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Kenny Guiton possibly for the offense and work on QBs? With Day still here could be a good opportunity to bring him in unless a guru is out there waiting in the wings.
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bukIpower
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I think at this point you take the best assistant coach you can find and don't even worry about what position he coaches.
We have everything covered technically because Schiano could coach the secondary with Grinch easily.
So at this point you probably start planning for the departure of Kevin or Greg next season IMO.
We have everything covered technically because Schiano could coach the secondary with Grinch easily.
So at this point you probably start planning for the departure of Kevin or Greg next season IMO.
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ScriptOhio
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How Will Ohio State Football Replace… Denzel Ward
Denzel Ward was arguably the best cornerback in college football this past season. Per most NFL draftniks, the League views him as the best draft-eligible cornerback in in the nation, and for good reason.
Ward finished third in the Big Ten this past season with 17 passes defended. He intercepted two passes and ended up with 37 tackles for the Buckeyes in 2017.
A starter in a three-man rotation in each of the past two seasons, Ward is about to join his 2016 linemates Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley as first-round draft picks.
Ward’s departure will leave a large void in Ohio State’s secondary, as will cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs’, but there are a number of options for replacing Ward and possibly even growing OSU’s three-man rotation into a quartet.
The Candidates
The Buckeyes are looking for a third, or a fourth, to join returning starters Kendall Sheffield and Damon Arnette, which is why neither of those players will be listed as options to replace Ward. The first name off the board is the guy who joined Sheffield and Arnette in the Cotton Bowl — Jeffrey Okudah. As a true freshman, Okudah established himself as the team’s No. 4 cornerback. He played in every game, and was involved late in the game in both the Cotton Bowl and Big Ten Championship Game. He was a standout on special teams and every expectation is that he will emerge as a starter in 2018.
Two other freshmen corners played last season, though mostly on special teams. Amir Riep saw action in every game and was another productive tackler in kickoff coverage, and he even picked off a pass in a late-game defensive stint. Marcus Williamson played in 10 games for the Buckeyes, including each of the final five games. Both players were high 4-star prospects coming to Ohio State and are arguably the two best cornerbacks produced by Ohio since Gareon Conley, Denzel Ward, or Marshon Lattimore.
The most intriguing candidate in this group is Shaun Wade, who redshirted due to an abdominal injury this past season. Wade was a 5-star signee for the Buckeyes and had some very good moments in the spring, despite not being 100% healthy at the time. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds as a true freshman, Wade is finally healthy enough to participate in winter workouts and will once again be a player to watch in the spring. For all of the attention that Jeffrey Okudah has received, Wade was right beside him in the recruiting rankings a year ago. Former cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs said Wade would have absolutely played last season if not for the injury.
The Buckeyes will also add two true freshmen to the mix, and they are both already on campus. Tyreke Johnson and Sevyn Banks are both 6-foot-1, so they fit into the Okudah/Wade mold. Johnson is ranked the No. 1 safety in the 2018 class, while Banks earned an offer prior to his senior season after missing his junior season due to injury. These two obviously have their respective work cut out for them if they are going to replace Denzel Ward.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/01/replace-denzel-ward-ohio-state-football/
Denzel Ward was arguably the best cornerback in college football this past season. Per most NFL draftniks, the League views him as the best draft-eligible cornerback in in the nation, and for good reason.
Ward finished third in the Big Ten this past season with 17 passes defended. He intercepted two passes and ended up with 37 tackles for the Buckeyes in 2017.
A starter in a three-man rotation in each of the past two seasons, Ward is about to join his 2016 linemates Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley as first-round draft picks.
Ward’s departure will leave a large void in Ohio State’s secondary, as will cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs’, but there are a number of options for replacing Ward and possibly even growing OSU’s three-man rotation into a quartet.
