Best True Frosh?

[AirForceBuck]

In the end, the Buckeyes came away with a Big ten title. However, I dont think many of us expected this many true freshman to get PT. Who - in your opinion - had the best true freshman campaign in 2005?

 

[HilmerJ]

Jenkins and Boone.

Edit: I wasnt aware that Worthington played at all this year.

 

[Buckeye513]

Boone.

 

[OSUsushichic]

Boone gave some much-needed depth at OL. Jenkins a surprise as well.

 

[stxbuck]

Laurinaitis-got lots of PT, and put himself in the driver's seat for one of the open OLB positions next year. Jenkins is really the only other contender,IMO.

 

[BB73]

Jenkins on Defense, Boone on offense.

 

[NFBuck]

These kids are gonna keep us loaded for the next couple years. I think in the end the biggest impacts will be by Boone, Jenkins, JamO and Lil' Animal.

 

[SanAntonioBuck]

I gotta go with Boone & Jenkins.

 

[gold_pants]

I voted Jenkins but man I really wanted to vote for Laurinaitis as I did not think he would sniff the field this year. Thank goodness he rethought Minnesota and chose us...what a future.

 

[OSU_Buckguy]

posters have noted how well laurinaitis maintained the status quo while filling in for carpenter. of course, i watched the game but didn't catch li'l animal's specific impact. please help me by replying with his actual involvement. many thanks.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Jenkins on Defense, Boone on offense.

Bingo. But, let's not forget the HUGE contribution that Laurinaitis made today, stepping in for Bobby Carpenter to the degree that Carp's absence was all but unnoticeable...his efforts were crucial.

 

[buckeyebri]

Had to go with Jenkins over Boone, due to sheer playing time throughout the season. I think scUM picked on AY more than Jenkins today, which shows how far he has come.

If the poll was at the beginning of the year on which Frosh everyone thought would make the most difference, I would have bet on JO.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I would have to go with Jenkins, he played very well and at a very difficult position for a freshman to play in his first year.

Boone has made an impact on the offensive line....

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

Jenkins has the most playing time.. and looks good... but Boone is VERY impressive already... fundamentals look beyond his years... I have little doubt he will be a multi-year AA

 

[BuckTwenty]

Jenkins. Played extremely well (add in your average freshman mistakes) in a position of great need (we needed SOMEONE to step up, and Jenkins did). If Jenkins doesn't play, who does? Brandon Underwood? Michael Roberts??

Boone had help from Rehring, Winner, and Conroy, who played well. With everything equal except position need, I gotta give the nod to Jenkins