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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Hopefully the good feelings last longer than the plane ride back to Cali. Great to see that Day & Co put out the red carpet so successfully. But that's what they do.....anyway, haven't seen Kurelic report or anything, but kinda surmise that the twins glommed onto him from the get-go and bonded. Guess that all the teams will treat their targets the same way, so as the glow wears off, tOSU stacks up pretty well against the top flight competition. Frye's record will be pretty stout, sending three of the five OL to the league this year, and the other two next. Brandon would fit in pretty well. Here's hoping.....Go Bucks!
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We did all we could here and have ourselves a shot. Tough to land a kid like this but you definitely take the shot, especially with most of the OL class filled up. No idea where we sit after the visit though, will be interesting to see what happens.
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https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals-rankings-week-breaking-down-the-2024-offensive-linemen-1
I really want to be optimistic about this one. I really do. And if it wasn't this HS I would. There has to be a 1st to start are "in" on the HS, and why not him
But these are the type of battles OSU needs to start winning
No. 1 at the position: Brandon Baker
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6'5" | 290 LBS | OT | 2024
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SANTA ANA, CA
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The national analyst team had a lot of back and forth on the top offensive line recruit conversation, with Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei's
Brandon Baker
winning out against stout competition (the other contenders were also ranked within the top 30 overall). Not only is Baker the only projected offensive tackle among the top three offensive line recruits in the updated Rivals250, he could be among the safest bets at any premium position in the class.
More tape of him working against some of the best competition in the nation won't hurt, though the resume is already among the best at the position to date. It's part of the reason why Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Texas and others are clamoring for a potential commitment.
Should this recruitment end sooner rather than later, look for the Ducks or Buckeyes to be in the best shape to land the new No. 1 player in the offensive trenches.
I really want to be optimistic about this one. I really do. And if it wasn't this HS I would. There has to be a 1st to start are "in" on the HS, and why not him
But these are the type of battles OSU needs to start winning
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I am in the same boat, the HS is also my biggest reason to approach with trepidation. Plus the interviews after the visit aren't exactly glowing, though I know better than to go off those because he might be as revealing as the Sweater Vest in interviews. But Wyatt Davis, NPF, and a few others example the exception to that rule on OL, so I will give it the Lloyd Christmas and say there is a chance.
In all seriousness though, if Frye pulls this off then epic recruiting performance. Moore is going to be a rockstar and the Armstrongs need a little time to develop, but I think the talent is there for sure. So adding Baker would be a great OL class in my books, though I do think we want 6 in this class.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Back in town. Heard on the road that Brandon is 'tied' with Oregon. Well, don't believe tOSU can/will compete for NIL money, but bet it will be comparable. tOSU's record of OL in the league is stronger, and also believe/read that Frye had a pre-established relationship from his UCLA days. The kid is saying all the right things, and he's gotta weigh the juggernaut that tOSU is, versus the place Oregon will be in next year after USC and UCLA join the B10. Dunno what 18 year old kids think these days. Hard to look 10-20 years down he road when you're that young. Here's hoping....Go Bucks!
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https://n.rivals.com/news/recruiting-rumor-mill-intensity-remains-high-at-summer-s-mid-point
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Oregon continues to be a major contender for the top-rated offensive tackle. He says it feels like home, his brother graduated from there and he loves everything about the Ducks. But he’s had other great visits to Ohio State, Texas and Florida State as all three also remain major players.
A commitment could come in August or September for the Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei standout but he’s working on scheduling an official to Nebraska in the fall and if that happens then Baker will push his pledge to December.
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ShowMeBuck
You know what? Chicken butt.
In terms of being a very highly rated OT with a hard to read and quiet recruitment this one reminds me a lot of the NPF recruitment
Same ending please.
Same ending please.
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Great comp really. And this OL class is wildly average without him. But with him, I am very happy with it, though we probably want to add one more.
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https://clutchpoints.com/ohio-state-football-news-star-prospect-true-feelings-amid-nebraskas-pursuit
Nice article, but I remain VERY cautiously optimistic still
Nice article, but I remain VERY cautiously optimistic still
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Buckeye86
I do not choose to discuss it
Class of 2024 Recruiting News (Part 60)
2024 COMMIT LIST: State Rating Position First Last Height Weight Hightlights: IN 4* OL Ian Moore, 6-5 295 http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ga0zU OH 4* DB Garrett Stover 6-2 195 http://www.hudl.com/v/2JqnwB FL 5* WR Jeremiah Smith 6-3 185 http://www.hudl.com/v/2JGhdu OH 3* OL Marc Nave 6-5 315...
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