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bigdog3300
The G.O.A.T.
To get a taste of Buckeye football in April?
To get outside and be surrounded by Buckeye fans?
To see Fields and Baldwin?
To see Ryan Day as the head dude in charge?
To hear Hang on Sloopy?
To see Garrett Wilson and what other young dudes emerge?
And to see everyone have a better chance of going home healthy and seeing their off season work continue.
And to see a couple dudes have too many beers and have the sun get the best of them, that too.
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If they're going to half-mope around, then I'll go ahead and wait until they decide to really strap it up...
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RugbyBuck
Our church has no bells.
I have it set on the dvr and I'm looking forward to seeing it. I like that Day's calling things the way he wants to, but without making a big deal out of it. If I had to choose one concern, it would've been the pressure of trying to chase a hall of fame ghost. He seems to be making the right call and just not doing that. He respects the past and the infrastructure/culture that Urban built, but he clearly isn't trying to be Urban.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Just passing out "the jewelry" today......
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
FIVE THINGS: LOOKING AHEAD TO RYAN DAY'S FIRST SPRING GAME
Last April, Ryan Day was prepping Dwayne Haskins to run the offense while Urban Meyer was steering the entire Buckeye ship.
Fast forward to April and Meyer is retired, Haskins is about to get rich and Day is two sunrises from leading his team onto the field for the first time as the permanent head coach.
To Day's credit, he subscribed to the mantra "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," choosing to leave the existing culture, traditions and most of the offensive staff in place while making wholesale changes to a porous defense that yielded school records for points and yards allowed.
Fans will get their first glimpse of Day's Buckeyes this Saturday afternoon in the Shoe during the annual spring game and storylines abound. Here are Five Things in particular I'll be watching for as the scarlet and gray take the field.
GARRETT WILSON'S DEBUT
As a generally old grouchy person, I'm a natural skeptic when it comes to true freshman hype. Urban loved to heap praise on first-year guys and often the substance failed to match the hype albeit with notable exceptions like the Bosa bros, Michael Jordan, J.K. Dobbins and a few others.
It feels like five-star talent Garrett Wilson has a real chance to join that group of first-year ballers after Day, Brian Hartline and others have raved about his hands and ability to pick up the offense from both the X and Z receiver spots.
The first 2019 early enrollee to shed his black stripe, Wilson should get plenty of chances to show what he can do in what is typically a pass-happy scrimmage which could serve as a nice springboard into the offseason as Day and company look to replace the production lost with the departures of Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin and Johnnie Dixon.
With names like K.J. Hill, Jaelen Gill and maybe Demario McCall expected to take most of the snaps at the H-back slot (though McCall won't play Saturday), veterans Austin Mack and Binjimen Victor, along true sophomore Chris Olave (who is also doubtful), appear to be the three names in front of Wilson on the outside. Even if that order holds true, it should still mean plenty of opportunities for Wilson this fall.
YOUNG PUPS AT LINEBACKER
Last season saw outside linebacker Malik Harrison turn in a versatile, solid season but fellow starters Tuf Borland and Pete Werner endured their fair share of struggles. Baron Browning also hasn't yet lived up the hype. To be clear, I'm not ready to put any of these dudes out to pasture but at the same time, I'm excited to see what kind of young depth might be coming up behind them, notably Teradja Mitchell and Dallas Gant.
Both true sophomores, Gant and Mitchell in particular were factors on special teams last season and while meaningful snaps in meaningful games could still very well prove elusive, Greg Mattison and company hope to see a lot of piss and vinegar out of these two on Saturday.
The way Mitchell brought the wood on special teams last year, you can bet he'll be ready to roll and Gant looks to slot behind Harrison on the outside entering the season so he should also log a ton of time in the Shoe this weekend.
With Ryan Day deeming the game a "no tackling" contest, I'm curious to see what these two can offer in the way of pass coverage.
If nothing else, maybe they can push the vets not named Harrison to step up after slogging along in run support and pass coverage a season ago.
JUSTIN TIME
After a whirlwind transfer process that led to Justin Fields' arrival and Tate Martell's departure, we finally get our first extended look at Ohio State's shiny new quarterback.
With the expectation that Day will dial up a plethora of pass plays, we should get to see Fields attempt all the throws in the playbook – and hopefully a few on designed rollouts – as well as an early gauge on his decision making.
We assuredly won't get as great a feel on how much Day might seek to feature him on designed runs or reads and even his scrambling ability will be kept in check with a quick whistle.
Beyond the mechanics of his passing game, I'll be curious to observe his command of the offense and how the guys respond to his leadership.
Fields didn't come here to sit. The real question is just how far he's come in such a short time in a new city with a new team in a new offense.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-looking-ahead-to-ryan-days-first-spring-game
Last April, Ryan Day was prepping Dwayne Haskins to run the offense while Urban Meyer was steering the entire Buckeye ship.
Fast forward to April and Meyer is retired, Haskins is about to get rich and Day is two sunrises from leading his team onto the field for the first time as the permanent head coach.
To Day's credit, he subscribed to the mantra "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," choosing to leave the existing culture, traditions and most of the offensive staff in place while making wholesale changes to a porous defense that yielded school records for points and yards allowed.
