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DE Keith Wells (Columbus State; transfer to Ohio Dominican)

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BuckeyeMike80;1083595; said:
that's an 17-18 year old?!?

Did that not sound like a 5 year NFL vet talking or what?
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No doubt! The kid is so well spoken, thoughtful, intelligent. I'm sure his family is very proud of the young man. And I'm sure Buckeye Nation will be proud of him as well.

Very exciting time to be a Buckeye folks! Tress recruits some amazing kids!
 
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I figured I would post come congrats to his mother....hell of a job she has done with Keith.

That video only confirmed everything I already thought....kid will be a player.

Not only that but we have someone else to give us good sound bytes like Barton did!!!
 
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Gainesville's Keith Well verbally committed to Ohio State on Monday. National Signing Day is Wednesday.

Gainesville's Wells pick Ohio State
By Bill Murphy
[email protected]

UPDATED Feb. 4, 2008

Keith Wells has decided where he is going to take his football game to the next level, and this time he isn?t going to change his mind. Gainesville High?s highly recruited defensive end prospect decided to verbally commit to Ohio State on Monday and will sign with the Buckeyes Wednesday on national signing day.

Wells, a 6-foot-5, 207-pound defensive end, called Ohio State assistant coach Luke Fickel Monday morning and said he was coming to Columbus. It was a decision he took his time making after originally verbally committing to Florida State in the fall, then later deciding to take official visits to Ohio State, Tennessee, Notre Dame and Auburn. He canceled his fifth and final allowed visit, which was scheduled for Florida two weeks ago.

"It?s one of those situations that I had to go with my gut," Wells said. "I felt very comfortable with Ohio State."

Wells is listed as the No. 15 defensive end prospect in the country by Rivals.com. He plans on playing a "hybrid" defensive end spot for the Buckeyes, saying he will be able to rush the passer out of a three-point stance 75-percent of the time.

Wells says his interest in playing for the Buckeyes increased by talking with head coach Jim Tressel on a daily basis for a three-week period. He says the two would talk about everything from football to life to his degree plans in college. The Gainesville High senior plans to major in engineering at OSU.

"Coach Tressel is very serious and showed me how bad he wanted to coach me by talking with me every day." Wells said."
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"I just felt like Florida State lied to me while they were recruiting me."
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Gainesville's Wells pick Ohio State
 
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Elephant;1083660; said:
Darn right it was...It took me all morning trying to find a hat that could fit that kid:) I also had to give him a lesson on why people call it "The Ohio State University". The kid is a quick learner:biggrin:
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Thanks Elephant, for your input, and if you had anything to do with the type of kid Keith is congratulations on a job well done.

Heckuva a job on the hat too :biggrin:
 
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I guess what strikes me most about Keith is that he serves to be a great ambassador for his family, his school, his State, his sport and, eventually, for tOSU. I've been to Georgia a number of time and have found it people to be a wonderful breath of fresh air. The best folks of Ga match up well with the best in Ohio. Keith will do honor to both communities.

That he chose tOSU to be his school is a wonderful compliment, considering the very good programss afforded by his home State. Though he will be leaving his home to be with us, he will do much to benefit both communities.

Love all those Georgia kids. Good work JT, et al.
 
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I had nothing to do with Keith's character..His mom is the reason why! Keith is a smart kid and the sky is the limit for him. There are so many areas he needs to improve on but I think he is willing to work for it. He knows he has to step up his game. Really a proud day here at Gainesville. Iv always wanted to see a kid committ to the Buckeyes from here. I can not say enough about this young man!
 
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