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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Truly hope that Coach J rolls his players more. Not entirely certain that one rolls the entire line at once, a la hockey, but some substitutions might keep some of the hard-chargers fresher. a 16-17 game schedule has gotta wear more heavily on the players (duh), so LJ should be cognizant of players needing a blow. Anyway, tis clear that tOSU is losing at least the starting DL after this year, so keeping these 2's (and 3's) involved and focused has got to be a key to the DL coaching this year. The DL recruiting the last two years has been sparse, albeit there are a couple gems there, so what's in the stable becomes more important. Maybe we contributors should be allocated some of the coaches money, as we can come up with this great plans.....Go Bucks!
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
“He’s a nose guard and he’s powerful,” Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson said. “We would like to see him continue to bring his weight down, but he’s a big man. He’s very strong and he can handle the center really well. And he gives the ideal nose guard. That’s what we’re looking for. That explosive guy, big guy in the middle.”
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Seems like the perfect guy to give Tyleik a breather this season. Always thought that would be the case for this season, but what LJ Sr said reinforces that belief. From the picture his weight looks good to me for a big nose tackle but I'm not going to act like I know better than LJ Sr and the staff.
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- On Arvell Reese and Kayden McDonald: "Arvell, he's made tremendous improvements since he arrived here. He's got tremendous physical tools. ... He's understanding where all the pieces go and he's able to play fast without thinking. ... K-Mac's done a tremendous job since he got here. ... We've been expecting him to have a breakout year and he had a great week."
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I mean I hope so - comps in this position group cooled me off and it’s Tim May’s fault for calling Michael Hall baby Aaron Donald and thereafter disappointed immensely.
But I know: different player, different season, different team.
He needs more than 15 snaps if his endurance allows it. He looks like a monster
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Kayden McDonald Emerging As Third Defensive Tackle in Buckeyes' Rotation
Two weeks into the season, Kayden McDonald has played nearly twice as many snaps as any other backup defensive tackle.
Kayden McDonald Emerging As Third Defensive Tackle in Buckeyes' Rotation
It's hard to judge exact rotations when a team has spent roughly two-and-a-half quarters of football playing backups two weeks into the season as Ohio State has.
Even with that being noted, a clear No. 3 is emerging at defensive tackle behind the starting duo of Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton.
Sophomore Kayden McDonald has seen 31 snaps through two games, including a decent amount of first-half action in the Buckeyes' victories over Akron and Western Michigan. Redshirt sophomore Hero Kanu has played the next-most snaps among backup defensive tackles with only 16 snaps. And McDonald has been producing in his opportunities.
"K-Mac has been doing a great job since he got here, even on scout team and giving our offense fits," defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. "We've been expecting him to have a breakout year and he showed it last week. Made a lot of plays."
McDonald's collected four tackles and a pass breakup to this point in the season. As with any nose guard, though, his impact can't be analyzed with only statistics. It's often the job of one-techniques to eat blocks so others can make plays. And above all else, to set a new line of scrimmage and create havoc.
Those responsibilities trump the need for tackles and sacks, though those things are a nice bonus to provide.
"Being disruptive or being dominant are two different things," Ryan Day said after the Akron victory. "Somebody making sacks and getting TFLs, that's a lot more than being disruptive. That's what we're looking for. That's the attention that we have. ... You have to trust the defense. You have to trust the technique that Coach Johnson is teaching, and those plays come when you're not pressing."
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The one backup defensive tackle who has played double-digit snaps in every game is Kayden McDonald, Ohio State’s No. 2 nose tackle, though Knowles expressed that he still expects more from McDonald in terms of play-to-play reliability.
“He's very talented, plays hard. I think it's a matter of consistency with him, and predictability, I would say,” Knowles said. “So if you flash outside your gap and you make a play, great. And the next time you flash outside your gap and don't make a play, then we have to be disciplined in our approach. But I think he's certainly shown the ability to mess things up in there.”
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“He's very talented, plays hard. I think it's a matter of consistency with him, and predictability, I would say,” Knowles said. “So if you flash outside your gap and you make a play, great. And the next time you flash outside your gap and don't make a play, then we have to be disciplined in our approach. But I think he's certainly shown the ability to mess things up in there.”
Ohio State Coaches Impressed by Tywone Malone Against Marshall But Looking for More Consistency from Defensive Tackle Depth
Ryan Day and Jim Knowles were impressed with Tywone Malone against Marshall but are looking for more consistency from all of Ohio State’s backup defensive tackles.
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