'10 OH ATH Spencer Ware (LSU signee)

[Poe McKnoe]

Given the discussion about his passing abilities, I wonder if we can use him like Darren McFadden. He might play a useful part taking direct snaps and making passes on trick plays as well.

You just boggled Jim Tressel's mind. Are you also assuming that Casey Dick is our quarterback?

 

[RB07OSU]

You've got to like Tennessee picking up both David Oku and Bryce Brown in the '09 class.

Certainly can't hurt our chances with Ware.

Agreed since Brown is the top player in the country. Then again...Hall, Hyde, and Berry. I could see any of those guys blowing up this year, especially Berry, though Oku and Brown probably got more hype collectively. I just hope it comes down to Kiffin vs. Tressel...imo, there is no bigger sleezer than Kiffin.

 

[westbuck04]

You've got to like Tennessee picking up both David Oku and Bryce Brown in the '09 class.

Certainly can't hurt our chances with Ware.

Georgia is the team to worry about. If they offer, it may be lights-out. Remember, baseball is a factor, too and Georgia baseball > Ohio State baseball...

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Reminds me of Johnathan Stewart high School picture.


HB

 

[ginn421]

 

[wadc45]

Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati High School Sports | Cincinnati.Com

The Princeton football team will have several Division I prospects returning this fall, according to Princeton coach Bill Leach. Obviously, junior QB Spencer Ware (5-11, 215) is one of the area's most high-profile recruits with offers that include Big Ten and Big East schools.

Here are some others to watch for the Vikings. Their current year is listed.

Junior OT Ashton Hood (6-6, 260)
Junior DT Rakeem Chandler (6-4, 215)
Junior DE/TE Kyle Budde (6-6, 205). He started at OT last season
Junior DB Josh West (5-10, 175)
Junior QB/WR Bryan Shelby (5-10, 180)
Sophomore WR Jay McCants (6-5, 185)

http://www.scoutingohio.com/

Iowa has offered.

 

[wadc45]

Spencer Ware - College Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN

Evaluation

Ware is essentially a running back playing as a dual-threat quarterback in the shotgun spread offense and he is actually a surprisingly productive QB that is more than just a runner, but his build and athleticism and ability to make plays as a RB is why he handles the ball on each play. He possesses a live arm and is a serviceable passer for this scheme and throws very well on the run. Creates problems for defenses because if you just attempt to stop him as a runner, he can and will hurt you through the air. Shows an aggressive style and runs with authority. Hits the hole with great burst and is capable of sneaking through tiny creases. At QB, when he feels pressure he displays excellent initial quickness to jump-cut and avoid. Has good lower-body strength, hits the hole quickly and is a surprising between-the-tackles runner who excels at picking up yards after contact. Runs with good balance and bounces off arm tackles. Shows good lateral mobility, can bounce runs outside after starting inside and does a good job of locating cut-back lanes. Keeps head up, shows good vision and read blocks well. Has the burst to turn the corner, shows a second gear once in space and flashes the ability to run over defensive backs in the open field. He displays such a low center of gravity coupled with balance and agility to keep his feet after first contact that he rarely goes down easily. For his build and quickness he is a guy that looks as if he could carry the load, but he lacks great top end speed and against top level defensive speed he may struggle to win footraces in space. He is a lot like Ray Rice in this regard. Overall, Ware is versatile and possesses excellent instincts as a football player and runner. He is stout with a compact build and can be an effective inside and outside runner.

 

[buckcfd]

Just saw this in the local paper. Army AA invite. Congrats.

Princeton QB accepts invitation | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com

 

[sparcboxbuck]

Spencer Ware - College Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN

Just saw this in the local paper. Army AA invite. Congrats.

Princeton QB accepts invitation | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com

Interesting that someone who is essentially a RB playing a dual threat QB should get the Army AA invite. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the eSPIN eval may not be the final word...

Congrats to Spencer!

 

[osugrad21]

BN$--Will Ware Be In Columbus Saturday?

Spencer has 15 offers including Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Duke, North Carolina and Purdue. He hopes to be in Columbus this weekend but isn't positive.

 

[wadc45]

Scout $ - Scout.com: Tar Heels Focus on Ware

5/1

By Wallace...denies a leader but favors North Carolina, Purdue, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Duke and North Carolina State. Talks about his contact with OSU and says UNC is recruiting him the hardest.

 

[osugrad21]

Scout$--Ware Would Offer Many Options To OSU

Coach Bill Leach says he thinks tOSU is in good position with Spencer because he wants to play football and baseball while having a shot at championships.

 

[wadc45]

Rivals $

5/27

From the UNC site...talks about receiving the UNC offer about three weeks ago...North Carolina, LSU, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Purdue are a few schools that have offered for both sports.

The UNC reporter conveniently writes an article about Ware and the words "Ohio State" never even appear...

 

[TheIronColonel]

Has Ohio State offered for both sports, though? I get the impression that they haven't.

 

[wadc45]

Scout $ - Is LSU chasing Ware?

5/28

From the LSU site...plans to narrow his list soon so as not to waste anyone's time...LSU started contacting him about a month ago and recently LSU staff were at his school...talks about how an LSU offer could shake things up.