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Great news, the Glad has that drive and never say die attitude that most grapplers have, good to see he is going to add to what should be a good D-line this year (oh hello again Captain Obvious 
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Goebel, Short making adjustment to new lives
By Dave Oberhelman | Daily Herald Columnist
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Garrett Goebel
The final Sidelines column of the academic year traditionally catches up with the DuPage sports staff's selections as male and female senior athletes of the prior term. The choices for 2007-08 were Garrett Goebel of Montini and Casey Short of Naperville Central.
Reached Tuesday at his new off-campus apartment near The Ohio State University, where he enters the summer as a redshirt freshman defensive tackle for the Buckeyes, Goebel had one final test on Thursday, for a class in theater.
"You have to learn about the directors, the designing process, the actor's role, stuff like that," said the 2007 Suburban Catholic Conference lineman of the year and two-time state heavyweight wrestling champion. "I wished I wouldn't have taken it. I thought it would be an easy A."
Such are college life's harsh realities. Goebel, however, wasn't handcuffed by his classes as a freshman, earning an honors-worthy 3.59 grade-point average going into a final quarter in which he carried 17 credit hours. Nearly as important, the newly independent young man felt compelled to clean up his room without his mother, Judi, hounding him.
"It's been different," Goebel said of his post-Villa Park experience.
Heading perhaps to a degree in construction systems management or business - his father, Greg, is in construction - Goebel said most of this year was spent either practicing football, training or studying. Occasionally he'd get a kick out of playing video football with new friends like dorm roommate Zach Domicone, a redshirt safety from Xenia, Ohio.
The 6-foot-5, 280-pound Goebel said he's a second-team defensive tackle on Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel's depth chart. Goebel felt good about spring football, he said, and likes defensive line coach Jim Heacock, also Ohio State's defensive coordinator.
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XPUNISHR
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Buckrock;1445990; said:
What I am most proud of Garrett is the fact that he has not let his situation (being a highly touted young player at a major college football program where players are often idolized by loyal fans) change his personality, his humility and his desire to remain anonymous despite living in a fishbowl type atmosphere. I am also pleased that Garrett does not seem to get the recognition / respect that other players from his signing class seem to receive as I believe that this causes Garrett to work that much harder (as if a motivational factor) as Garrett has been proving "doubters" wrong since he was 12 years old when he was not expected to even place let alone win the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation State Championship (which he did for three consecutive years) He is an overachiever due to his work ethic and a strong faith in GOD & also in himself.
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XPUNISHR;1499796; said:
This is the kind of thing I like to hear, and from someone who is biased toward holding him accountable rather than toward overlooking flaws.
I am very anxious about seeing The Gladiator play. He could become my favorite Buckeye DT since Pete Cusick.
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OCNut
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When I take in everything I read about Garrett from all of the various, 'public' sources, the more and more I think this kid is going to do some special things in Columbus. What is there not to like about him? On the entire defense, Garrett is the one I'm most interested in seeing play. Sorry, Garrett. Your cover is officially blown. :osu:
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Buckskin86
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Home For The Summer - Garrett Goebel
Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Release: 07/17/2009
Garrett Goebel
Redshirt Freshman - defensive lineman
Villa Park, Ill. (Chicago suburb)
Q. How many people?
A. 30-40 thousand
Q. How long has your family lived there?
A. My whole life
Q. Famous people from there?
A. Matt Roth with the Dolphins
Q. What visitors need to see/do:
A. Go to one of our high school football games
Q. What you miss most about your hometown?
A. My friends
Q. Biggest event/celebration each year:
A. The Carnival
Home For The Summer - Garrett Goebel - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com
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XPUNISHR
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Buckskin86;1500282; said:
Garrett wanted me to take him fishing (His first time showing any interest in fishing) while in Northern Wisconsin this past June. As usually GG learned quickly catching / releasing a 21" 5 lb.+ Smallmouth Bass. It is good to see him do something he enjoys besides training for football & studying!! I do not expect this to distract from his obsession to become a successful part of OSU future quest for a National championship title. Go Bucks!!!
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Naplesbuckeye
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Knowing how big Garret is the fish looks even bigger...nice catch. I just discovered fishing this summer and I love it.
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Naplesbuckeye;1504411; said:
Garrett is arriving in Eagle River, WI. today (with his family) & I arranged for him to go Musky fishing w/ one of the best Musky guides in the Northwoods (A longtime fishing buddy from Eagle River) this Mon. or Tues. Hopefully there will be a picture of a much larger fish I can post soon.
***Garrett will continue his workout program while vacationing as he is counting the days until the practices (And ensuing violence!!) begin.
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ysubuck;1504437; said:
I agree. In due time however as some very close to Garrett are concerned his new "hobby" could possibly become a distraction towards his dedication to academics & football. IMHO Garrett WOULD NEVER allow anything / anybody distract him from his career goals. I'd bet what little I own on this observation!!! And I believe I know him as well as anyone & better than most. He's a special young man from a "character" standpoint.
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XPUNISHR
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stowfan;1504525; said:Garrett has already figured out if you hold the fish toward the camera it looks huge
I must shamefully admit I told him to do that (I have already asked forgiveness from thy FISHING GOD).....But at least this trophy was released unharmed for another angler to some day catch (hopefully release) again.
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