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How 'bout Howard?

Sophomore defensive back Travis Howard had his best day as a Buckeye on Saturday, including three solo tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception.

"To be honest, I've never had a day like this," the 6-foot, 190-pound product of Dr. Krop High in Florida said. "It's a great feeling to make a couple plays. I'm looking forward to play more of these days."

Howard said his progression to a productive player "has been tough," but that he is more comfortable with the defensive schemes now, which allows him to flow more freely to make plays.

To do it against Michigan, makes it all the better. Howard said he has a new appreciation for what The Game means.

"I didn't realize the Ohio State-Michigan thing until they came out to the field (his freshman year), crossed the 50-yard line and was pushing and stuff," Howard said. "That's when I realized I didn't like Michigan much."
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http://news-herald.com/articles/2010/11/28/sports/nh3348385.txt?viewmode=fullstory
 
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buckeyes_rock;1822266; said:
Yeah Travis has worked his way into the lineup and showed up in a big way today. Now the question is, who will the other starting corner be next season? :)

He's got great hands and isn't afraid to get physical, even after getting banged up pretty good midseason. I like his future!
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I would guess that Dionte Allen will start opposite Travis next year.
 
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OSU football: Howard's role grows, and could get bigger
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

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Chris Russell | DISPATCH
Ohio State defensive back Travis Howard, left, had more playing time toward the end of the season.

Travis Howard appears to be taking a beaten path toward a possible starting job at cornerback next season for Ohio State.

Seniors Chimdi Chekwa and Devon Torrence, starters the past two seasons at the corners, paid their dues in nickel and dime packages in much the same way the rapidly ascending Howard has done this year. Like coins in a piggy bank, a little bit of playing time here and there starts adding up to substantial value to the defense, so much so that Howard should expect to see plenty of action Jan.4 when Ohio State takes on pass-happy Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl.

"It's a real experience, especially playing this year," said Howard, a redshirt sophomore from Miami. "It's building up my confidence, as you all can see. I feel way more comfortable out on the field since I am playing more, and that allows me to make more plays."

He made some big plays in a 37-7 win over Michigan last month. He intercepted a pass on a deep ball at the start of the second half, helped force a fumble by quarterback Denard Robinson in the first quarter deep in OSU territory and later recovered a fumble near the sideline.

"We want our guys to do things the right way, to take care of their responsibilities, but we also want them to make plays when the opportunity arises," cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson said.

It appears Howard has been paying heed.

It wasn't necessarily the plan in August to see Howard playing more by season's end.

"It was a tough road," Howard said. "The beginning of the season I had a lot of bumps and bruises, but I stuck through it. I fought hard through practice, and now it's showing on the field."

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k2onprimetime;1859514; said:
Got a chance to play black ops with Travis last night, He's now one of my favorite players. Real cool/nice guy. He told me that the team is already going at it hard at the woody. Cant wait to see him step up next year...
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Screw all that noise... how is he on the sticks? :tongue2:
 
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k2onprimetime;1859514; said:
Got a chance to play black ops with Travis last night, He's now one of my favorite players. Real cool/nice guy. He told me that the team is already going at it hard at the woody. Cant wait to see him step up next year...
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and he gave you a shout out on his twitter
 
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With New Look, Howard Hoping to Follow Big Footsteps
By Brandon Castel

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Chris Gamble was one of the most unique players in Ohio State history.

He was also one of the most dynamic; a two-way player in an era when they no longer exist.

Though he began his career as a receiver, Gamble?s legacy will most certainly be as a cornerback, where he redefined the position in Columbus.

Nearly a decade after Gamble helped Ohio State win the BCS National Championship, his play is still inspiring a new generation of Buckeyes.

?I kind of went back in the past and noticed that Chris Gamble wore No. 7 and he was from Florida and he played corner too,? redshirt junior Travis Howard said.

?So I kind of wanted to switch that back up because nobody at corner wore No. 7 for a while.?

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2011/SpringFootball/Howard_7.html
 
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Howard hopes to be worth shouting about
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Travis Howard (7) is the only cornerback on Ohio State's roster who had extensive playing time last season.

When Taver Johnson yells, he can be heard across the Ohio State football practice field far and wide. It's no fun being his target.

Over the past three years, Travis Howard has been on the receiving end of the OSU cornerbacks coach's rants many times. But Johnson's bellows, which once stirred fear in Howard, now pique his interest.

"The first time he starts yelling, you kind of get paranoid, kind of scared, because you're not used to it," said Howard, who has since learned to take Johnson's barks constructively, not personally.

"Now when he's yelling, it's basically he wants you to do better. It's not as if you don't know what you're doing. He wants you to go out there and make plays."

That's especially true for Howard this spring as the Buckeyes work to replace starting cornerbacks Chimdi Chekwa and Devon Torrence from last year's defense. Howard is the lone returnee at corner who had extensive playing time, though Dominic Clarke gained a baptism by fire during the Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas.

As Clarke, Florida State transfer Dionte Allen and redshirt freshman Bradley Roby go about trying to please Johnson, Howard has been called on to lead by example. He might be about to become a first-time starter, but he has to practice like he's been there before.

"I had no choice but to change my mindset once those two guys left," Howard said. "There were no other players who actually had any experience. I had to take on the role of going in and being the playmaker at the corner spot, and show the younger guys to allow them to make plays and do different things in our defensive schemes."

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