The Candidates
The Buckeyes are looking for a third, or a fourth, to join returning starters Kendall Sheffield and Damon Arnette, which is why neither of those players will be listed as options to replace Ward. The first name off the board is the guy who joined Sheffield and Arnette in the Cotton Bowl — Jeffrey Okudah. As a true freshman, Okudah established himself as the team’s No. 4 cornerback. He played in every game, and was involved late in the game in both the Cotton Bowl and Big Ten Championship Game. He was a standout on special teams and every expectation is that he will emerge as a starter in 2018.
Two other freshmen corners played last season, though mostly on special teams. Amir Riep saw action in every game and was another productive tackler in kickoff coverage, and he even picked off a pass in a late-game defensive stint. Marcus Williamson played in 10 games for the Buckeyes, including each of the final five games. Both players were high 4-star prospects coming to Ohio State and are arguably the two best cornerbacks produced by Ohio since Gareon Conley, Denzel Ward, or Marshon Lattimore.
The most intriguing candidate in this group is Shaun Wade, who redshirted due to an abdominal injury this past season. Wade was a 5-star signee for the Buckeyes and had some very good moments in the spring, despite not being 100% healthy at the time. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds as a true freshman, Wade is finally healthy enough to participate in winter workouts and will once again be a player to watch in the spring. For all of the attention that Jeffrey Okudah has received, Wade was right beside him in the recruiting rankings a year ago. Former cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs said Wade would have absolutely played last season if not for the injury.
The Buckeyes will also add two true freshmen to the mix, and they are both already on campus. Tyreke Johnson and Sevyn Banks are both 6-foot-1, so they fit into the Okudah/Wade mold. Johnson is ranked the No. 1 safety in the 2018 class, while Banks earned an offer prior to his senior season after missing his junior season due to injury. These two obviously have their respective work cut out for them if they are going to replace Denzel Ward.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/01/replace-denzel-ward-ohio-state-football/
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Taosman
Your Cousin In New Mexxico
Having to replace coaches isn't necessarily a bad thing. If you can plan for it. Otherwise you have chaos and discontinuity. I think at this point Urban is in replacement mode with Day staying(offense) and Grinch added as defensive coordinator .Now if Schiano goes he will just be looking at a position coach and probably not another coordinator. That's much easier. And some young blood is probably a good thing in recruiting kids.
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On the coaching front, I wonder if the next coaching hire will have some experience with DL and possibly experience with east coast HSs. LJsr ain’t getting younger and the negative recruiting about him retiring soon won’t cease(and it’s honestly a real topic to think about for OsU). Coombs and possibly Schiano leaving open several possibilities on the defensive coaching front.
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ScriptOhio
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POSITION BATTLES: RANKING OHIO STATE'S TOUGHEST COMPETITIONS FOR STARTING ROLES
Thousands of pixels, and maybe even a little ink, will be used to debate who should start at quarterback before the Buckeyes next take the field. As Urban Meyer often says, though, a football team must be nine units strong. Here is a look at the most significant upcoming clashes for starting roles.
2. LINEBACKER
The Buckeyes struggled at linebacker last year with Jerome Baker, Chris Worley and Dante Booker starting. As the season went on, Tuf Borland emerged as the leading man in the middle. Poised to be an even more integral component of the rush defense next year, it would be a surprise if he does not return as a starter.
Based on last year's depth chart, it stands to reason that Borland will be flanked by senior Dante Booker and junior Malik Harrison, who earned significant playing time as the season went on. Simple enough.
Enter Baron Browning.
"This bowl camp, he’s been unreal and he’s started to put it all together, and his future’s going to be really bright," Worley said of Browning at the Cotton Bowl. If the 6-foot-4, 230 pound former five-star recruit lives up to his potential, he will simply be too good to keep off the field.
But the intrigue does not end there. Junior Keandre Jones, who coach Bill Davis compared to speedster Jerome Baker, will make a case for himself at the weakside position. One also gets a little bit of the sense that it is now or never for five-star junior Justin Hilliard, who has been hampered by injuries but has star potential. Last but not least, a young player like Pete Werner, who made a big impression last year on special teams, could make a leap. While Warner, Hilliard and Jones are dark horse contenders to start, so were Borland and Harrison last fall.
