2023 tOSU Offense

[pnuts34]

One of the Buckeye podcasts(sorry hard to keep up with which one) mentioned that Day stated that the early enrolled WRs are already standing out, and that the 2022 class will have an even harder time to see the field. And when Inniss arrives on campus, their battle to see the field will be that much more difficult. 12 WRs are on campus(Inniss makes 13), that's a VERY high number, and that;s even if Hartline rotates 6-7 players.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Some will transfer theres almost no doubt. You can't keep loading up like that with only one ball to go around and studs already in the system, without some getting disenchanted. Take Wigluz for example, he never saw the field but he got the benefit of practicing with that group everyday under Hartline and now he's showing it at OU. Hey as much as you can while you can then take your shot when it comes

 

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[pnuts34]

Some will transfer theres almost no doubt. You can't keep loading up like that with only one ball to go around and studs already in the system, without some getting disenchanted. Take Wigluz for example, he never saw the field but he got the benefit of practicing with that group everyday under Hartline and now he's showing it at OU. Hey as much as you can while you can then take your shot when it comes

Wigluz is a different story as he was a PWO, and had a slim chance to see the field. But I get your point. Especially in the Portal era, guys will want to see the field, especially when they know they could start for a good number of other programs

 

[ScriptOhio]

New Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline: ‘There’s still more meat on that bone’

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That is what Bucknuts asked him following the Buckeyes’ second practice of spring on Thursday.

“I think that there's always a level of consistency that you can always continue to chase; I think that's one thing,” Hartline said. “And we have our ways of doing that. At times the last couple years, probably felt maybe there was a lull here and there. So, we’re trying to eliminate that. How to do that? That is what we're diving into. So, that is one thing that we are looking to enhance.

“And then, probably the amount of explosive plays is something we want (to improve on). We have explosive players, we have explosive ideas, but the execution of explosive plays can be enhanced.

“But I think at the end of the day, like you said, we've been very productive. But I do have a pride that there's still more meat on that bone. And frankly, we have not accomplished our goals the last few years. So, that's easy to identify. We’ve got to do that. And we’ve got to play our part.”

 

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QUICK HITS: TONY ALFORD SAYS OHIO STATE'S RB ROOM IS THE DEEPEST IT’S BEEN PROVIDED IT REMAINS HEALTHY, TREVEYON HENDERSON EXPLAINS HIS RECOVERY PROCESS AND DALLAN HAYDEN SETS GOALS FOR 2023​

Tony Alford believes Ohio State's running back room is the deepest it's ever been.

However, that comes with one caveat: The Buckeye ball carriers need to remain healthy this spring, summer and fall. If they can reach the end of the 2023 season without any injuries – outside of the regular bumps and bruises, of course – Alford expects the Ohio State run game to hold up its end of the bargain next year.

TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams, Chip Trayanum, Evan Pryor and Dallan Hayden make up Ohio State's list of five scholarship running backs heading into next season. Henderson and Pryor are unavailable for spring practices as they recover from surgery, the former to repair torn tendons in his foot and the latter the ACL in his knee. As for Williams, Trayanum and Hayden, all three backs have taken reps in the offseason period, working to develop their bodies and mind under Alford's tutelage.

On Wednesday, Alford met with the media to discuss Henderson and Pryor's return to full strength, Williams and Trayanum's leadership as veterans in the running back room and Hayden's development off the field in the weight room and film study. At the same time, Henderson explained his recovery process and his hopes for a comeback season in 2023, while Hayden mentioned his desire to have hard work pay off in year two.

 

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QUICK HITS: KEENAN BAILEY, CADE STOVER, JOE ROYER AND GEE SCOTT JR. DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF OHIO STATE TIGHT ENDS ROOM​

