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In today's press conference, JT was asked for his thoughts on Jenkins spiking the ball at the 1 against PSU. JT mentioned that it was something he doesn't like to see, because the team emphasizes finding an official, handing off the ball, then going back to celebrate with the other 10 guys that made the play happen. JT stressed that all players are taught to act like they've been there before, then JT added, "but then I thought about it ... and Malcolm hadn't ever been there before." It sounds as though Jenkins was given a pass for his gaffe.
JT continued though, that after reviewing the film he was more concerned with Antonio Smith's apparent high stepping into the endzone. That didn't sit well with the coaches.
JT continued though, that after reviewing the film he was more concerned with Antonio Smith's apparent high stepping into the endzone. That didn't sit well with the coaches.
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SanAntonioBuck
RIP Our Friend and Hero
Those are good kids, they'll know better the next time.Dryden;618461; said:
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Dryden;618461; said:
I can see the high stepping not sitting well with the coaches, if only because there are officials that, in the Big House anyway, would call that a penalty.
Both Malcolm and Antonio appeared to be taken with raw emotion from my perspective. I'd like to see us avoid anything that might result in a turnover or a cheap penalty, but I can't tell you I wouldn't have done what they did if I had accomplished what they did at their age.
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martinss01
blissfully stupid
DaddyBigBucks;618470; said:
yep, this is more of an experience problem than anything. i think it was russel last week that tossed the ball down after an int and got a penalty. it was far less than what tate did last year against us and he only got a 5 yrd'r but oh well. the coaches immediately put their hands on russel and did a little coaching on the spot. then in the psu game hartline got a nifty little pass and left the ball on the ground then ran back to the huddle. he immediately stopped after a couple of steps, went back to the ball, picked it up, and handed it to the official who was at that point standing directly over it. that brought a smile to my face.
so i would imagine jenkins will not get a pass for what he did, but i think the fact that these kids are freshman and sophmores is not lost on the staff. regardless of how much they play like upperclassmen.
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t_BuckeyeScott
Hall of Fame
Maybe in the Big House, but if you're Adrian Peterson you can high step for 20 yards anywhere.
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You can bet your house that both Jenkins and Yao are running extra gassers this week. I went nuts when Jenkins spiked the ball at the one. But, I'm 110% sure both are learning their lessons this week...
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What a thrill for both of them ! Just imagine if that was you crossing that goal line. What would you do for just that opportunity ? They both probably didnt even notice running the last ten yards.
if you were to ask me if I would give away my wife of 39 years to be able to do that ...............
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if you were to ask me if I would give away my wife of 39 years to be able to do that ...............
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rocketman
flying low
I was in that section just a few rows from the field where Jenkins took the INT for a TD. Ironically, me and the girl sitting in front of me were talking about the Gamble INT in 2002 just before that play happened. We just looked at each other, stunned. Jenkins ran into the side of the field with a ton of students and we were going nuts. I could barely keep my balance cause we were jumping on the benches, some of us falling over. Needless to say, I can't imagine what must have been going through Jenkins head after he took it to the house for the first time in his career.
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Malcolm Jenkins, sophomore cornerback
On his interception during the Penn State game
"I'm not focusing on that pass any more. I am concentrating to perform in this game (against Iowa). We just want to win the turnover battle. We are going to put a lot of pressure on them and do what we did last week."
On the play of his fellow teammate Antonio Smith
"He is a hard worker and a smart guy. I see him in the film room all day, learning his craft. It has definitely been helping him, as you can see."
On his success on the field
"I didn't expect to make an impact as quickly as it happened. I just keep trying to get better every day. Going up against Ted (Ginn), (Anthony) Gonzalez and (Brian) Robiskie all day in practice - that can only make me better."
On Iowa
"They have good players and good freshmen. They won't fall asleep. I think they have a good lineup, even with the young players. We have to affect them early as we don't want to fall asleep on them."
Malcolm Jenkins, sophomore cornerback
On his interception during the Penn State game
"I'm not focusing on that pass any more. I am concentrating to perform in this game (against Iowa). We just want to win the turnover battle. We are going to put a lot of pressure on them and do what we did last week."
