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

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I had the chance to meet Mr. Heyward for the first time this weekend.

Cameron was at a basketball tournament in Atlanta watching his family members compete. I do some free lance writing for the local paper and had the chance to speak to him briefly. He was proudly wearing his OSU defense shirt and couldn't have been a better representation of Ohio State.

He shook many hands, was gracious in receiving congratulations on another Big10 title, and was complimentary of Texas and the challange they represent.

He is a very proud Buckeye and you should be proud of how he carried himself this weekend.
 
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BigWoof31;1365518; said:
I had the chance to meet Mr. Heyward for the first time this weekend.

Cameron was at a basketball tournament in Atlanta watching his family members compete. I do some free lance writing for the local paper and had the chance to speak to him briefly. He was proudly wearing his OSU defense shirt and couldn't have been a better representation of Ohio State.

He shook many hands, was gracious in receiving congratulations on another Big10 title, and was complimentary of Texas and the challange they represent.

He is a very proud Buckeye and you should be proud of how he carried himself this weekend.
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Good stuff Woof...

How about a link to the article you wrote?
 
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1/3/2009
Gwinnett Grads: Heyward hoping for big post-holiday Fiesta

By David Friedlander and Will Hammock
Staff Writers

Cameron Heyward returned to his roots in a couple of ways during the holidays.

The former Peachtree Ridge two-sport standout came home to Gwinnett County and was a prominent spectator at the Deep South Classic, a basketball tournament in which he made quite a name for himself during his high school roundball career, including a spot on the 2005 All-Tournament team.

However, while catching up with his family - including watching his brothers Corrie Heyward and C.J. Blackwell and the current Lions team finish as runner-up in the 2008 tournament - was a nice diversion, the rest of his holiday focus was on his current sport (football), and about 2,000 miles away in Tempe, Ariz.

That's where he and the rest of the 10th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes continue to prepare to take on No. 3 Texas in the Fiesta Bowl on Monday.

"I'm looking forward to it," Heyward said during a break in the Deep South Classic action. "Anytime you got to a bowl game, it's a big achievement. Texas is a great team, and we want to play hard and beat them."

If Ohio State is to take down Texas, Heyward, who started all 12 of the Buckeyes' games so far this season, will likely play a big role, especially trying to put pressure on Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy.

"He's highly talented," Heyward said. "We haven't faced anyone like him before. We'll be an underdog, but we'll do everything we can to win. Just as a team, our seniors have worked so hard. So, we want to send them out on a good note."

Monday's game will be the culmination of another strong season for the 6-foot-6, 287-pound sophomore defensive tackle.

After earning a starting job, and Freshman All-American honors in 2007, Heyward followed up that success by bettering most of his numbers this past fall.

He stands seventh among all Ohio State defenders with 35 combined tackles and assists, fifth on the team with 41⁄2 tackles for loss and fourth with 31⁄2 sacks.

"I'm still not where I want to be," Heyward said. "But I think I'm headed in the right direction."
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Cam Heyward
 
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This is random but I was searching through nfl.com videos, mostly of former Buckeyes, and I came across this one of Jake Long.

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I guess Jake has a short memory. :wink:

1:18 and 2:57

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE2y_ypR9wQ]YouTube - Vernon Gholston Godlike[/ame]

I expect Cam to bounce back from a mediocre sophomore year. I'd like to see him spend more time at DT though.
 
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2009 NFP scouting series: Ohio State
Buckeyes prospects worth watching this season.
Wes Bunting
July 28, 2009

This summer, the National Football Post is breaking down every team in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-A) to identify players who might warrant interest from NFL teams in the 2010 draft.

The Ohio State Buckeyes again have a talented group of NFL prospects and are definitely one of the favorites to capture the Big Ten title.

Defense

Cameron Heyward: No. 97, DE, 6-6, 286

A tall, long-armed defensive end who exhibits impressive bend for a man his size. Does a good job getting his hands up and extending his arms into offensive tackles off the snap; is consistently able to gain leverage on contact. Displays a strong lower half and possesses the flexibility to keep his base low through contact and get an impressive push on his bull-rush.

