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Look who just became a huge key to next season in terms of leadership. With the exodus on defense, the mighty Quinn is one of the few proven commodities. I thought he had a great season this past year, and can't wait to watch him in 2006.
 
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4/1/06

OSU coach sets high goal for Pitcock

Heacock tells Piqua grad he could be part of nation's best duo

By Doug Harris
Dayton Daily News

COLUMBUS | Having little to prove and with his starting spot secure, Ohio State's Quinn Pitcock has been told not to rush his recovery from minor offseason shoulder surgery.

But while a player of his stature can afford to take a carefree approach to spring practice, the senior defensive tackle still feels like a walk-on clamoring for the last spot on the team.

"I've gotten nervous every year," he said. "All the players they recruit are highly touted in the papers, and I try to read about them and get to know them that way. I start to believe they really are better than me.

"When they get here, they end up being like I was — not ready for the college level. But I never relax."

The Piqua native was a second-team All-Big Ten pick last season, although an aching left shoulder kept him from being as productive as he was as a sophomore. His tackles dropped from 49 to 28 and his stops behind the line of scrimmage went from 7.5 to 3.0.

But defensive coordinator Jim Heacock told Pitcock and classmate David Patterson that they could be the best pair of defensive linemen in the nation. And after seeing a snippet of themselves on video — they blew up a rushing attempt by Penn State last year, forcing the ballcarrier to be tackled by his own blockers — the duo found credence in their coach's compliment.

"I was surprised when I heard that," Pitcock said. "But after watching us on film, I kind of saw where he was coming from. On that play, we did everything perfect. The potential is there."

Contact Doug Harris at 225-2125.
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10. Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State: Bullish defensive tackle whose combination of 6-3, 295-pound frame and rare pure strength make him one of top run defending interior linemen to watch for in the 2007 draft. Pitcock has earned starting action each of the past three seasons, but didn't develop into a full-time starter until last season. Pitcock lacks quickness off the snap and isn't a pass rush threat, but his ability to stand up blockers at the point of attack, locate the ball, shed and make the tackle has scouts interested.
 
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Pitcock is going to be a monster this year. Get ready for the D line this year, they are going to be one of the best in the country. Wilson and Pitcock will be All Big Ten, and receive All American mention. They remind me a bit of the Texas line from last season.
 
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"Pitcock lacks quickness off the snap"? Tell that to the NW guard who missed him when he blocked the punt. He may not be a speed demon, but he got a lot of push against both Michigan and Notre Dame. I'll second the motion, if Pitcock stays healthy, he'll make a serious run at All-American honors.
 
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808 Buck said:
"Pitcock lacks quickness off the snap"? Tell that to the NW guard who missed him when he blocked the punt. He may not be a speed demon, but he got a lot of push against both Michigan and Notre Dame. I'll second the motion, if Pitcock stays healthy, he'll make a serious run at All-American honors.
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I agree. I think his explosiveness off of the snap is one of his biggest strengths.
 
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Pitcock is going to be a monster this year. Get ready for the D line this year, they are going to be one of the best in the country. Wilson and Pitcock will be All Big Ten, and receive All American mention. They remind me a bit of the Texas line from last season.
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Wilson may be but I think Richardson looked almost all-american at the spring game. Our d-line is going to be amazing and it will start up the middle with Pitcock. I think ESPN is just trying to say he isn't a pass rushing DT and he isn't. I agree he gets off the ball well but he is mainly just a run stopping machine. Patterson will be a great compliment to Pitcock with his pass rushing ability.
 
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