5. DEFENSIVE LINE
The competition at start at defensive line will be as heated as any, but the stakes will be slightly lower because Larry Johnson is so adept at rotating players. That kind of cycle is simply not feasible at offensive tackle or quarterback.
At defensive tackle, returners Robert Landers and Haskell Garett and top transfer Antwuan Jackson will clash for the starting role next to Dre'Mont Jones. All, however, will play.
At defensive end, five-star recruits Jonathon Cooper and Chase Young will butt heads to start alongside Nick Bosa. Luckily for Buckeye fans, this is not a winner-take-all position, and all three standouts will have the chance to make major contributions.
7. SAFETY
Sophomore Isaiah Pryor is the next man up at safety, but he will have to fend off challenges from players such as Jahsen Wint, Brendon White and highly-touted recruit Josh Proctor. That said, five-star early enrollee Tyreke Johnson has made it clear that he opt to join an overflowing cornerback room rather than seek early playing time at safety. The Buckeyes still have plenty of talent at the position, but Johnson could have added all the more intrigue this offseason.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-the-toughest-competitions-for-starting-roles
Thousands of pixels, and maybe even a little ink, will be used to debate who should start at quarterback before the Buckeyes next take the field. As Urban Meyer often says, though, a football team must be nine units strong. Here is a look at the most significant upcoming clashes for starting roles.
2. LINEBACKER
The Buckeyes struggled at linebacker last year with Jerome Baker, Chris Worley and Dante Booker starting. As the season went on, Tuf Borland emerged as the leading man in the middle. Poised to be an even more integral component of the rush defense next year, it would be a surprise if he does not return as a starter.
Based on last year's depth chart, it stands to reason that Borland will be flanked by senior Dante Booker and junior Malik Harrison, who earned significant playing time as the season went on. Simple enough.
Enter Baron Browning.
"This bowl camp, he’s been unreal and he’s started to put it all together, and his future’s going to be really bright," Worley said of Browning at the Cotton Bowl. If the 6-foot-4, 230 pound former five-star recruit lives up to his potential, he will simply be too good to keep off the field.
But the intrigue does not end there. Junior Keandre Jones, who coach Bill Davis compared to speedster Jerome Baker, will make a case for himself at the weakside position. One also gets a little bit of the sense that it is now or never for five-star junior Justin Hilliard, who has been hampered by injuries but has star potential. Last but not least, a young player like Pete Werner, who made a big impression last year on special teams, could make a leap. While Warner, Hilliard and Jones are dark horse contenders to start, so were Borland and Harrison last fall.
5. DEFENSIVE LINE
The competition at start at defensive line will be as heated as any, but the stakes will be slightly lower because Larry Johnson is so adept at rotating players. That kind of cycle is simply not feasible at offensive tackle or quarterback.
At defensive tackle, returners Robert Landers and Haskell Garett and top transfer Antwuan Jackson will clash for the starting role next to Dre'Mont Jones. All, however, will play.
At defensive end, five-star recruits Jonathon Cooper and Chase Young will butt heads to start alongside Nick Bosa. Luckily for Buckeye fans, this is not a winner-take-all position, and all three standouts will have the chance to make major contributions.
7. SAFETY
Sophomore Isaiah Pryor is the next man up at safety, but he will have to fend off challenges from players such as Jahsen Wint, Brendon White and highly-touted recruit Josh Proctor. That said, five-star early enrollee Tyreke Johnson has made it clear that he opt to join an overflowing cornerback room rather than seek early playing time at safety. The Buckeyes still have plenty of talent at the position, but Johnson could have added all the more intrigue this offseason.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-the-toughest-competitions-for-starting-roles
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Ohio State football’s defensive line could be even better in 2018
For the 2018 Ohio State defensive line, less might be more.
