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Hoping for a Terry Glenn breakout type year from Campbell. Didn't he only have something like 78 receiving yards before the '95 campaign?
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Hoping for a Terry Glenn breakout type year from Campbell. Didn't he only have something like 78 receiving yards before the '95 campaign?
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You know what? Chicken butt.
Didn't know if there was a specific thread for the Offense Line so just putting this here.
We have major depth and talent on the D Line. Almost opposite on the O Line.
Just curious if it has ever been so lop sided under Urban? Seems to me to be that way anyhow.
I hope the 2s and 3s on the O Line are getting their asses handed to them daily and see if anyone rises up. With the way LJ runs his room and the quality that keeps rolling in just use the D Line as a weed out tool for the O Line. Considering the difficulty projecting OL talent I'd really like to see Urban throw more bodies at O Line recruiting including a JUCO guy every year if need be. I'm not sure what has been the weakest position group of the Urban era, the WRs or OL but it has to be one of those 2. Kind of ironic since Urban is thought of first as an offensive guy.
For all the talk about DT recruiting being a chink in Urbans legendary recruiting resume I would argue that thus far it's been OT and the whole OL recruiting/development that has hurt the team far more.
We have major depth and talent on the D Line. Almost opposite on the O Line.
Just curious if it has ever been so lop sided under Urban? Seems to me to be that way anyhow.
I hope the 2s and 3s on the O Line are getting their asses handed to them daily and see if anyone rises up. With the way LJ runs his room and the quality that keeps rolling in just use the D Line as a weed out tool for the O Line. Considering the difficulty projecting OL talent I'd really like to see Urban throw more bodies at O Line recruiting including a JUCO guy every year if need be. I'm not sure what has been the weakest position group of the Urban era, the WRs or OL but it has to be one of those 2. Kind of ironic since Urban is thought of first as an offensive guy.
For all the talk about DT recruiting being a chink in Urbans legendary recruiting resume I would argue that thus far it's been OT and the whole OL recruiting/development that has hurt the team far more.
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ScriptOhio
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MORE THAN JUST TEMPO: KEVIN WILSON'S ARRIVAL IS PROVIDING MORE CHANCES FOR OHIO STATE'S RUNNING BACKS
For Mike Weber, the first few practices with new offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson must feel like a recurring birthday from his childhood. Those times when Mom and Dad asked their child what they wanted to do on their special day, the child answered with something outrageous, then his or her parents took the necessary steps to make it happen.
Weber is in his second set of spring practices in Columbus, not far removed from posting just the third 1,000-yard rushing season by a freshman in Ohio State history. He is slated to enter his third season of college football, a player Tony Alford, his position coach, said has "grown up" and a guy who claims he is prime for even more in 2017.
Which is why Wilson's arrival has Weber smiling halfway through spring practice.
“He put in a few plays that I’ve been asking for [since] last year,” Weber said on Thursday. “He brought them in to the table and I kind of appreciate the plays he brought in.”
What plays, exactly? Other than the prime focus resting on the deep passing game with J.T. Barrett, Weber said he, Wilson and the other running backs set a few goals as they get to know one another this spring. For more details, let's turn to Demario McCall.
“We're more tempo this spring. Got new plays, lot more screens coming in,” the sophomore said. “Last year we didn't have that many screens, lot of screens this spring.”
The word tempo has floated around the Ohio State world ever since the Buckeyes announced they hired Wilson in January. His Indiana teams thrived on that during his six-year tenure and as McCall said, he integrated screens to a multitude of skill players to move the chains and score points.
Urban Meyer said he won't necessarily look at the quantity of plays as his indicator if Wilson is doing his job this fall. He wants a rhythm, an edge, a creativity.
“When we were at Florida we weren’t a big tempo team so I wanted to have someone with that experience because I personally do not,” Meyer said on March 7. “It’s got to be just calling plays, practicing plays and calling plays, getting to the line of scrimmage much faster. That’s one of [Wilson's] strengths.”
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...roviding-more-chances-for-ohio-states-running
For Mike Weber, the first few practices with new offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson must feel like a recurring birthday from his childhood. Those times when Mom and Dad asked their child what they wanted to do on their special day, the child answered with something outrageous, then his or her parents took the necessary steps to make it happen.
Weber is in his second set of spring practices in Columbus, not far removed from posting just the third 1,000-yard rushing season by a freshman in Ohio State history. He is slated to enter his third season of college football, a player Tony Alford, his position coach, said has "grown up" and a guy who claims he is prime for even more in 2017.