Fans will get their first glimpse of Day's Buckeyes this Saturday afternoon in the Shoe during the annual spring game and storylines abound. Here are Five Things in particular I'll be watching for as the scarlet and gray take the field.
GARRETT WILSON'S DEBUT
As a generally old grouchy person, I'm a natural skeptic when it comes to true freshman hype. Urban loved to heap praise on first-year guys and often the substance failed to match the hype albeit with notable exceptions like the Bosa bros, Michael Jordan, J.K. Dobbins and a few others.
It feels like five-star talent Garrett Wilson has a real chance to join that group of first-year ballers after Day, Brian Hartline and others have raved about his hands and ability to pick up the offense from both the X and Z receiver spots.
The first 2019 early enrollee to shed his black stripe, Wilson should get plenty of chances to show what he can do in what is typically a pass-happy scrimmage which could serve as a nice springboard into the offseason as Day and company look to replace the production lost with the departures of Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin and Johnnie Dixon.
With names like K.J. Hill, Jaelen Gill and maybe Demario McCall expected to take most of the snaps at the H-back slot (though McCall won't play Saturday), veterans Austin Mack and Binjimen Victor, along true sophomore Chris Olave (who is also doubtful), appear to be the three names in front of Wilson on the outside. Even if that order holds true, it should still mean plenty of opportunities for Wilson this fall.
YOUNG PUPS AT LINEBACKER
Last season saw outside linebacker Malik Harrison turn in a versatile, solid season but fellow starters Tuf Borland and Pete Werner endured their fair share of struggles. Baron Browning also hasn't yet lived up the hype. To be clear, I'm not ready to put any of these dudes out to pasture but at the same time, I'm excited to see what kind of young depth might be coming up behind them, notably Teradja Mitchell and Dallas Gant.
Both true sophomores, Gant and Mitchell in particular were factors on special teams last season and while meaningful snaps in meaningful games could still very well prove elusive, Greg Mattison and company hope to see a lot of piss and vinegar out of these two on Saturday.
The way Mitchell brought the wood on special teams last year, you can bet he'll be ready to roll and Gant looks to slot behind Harrison on the outside entering the season so he should also log a ton of time in the Shoe this weekend.
With Ryan Day deeming the game a "no tackling" contest, I'm curious to see what these two can offer in the way of pass coverage.
If nothing else, maybe they can push the vets not named Harrison to step up after slogging along in run support and pass coverage a season ago.
JUSTIN TIME
After a whirlwind transfer process that led to Justin Fields' arrival and Tate Martell's departure, we finally get our first extended look at Ohio State's shiny new quarterback.
With the expectation that Day will dial up a plethora of pass plays, we should get to see Fields attempt all the throws in the playbook – and hopefully a few on designed rollouts – as well as an early gauge on his decision making.
We assuredly won't get as great a feel on how much Day might seek to feature him on designed runs or reads and even his scrambling ability will be kept in check with a quick whistle.
Beyond the mechanics of his passing game, I'll be curious to observe his command of the offense and how the guys respond to his leadership.
Fields didn't come here to sit. The real question is just how far he's come in such a short time in a new city with a new team in a new offense.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-looking-ahead-to-ryan-days-first-spring-game
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
SEVEN UP-AND-COMING OHIO STATE PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE SPRING GAME
Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin don't make the cut – at least not on this list of young players to watch in the spring game.
Everyone already knows to have their eyes on the two quarterbacks competing to start the 2019 season for Ohio State. Beyond them, though, a lot of other intriguing players who don't have much experience playing for the Buckeyes will have a chance to prove they deserve playing time in Saturday's exhibition.
"I just kind of want to see how some of the guys go out there and play," Day said. "I think when you look at on defense a lot of guys have experience, they've played a lot of football, but they're in a new scheme, so kind of see how they put that on the field, what that looks like in a game situation. On offense, we have guys who have some experience, but not a lot of game starts."
Every year, a couple players who have either never taken a college snap or have had minimal playing time shine in the spring game at Ohio Stadium. Others who the team is relying on to take major leaps give glimpses of their progress.
"Some of the younger guys who haven't played, you just want to see how they react in the Horseshoe in a game," Day said.
Let's take a look at the crop of young talent that will be on display on Saturday.
GARRETT WILSON
Both coaches and players haven't been able to stop gushing about Wilson's progress. Undoubtedly, he'll play as a true freshman, and as spring camp has progressed, it has become more clear he'll have a sizable role in the receiver rotation.
Ryan Day was the latest to praise him, bringing him up first on Wednesday when asked which players with minimal experience had flashed this spring. His reasoning was simple: "Just seeing him make plays day in and day out."
Wilson might not be the biggest or fastest receiver, but the former five-star prospect is exceptionally polished for his age and is the most college-ready wideout to enter the program in years. Given the propensity to throw the ball around in spring games, he should have his fair share of targets.
