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He wasn't the clear number #2. Urban didn't name a backup prior to him getting injured and both were getting equal amount of reps in practice.
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Buckeye513
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After the Shrine Game I'm looking for DeVry transfer T.J. Terrab to start week one.
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bukIpower
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I'm a little worried about Ben... he just isn't anywhere near strong enough. He needs to add as much weigh as he did last off season again this off season.
Too many weak arm tackles and he was always a risk to fumble with contact.
The dude is a good RZ threat but if he can add another 10-15 pounds he could really be a weapon.
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ScriptOhio
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How Will Ohio State Football Replace… J.T. Barrett
At this point, it would be quicker to list the records that J.T. Barrett does not possess. He is not the fastest man on the planet — that’s Usain Bolt. He has not skydived from the highest point in human history — that’s Felix Baumgartner. Everything else, however, belongs to Barrett.
Replacing a four-year starter at any position is a difficult proposition. Heck, replacing Barrett after just one year as a starter didn’t work in 2015, so it won’t be any easier in 2018.
Barrett threw for 9,434 yards in his career and rushed for 3,263 yards — which is more than guys like Keith Byars, Carlos Hyde, and Raymont Harris.
Even ignoring his four-year statistical compilation, whoever plays quarterback for the Buckeyes in 2018 is going to have to replace over 3,000 yards passing, 800 yards rushing, and 47 touchdowns. It won’t be as easy as J.T. Barrett made it look.
The Candidates
Watching Dwayne Haskins take control of the Ohio State offense and lead the Buckeyes to victory at Michigan this past season, it is easy to simply anoint him as the future, and many already have. That is not quite reality, however. Not yet, anyway. Haskins will need to show that not only can he complete those key third-down strikes like he did against Michigan, but that he can also be the leader that Urban Meyer needs from his quarterbacks.
Before Haskins was the heir apparent, there was Joe Burrow. Burrow was J.T. Barrett’s backup in 2016 and was competing with Haskins to remain there again in 2017 when he broke his hand in camp. That ended Burrow’s stint as the No. 2 quarterback because there is no competing for that job during the season. Burrow’s chance finally comes this springand he’s not just going to let Haskins have the job that he wants equally as bad.
The third member of this group is Tate Martell, who redshirted as a true freshman this past season. Martell shined on scout team, but those days are done now that he will not only be competing for the starting spot, but also competing for a role in the offense that could be singular to him because of his abilities with the ball in his hands. Martell is on the outside looking in, but that won’t keep him from peeking.
There will also be a fourth quarterback to watch this season, as true freshman Matthew Baldwin is already on campus. He is expected to redshirt this season, but he was a must-get in this class because of a quarterback situation that could thin a bit after the spring. There is the possibility that a rule will pass this season that will allow players to play up to four games throughout the year and still redshirt, so you may get to see Baldwin on the field as well this coming season.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/01/will-ohio-state-football-replace-j-t-barrett/
At this point, it would be quicker to list the records that J.T. Barrett does not possess. He is not the fastest man on the planet — that’s Usain Bolt. He has not skydived from the highest point in human history — that’s Felix Baumgartner. Everything else, however, belongs to Barrett.
Replacing a four-year starter at any position is a difficult proposition. Heck, replacing Barrett after just one year as a starter didn’t work in 2015, so it won’t be any easier in 2018.
Barrett threw for 9,434 yards in his career and rushed for 3,263 yards — which is more than guys like Keith Byars, Carlos Hyde, and Raymont Harris.
Even ignoring his four-year statistical compilation, whoever plays quarterback for the Buckeyes in 2018 is going to have to replace over 3,000 yards passing, 800 yards rushing, and 47 touchdowns. It won’t be as easy as J.T. Barrett made it look.
The Candidates
Watching Dwayne Haskins take control of the Ohio State offense and lead the Buckeyes to victory at Michigan this past season, it is easy to simply anoint him as the future, and many already have. That is not quite reality, however. Not yet, anyway. Haskins will need to show that not only can he complete those key third-down strikes like he did against Michigan, but that he can also be the leader that Urban Meyer needs from his quarterbacks.