Displays a great first step off the ball for his size and uses his long stride to get on top of offensive linemen quickly. However, he isn?t the type of explosive edge rusher who is going to consistently turn the corner. Is at his best when asked to play off opposing linemen?s shoulders and use his long arms and quickness to disengage from blocks. Keeps his pad level down and hands up when attacking up the field and consistently is able to fight his way into the backfield.

Possesses the power to stack and shed at the point of attack and does a great job keeping himself clean vs. the run game.

Impression: A big, physically gifted defensive end whose combination of power, length and athleticism allows him to consistently shed blocks and make his way toward the ball. Looks like a talented three-down player at the next level.
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2009 NFP scouting series: Ohio State | National Football Post
 
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OregonBuckeye;1409317; said:
This is random but I was searching through nfl.com videos, mostly of former Buckeyes, and I came across this one of Jake Long.

NFL Video Galleries

I guess Jake has a short memory. :wink:

1:18 and 2:57

YouTube - Vernon Gholston Godlike

I expect Cam to bounce back from a mediocre sophomore year. I'd like to see him spend more time at DT though.
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I remember a lot being made about Gholston's play against scUM in that game, but Cam put Long on his ass a couple of times. But scUM fans will tell you Schilling was playing both tackle spots, sometimes on the same play, on each sack.:biggrin:
 
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OregonBuckeye;1409317; said:
This is random but I was searching through nfl.com videos, mostly of former Buckeyes, and I came across this one of Jake Long.

NFL Video Galleries

I guess Jake has a short memory. :wink:

1:18 and 2:57

YouTube - Vernon Gholston Godlike

I expect Cam to bounce back from a mediocre sophomore year. I'd like to see him spend more time at DT though.
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Nice Gholston video. At the end, it claims he weighs 320... not a chance.

Also maybe belongs in the Gholston thread, but still, nice memories.
 
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HA! No, I didn't see that. My ADD must have taken over and I stopped the video early.

Anyways, I don't get it. Is it a good thing to have a bunch of antimatter? If it is, why is it good? Also, if the matter is in "anti" form, how can you weigh it to figure out that Gholston has 60 pounds of it? And if it's a positive 60 pounds of antimatter, does that mean Gholston has anti-antimatter? Does this anti-antimatter make Gholston have super powers? If so, is he a super hero? Is he part of the Justice League? I hope he replaces that stupid wondertwin that always formed the damn ice bucket. Worst super hero ever. Anti-antimatter Gholston would be a much more effective member of the Justice League. For the record, Aquaman sucks too.

My brain hurts, I'm going to get a beer and think about how Cam Heyward is going to hurt Big10 QB's this year.
 
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The top 20 Ohio State football players for 2009: No. 6, Cameron Heyward
by Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer
Monday August 10, 2009

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No. 6: Junior defensive lineman Cameron Heyward

I was talking with former Detroit Lions' general manager Matt Millen at the Big Ten meetings two weeks ago about Terrelle Pryor. And Millen just brought up Cameron Heyward.

He likes, as he called him, "Ironhead's kid," a lot. And what's not to like?

When Heyward plays defensive tackle, he's Ohio State's best defensive tackle. When he plays defensive end, he may be the Buckeyes' most complete package against the pass and the run at defensive end.

Heyward is listed as a starting defensive end opposite Thaddeus Gibson. But like last year, expect that against spread offenses, Heyward will be inside at tackle at least part of the time, while against more traditional offensive teams, he'll be outside at end.

With the depth Ohio State has at end, with Gibson and Heyward joined by Lawrence Wilson, Nathan Williams, Solomon Thomas and maybe Rob Rose, I feel like Heyward can help the Buckeyes more inside, where his athleticism stands out even more.

But defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Jim Heacock thought Heyward played better at end last season.

Either way, Heyward will be on the field a lot, and he'll be one of the best players out there.
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The top 20 Ohio State football players for 2009: No. 6, Cameron Heyward - cleveland.com
 
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Cameron Heyward had to be helped off the field with a right ankle injury, had ice on his ankle the rest of the scrimmage and was on crutches at the end of the game, but Tressel said he should be fine and the injury isn't serious. Tressel said every injured player is expected back for the Navy game and maybe by the end of practice next week.
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Quick hits from today's Ohio State scrimmage - cleveland.com
 
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