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Buckeye Tailbacks - 2005 (official thread)

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I don't like ragging on any of our players, ever, but I don't relish the thought of Schnittker at RB. He has yet to prove himself as even a decent blocking fullback, let alone a reliable tailback...
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I agree Mili. But Wells has yet to do so too. In my opinion (which doesn't mean a whole lot) I think we have the depth in every position to have the same if not better results than last year from a statistical point of view. I was impressed by his running and actually watched it a few times b/c I didn't think he would run that well even against stringers...... He ran without hesitation which I liked and was watching the field ahead of him... thats a plus .... but it doesn't mean much other than words till any of our backs get on the game field and prove themselves.

I have a lot of faith in every player - they just have to have the right opportunity to show what they got.
 
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I agree Mili. But Wells has yet to do so too...
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Uh, Schnittker is a 5th year senior and has yet to do squat...in my mind he's proved he can't hack it. Wells is an incoming freshman with warp speed who hasn't even had his chance yet. No way you can compare the two.
 
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Compare????

Granted.... I agree... I haven't seen too much I like in Schnittker but he showed a bit more awareness in the Spring Game. Hopefully he will come out this year and work some magic on the field whereever he's lined up at. He's had enough time to develop and hopefully he has the experience and will step up....we'll see.

Just to clear this up - I never compared the two. I wouldn't dare compare Wells to Schnittker. Day and Night differences but they both still have yet to prove themselves. Wells has to do something when he gets on the field and so does Schnittker regardless of the situation, and regardless of past seasons. :roll2:

But for Schnittker in his final year I would like to see him perform & go out with a bang. Thats all.

Enjoy the weekend everyone! I'm outta here to drink some beer, fish, and talk tOSU football. Stay Cool Mili!
 
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Schnit has been a bit of a disappointment as a fullback, granted he has been injured also. But I was hoping for more. Some guys get stuck at the wrong position and this could be what has happened. He was a fine LB prospect and probably should have stayed at LB. He is a great kid and a team player !
 
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So without Haw then we have Pittman as the clear #1 then. Then Anderson Russell and Maurice Wells should be pretty even for #2. We lose Freddie to a grayshirt. Then after that.. we have Brandon Schnittker who will play the 'Branden Joe' position of bruising back. I've heard that Roy Hall was repping at TB/FB in the spring, so why not give him a shot at TB.. I think he could pretty decent. Then you have a few walkons.. anyone of note??
 
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So without Haw then we have Pittman as the clear #1 then. Then Anderson Russell and Maurice Wells should be pretty even for #2. We lose Freddie to a grayshirt. Then after that.. we have Brandon Schnittker who will play the 'Branden Joe' position of bruising back. I've heard that Roy Hall was repping at TB/FB in the spring, so why not give him a shot at TB.. I think he could pretty decent. Then you have a few walkons.. anyone of note??
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I would say that Dionte Johnson will get as many, if not more, carries at FB than Schnittker. Other Running backs on the current roster:

Colby Staubs, RB (RS Jr) 6'0" 200
Matt Daniels, FB (RS Fr) 5'7" 205
Steve Fender, FB (RS So) 6'4" 250
Matthew Johnson, RB (RS So) 5'11" 190

We have enough players at the position. Although I don't recall any of the above-listed four runners getting a carry, sometimes the deep bench guys do OK (witness Roshawn Parker who was a senior last season).
 
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I would assume that Haw will be suspended for the Texas game but that is my assumption. Does everyone else think that we will have more multiple receiver sets in that game as Pittman is our only TB with game experience?

I can see Pittman and Wells on the edge a bit getting some stuff in the flats; and of course Teddy G.
 
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Jumping the gun?

So I actually have a *football* 'on the field' related question...
I didn't follow recruitment all that closely until LOI day...
But, is it just me, or are there a lot of people who are writing
off Maurice Wells before he even gets a shot at proving himself?

I mean, personally, I don't find it too outlandish of a thought to
believe that a freshman runningback, named Maurice, could come
in and play a major role in leading the Buckeyes to a National Championship. :biggrin:

I think both Pittman and Haw are going to be huge contributors
to the offense, as has been discussed in and out over the off-season.
I also understand that Maurice Wells hasn't had a snap at the
collegiate level yet, nay, isn't even on campus yet. It just seems
that the majority of Bucks out there aren't seeing him as playing
a very significant role in the offense.

So I guess my question to the board, is for those who watched
recruitment a little more closely than I, what are your feelings
on Maurice's abilities, more importantly the possibility of his
talent putting him in a position to immediately contribute
and possibly to be the star back?

For those who don't see him getting serious reps, what
are you reasons (besides the obvious -- he hasn't suited up yet.)
 
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crzykillernut- I for one think Wells could do huge things with his speed, and his ability as a reciever also. However Wells isn't very big maybe only 180-190 pounds, and also has had injury problems. So while many haven't discussed his stature/injury record people who follow recruiting closely will kind of write a kid off a bit because of things we've read.

On the bright side Wells was in the top 3 running backs at one point and time and is a 5 star athlete (of course that changed when he signed with us). The kid can straight out run and is very quick and ellusive so he's very fit to run our type of offense (IMO). Like you stated tho crzykillernut he's only a freshman, and I don't think you can put much stock at first glance at what a kid did in high school. I guess we just have to wait and see.
 
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