Before Haskins was the heir apparent, there was Joe Burrow. Burrow was J.T. Barrett’s backup in 2016 and was competing with Haskins to remain there again in 2017 when he broke his hand in camp. That ended Burrow’s stint as the No. 2 quarterback because there is no competing for that job during the season. Burrow’s chance finally comes this springand he’s not just going to let Haskins have the job that he wants equally as bad.
The third member of this group is Tate Martell, who redshirted as a true freshman this past season. Martell shined on scout team, but those days are done now that he will not only be competing for the starting spot, but also competing for a role in the offense that could be singular to him because of his abilities with the ball in his hands. Martell is on the outside looking in, but that won’t keep him from peeking.
There will also be a fourth quarterback to watch this season, as true freshman Matthew Baldwin is already on campus. He is expected to redshirt this season, but he was a must-get in this class because of a quarterback situation that could thin a bit after the spring. There is the possibility that a rule will pass this season that will allow players to play up to four games throughout the year and still redshirt, so you may get to see Baldwin on the field as well this coming season.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/01/will-ohio-state-football-replace-j-t-barrett/
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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.
1. OFFENSIVE TACKLE
As hardcore fans and everyone who has seen The Blind Side knows, the left tackle is one of the most highly valued positions in football. With first-team All-Big Ten starter Jamarco Jones graduating, a group of new and familiar faces will vie for left tackle starting job.
To begin with, Isaiah Prince could shift from right to left tackle for his third year as a starter. After struggling his sophomore year, Prince stepped up his game and became a reliable blocker last fall. It would be nice to have a known quantity defending the quarterback's blind side, but a Prince shift would not solve the numbers conundrum on the line.
Branden Bowen and Michael Jordan are potential candidates to move from guard to tackle. Both are game-tested, and, at 6-foot-7, both have the size to play tackle. Equally giant Malcolm Pridgeon, who backed up Jordan at guard last year, has the size to play tackle as well, but he has an uphill journey to a starting role.
6-foot-5 junior Joshua Alabi was listed as Jones's backup last year, and 6-foot-6 sophomore Thayer Munford backed up Prince on the other side of the two-deep. Both returners have the advantage of practicing the tackle position last season, but neither has the playing experience to rival Bowen and Jordan.
Finally, incoming freshman Nicholas Petit-Frere's status as the top-rated tackle in the nation makes him an instant competitor for the starting role. At 272 pounds, though, the 6-foot-6 standout is 50 pounds lighter than some of his rivals.
With at least seven contenders for the job, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa will preside over an intense and complicated transition. Long-story-short, it looks like Branden Bowen will have the inside track once he recovers from his injury. Any one of the aforementioned players, however, could make a significant jump this spring and blow the competition wide open.
3. CENTER
With the departure of the top center in the country, Billy Price, Studrawa has another huge void to fill. In this case, the the Buckeyes do have a presumed replacement in senior Brady Taylor, who backed up Price last year.
With that said, junior Matthew Burrell will try to complicate things with a push for the starting role. Likewise, second-year guards Wyatt Davis and Josh Myers, the highest-rated offensive linemen Urban Meyer had ever signed at Ohio State prior to Petit-Frere, will try to find their way onto the field however they can. Finally, top-rated incomer Matthew Jones will try to take advantage of enrolling early.
While Taylor is the successor on the depth chart, he will have to fend off serious challengers to win the right of starting every play with the football.
4. QUARTERBACK
As of November 25, 2017, Dwayne Haskins is the presumed 2018 starter at QB. With that said, it has not been all smooth sailing for Haskins. During last year's Illinois game, Meyer pulled Haskins, putting Barrett back into the game late, because he "didn't want it to turn into a clown show, which it looked like it for a minute." If Haskins struggles, junior Joe Burrow, who was listed with Haskins as a co-backup last year, is primed to move into the starting role.
Redshirt freshman Tate Martell is also determined to play. He has said he is willing to change positions if it gets him onto the field faster. While he will likely get the chance to use his speed with special play calls, it would be a surprise if he is the outright starter.
