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2007 tOSU Freshman Class

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OSU freshmen produce in flash
By Jon Spencer
T-F staff

COLUMBUS -- Wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher received plenty of advice from teammates before his Ohio State debut, none of which you'll find in coach Jim Tressel's winners manual.
"There was definitely encouragement," Sanzenbacher said, "but it was more like, 'Don't pee down your leg.' "



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"They've got some great talent," the 23-year-old Boeckman said of the rookies. "If you get the ball in their hands, they're fast and can make plays. Get it to
them as fast as you can and they're going to make things happen."
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osugrad21;922723; said:
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OSU freshmen produce in flash
By Jon Spencer
T-F staff

COLUMBUS -- Wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher received plenty of advice from teammates before his Ohio State debut, none of which you'll find in coach Jim Tressel's winners manual. "There was definitely encouragement," Sanzenbacher said, "but it was more like, 'Don't pee down your leg.' "

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This is the type of leadership you need from the upperclassmen that helps the younger guys step right in and immediately contribute. Just imagine where we might be if we didn't have guys like A.J. Hawk telling James Laurinaitis, "tackle the guy with the ball" or others to remind Sanzenbacher, "don't pee down your leg."

This type of 'take care of your own' camaraderie is how Tressel can maintain the program at such a high level, while the new guys that Charlie Weis and Lloyd Carr have are pissing themselves while surrendering four-plus TDs to inferior competition in their home openers.
 
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The thing about this class was we all knew this was a smaller class, but that this class had one thing in abundance SPEED. So far w haven't been disappointed at all with Saine, Washington, Scoot, Torrence,Clifford, Evenge, and Boom. Add those guys with one of the biggest impact player of this class in C. Heyward and you have a very small but talent rich class.
 
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"I'm sure they were nervous; I'm sure they were excited," Tressel said. "In fact, Dane said to Brandon after the game, 'Have you ever heard 105,000 people go 'Uhhh' after you dropped a ball?' (Sanzenbacher muffed one pass.) It's loud. But they're competitive guys."

That's a great quote, as well. It shows that Dane gets it. He wants to do well, but isn't so paralyzed by fear that he can't perform.
 
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RugbyBuck;923194; said:
"I'm sure they were nervous; I'm sure they were excited," Tressel said. "In fact, Dane said to Brandon after the game, 'Have you ever heard 105,000 people go 'Uhhh' after you dropped a ball?' (Sanzenbacher muffed one pass.) It's loud. But they're competitive guys."

That's a great quote, as well. It shows that Dane gets it. He wants to do well, but isn't so paralyzed by fear that he can't perform.
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Dane has a history of stepping it up in big games. By HS standards playing in a series of playoff games and winning the State Champonship (at 17) is like playing against YSU (at almost 19). Just a few more screaming fans and noise. You know what I mean - not to lessen the accomplishment but a greater "big game" atmosphere. He'll adjust and make those catches because IMO he would rather hear Yeaaaa!! amplified 105,000 times over Uhhh!!!

Go Bucks :osu:
 
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I've had an instinct throughout August till now that this was a year that the class of frosh needs to step up. A lot of youth and inexperience blurs the lines between newcomers and RS Frosh and Sophs, probably. And, I suspect that will be even more true next year when a stellar class comes in. I will be surprised if some of the highly rated kids don't step in early next fall. But now is now, and I think it bodes well for the future for these frosh to get not only playing time, but a sense of self confidence in their ability to contribute.

Go Bucks!
 
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I know this a bit premature but this class has been great. One of their best attributes is their attitude and work ethic. Interview after interview with the coaches and upper classmen THEY are always metioning the young guys attitude and work ethic. Based on the reviews alone you get very optimistic but after watching them last week you cannot be anything but ecstatic.

From what I have seen from the offensive guys we have future AA's. Saine, Dane, and Taurian lit my eyes up on some of their plays. I was watching the game with SEC fans they thought our true freshmen were juniors or seniors taking over for Ginn and co. One mentioned that Boeckman looked awesome and was wondering why he had never heard of him...I replied "ever hear of Troy Smith"...they laughed.

Watching Dane you can tell hes gonna be an impact player. I hope these freshmen continue to progress. I hope he and Washington have big games as well as Saine.

The defensive guys impressed as much as the offensive guys. Boy we stole some players...some much for recruiting rankings.
 
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The thing that impressed me the most about these freshman as the game last week went on was that they had heart and talent, and displayed both when given the opportunity. I believe that to succeed as a Buckeye, you not only need the talent, but you have to have enough heart to push yourself and do better. You need to want to push yourself to get that extra yard. When it's all on the money, you need to get that extra push to stop someone at the goal line, in triple overtime mind you, against a very talented team. (Think NC State 2003.) That's heart. Sanz, Saine, and Washington all showed they had both. I was very happy with what I saw, and I'm looking forward to watching them progress as the season goes on.
 
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ScriptOhio;923015; said:
Re: "There was definitely encouragement," Sanzenbacher said, "but it was more like, Don't pee down your leg."

That's always good advice. :biggrin:
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That's your opinion. :biggrin:

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RugbyBuck;923194; said:
That's a great quote, as well. It shows that Dane gets it. He wants to do well, but isn't so paralyzed by fear that he can't perform.
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Good for Dane, because if that was me walking out into the Shoe on my first day, I'd probably be peeing down my leg.
 
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One of their best attributes is their attitude and work ethic.
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they had heart and talent, and displayed both when given the opportunity.
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They don't give stars for the above attributes in the "recruiting rankings." But, guys (and teams) who possess those qualities tend to win a lot of games in the long run. Nice to see that the '07 class is off to a great start.
 
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Hmmmm, I believe a made some comments regarding these guys a few weeks ago in the fall practice thread that appears to be right on the money. (Pats self on the back) :biggrin:

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Absolutely ridiculous how the recruiting guru's have consistently labeled this as a "down" or "bad" recruiting haul for the Bucks. No friggin way! Everyone of these guys have come in ready to go.
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Consistency will be the key. Improvement by the freshmen from game to game and cohesion with their respective units. They're definitely off to a great start.
 
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