JAELEN GILL
Gill doesn't have a chance to win a starting job – K.J. Hill returned as the undisputed starting H-back – so he's focused on locking down the backup position and a spot in the rotation. Since Hill is in his fifth year, he likely won't take many snaps on Saturday, allowing both Gill and C.J. Saunders to have the majority of H-back reps.
After entering Ohio State with a near five-star pedigree from Westerville South, Gill played just 15 offensive snaps as a true freshman last season while transitioning from running back, the position he played in high school, to H-back. He has years of experience in the backfield but had to spend time learning how to become a wideout.
After a year of Brian Hartline teaching him, Gill should be ready for an increased role on offense. He has flashed in practices and offers the offensive coaching staff different options as someone who could be effective both as a wideout and as a ball-carrier via sweeps or similar plays.
TERADJA MITCHELL AND DALLAS GANT
With Tuf Borland out of action this spring, Teradja Mitchell will get a chance to play a high percentage of snaps at middle linebacker in the spring game with Baron Browning likely manning the position on the opposing team. Since Malik Harrison is a senior who likely won't play much on Saturday, Gant should be in the spotlight at weakside linebacker.
Both Mitchell and Gant have been talked up this spring as having progressed, though they're both currently blocked by returning starters. Mitchell remains behind both Borland and Browning at the moment.
The two second-year linebackers will have a chance on Saturday to show they deserve to have roles on the defense.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...nd-coming-players-to-watch-in-the-spring-game
Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin don't make the cut – at least not on this list of young players to watch in the spring game.
Everyone already knows to have their eyes on the two quarterbacks competing to start the 2019 season for Ohio State. Beyond them, though, a lot of other intriguing players who don't have much experience playing for the Buckeyes will have a chance to prove they deserve playing time in Saturday's exhibition.
"I just kind of want to see how some of the guys go out there and play," Day said. "I think when you look at on defense a lot of guys have experience, they've played a lot of football, but they're in a new scheme, so kind of see how they put that on the field, what that looks like in a game situation. On offense, we have guys who have some experience, but not a lot of game starts."
Every year, a couple players who have either never taken a college snap or have had minimal playing time shine in the spring game at Ohio Stadium. Others who the team is relying on to take major leaps give glimpses of their progress.
"Some of the younger guys who haven't played, you just want to see how they react in the Horseshoe in a game," Day said.
Let's take a look at the crop of young talent that will be on display on Saturday.
GARRETT WILSON
Both coaches and players haven't been able to stop gushing about Wilson's progress. Undoubtedly, he'll play as a true freshman, and as spring camp has progressed, it has become more clear he'll have a sizable role in the receiver rotation.
Ryan Day was the latest to praise him, bringing him up first on Wednesday when asked which players with minimal experience had flashed this spring. His reasoning was simple: "Just seeing him make plays day in and day out."
Wilson might not be the biggest or fastest receiver, but the former five-star prospect is exceptionally polished for his age and is the most college-ready wideout to enter the program in years. Given the propensity to throw the ball around in spring games, he should have his fair share of targets.
JAELEN GILL
Gill doesn't have a chance to win a starting job – K.J. Hill returned as the undisputed starting H-back – so he's focused on locking down the backup position and a spot in the rotation. Since Hill is in his fifth year, he likely won't take many snaps on Saturday, allowing both Gill and C.J. Saunders to have the majority of H-back reps.
After entering Ohio State with a near five-star pedigree from Westerville South, Gill played just 15 offensive snaps as a true freshman last season while transitioning from running back, the position he played in high school, to H-back. He has years of experience in the backfield but had to spend time learning how to become a wideout.
After a year of Brian Hartline teaching him, Gill should be ready for an increased role on offense. He has flashed in practices and offers the offensive coaching staff different options as someone who could be effective both as a wideout and as a ball-carrier via sweeps or similar plays.
TERADJA MITCHELL AND DALLAS GANT
With Tuf Borland out of action this spring, Teradja Mitchell will get a chance to play a high percentage of snaps at middle linebacker in the spring game with Baron Browning likely manning the position on the opposing team. Since Malik Harrison is a senior who likely won't play much on Saturday, Gant should be in the spotlight at weakside linebacker.
Both Mitchell and Gant have been talked up this spring as having progressed, though they're both currently blocked by returning starters. Mitchell remains behind both Borland and Browning at the moment.
The two second-year linebackers will have a chance on Saturday to show they deserve to have roles on the defense.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...nd-coming-players-to-watch-in-the-spring-game
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Oh come let's sing Ohio's praise
And songs to Alma Mater raise
While our hearts rebounding thrill
With joy which death alone can still
Summer's heat or winter's cold
The seasons pass the years will roll
Time and change will surely (truly) show
How firm thy friendship ... OHIO!
Re: A lot has changed in the last year for the Ohio State football program.
And songs to Alma Mater raise
While our hearts rebounding thrill
With joy which death alone can still
Summer's heat or winter's cold
The seasons pass the years will roll
Time and change will surely (truly) show
How firm thy friendship ... OHIO!
Re: A lot has changed in the last year for the Ohio State football program.
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LovelandBuckeye
You never lose to those pricks. Ever. Ever. - UFM
How many tattoos you think those rings and gold pants could get you? Asking for a friend.
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