6. TIGHT END
The super athletic Rashod Berry is the man to beat at tight end, but he will get a big push from freshman Jeremy Ruckert, who Urban Meyer has praised in glowing terms. Berry is heavier and stronger, which gives him the advantage as a blocker, but Ruckert is longer and more of a threat to stretch the field as a receiver. Berry and Ruckert's different skill sets present an intriguing trade off. Given that tight ends rotate, however, they can work as complements rather than substitutes.
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.
1. OFFENSIVE TACKLE
As hardcore fans and everyone who has seen The Blind Side knows, the left tackle is one of the most highly valued positions in football. With first-team All-Big Ten starter Jamarco Jones graduating, a group of new and familiar faces will vie for left tackle starting job.
To begin with, Isaiah Prince could shift from right to left tackle for his third year as a starter. After struggling his sophomore year, Prince stepped up his game and became a reliable blocker last fall. It would be nice to have a known quantity defending the quarterback's blind side, but a Prince shift would not solve the numbers conundrum on the line.
Branden Bowen and Michael Jordan are potential candidates to move from guard to tackle. Both are game-tested, and, at 6-foot-7, both have the size to play tackle. Equally giant Malcolm Pridgeon, who backed up Jordan at guard last year, has the size to play tackle as well, but he has an uphill journey to a starting role.
6-foot-5 junior Joshua Alabi was listed as Jones's backup last year, and 6-foot-6 sophomore Thayer Munford backed up Prince on the other side of the two-deep. Both returners have the advantage of practicing the tackle position last season, but neither has the playing experience to rival Bowen and Jordan.
Finally, incoming freshman Nicholas Petit-Frere's status as the top-rated tackle in the nation makes him an instant competitor for the starting role. At 272 pounds, though, the 6-foot-6 standout is 50 pounds lighter than some of his rivals.
With at least seven contenders for the job, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa will preside over an intense and complicated transition. Long-story-short, it looks like Branden Bowen will have the inside track once he recovers from his injury. Any one of the aforementioned players, however, could make a significant jump this spring and blow the competition wide open.
3. CENTER
With the departure of the top center in the country, Billy Price, Studrawa has another huge void to fill. In this case, the the Buckeyes do have a presumed replacement in senior Brady Taylor, who backed up Price last year.
With that said, junior Matthew Burrell will try to complicate things with a push for the starting role. Likewise, second-year guards Wyatt Davis and Josh Myers, the highest-rated offensive linemen Urban Meyer had ever signed at Ohio State prior to Petit-Frere, will try to find their way onto the field however they can. Finally, top-rated incomer Matthew Jones will try to take advantage of enrolling early.
While Taylor is the successor on the depth chart, he will have to fend off serious challengers to win the right of starting every play with the football.
4. QUARTERBACK
As of November 25, 2017, Dwayne Haskins is the presumed 2018 starter at QB. With that said, it has not been all smooth sailing for Haskins. During last year's Illinois game, Meyer pulled Haskins, putting Barrett back into the game late, because he "didn't want it to turn into a clown show, which it looked like it for a minute." If Haskins struggles, junior Joe Burrow, who was listed with Haskins as a co-backup last year, is primed to move into the starting role.
Redshirt freshman Tate Martell is also determined to play. He has said he is willing to change positions if it gets him onto the field faster. While he will likely get the chance to use his speed with special play calls, it would be a surprise if he is the outright starter.
6. TIGHT END
The super athletic Rashod Berry is the man to beat at tight end, but he will get a big push from freshman Jeremy Ruckert, who Urban Meyer has praised in glowing terms. Berry is heavier and stronger, which gives him the advantage as a blocker, but Ruckert is longer and more of a threat to stretch the field as a receiver. Berry and Ruckert's different skill sets present an intriguing trade off. Given that tight ends rotate, however, they can work as complements rather than substitutes.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-the-toughest-competitions-for-starting-roles
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ScriptOhio
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Who is Calling the Plays for Ohio State This Year?
Ohio State has had offensive coordinator Ryan Day in the program for a little over a year, but in the last few months, the Buckeyes have had to fight off suitors who were looking to hire him away.
Back in December, Urban Meyer said that Day had turned away numerous opportunities, but then in January, more offers came calling. Once again, the Buckeyes were able to keep him in the fold, and then on January 23, it was announced that Day had been promoted from co-offensive coordinator to offensive coordinator.
