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2008 tOSU Spring Game (4/19) & Practice Discussion

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billmac91;1138307; said:
my only question is, why is he working on his jump-shot at football practice?
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:lol:

There were some similarities, the assistant fired bullets about 8 ft high from about 7 yards away, they were to tip them up (works on coordination), and the second LB highpoints the int
 
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Ohio State officials mum on status of three defensive backs

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Receiver Brian Hartline, one of two Buckeyes made available to speak to reporters, said the team had not been told anything specific about those three players, but seemed to indicate in other comments that disciplinary action was possible.
"Guys who get in trouble, sometimes they're not bad guys, and in this case, there were a couple guys who got in trouble and they're not bad guys," Hartline said. "I wish them the best of luck because they have such high goals for themselves and the things they're doing may not get them to their goals.
"If you screw up once, I completely understand - you're young. But when it's a second and third time, it's like, 'Man, you want to be treated like an adult, I'm not going to hold your hand.' "
Clifford was previously suspended from the national championship game last year after failing a drug test.
According to Ohio State's drug-testing policy, any player who tests positive a second time faces an automatic two-game suspension, while any player testing positive a third time is suspended for an entire season and could have his scholarship revoked.
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The first team:
Friday's rare practice glimpse allowed confirmation of players working with the first team.
Offensively, that was quarterback Todd Boeckman, with a line of Alex Boone, Kyle Mitchum, Jim Cordle, Connor Smith and Bryant Browning. Keep in mind that projected starters Steve Rehring and Ben Person, as well as early-enrolled freshmen Michael Brewster, J.B Shugarts and Mike Adams, are sidelined with injuries.
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With starter Brian Robiskie limited while recovering from arthroscopic surgery in February on his right knee, Ray Small in No. 82 and working his way back after having his No. 4 stripped from him for off-field reasons, and Taurian Washington hobbled by a recent ankle injury, the first-team receivers were Brian Hartline, Dane Sanzenbacher and Grant Schwartz.
In the backfield, Beanie Wells saw several split-back sets with Brandon Saine by his side.
Defensively, the newsmakers were Tyler Moeller joining James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman at first-team linebacker. Brian Rolle wore a blue limited-contact jersey, while Curtis Terry saw work primarily at defensive end.
Thaddeus Gibson, having switched from No. 38 to No. 90, saw a lot of work at first-team end, while the secondary was jumbled by the three players sitting out. Chimdi Chekwa worked at a starting corner, then covered the slot receiver as the "star" in the nickel package with Andre Amos at the other corner.

Entire Palin Dealer article: Ohio State officials mum on status of three defensive backs- cleveland.com
 
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April 12, 2008
Jersey report (without a score!)
I'm adamant that the score means nothing in these jersey scrimmages, so let's just say the offense won, mainly because they had no turnovers and made a few big plays.

Here are a few off-the-cuff observations. I may come back with more tomorrow if stuff hits me.

-- RB Brandon Saine will be used like he should have been used last season: as a runner, outlet receiver, occasionally split out wide, on returns, etc. He's 220 pounds and can fly. Good combination. His TD run was special, turned on the jets to reach the corner, then bowled through some guys near the goal line. Nice.

-- QB Todd Boeckman is light years ahead of Antonio Henton and Joe Bauserman. If that's a surprise, shame on you. I'm not sure Henton is progressing as much as Jim Tressel would like, just reading between the lines.

-- The defense is solid but not spectacular. It looked a lot like last year, with very few, "Ooohhh" type plays. I liked the physicality of LB Tyler Moeller, but he also looked good last spring and preseason and then hardly played. Thaddeus Gibson showed some things, but he also horse-collared Henton and drew a 15-yard penalty for it.

-- Curtis Terry is a beast. He is playing linebacker and fullback, but when he's on defense, he almost always has his hand on the ground as a rush end. I'm happy for him, he was coming on before suffering that injury last preseason.

-- The three defensive backs who are in some sort of limbo all dressed, but only Donald Washington played, and he played sparingly with the third team. Chimdi Chekwa started at corner in Washington's place, and Andre Amos came in at corner for nickel, with Chekwa sliding into the slot. At safety, Aaron Gant and Nick Patterson were the second stringers.

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Ohio State football: Offense wins scrimmage, no suspensions announced
Posted by Doug Lesmerises April 12, 2008 15:05PM

The offense beat the defense 55-44 in today's Ohio State jersey scrimmage, with two long touchdown passes from Todd Boeckman to Brian Hartline and a run for a score around left end by Brandon Saine, which included a few broken tackles, serving as the highlights.

The defense did not force any turnovers, which didn't sit well after practice continued to emphasize that point.

The three Ohio State defensive backs who did not take part in Friday's practice, spending their afternoon running instead, were at the scrimmage. Starting cornerback Donald Washington worked with the third-team defense, while backup safeties Jamario O'Neal and Eugene Clifford wore the yellow jerseys assigned to players who are sidelined, though typically they are reserved for injuries.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel would not specify what the players had done or whether or not they might be suspended for games in September.



"We'll see," Tressel said. "It's a long time between now and then. Like in anything else, when things aren't exactly as they should be sometimes you lose privileges.

"Sometimes you don't do what you're supposed to do and you lose your car keys. That's as simple as I can put it."

More observations, including news on Thaddeus Gibson's emergence, Curtis Terry's fullback experience and Brandon Saine's expanding role, will follow.
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Ohio State football: Offense wins scrimmage, no suspensions announced - Cleveland Sports News ?€“ The Latest Breaking News, Game Recaps and Scores from The Plain Dealer

Jersey Scrimmage Report
By John Porentas

The defense won the Scarlet and Gray scrimmage by a score of 55-44 and retained the right to wear the scarlet jerseys at OSU practices.

The scrimmage is considered by the OSU coaching staff to be the most important day in spring drills in determining who will have the inside track toward making the two-deep next fall.

Scoring is both conventional and unconventional. Points are awarded for touchdown, PATs and field goals as usual. However, the offense gets a point for achieving a first down as well. The defense is awarded points for a three-and-out, tackle for loss a for forcing a turnover as well as scoring touchdowns and safeties.

The scrimmage did not involve any kickoffs or punting. The offense was started in a variety of field positions including it's own 30, midfield, the 45 of the defense, and it's own two-yard line. The offense was limited to drives of 10 plays. If it did not score in 10 plays, the drive was ended.

For the most part first team players played against first team players, second team players against second team players, and so on.
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For all those worried about Pryor and the number 2 jersey, depending upon Hazell, Doc Tress and JTs future arangements, a #4 jersey could be up for grabs for the future Buckeye QB.

And 4 is closer than 2 to high high school football number of 11 and bball number 33! :biggrin:
 
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SEREbuckeye;1138441; said:
For all those worried about Pryor and the number 2 jersey, depending upon Hazell, Doc Tress and JTs future arangements, a #4 jersey could be up for grabs for the future Buckeye QB.

And 4 is closer than 2 to high high school football number of 11 and bball number 33! :biggrin:
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Curiously, why #4?
 
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Shot-Ginn;1138451; said:
Curiously, why #4?
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Remains just as speculation on how long, but Ray Small (former #4) has recently been switched to a number in the 80s. If it stays a permanent change, then the coaching staff would have No. 4 up for grabs on offense - would benefit on kickoffs to have both Coleman (Defense #4) and Small (#82) out there simultaneously.

Who knows though, it all remains speculation, and hear-say untill its confirmed. Not to mention, players switch numbers all the time, Troy Smith is a good example of that.

Bottom Line: We will have to wait till August to see whats permanent.
 
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