Which is why Wilson's arrival has Weber smiling halfway through spring practice.
“He put in a few plays that I’ve been asking for [since] last year,” Weber said on Thursday. “He brought them in to the table and I kind of appreciate the plays he brought in.”
What plays, exactly? Other than the prime focus resting on the deep passing game with J.T. Barrett, Weber said he, Wilson and the other running backs set a few goals as they get to know one another this spring. For more details, let's turn to Demario McCall.
“We're more tempo this spring. Got new plays, lot more screens coming in,” the sophomore said. “Last year we didn't have that many screens, lot of screens this spring.”
The word tempo has floated around the Ohio State world ever since the Buckeyes announced they hired Wilson in January. His Indiana teams thrived on that during his six-year tenure and as McCall said, he integrated screens to a multitude of skill players to move the chains and score points.
Urban Meyer said he won't necessarily look at the quantity of plays as his indicator if Wilson is doing his job this fall. He wants a rhythm, an edge, a creativity.
“When we were at Florida we weren’t a big tempo team so I wanted to have someone with that experience because I personally do not,” Meyer said on March 7. “It’s got to be just calling plays, practicing plays and calling plays, getting to the line of scrimmage much faster. That’s one of [Wilson's] strengths.”
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...roviding-more-chances-for-ohio-states-running
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What are Kevin Wilson's Priorities This Spring for the Ohio State Offense?
Kevin Wilson has his priorities this spring for the Buckeyes.
Kevin Wilson entered spring football for the Ohio State Buckeyes carrying a pretty heavy burden -- fix the OSU offense, or else!
Okay, maybe that's not exactly accurate, but it's probably pretty close to his current demeanor.
The Ohio State offense will remain "the Ohio State offense" until Urban Meyer is no longer in charge of the program, but Wilson's touches and flourishes will be readily apparent.
Fixing an offense isn't just as easy as fixing an offense, however. It's a process with levels upon levels, which is why Wilson has certain priorities this spring that he is focused on.
"I think the first thing in my opinion is really getting comfortable with the way we do things and earning their trust," he said recently. "Because again you can always tweak a scheme or an attitude, but like we say for the players who’ve been around and what we’ve done in the past, the first step is the kids and getting those guys to play together and to play hard and play as a unit."
Entire article: http://theozone.net/Ohio-State/Foot...rities-This-Spring-for-the-Ohio-State-Offense
Kevin Wilson has his priorities this spring for the Buckeyes.
Kevin Wilson entered spring football for the Ohio State Buckeyes carrying a pretty heavy burden -- fix the OSU offense, or else!
Okay, maybe that's not exactly accurate, but it's probably pretty close to his current demeanor.
The Ohio State offense will remain "the Ohio State offense" until Urban Meyer is no longer in charge of the program, but Wilson's touches and flourishes will be readily apparent.
Fixing an offense isn't just as easy as fixing an offense, however. It's a process with levels upon levels, which is why Wilson has certain priorities this spring that he is focused on.
"I think the first thing in my opinion is really getting comfortable with the way we do things and earning their trust," he said recently. "Because again you can always tweak a scheme or an attitude, but like we say for the players who’ve been around and what we’ve done in the past, the first step is the kids and getting those guys to play together and to play hard and play as a unit."
Entire article: http://theozone.net/Ohio-State/Foot...rities-This-Spring-for-the-Ohio-State-Offense
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What is this "screen pass" the article speaks of?
I don't think I have ever been half as excited about a player committing than I am about watching Wilson run the offense next year. Alford basically said the offense lacked "creativity" last year, or in other words "it sucked ass". Which we all knew already.
How many guys on here have been begging for some screens in the offense?
I don't think I have ever been half as excited about a player committing than I am about watching Wilson run the offense next year. Alford basically said the offense lacked "creativity" last year, or in other words "it sucked ass". Which we all knew already.
How many guys on here have been begging for some screens in the offense?
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ScriptOhio
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Amid change, Urban Meyer says Ohio State tight ends are Buckeyes’ ‘most improved unit’
Ohio State TE Luke Farrell is part of a resurgence at the position in Columbus.
It’s been a tumultuous pair of offseasons for Marcus Baugh, A.J. Alexander and the rest of the Ohio State tight end group.
Following the 2015 season, position coach Tim Hinton moved into an administrative role with the Buckeyes football program, leaving the tight ends to former offensive line guru and offensive coordinator Ed Warinner in 2016.
