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C Seth McLaughlin (All B1G, All-American, 2024 Rimington Award)

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buchtelgrad04 said:
I think you’re underestimating what goes into a QB calling signals. Why do you think so many teams look to the sideline before the play? The majority of QB’s aren’t making calls at the LOS. I’m not sure why you expected a true freshman, who expected to redshirt, to suddenly be good at it.
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I sure as hell did. Day had 30 days to get Brown and Kleinholz to at least call a basic set of plays. Neither one looked ready and in the case of Kleinholz Cavier had to call the snaps. My conclusion is that he didn’t get mani, if any, snaps in practice. Further, todays HS athlete has been tutored, practiced, summer camped, to levels not far behind what they will be asked to do in college.
 
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cincibuck said:
I sure as hell did. Day had 30 days to get Brown and Kleinholz to at least call a basic set of plays. Neither one looked ready and in the case of Kleinholz Cavier had to call the snaps. My conclusion is that he didn’t get mani, if any, snaps in practice. Further, todays HS athlete has been tutored, practiced, summer camped, to levels not far behind what they will be asked to do in college.
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30 Days. Hilarious.
 
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cincibuck said:
I sure as hell did. Day had 30 days to get Brown and Kleinholz to at least call a basic set of plays. Neither one looked ready and in the case of Kleinholz Cavier had to call the snaps. My conclusion is that he didn’t get mani, if any, snaps in practice. Further, todays HS athlete has been tutored, practiced, summer camped, to levels not far behind what they will be asked to do in college.
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buchtelgrad04 said:
Thkid wasnt any where near ready. What did he do from August to middle December? When #1tells you he’s going to the portAl what do you do but try and bring him up to speed. And to add to the coaching mistakes, you bench the center and change the left side of the o-line… and we thought Hairball was stupid.
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buchtelgrad04 said:
I think you’re underestimating what goes into a QB calling signals. Why do you think so many teams look to the sideline before the play? The majority of QB’s aren’t making calls at the LOS. I’m not sure why you expected a true freshman, who expected to redshirt, to suddenly be good at it.
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I didn’t expect him to play like McCord, but I expected him to be able to do the snap count and it wasnt like he was working with the full play book.
 
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Alabama Transfer Seth McLaughlin Sheds Black Stripe After Eight Practices With the Buckeyes

Alabama transfer Seth McLaughlin becomes the second Buckeye to shed his black stripe at Student Appreciation Day, joining quarterback Will Howard.
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ALABAMA TRANSFER SETH MCLAUGHLIN SHEDS BLACK STRIPE AFTER EIGHT PRACTICES WITH THE BUCKEYES​

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Seth McLaughlin is the fourth Ohio State transfer to shed his black stripe with the Buckeyes.

 
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SETH MCLAUGHLIN. Last week, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic named the most important players (besides quarterbacks) from each top 10 team in the preseason AP Poll. For Ohio State, Feldman picked a new kid on the block: center Seth McLaughlin.

The Buckeyes had a shaky season up front in 2023. They were No. 8 in the Big Ten in rushing offense and five times last year were held under 4 yards a carry in games, including two of their losses, and against Maryland and Penn State were kept under 2 yards a pop. They also were No. 5 in the Big Ten in sacks allowed with 23 after ranking No. 1 and No. 2 in the previous two seasons. McLaughlin, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alabama with a 4.0 grade point average and a degree in finance, started 25 games for the Tide, but did have some struggles snapping last season, including in the Rose Bowl. The 6-3, 310-pounder, though, hasn’t had any issues in preseason camp and has brought a calming presence to the Buckeyes line. He’s savvy in directing traffic and understanding coverages and also brings an edge with his physicality. Ohio State is loaded everywhere. If this O-line can step up and shine, this team has all the other pieces to win the national title.
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I can get on board with that pick.

