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DB Christian Bryant (Official Thread)

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Buckrock;1853869; said:
Awesome. I know he hits like a Jack Hammer and that may be why he moved to Safety (and injuries), but i would rather see him at CB. Great Athlete.
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I agree. Does he not remind you of Antoine Winfield a little bit? His height kind of scared me at first, but he played well at the STAR position.
 
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Buckrock;1853869; said:
Awesome. I know he hits like a Jack Hammer and that may be why he moved to Safety (and injuries), but i would rather see him at CB. Great Athlete.
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Idk, I think I rather see him as a S laying people out. I'd probably like to see Howard, Allen and Brown at CB, with Bryant and Barnett at S. With Bryant being the backup Star, and having Johnson replace him if Moeller were to get injured
 
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Sophomore safety Christian Bryant looking for playing time in Ohio State's secondary
Published: Saturday, August 13, 2011
By Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer

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Marvin Fong, The Plain Dealer
Injuries gave Christian Bryant (right) a chance to play as a freshman in 2010, and then interrupted his season.

This fall, Bryant figures to be part of the Buckeyes' experienced defensive depth -- unless injuries come into play again.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Injuries do this to a team from one year to the next -- not enough players to too many.

When the injuries happen in bunches, as they did to Ohio State's secondary a year ago, there's a scramble to find guys who can play. When everyone is healthy a year later, there's a scramble to find spots for everyone who's shown they can handle themselves.

"Once you get out there, you get confidence that you can be out there," safeties coach Paul Haynes said. "I think sometimes as a backup it's hard to prepare. We always tell them you've got to prepare like you're going to play, but I think that's easier said than done. ... But now you showed us you can do it, now you have to continue to get better."

In the crunch for the Buckeyes right now is sophomore safety and Glenville grad Christian Bryant.

"Christian is a player, and like [defensive coordinator Jim] Heacock always says, we'll play our best 11," senior Tyler Moeller said. "And I think he's one of our best 11."

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http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2011/08/sophomore_safety_christian_bry.html
 
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The Curious Case of Christian Bryant
By Brandon Castel

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? After watching the development of Christian Bryant last fall, it?s hard to believe there are 11 better players on Ohio State?s defense heading into the 2011 season.

He was only a freshman last season, but the coaching staff had no problem throwing Bryant into the mix against teams like Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin in the middle of the season. They weren?t worried about playing him against Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl either.

?When I talk about Christian, I talk about a football player,? said safeties coach Paul Haynes, who was recently promoted to co-defensive coordinator.

?I think he's just a raw, natural, instinctive football player. Kind of like Jermale Hines was.?

Not unlike Hines early in his career, Bryant is so unique as a football player that he doesn?t really have a position on the defense. He has three or four of them.

?Christian Bryant fits pretty much wherever. He?s a safety, he?s a corner, he?s a ?Star.? He does it all,? junior safety Orhian Johnson said.

?He?s one of the most versatile defensive backs we have and I think that?s an asset to himself and the team.?

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2011/FallCamp/Bryant.html
 
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Ohio State University football analysis: Skull Session with Doug Lesmerises
Published: Saturday, September 24, 2011
By Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer


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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Toney Clemons is tackled by Ohio State defensive back Christian Bryant linebacker Andrew Sweat, and defensive back Travis Howard.

Columbus -- Just like on offense, Ohio State had a new starter on defense Saturday. He didn't get as much attention as freshman quarterback Braxton Miller, but sophomore safety Christian Bryant could change the look of his unit almost as much.

Basically, the Buckeyes couldn't keep Bryant off the field any longer.

Last season, he got a start after Tyler Moeller's season was ended by injury, before a foot infection then sent Bryant to the sidelines for weeks. During preseason camp, Bryant looked like one of the best 11 players on the OSU defense. During the first three games, he rotated with junior Orhian Johnson, taking some series at a safety spot.

This time, was there was no injury, no part-time work and no more excuses for keeping the Glenville High grad out of the starting lineup. Bryant said words he heard somewhere from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, a Michigan man, expressed his approach.

"He said he just wants to practice well every day so the team can know who should be the starter at the end of the week," Bryant said. "That's what I try to do, each day just work my butt off and do the best I can."

Bryant said safeties coach Paul Haynes told him on Sunday, the day after Ohio State's 24-6 loss to Miami, that "we're going to throw you in there."

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http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2011/09/ohio_state_university_football_1.html
 
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smoney47;1999312; said:
Quickly becoming a favorite. He reminds me of Malcolm Jenkins. He's got that mean streak that you love to see from your defensive players.
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Yeah, he was the one on the defense getting fired up when they were giving up big plays. Trying to get guys fired up... I liked to see that out of him. He played well in his start at safety.
 
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Christian Bryant is Right Where He Belongs
By Tony Gerdeman

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? One of the changes to the defense against Colorado was the insertion of Christian Bryant into the starting lineup. He started the game at safety, and then moved down to the star position on passing downs.
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It was well-received by Bryant, who responded by leading the team with six tackles. He also led the defense in excitement generated.

?I go out there on the field and I try to hype everybody up,? said the true sophomore from Cleveland.

?That's what I do. I try to get the crowd involved. I try to talk to the players on the sideline. We've got to put some intensity into the game. That's what I do.?

Bryant getting the starting nod didn't come as much of a surprise to those who have seen him play in practice in his one-plus seasons. He has a nose for the ball and despite being just 5-9 and 190 pounds, he isn't afraid to take on much larger foes.

?When I talk about Christian, I talk about a football player," said safeties coach Paul Haynes back in August.

"I think he's just a raw, natural, instinctive football player. Kind of like Jermale Hines was. He has a knack for the ball, we've just got to make sure that he continues to play low and make sure he becomes a student of the game.?

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2011/Colorado/postgame/bryant.html
 
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