The 2017 group was one of the most talented defensive lines in program history. Defensive ends Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes will be taken in the upcoming NFL draft, and all will likely be off the board after three rounds. Fellow Ohio State defensive ends Nick Bosa and Chase Young look like future top-10 overall picks, and defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones could be a first-rounder. Lewis and Bosa won the past two Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year awards.
Losing three high-value ends as well as a pair of fifth-year defensive tackles, Michael Hill and Tracy Sprinkle, seems like a big blow. And yet it seems possible — perhaps even likely — the 2018 Ohio State defensive line will be an improvement.
“I think it could be a step up from last year,” Bosa said. “They set the bar for us, and we’re going to enhance it. There’s just so much talent on this D-line right now. Even though we’re young, it’s some of the best talent I’ve ever seen. It’s going to be really good once we get the chemistry together.”
The difference between 2017 and 2018 could be more reps for the top-end talent that remains. Nick Bosa is an elite pass rusher, likely destined to be a top-5 pick like his brother, Joey, was. But he was splitting reps evenly with the three upperclassmen. Chase Young looks to be a similar talent, racking up 3 1/2 sacks in 2017 despite being mostly limited to late snaps in blowouts because of the older players in front of him.
Those players, along with talented junior Jonathon Cooper, should see their snap counts increase in a way that’s more efficient for the team. They’ll still be getting rest in blowouts, but they won’t be on the sidelines as much when it matters.
“This year is going to be full out, play every snap that means anything,” Bosa said.
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state/ohio-state-defensive-line-2018-depth-chart
For the 2018 Ohio State defensive line, less might be more.
The 2017 group was one of the most talented defensive lines in program history. Defensive ends Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes will be taken in the upcoming NFL draft, and all will likely be off the board after three rounds. Fellow Ohio State defensive ends Nick Bosa and Chase Young look like future top-10 overall picks, and defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones could be a first-rounder. Lewis and Bosa won the past two Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year awards.
Losing three high-value ends as well as a pair of fifth-year defensive tackles, Michael Hill and Tracy Sprinkle, seems like a big blow. And yet it seems possible — perhaps even likely — the 2018 Ohio State defensive line will be an improvement.
“I think it could be a step up from last year,” Bosa said. “They set the bar for us, and we’re going to enhance it. There’s just so much talent on this D-line right now. Even though we’re young, it’s some of the best talent I’ve ever seen. It’s going to be really good once we get the chemistry together.”
The difference between 2017 and 2018 could be more reps for the top-end talent that remains. Nick Bosa is an elite pass rusher, likely destined to be a top-5 pick like his brother, Joey, was. But he was splitting reps evenly with the three upperclassmen. Chase Young looks to be a similar talent, racking up 3 1/2 sacks in 2017 despite being mostly limited to late snaps in blowouts because of the older players in front of him.
Those players, along with talented junior Jonathon Cooper, should see their snap counts increase in a way that’s more efficient for the team. They’ll still be getting rest in blowouts, but they won’t be on the sidelines as much when it matters.
“This year is going to be full out, play every snap that means anything,” Bosa said.
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state/ohio-state-defensive-line-2018-depth-chart
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Just Another Man’s Ohio State Football Depth Chart
DEFENSIVE END
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
NOSE TACKLE
DEFENSIVE END
SAM LINEBACKER
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/ohio-state-football-another-mans-depth-chart/
DEFENSIVE END
- Nick Bosa, Jr
- Dante Booker, rSr
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
- Dre’Mont Jones, rJr
- Jashon Cornell, rJr
- Malik Barrow, rSo
NOSE TACKLE
- Rob Landers, rJr
- Antwuan Jackson, rSo
- Haskell Garrett, So
DEFENSIVE END
- Chase Young, So
- Jonathon Cooper, Jr
SAM LINEBACKER
- Malik Harrison, Jr
- Pete Werner, So
- Brendon White, So
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/ohio-state-football-another-mans-depth-chart/
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While that is a "holy shit" stat.....it qualifies itself down to only 4 names. 18 corners have signed since and including 2012, but only 6 have "started", 2 of them still being on the team and 1 who is about to be drafted hopefully 10th overall.
