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2009 tOSU Running Backs discussion (official thread)

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I think the conceivable thing to do would be to (next yr) line Saine and Herron up together but young Boren is developing into a very solid FB.

I wouldnt be surprised if they line Jordan Hall up in the slot like they did Ginn, off the line about 4/5 yds. Like they did with Saine vs SC.
 
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"They've got a pretty good nice mix," Smith said. "For me, saying I wanted to go there wasn't about that - about the running backs they have or are going to have. I just felt like that's where I needed to be."
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Ding ding ding...

We have a winner. Hopefully this is what Roderick really thinks because this is the attitude more college football players should have. Can't wait to see the improvement in the running game next year.
 
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NextBuck;1625961; said:
Ding ding ding...

We have a winner. Hopefully this is what Roderick really thinks because this is the attitude more college football players should have. Can't wait to see the improvement in the running game next year.
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that's generally been Tressel's approach to recruiting, make sure the kids are coming to OSU because that's the best fit for them and its where they want to go. i think you get some kids who just see OSU football as a means to an end, but i'd like to think that most of the people on the team have the same attitude that roderick does.
 
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College football: 'Boom' and 'Zoom' are keys in OSU run game
Published: Sunday, December 27, 2009
By John Kampf
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Ohio State has a decent recipe in mind for a successful offense against Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

It includes a Boom and a Zoom.

If the Buckeyes are going to have a chance to win against an Oregon defense that has been susceptible to giving up points in droves, the running game of hard-hitting Daniel "Boom" Herron and fleet-footed Brandon "Zoom" Saine will have to have a good game.

Saine enters the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day with 694 yards on the ground, averaging 5.3 yards per rush. Herron adds 558 yards per game with 4.0 yards per attempt. Those two, along with quarterback Terrelle Pryor and his 707 yards on the ground this season have OSU ranked 19th nationally in rushing.

When Beanie Wells entered the NFL draft after his junior season, there were plenty of questions about the running game. Herron and Saine, while not rushing for 1,000 yards individually as Wells did, combined for Wells-esque totals of 1,242 and 11 touchdowns while splitting the duties.

"At the beginning, I didn't really have any idea what was going to happen or which way the season was going to go," Saine said. "I just knew it was going to be a fun year, especially knowing the idea of me and Boom splitting a little bit of time. The way it worked out was really fun."

Saine (6-foot-1, 217-pounds), an all-Big Ten selection, had his best games in Week 5 against Indiana (113 yards on 17 carries) and Week 11 against Iowa (103 yards on 11 carries, including two touchdowns). He added an 84-yard, one touchdown performance in the final regular season game against Michigan.

Herron (5-10, 193) missed three games with injuries, which likely kept him from earning any all-conference honors, but still nearly rushed for 600 yards. He scored in six different games, with his high-water mark being a 32-carry, 97-yard performance in a Rose Bowl-clinching win in Week 10 against Iowa.

It's been an effective mixture, one which will get put to work again on New Year's Day.

"We're focused," Herron said. "(Controlling the clock) is something we like to do. That's what we always work on, so we'd definitely like to get the running game going.

"We have to get the running game going and try to control the game with the running game, make first downs and get big plays."
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College football: 'Boom' and 'Zoom' are keys in OSU run game - The News-Herald Sports : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio
 
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The stable looking nice a Tailback U.

1. Boom: Running with more patience and then exploding.
2. Saine: Running with less hesitation and better vision.
3. Hall: As I've always said favorite member of the 09' class, now everybody has seen why. Most natural tailback we have seen for the Scarlet and Grey this year.
4. Martin: Mack Truck!!! Would think Tress and Co. would use him in short yardage and to close out games.
5. Berry: Total bummer that his frosh year got zapped by nagging hammy.
FB's

1. Boren: Really grew this year with his contributions.
2. Homan: Solid player and still young.

Future Horses:

1. Hyde: One year stronger and smarter!
2. Smith: Has the make up as the next true GREAT back for the Bucks!
3. ???


Fellow Buckeyes is that not this most talented depth at tailback you can remember. Wow and great job by our staff recruiting the running back position. Hope we keep developing/Recruiting the Offensive Line for we definitely got the Horse Power!


HB
 
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HilmerJ;1627324; said:
I agree, I can't wait to see how many yards he racks up when he's the starter...
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He may eventually be a started, but he will most surely be part of a committe! I would envision, Hall, Hyde and depending on how he works through his injury, Berry, if not him then Rod Smith. We have too much talent to go back to having a RB carry the rock 25-30 times. That's a good problem to have though
 
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