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DT Cameron Heyward (6x Pro Bowl, 3x All Pro, Pittsburgh Steelers)

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BuckeyeNation27;1156754; said:
and nobody is even talking about the best one on the team.
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That's the main reason I started the "Most Sack in '08" vBookie event. I figured that, with v$ on the line, people might really think about it...
 
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HOOPS JUNKIE: Back at the bucolic-sounding Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga., Cameron Heyward was a football star. And also a basketball standout.
He stands 6-foot-6 and 287 pounds and is the son of the late former NFL RB Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, and a guy that size and with those bloodlines playing hoops was an intriguing possibility for OSU basketball coach Thad Matta. So when Jim Tressel started talking to Heyward about coming to Ohio State to play football, Matta also spoke with him about playing for him.
Two years into being a Buckeye, Heyward is fully committed to football. But that doesn't mean he still doesn't love a good pickup basketball game.
"During the offseason we usually have a couple of tournaments and just hang out and play ball," Heyward said.

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Dispatch

In the spotlight

Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:11 AM
By Tim May


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Cameron Heyward

DL , OHIO STATE

The shuffling that has taken place the past two weeks in the Ohio State lineup hasn't been limited to the offensive line and quarterback. For example, Cameron Heyward has been moved from defensive end to defensive tackle with specific marching orders from defensive coordinator Jim Heacock.
" 'Make plays. Production,' " the sophomore recalled of his coach's command.
"I'm not just going to sit back there and let everybody get it. I've got to get to that quarterback and affect him."
The Buckeyes dabbled with Heyward as the inside specialist in a three-man line in the nickel defense. Now he and Doug Worthington, originally a defensive end, are the first-team tackles on a four-man front inside ends Lawrence Wilson and Thaddeus Gibson, who assumed Heyward's spot.

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Hopefully Cam can turn it on. Wilson has shown some flashes, Thaddeus, Cam, but they can not seem to keep it going on a consistent basis for some reason. Scheme? Effort, not sure but I hope this new rotation helps. Perhaps Cam can be the next Darion Scott.. we need someone to make those QB hits like he used to.
 
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I think after another week of preparation, Cam will really start to turn it on as a DT today. The quickness of the D-line should start to create mismatches and allow for penetration and disruption.

The only fear is with DW and Cam being a little light for DT's the O-line could get some push, quickness should help here and both Cam and DW have enough experience to use their technique and God given talent to hold their own against the run.
 
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On Donald Washington's pick, Cam applied the pressure by bull-rushing the center right back into the QB's face. I was about to run and post that thought, when Glen Mason beat me to the punch. I didn't think it was worth putting it in the game thread when the color commentator had mentioned it.

But the commentators did give the DB's credit for "coverage sacks" today; so here's some credit for a Defensive Lineman for a "pressure pick".
 
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Meet a Buckeye: DT Cameron Heyward

Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:21 AM
By Tim May


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Cameron Heyward enjoys the havoc and chaos of the football trenches. As an Ohio State defensive lineman, the sophomore likes the physical nature of the game, of having to fight through big men to get to the smaller guys. He's the son of the late Craig "Ironhead" Heyward, after all. Yet you might be surprised to learn that when he was growing up, in Pittsburgh and Suwanee, Ga., Cameron -- the emerging big man and stalker of running backs and quarterbacks -- enjoyed watching TV cartoons more than just about anything else. With that now out in the open:
Q What was your favorite cartoon?
A I never missed Doug. It was about just an average Joe. I had another big favorite, too. I really liked Hey Arnold! Everybody loved Hey Arnold!
Q What was so special about Hey Arnold!?
A It's just that Hey Arnold! was so cool. And he was smooth.
Q Why were cartoons able to hold your interest? Was it the escape?
A That's part of it. And they help broaden your imagination, which really helps you think about anything.

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