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2009 tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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Couldn't have said it better myself
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That could be a problem ... but it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to take, because of the current depth in the program.
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That could be a problem ... but given the current depth in the program it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to take.
Same meaning, but it flows better IMO.


Other than that, it's perfect.
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Shouldn't that be, "That may be a problem...but given the current depth in the program, it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to make."?
 
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Was admission to the Grammar Nazis premature?

generaladm;1194203; said:
Shouldn't that be, "That may be a problem...but given the current depth in the program, it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to make."?
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"Take a risk" is appropriate usage according to item 6 provided in Dictionary.com (below). I've personally never heard the term "make a risk".

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Audio Help/rɪsk/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[risk]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation?noun 1.exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance: It's not worth the risk. 2.Insurance. a.the hazard or chance of loss. b.the degree of probability of such loss. c.the amount that the insurance company may lose. d.a person or thing with reference to the hazard involved in insuring him, her, or it. e.the type of loss, as life, fire, marine disaster, or earthquake, against which an insurance policy is drawn. ?verb (used with object) 3.to expose to the chance of injury or loss; hazard: to risk one's life. 4.to venture upon; take or run the chance of: to risk a fall in climbing; to risk a war. ?Idioms 5.at risk, a.in a dangerous situation or status; in jeopardy: families at risk in the area of the weakened dam. b.under financial or legal obligation; held responsible: Are individual investors at risk for the debt part of the real estate venture? 6.take or run a risk, to expose oneself to the chance of injury or loss; put oneself in danger; hazard; venture.
 
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Oh8ch;1194157; said:
Couldn't have said it better myself
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I could...

Instead of:

That could be a problem ... but it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to take, because of the current depth in the program.
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I would have said:

That could be a problem ... but given the current depth in the program it's a risk that Ohio State can afford to take.
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Same meaning, but it flows better IMO.


Other than that, it's perfect.

:)
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Hey, at least I didn't dangle my participle....
 
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Blade

OSU has 23 commitments - for '09
Snowball effect stocks talented roster for Buckeyes well in advance


By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

COLUMBUS - The first piece of athletic tape required for the 2008 football season has not yet been applied, and already Ohio State's recruiting class for next year is nearing its likely capacity. And with that, the Buckeyes' potential lineup for 2011 and 2012 gets more well defined. With July just over the horizon, Ohio State has already received 23 oral commitments from the coming season's high school seniors that they intend to play for the Buckeyes. These commitments come more than seven months ahead of the official signing date for new recruits. Although the early commitment is not a new phenomenon, seeing such a volume of players come on board by mid-summer is unique, according to Tony Gerdeman, who tracks football recruiting for the The-Ozone, Ohio State Football, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Wrestling, Softball, and More Ohio State fan site.
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'Michigan Replay' is finished

So, what about Ohio State, the Big Ten favorite which has 23 commitments, many of them four-star athletes?

"Numbers mean absolutely nothing," Lemming said.

"Only the ignorant recruiting fans think that's a big deal. A lot of the great players won't even make their commitments until December and January. The race in recruiting almost always goes to the tortoise, not the hare. People who know recruiting, know what's going on. Michigan, for instance, is having a good year and they could have a great year. People need to be patient."
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At least he doesn't hide his disdain for OSU...
 
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"They're recruiting their type of player," Lemming said. "They're not recruiting what the Internet sites tell them to recruit. You recruit guys who fit in a system.
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so Lemming praises Michigan for this, but bashes Ohio State for doing the same thing............. :slappy:
 
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Buck Kid 66;1196435; said:
That guy is such a turd. Jealousy will get him no where. :osu:
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Ah, but that's the thing...many, many around the country feel the same sense of distain for the Buckeyes, so actually banging on the Bucks probably gets him plenty of readers as that's what many people want to hear/read.

"Better to be hated for who you are than loved for something you are not"...or something like that. (how does that apply here? not sure, but it sounds good, don't ya think? :biggrin: )
 
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