Warinner’s group had an OK season — Baugh, as expected, led the unit with 24 receptions and 269 yards (both good for fourth on the team) and 2 touchdowns, but after that the production was slim. Alexander was the only other tight end to catch a pass (4 for 27 yards and no touchdowns). He and fifth-year graduate transfer Chase Hounshell, however, were active on special teams.
Then the Buckeyes lost to Clemson 31-0 and more coaching changes happened to try to freshen things up. Warinner was one of two assistants that departed, once again leaving tight end position orphaned. New offensive coordinator (and former Indiana head coach) Kevin Wilson assumed that role when he was officially announced by Ohio State in January. With Baugh and Alexander returning, and highly regarded redshirt freshmen Jake Hausmann and Luke Farrell ready to compete for playing time, head coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that position has been the most improved unit on the team.
“Tight end is the most improved position on the team right now,” Meyer told the gathered media.
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...-buckeyes-football-team-according-urban-meyer
Ohio State TE Luke Farrell is part of a resurgence at the position in Columbus.
It’s been a tumultuous pair of offseasons for Marcus Baugh, A.J. Alexander and the rest of the Ohio State tight end group.
Following the 2015 season, position coach Tim Hinton moved into an administrative role with the Buckeyes football program, leaving the tight ends to former offensive line guru and offensive coordinator Ed Warinner in 2016.
Warinner’s group had an OK season — Baugh, as expected, led the unit with 24 receptions and 269 yards (both good for fourth on the team) and 2 touchdowns, but after that the production was slim. Alexander was the only other tight end to catch a pass (4 for 27 yards and no touchdowns). He and fifth-year graduate transfer Chase Hounshell, however, were active on special teams.
Then the Buckeyes lost to Clemson 31-0 and more coaching changes happened to try to freshen things up. Warinner was one of two assistants that departed, once again leaving tight end position orphaned. New offensive coordinator (and former Indiana head coach) Kevin Wilson assumed that role when he was officially announced by Ohio State in January. With Baugh and Alexander returning, and highly regarded redshirt freshmen Jake Hausmann and Luke Farrell ready to compete for playing time, head coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that position has been the most improved unit on the team.
“Tight end is the most improved position on the team right now,” Meyer told the gathered media.
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...-buckeyes-football-team-according-urban-meyer
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Ed Warinner did a fine job as OL coach (or was it Herman putting the offense in good spots?), but he wasn't a good recruiter or evaluator of talent.
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Ed seemed to like his projects, and when you're only coaching OL you can have those... I was fine with Ed staying as OL only....
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I'm not sure how good of talent evaluator/recruiter Warinner is: however, in my opinion, he seemed to be a fine OL coach. He was sort of "odd man out" when Urban wanted to bring in a new OC and QB coach (i.e. replaced Beck with Wilson and Day).
Glad he didn't stay unemployed long (i.e. Minnesota Offensive Line Coach).
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His 2012-14 coaching was the stuff of legends. His 2015 coaching was just as weak as Stud's efforts in 2016.I'm not sure how good of talent evaluator/recruiter Warinner is: however, in my opinion, he seemed to be a fine OL coach. He was sort of "odd man out" when Urban wanted to bring in a new OC and QB coach (i.e. replaced Beck with Wilson and Day).
Glad he didn't stay unemployed long (i.e. Minnesota Offensive Line Coach).
He was the odd man in, being given the OC duties to keep him with a mish mash staff (not unlike the awkward 2013 defensive system).
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As a general principle in recruiting, OL is the hardest position to project at the HS level. Look no further than 2012 in Meyer's first class...our two highest rated OL commits Dodson and O'Connor ended up doing nothing here while Elflein and Boren, who had offers from no other powerhouse team worth mentioning, ended up as all-Americans...then Decker panned out as a first round pick and exceeded his low-mid 4 star rating. Then in '13 you have Gardner who did nothing but that was not a surprise. What was a shock to many was Lisle not panning out, a top 100 player with offers from everyone. What has been an even bigger surprise is Knox (though it appears he might be breaking through), who I thought was the best OL in the '15 class. I could go on but it has been quite the mixed bag of results at that position since UFM took over.
Nonetheless, I am really hoping to see Knox and Burrell break through this year...it sounds like UFM is high on their improvement this year and both were guys expected to be starting now.
Nonetheless, I am really hoping to see Knox and Burrell break through this year...it sounds like UFM is high on their improvement this year and both were guys expected to be starting now.
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