On the play of his fellow teammate Antonio Smith
"He is a hard worker and a smart guy. I see him in the film room all day, learning his craft. It has definitely been helping him, as you can see."
On his success on the field
"I didn't expect to make an impact as quickly as it happened. I just keep trying to get better every day. Going up against Ted (Ginn), (Anthony) Gonzalez and (Brian) Robiskie all day in practice - that can only make me better."
On Iowa
"They have good players and good freshmen. They won't fall asleep. I think they have a good lineup, even with the young players. We have to affect them early as we don't want to fall asleep on them."
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txbuckeye1983
We are the innovators, they are the imitators
There is a little blurb on page 43 in this weeks' Sporting News that states, "Jenkins is playing better than any corner in the country." I happen to agree with that statement.
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txbuckeye1983;620569; said:
Another corner that has made plays and gotten some publicity is Daymeion Hughes of Cal.
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crazybuckfan40
Head Coach
How about Darrin "Toast" Walls... 
Or Ambrose "I was suppossed to man him up" Wooden
Or Ambrose "I was suppossed to man him up" Wooden
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[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kirk Ferentz used to watch with amazement as Ohio State's NFL production line turned out one first-round draft choice after another.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Iowa coach was an NFL assistant then and the rate at which the Buckeyes were cranking out all-pros didn't seem to bother anybody in the professional ranks as much as it rankled former Ohio State coach John Cooper for one reason.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I remember coach Cooper being upset because they were losing so many juniors," said Ferentz, whose 13th-ranked Hawkeyes play the No. 1 Buckeyes Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. "Sure enough, those guys would get drafted usually in the top 10 of the NFL draft, and then a year later there would be (an Ohio State) guy higher on the board at that same position."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]That's the world Ohio State lives in, and Ferentz and others around the Big Ten have had to come to grips with the fact that no matter who the Buckeyes lose, they seemingly have somebody nearly as good waiting in line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ohio State loses All-American linebacker A.J. Hawk. James Laurinaitis becomes an instant Bednarik Award candidate.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Buckeyes say goodbye to four starters in the secondary. They welcome four new playmakers.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ohio State watches cornerback Ashton Youboty go off the board in the third round of the draft in April. By September, sophomore Malcolm Jenkins is already being praised as one of the nation's best at his position.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins filled highlight reels with his 61-yard interception return for a touchdown against Penn State, but it's more than just that play that has caught the attention of his fans.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I see a lot of college football players via film or watching other games and I don't think there's a better corner in the country than Malcolm Jenkins, and I'm not just saying that because of the interception," former Ohio State linebacker and ESPN color commentator Chris Spielman said this week on WBNS, the Buckeye flagship radio station.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I'm saying that week after week, he rises to the challenge and when he plays, he plays violent, and I love that."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins says that's what he wants to hear.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"It's great to hear people think of me that highly," he said. "It's definitely one of my goals. I want to be one of the top corners in the nation, and for people to think that highly of me is great, but I've got to stay level-headed. It's a compliment, but I'm sure there's a lot of other people who think differently. I've got to keep improving my game until there's no doubt."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There was, however, some uncertainty about Jenkins' touchdown against the Nittany Lions. He weaved his way through potential tacklers, but prematurely started to celebrate the touchdown. Replays showed Jenkins dropped the ball at the 1-yard-line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The coaches addressed that," he said. "I guess I got away with one."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What was the message of the Ohio State coaches?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The just told me to hand the ball to the official next time and celebrate with your teammates," he said.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins ranks second on the team in interceptions with two and passes broken up with two, but he might lead the Buckeye defense in confidence.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"He's the type of guy when he steps out there he feels he's the best corner in the country and no one can beat him," Ohio State defensive tackle David Patterson said. "I think that really helps him. Malcolm plays really confident and that helps him play better. He's not intimidated by anyone he faces. I love being out there with a guy like Malcolm who has that kind of swagger. He's confident in his abilities, and he knows he can play with anybody."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins says confidence is easy to possess when you play behind a defensive line that regularly pressures quarterbacks.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"That takes a lot off me and knowing I'll get help where I'm supposed to get the help from my linebackers or safeties," he said. "(The confidence) comes from the coaches. They have a lot of faith in me and confidence (by) letting me play out there on the island by myself. If they believe in me, I should believe in myself."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Hawkeyes had similar feelings about Jenkins after watching him help Piscataway High School to three consecutive New Jersey state titles. But even though the Hawkeyes have a recruiting presence in the state, the 6-foot-1, 202-pound cornerback said he didn't know much about Iowa and made an early commitment to the Buckeyes.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Now Jenkins looks like he's on his way to being another Buckeye coming off the NFL production line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Talented CB Jenkins brings swagger to Bucks' defense[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]By Andy Hamilton
