio State with the duo is probably Florida State, who are likely running first in the battle for the two Georgia standouts.
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While the Buckeyes have a highly touted defensive line entering the season opener at Indiana Aug. 31, Hubbard says he and his teammates remind themselves they haven't proven anything yet. That mentality is a consistent theme for Hubbard, a former ...
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What this means for the short term, as Burrow is expected to return this year, is that redshirt freshman Dwayne Haskins will be the backup by default for at least the first several games of the Buckeyes' season. While this is not ideal for OSU or ...
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