• Bailey says his job as tight ends coach is the same as it was before: “Make the players better, grow a closer locker room, find a first down and outwork the team up north.” What has changed is his focus, as he’s now working specifically with Ohio State’s tight ends whereas he used to pride himself on being involved with every unit on the team.
• Bailey says he is challenging all of Ohio State’s tight ends this spring to become more versatile. He said he sends Cade Stover to work with the receivers sometimes to develop more as a route-runner, which forces the other tight ends to step up.
• True freshman tight end Jelani Thurman and wide receiver Carnell Tate are two of the first players in the building every day. Bailey said he doesn’t want to put expectations on Thurman as a freshman, but “if he keeps attacking every day like he has off the field with (graduate assistant Sean Binckes), then he's got a shot.
• Bailey said Gee Scott Jr. has “taken Jelani under his wing and shown him ‘Here's how it needs to be done.’”
• Bailey says he does the same drills with the tight ends that Brian Hartline does with the wide receivers and Justin Frye does with the offensive linemen. “When you come here and play tight end at Ohio State, you’re gonna get coached like Jaxon (Smith-Njigba) got coached and like Paris Johnson got coached.”
• None of Ohio State’s eight tight ends have missed a single practice this spring, Bailey said.
• Bailey said “we’ve definitely got some ideas” to fill Mitch Rossi’s role in the offense, but he didn’t want to say what they are.
• On Joe Royer’s performance this spring: “This version of Joe Royer is the best that I've seen.” Bailey said Royer has added 12 pounds this offseason, and Bailey thinks that extra muscle has helped Royer as a blocker.
• On Bennett Christian: “His work ethic is great … if he keeps that up, he's gonna have a great career here.”

 

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[ScriptOhio]

The OL still needs work.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Need to switch Zen and Josh at tackles. Fryar already played well at right tackle.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

Need to switch Zen and Josh at tackles. Fryar already played well at right tackle.

IMO, got to find someone in the portal. I saw a freshman all SEC kid entered the portal?

I won't lie I haven't been this concerned about the OL since probably the Bollman days. As much as it sucked to lose both tackles, losing Wypler was just crushing.

I'm really hoping someone enters the portal that is a plug and play though. Not a great strategy but have to add someone to give the staff at least some options.

The OL as it is probably wins us most games but it's the games vs ND, Wisconsin, ttun and hopefully beyond that would be issues.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Column: Ohio State is in big trouble at offensive tackle

Greg Studrawa’s shortcomings have come home to roost.

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Lazy talent evaluation and bad recruiting by Greg Studrawa are to blame for the issues Ohio State currently faces. If nothing else, hopefully Ryan Day and the rest of the Buckeye brain trust now know that you cannot allow that level of mediocrity among your coaching staff stick around for too long, or it can leave a lasting impact that will prove costly down the road. However, with Parker Fleming still employed in Columbus, I find it hard to believe that any lessons have actually been learned.

just sayin': I guess Gene Ross is just "telling it like it is".

 

[pnuts34]

Column: Ohio State is in big trouble at offensive tackle

Greg Studrawa’s shortcomings have come home to roost.

www.landgrantholyland.com

Lazy talent evaluation and bad recruiting by Greg Studrawa are to blame for the issues Ohio State currently faces. If nothing else, hopefully Ryan Day and the rest of the Buckeye brain trust now know that you cannot allow that level of mediocrity among your coaching staff stick around for too long, or it can leave a lasting impact that will prove costly down the road. However, with Parker Fleming still employed in Columbus, I find it hard to believe that any lessons have actually been learned.

just sayin': I guess Gene Ross is just "telling it like it is".

Problem with Stud was, he led some good OL with some good talent, but his recruiting was terrible and it would eventually catch up.
I hope fans don’t hold this years OL struggles over Frye’s head(though I know we will). He’s going to need another year to get the OT talent to the level it needs to be at to match at least he RB room(because it’d be next to impossible to keep up with the WR and QB recruiting).

 

[dragurd]

Problem with Stud was, he led some good OL with some good talent, but his recruiting was terrible and it would eventually catch up.
I hope fans don’t hold this years OL struggles over Frye’s head(though I know we will). He’s going to need another year to get the OT talent to the level it needs to be at to match at least he RB room(because it’d be next to impossible to keep up with the WR and QB recruiting).

Isn't that the same issue with Warriener. He could coach them up but recruiting was awful. Stud was bad at recruiting and when his health started to go he got worse at teaching

 

[pnuts34]

Isn't that the same issue with Warriener. He could coach them up but recruiting was awful. Stud was bad at recruiting and when his health started to go he got worse at teaching

Yes, but most of the OL wins during Warriner's tenure were for in state recruits. And the DMV and higher rated recruits were won by LJsr, with Demetrious Knox being won by Tom Herman.
Stud was left to his own devices unfortunately