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Freshmen Banks and Johnson Want to Add to Ohio State Cornerback Legacy
Later this month, Denzel Ward will be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. When that happens, he will become the fifth Ohio State cornerback selected in the first round in the last five years.
Some would call this a habit, but habit doesn’t give anyone enough credit for what has been created.
Starting with Bradley Roby in the 2014 draft, Kerry Coombs groomed a line of corners that has been unmatched in football history. And now, new cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson and his room of players have a legacy to live up to.
Even though it may look like it at times, this isn’t just an automated factory that cranks out first-round picks. There’s work upon work that takes place. First, however, comes the wakeup call.
“It’s no more high school,” said freshman Sevyn Banks. “It’s no more being the best player on your team. Everybody is a one. You’ve got to learn the technique. You’ve got to do something really good, and you’ve got to stand out because everybody’s athletic. Everybody can jump. Everybody can run. You just have to learn and do what you do best.”
Banks and fellow freshman Tyreke Johnson enrolled early and have received a crash course in what it takes to play the position at Ohio State. With sophomore Jeffrey Okudah out this spring with a shoulder injury, the freshmen have each moved up a spot and have been able to add valuable reps.
Even though everyone struggles and none of this is easy, Johnson is confident that he and Banks have what it takes to keep the lineage strong.
“I’m feeling better than what I thought because they like the long corners,” he said. “That’s what they’re going to now. They’re recruiting up the long corners. I feel together we’re going to accomplish big things. Me and Sevyn Banks are the future of this program.”
The ability to be part of the future of the Ohio State cornerback room was one of the reasons Johnson ended up a Buckeye.
“Ohio State cornerback legacy production is nothing but greatness and elite,” he said. “So here I wanted to be a part of something and I came here to be held to a standard and be developed.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/04/ohio-state-football-freshmen-legacy/
Later this month, Denzel Ward will be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. When that happens, he will become the fifth Ohio State cornerback selected in the first round in the last five years.
Some would call this a habit, but habit doesn’t give anyone enough credit for what has been created.
Starting with Bradley Roby in the 2014 draft, Kerry Coombs groomed a line of corners that has been unmatched in football history. And now, new cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson and his room of players have a legacy to live up to.
Even though it may look like it at times, this isn’t just an automated factory that cranks out first-round picks. There’s work upon work that takes place. First, however, comes the wakeup call.
“It’s no more high school,” said freshman Sevyn Banks. “It’s no more being the best player on your team. Everybody is a one. You’ve got to learn the technique. You’ve got to do something really good, and you’ve got to stand out because everybody’s athletic. Everybody can jump. Everybody can run. You just have to learn and do what you do best.”
Banks and fellow freshman Tyreke Johnson enrolled early and have received a crash course in what it takes to play the position at Ohio State. With sophomore Jeffrey Okudah out this spring with a shoulder injury, the freshmen have each moved up a spot and have been able to add valuable reps.
Even though everyone struggles and none of this is easy, Johnson is confident that he and Banks have what it takes to keep the lineage strong.
“I’m feeling better than what I thought because they like the long corners,” he said. “That’s what they’re going to now. They’re recruiting up the long corners. I feel together we’re going to accomplish big things. Me and Sevyn Banks are the future of this program.”
The ability to be part of the future of the Ohio State cornerback room was one of the reasons Johnson ended up a Buckeye.
“Ohio State cornerback legacy production is nothing but greatness and elite,” he said. “So here I wanted to be a part of something and I came here to be held to a standard and be developed.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/04/ohio-state-football-freshmen-legacy/
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