DT Dexter Larimore (official thread)

[NFBuck]

"A guy that's really stepped up is Dexter Larimore. He's show us a lot so far. He's a great leverage guy, very strong, very low to the ground when he comes off the ball. He's given us some problems. He's going to be a good player here."

Hmmmm, sounds like a wrestler.

 

[RLC65]

Spring practice reports of his early success simply give credence to the theory that good wrestlers usually make good football players. Obviously the leverage that one learns on the mat is usually transferable to the gridiron. Sounds like a good, tough kid in the practices.

Go Bucks!

 

[osugrad21]

BG

Good read on Dexter's spring performance.

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State coach believes former M'ville star Dexter Larimore is special
Thursday, August 2, 2007 12:45 AM CDT
BY JOHN O'MALLEY
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"Oh my, Dexter is special,'' Tressel said. "Dexter is a full-speed practice guy and kind of a no-nonsense, I'm-going-to-get-better-every-second kind of guy. Dexter is going to play a lot. Even though we rotate our guys on the defensive front, I would say that Dexter will play 30-to-40 snaps a game as opposed to 18-to-25.

"Dexter is going to be an excellent player. He has great strength.''

Tressel said he's heard stories about Larimore's prowess in the weight room.

"A lot of the guys have been talking about his strength,'' Tressel said. "He's not just strong in the weight room. Some guys are weight-room guys, but Dexter is also a great leverage guy.''

While Larimore must still pass the test of time, stay healthy and be consistently good over the long haul, Tressel said he expects him to eventually be as good as anybody.

"Dex's wrestling background really helps him because it helps him to stay low,'' Gholston said. "That's the biggest thing for a defensive guy when you're talking about taking on double teams and trying to press people into the backfield. He's not in my workout group, but I've heard a lot of great things about him in the weight room this summer.

"I think he's going to be good. If he's not a starter this year, I would think he's definitely going to be a major contributor.''

nwi.com :: Ohio State coach believes former M'ville star Dexter Larimore is special

 

[Best Buckeye]

Nothing brightens my day like articles like this.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Sounds like Tressel could barely contain himself. This is going to be a great year.

 

[schwab]

Sounds like Tressel could barely contain himself. This is going to be a great year.

Anyone else get the feeling that the "Buckeye Umphhh" wasn't there last year by being ranked #1? I mean, when we plan on winning every game, I thought the enthusiasm went down the drain. Most asked what the score was instead of if the Buckeyes won. Thank the Lord and the inexperience that that sort of unknown will return this year. I think it makes us all better fans.

 

[Oh8ch]

Can't think of a position where I would rather read this kind of optimism. Front line was the only potential weakness on this D - and with Gholston, Wilson, Rose, ... - I don't see a weakness.

 

[Jaxbuck]

Can't think of a position where I would rather read this kind of optimism. Front line was the only potential weakness on this D - and with Gholston, Wilson, Rose, ... - I don't see a weakness.

Same here. This is beyond good news because I'm think Mr Denlinger isn't going to be too damn shabby himself. Worthington and Abdallah sure give us an athletic 4 DT's to rotate if nothing else.

The level of production we get from the interior DL is going to determine how far this defense, and team, go in 2007 imho.

 

[Bucks21]

When is the last time Tressel talked so favorably about a young guy like this? Definitly good to hear though like someone else said to have a good review at such a position of need this year.

 

[NFBuck]

When is the last time Tressel talked so favorably about a young guy like this? Definitly good to hear though like someone else said to have a good review at such a position of need this year.

That's about as exhuberant as I've ever heard JT about a player. Particularly one so young. His wrestling background has always made him a very intriguing prospect to me when you consider how much the skills you learn (power, leverage) in that sport translate to the interior DL. With Dex's work ethic, I think we may have a special player on our hands here.

 

[scarletngray]

That's about as exhuberant as I've ever heard JT about a player. Particularly one so young. His wrestling background has always made him a very intriguing prospect to me when you consider how much the skills you learn (power, leverage) in that sport translate to the interior DL. With Dex's work ethic, I think we may have a special player on our hands here.

Agreed. I think he is going to really help solidify the middle and has the ability to be a real difference maker.

 

[craigblitz]

Last time I heard Tres cush over a player like this was Robert Rose last year.

 

[osugrad21]

BG $

Dexter discusses his wrestling background and his love of competition.

 

[bucknut11]

CFN

Dexter is on CFN's All-Redshirt Freshman defensive team.