The Buckeyes now have two offensive coordinators in Day and Kevin Wilson, so how much different will things be for the Ohio State offense this season?
“Not much different at all,” Meyer said. “I think that’s still to be determined. He was a co-coordinator by title last year, he wasn’t. He was very much involved in the play calling a year ago, he was very much involved in the game planning. Actually led the room in certain areas, so I don’t see that much changing. The biggest change is the title. And as the evolution of the staff last year, that the both of them worked very well together, and they were both very involved in the play calling.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/calling-plays-ohio-state-football-buckeyes/
Ohio State has had offensive coordinator Ryan Day in the program for a little over a year, but in the last few months, the Buckeyes have had to fight off suitors who were looking to hire him away.
Back in December, Urban Meyer said that Day had turned away numerous opportunities, but then in January, more offers came calling. Once again, the Buckeyes were able to keep him in the fold, and then on January 23, it was announced that Day had been promoted from co-offensive coordinator to offensive coordinator.
The Buckeyes now have two offensive coordinators in Day and Kevin Wilson, so how much different will things be for the Ohio State offense this season?
“Not much different at all,” Meyer said. “I think that’s still to be determined. He was a co-coordinator by title last year, he wasn’t. He was very much involved in the play calling a year ago, he was very much involved in the game planning. Actually led the room in certain areas, so I don’t see that much changing. The biggest change is the title. And as the evolution of the staff last year, that the both of them worked very well together, and they were both very involved in the play calling.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/calling-plays-ohio-state-football-buckeyes/
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ScriptOhio
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How Will Ohio State Football Replace… Marcus Baugh
Marcus Baugh started for the last two years at tight end for Ohio State, catching 52 passes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. This past season, his 28 receptions were fourth on the team, as were his five touchdowns. He was just one of two Buckeyes with a reception in every game last season.
Baugh was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media. With so many receivers and running backs involved in the passing game, Baugh was often overlooked, but he scored the game-winning touchdown against Penn State and a game-tying touchdown at Michigan.
Marcus Baugh came to Ohio State as a pass catcher who had to put in the work to become a viable blocker. He redshirted his freshman season and played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman. In 2015, he became OSU’s No. 2 tight end, which is where he really honed his blocking skills. As a starter the past two seasons, he helped an Ohio State running game that was one of the nation’s best.
The Buckeyes will miss Baugh’s experience, but will be replacing him with a talented group of players. That group, however, has eight career receptions to their credit.
The Candidates
The Buckeyes will likely have four tight ends on the roster this season, though that number could stretch to five if freshman athlete Alex Williams ends up there once he arrives in the summer. The most probable starter among the group, however, is redshirt junior Rashod Berry. Berry (6-4 260) came to Ohio State as a tight end, but moved to defensive end as a redshirt freshman in 2016. He played in 10 games that year and finished with seven tackles. He was moved back to tight end prior to 2017, and ended up making plays like this one.
The No. 3 tight end last season was Luke Farrell, who will be a redshirt sophomore this season. He caught two passes for 19 yards last season in a limited role. Farrell (6-6 250) was rated the No. 7 tight end in the 2016 class. He provides a large frame for his quarterbacks. Redshirt sophomore Jake Hausmann (6-4 252) was rated the No. 2 tight end in the 2016 class, but didn’t catch a pass last season in a very limited role. Urban Meyer has heaped both praise and criticism on Farrell and Hausmann in their time as Buckeyes, but this is the year they are going to be counted on to live up to their respective hype.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/will-ohio-state-football-replace-marcus-baugh/
Marcus Baugh started for the last two years at tight end for Ohio State, catching 52 passes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. This past season, his 28 receptions were fourth on the team, as were his five touchdowns. He was just one of two Buckeyes with a reception in every game last season.
Baugh was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media. With so many receivers and running backs involved in the passing game, Baugh was often overlooked, but he scored the game-winning touchdown against Penn State and a game-tying touchdown at Michigan.