Iowa City Press-Citizen [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Iowa City Press-Citizen [/FONT][/FONT]
[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kirk Ferentz used to watch with amazement as Ohio State's NFL production line turned out one first-round draft choice after another.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Iowa coach was an NFL assistant then and the rate at which the Buckeyes were cranking out all-pros didn't seem to bother anybody in the professional ranks as much as it rankled former Ohio State coach John Cooper for one reason.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I remember coach Cooper being upset because they were losing so many juniors," said Ferentz, whose 13th-ranked Hawkeyes play the No. 1 Buckeyes Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. "Sure enough, those guys would get drafted usually in the top 10 of the NFL draft, and then a year later there would be (an Ohio State) guy higher on the board at that same position."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]That's the world Ohio State lives in, and Ferentz and others around the Big Ten have had to come to grips with the fact that no matter who the Buckeyes lose, they seemingly have somebody nearly as good waiting in line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ohio State loses All-American linebacker A.J. Hawk. James Laurinaitis becomes an instant Bednarik Award candidate.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Buckeyes say goodbye to four starters in the secondary. They welcome four new playmakers.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ohio State watches cornerback Ashton Youboty go off the board in the third round of the draft in April. By September, sophomore Malcolm Jenkins is already being praised as one of the nation's best at his position.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins filled highlight reels with his 61-yard interception return for a touchdown against Penn State, but it's more than just that play that has caught the attention of his fans.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I see a lot of college football players via film or watching other games and I don't think there's a better corner in the country than Malcolm Jenkins, and I'm not just saying that because of the interception," former Ohio State linebacker and ESPN color commentator Chris Spielman said this week on WBNS, the Buckeye flagship radio station.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I'm saying that week after week, he rises to the challenge and when he plays, he plays violent, and I love that."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins says that's what he wants to hear.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"It's great to hear people think of me that highly," he said. "It's definitely one of my goals. I want to be one of the top corners in the nation, and for people to think that highly of me is great, but I've got to stay level-headed. It's a compliment, but I'm sure there's a lot of other people who think differently. I've got to keep improving my game until there's no doubt."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There was, however, some uncertainty about Jenkins' touchdown against the Nittany Lions. He weaved his way through potential tacklers, but prematurely started to celebrate the touchdown. Replays showed Jenkins dropped the ball at the 1-yard-line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The coaches addressed that," he said. "I guess I got away with one."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What was the message of the Ohio State coaches?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"The just told me to hand the ball to the official next time and celebrate with your teammates," he said.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins ranks second on the team in interceptions with two and passes broken up with two, but he might lead the Buckeye defense in confidence.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"He's the type of guy when he steps out there he feels he's the best corner in the country and no one can beat him," Ohio State defensive tackle David Patterson said. "I think that really helps him. Malcolm plays really confident and that helps him play better. He's not intimidated by anyone he faces. I love being out there with a guy like Malcolm who has that kind of swagger. He's confident in his abilities, and he knows he can play with anybody."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Jenkins says confidence is easy to possess when you play behind a defensive line that regularly pressures quarterbacks.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"That takes a lot off me and knowing I'll get help where I'm supposed to get the help from my linebackers or safeties," he said. "(The confidence) comes from the coaches. They have a lot of faith in me and confidence (by) letting me play out there on the island by myself. If they believe in me, I should believe in myself."[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Hawkeyes had similar feelings about Jenkins after watching him help Piscataway High School to three consecutive New Jersey state titles. But even though the Hawkeyes have a recruiting presence in the state, the 6-foot-1, 202-pound cornerback said he didn't know much about Iowa and made an early commitment to the Buckeyes.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Now Jenkins looks like he's on his way to being another Buckeye coming off the NFL production line.[/FONT][/FONT]
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