And here's the good news about it: Two weeks ago, Day called McLaughlin Ohio State's most consistent offensive lineman in preseason camp. On Thursday, Day said McLaughlin has become a prominent leader in the Buckeyes' offense because of his confidence and experience on the field.

"It's poise. It's not getting rattled when coach barks at you and saying, 'OK, I got this. Let me get this under control,'" Day said. "It's seeing something in practice and being able to adjust on the move. It's being prepared when you walk on the field. It's recognizing how hard you have to play at the position. It's kind of all of those things into one. But he has great communication up front. He talks to the guys. He's moving quickly in there. And when you have experience like he has, the game seems to slow down at times, yet he seems to play at a fast level."

If McLaughlin continues to be a smooth operator in the trenches, surely – and don't call me Shirley – the entire Ohio State offense will benefit as a result. That said, consider me excited to see what the Buckeyes' offensive line looks like with McLaughlin at the tip of the spear.

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Skull Session: Ryan Day Sees Next-Level Traits in Will Howard, Seth McLaughlin Continues to Impress This Preseason and Cody Simon Feels Honored to Be Ohio State’s Block O Winner

Ryan Day sees next-level traits in Will Howard, Seth McLaughlin continues to impress in preseason camp and Cody Simon feels honored to be Ohio State's Block O recipient.
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Seth McLaughlin is a Pro Who “Doesn't Blink” at Center For Buckeyes​

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McLaughlin feels settled in enough now to make his voice a leading one on the offensive line. He feels chemistry developing between himself and the unit’s other pieces, too.

“At this point, I don't feel like a new guy,” McLaughlin said. “I feel like I've been here for a while. Just with the relationship I have with the guys in the room, I don't feel new, and I think that's awesome. It's a testament to those guys welcoming me in here. I'm ready to go to work.”

“He's played in about the biggest games that you can think of. So you can see his experience, his leadership at the center position.”– Donovan Jackson on Seth McLaughlin

Just sayin': When you talk about the transfers that the Buckeyes picked up, i.e. Howard, Downs, Judkins, and Sayin, etc., McLaughlin is sometimes overlooked; however, he appears to be "a key piece" in the OL (which was definitely "a unit of need").
 
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A 305-POUND BULLDOZER. Ohio State ran the ball 33 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. While the offensive line and running backs had what Day called “good snaps,” the head coach also said there were plays the Buckeyes “didn’t quite make” in Week 1.

“We’re looking to be more explosive,” Day said last Tuesday. “Everybody has got to own it. Everybody has got to be a part of it. We have to see more improvement in Week 2.”

They did.

Against Western Michigan, Ohio State ran the ball 39 times for 273 yards and six touchdowns. Quinshon Judkins had nine carries for 108 yards and two scores. TreVeyon Henderson had 10 carries for 66 yards and two scores. James Peoples had 10 carries for 51 yards and one score. And Sam-Williams Dixon had three carries for 40 yards.

What led to such improvement?

Well, there were a lot of factors — one of them being Seth McLaughlin being a 305-pound bulldozer at the center position.
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  • On Seth McLaughlin: "He's been a pro. Calms everything down inside. ... He just has a calming presence. That's a good feeling as a coach. ... I do think having that tablet on the sideline is very helpful. ... I think it's really helpful in terms of our coaching. ... He gives us great information and he can help us with that, in terms of seeing something in the game."
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Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Wishes He Could "Say More" About Denzel Burke's Targeting Call, Buckeyes Evaluating Options at Kick Returner During Bye Week

Ryan Day says “I wish I could say more” about the targeting call against Denzel Burke and that the Buckeyes will evaluate their kickoff returner situation during the bye week.
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Crump's brother said:
Upon rewatch, Seth had a hell of a game. Regularly makes second level blocks that make last year's 4 yard runs pop for huge gains.
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And the snapping problem appears to be no problem now. Talent was there in droves to me and snaps were the only question mark, glad he is on the squad. He really is getting massive push and getting to the next level with force.
 
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