Marcus Baugh came to Ohio State as a pass catcher who had to put in the work to become a viable blocker. He redshirted his freshman season and played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman. In 2015, he became OSU’s No. 2 tight end, which is where he really honed his blocking skills. As a starter the past two seasons, he helped an Ohio State running game that was one of the nation’s best.
The Buckeyes will miss Baugh’s experience, but will be replacing him with a talented group of players. That group, however, has eight career receptions to their credit.
The Candidates
The Buckeyes will likely have four tight ends on the roster this season, though that number could stretch to five if freshman athlete Alex Williams ends up there once he arrives in the summer. The most probable starter among the group, however, is redshirt junior Rashod Berry. Berry (6-4 260) came to Ohio State as a tight end, but moved to defensive end as a redshirt freshman in 2016. He played in 10 games that year and finished with seven tackles. He was moved back to tight end prior to 2017, and ended up making plays like this one.
The No. 3 tight end last season was Luke Farrell, who will be a redshirt sophomore this season. He caught two passes for 19 yards last season in a limited role. Farrell (6-6 250) was rated the No. 7 tight end in the 2016 class. He provides a large frame for his quarterbacks. Redshirt sophomore Jake Hausmann (6-4 252) was rated the No. 2 tight end in the 2016 class, but didn’t catch a pass last season in a very limited role. Urban Meyer has heaped both praise and criticism on Farrell and Hausmann in their time as Buckeyes, but this is the year they are going to be counted on to live up to their respective hype.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/will-ohio-state-football-replace-marcus-baugh/
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How Will Ohio State Football Replace… Marcus Baugh
Marcus Baugh started for the last two years at tight end for Ohio State, catching 52 passes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. This past season, his 28 receptions were fourth on the team, as were his five touchdowns. He was just one of two Buckeyes with a reception in every game last season.
Baugh was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media. With so many receivers and running backs involved in the passing game, Baugh was often overlooked, but he scored the game-winning touchdown against Penn State and a game-tying touchdown at Michigan.
Marcus Baugh came to Ohio State as a pass catcher who had to put in the work to become a viable blocker. He redshirted his freshman season and played in 12 games as a redshirt freshman. In 2015, he became OSU’s No. 2 tight end, which is where he really honed his blocking skills. As a starter the past two seasons, he helped an Ohio State running game that was one of the nation’s best.
The Buckeyes will miss Baugh’s experience, but will be replacing him with a talented group of players. That group, however, has eight career receptions to their credit.
The Candidates
The Buckeyes will likely have four tight ends on the roster this season, though that number could stretch to five if freshman athlete Alex Williams ends up there once he arrives in the summer. The most probable starter among the group, however, is redshirt junior Rashod Berry. Berry (6-4 260) came to Ohio State as a tight end, but moved to defensive end as a redshirt freshman in 2016. He played in 10 games that year and finished with seven tackles. He was moved back to tight end prior to 2017, and ended up making plays like this one.
The No. 3 tight end last season was Luke Farrell, who will be a redshirt sophomore this season. He caught two passes for 19 yards last season in a limited role. Farrell (6-6 250) was rated the No. 7 tight end in the 2016 class. He provides a large frame for his quarterbacks. Redshirt sophomore Jake Hausmann (6-4 252) was rated the No. 2 tight end in the 2016 class, but didn’t catch a pass last season in a very limited role. Urban Meyer has heaped both praise and criticism on Farrell and Hausmann in their time as Buckeyes, but this is the year they are going to be counted on to live up to their respective hype.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/02/will-ohio-state-football-replace-marcus-baugh/
I wonder if Farrell will have a look at OL with his size as a better way to see the field and a possible future(like the kid from the Tressell era, I forget his name). There's become a massive logjam at TE, and Ruckert looks to be a beast and he's only a true frosh. Berry will be looking over his shoulder a lot, but at worse he falls to the backup. Farrell and Hausman could be odd men out(could being the operative word because either could tear it up and get in a rotation as well)
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sparcboxbuck
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Agreed. I think he sees more snaps than the sum of the rest of the TE room. Frosh phenom included.
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I'm pretty sure the joke that is the Texas football team means you can give up the "It wasn't Tim Beck's fault" contrarian crusade.
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