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DT Todd Denlinger (official thread)

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"Defensive tackle Todd Denlinger will work in some as a blocking tight end."

odd that Todd would would be placed in this ancillary role as opposed to say Andrew Miller who was recruited as a TE, although later moved to OL. at 6-6 275, i would think he would be ideally suited as a blocking TE in spot duty...in addition to adding OL depth
 
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ShakerBuck;1442086; said:
"Defensive tackle Todd Denlinger will work in some as a blocking tight end."

odd that Todd would would be placed in this ancillary role as opposed to say Andrew Miller who was recruited as a TE, although later moved to OL. at 6-6 275, i would think he would be ideally suited as a blocking TE in spot duty...in addition to adding OL depth
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Both will.
 
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ShakerBuck;1442086; said:
"Defensive tackle Todd Denlinger will work in some as a blocking tight end."

odd that Todd would would be placed in this ancillary role as opposed to say Andrew Miller who was recruited as a TE, although later moved to OL. at 6-6 275, i would think he would be ideally suited as a blocking TE in spot duty...in addition to adding OL depth
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Could this be an indication of lack of faith in Denlinger (the same way Curtis Terry got reps at fullback because he wasn't indispensable at linebacker) or perhaps a sign of faith in Goebel (or others/depth), which would allow the staff to play around to get better results on offense?
 
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ShakerBuck;1442086; said:
"Defensive tackle Todd Denlinger will work in some as a blocking tight end."

odd that Todd would would be placed in this ancillary role as opposed to say Andrew Miller who was recruited as a TE, although later moved to OL. at 6-6 275, i would think he would be ideally suited as a blocking TE in spot duty...in addition to adding OL depth
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I think the issue is their jersey numbers. Miller to play tackle needs an number OL number (50-79). If he would play TE, I believe the rules state he needs to report to the official who then notifies the defense. Denlinger wearing 92 could just come in.
 
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sflbuck;1442703; said:
I think the issue is their jersey numbers. Miller to play tackle needs an number OL number (50-79). If he would play TE, I believe the rules state he needs to report to the official who then notifies the defense. Denlinger wearing 92 could just come in.
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Bucknick from the-ozone said both will play. I don't think there are any jersey # restrictions in college like the NFL other than no two players with the same # can be on the field at the same time.
 
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OregonBuckeye;1442706; said:
Bucknick from the-ozone said both will play. I don't think there are any jersey # restrictions in college like the NFL other than no two players with the same # can be on the field at the same time.
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Actually there are. But it looks that I am wrong about the reporting to the official if you do not have a number between 50-79 and want to be an eligible reciever (In this case if you have a number between 50-79 and line up as an end you are still ineligible)

From NCAA rule book Football Rules - NCAA.org

Players? Numbering​

Recommended Numbering
ARTICLE 1. It is strongly recommended that offensive players be numbered
according to the following diagram that shows one of many offensive
formations (Rule 1-4-2-b):​


(MY EDIT Diagram did not transfer cleanly but it is the standard End 80-99, Tackles 70-79 ect)
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ARTICLE 2. a. All players shall be numbered 1 through 99. Any number
preceded by zero (?0??) is illegal [S23].​

b. On a scrimmage down, at least five offensive players on the scrimmage
line shall be numbered 50 through 79 (Exception: During a scrimmage
kick formation, a player, who by his initial position on the line of
scrimmage, is an exception to the 50-79 mandatory numbering, remains​
an ineligible receiver during the down until a legal forward pass is
touched by a Team B player or an official. He must be positioned
on the line of scrimmage and between the end players on the line of
scrimmage. The ineligible receivers (interior linemen) are identified
when the snapper assumes his position and touches or simulates (hand
at or below his knees) touching the ball. A player remains an ineligible
receiver and is an exception to the 50-79 mandatory numbering until the
down is over, a timeout is charged to a team or the referee, or a period​

ends.)

c. No two players of the same team shall participate in the same down
wearing identical numbers (A.R. 1-4-2-II) [S23].​


d. Markings in the vicinity of the numbers are not permitted (A.R. 1-4-2-​
III) [S23].

e. Numbers shall not be changed during the game to deceive opponents​

[S27].


(MY EDIT The following is in the section on eligible recievers)

Eligibility to Touch Legal Pass
ARTICLE 3. Eligibility rules apply during a down when a legal forward pass is
thrown. All Team B players are eligible to touch or catch a pass. When the ball
is snapped, the following Team A players are eligible:
a. Each player who is in an end position on his scrimmage line and who is
wearing a number other than 50 through 79 (A.R. 7-3-3-I).
b. Each player who is legally positioned as a back wearing a number other than
50 through 79.
c. A player wearing a number other than 50 through 79 in position to receive​
a hand-to-hand snap from between the snapper?s legs.

 
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OregonBuckeye;1442706; said:
Bucknick from the-ozone said both will play. I don't think there are any jersey # restrictions in college like the NFL other than no two players with the same # can be on the field at the same time.
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There are and if you're sneaky like Schwartz and Sabino (in #6) you can get away with it on the KO team at least once!:biggrin:
 
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Denlinger is wearing a black jersey in practices, because he swings between offense and defense now that he's being looked at a possible spot player at tight end.

At one point yesterday, Denlinger took a few reps as an offensive player in the one-on-one pass-rush drills -- against beastly end Thaddeus Gibson, no less.

This is an emotional, prideful drill, where both units try like heck to come out the victor. Was it strange for Denlinger to be working against his defensive linemates?

"It's weird, going against my blood, I guess you could say," he said. "And it's going to be hard in the jersey scrimmage, when of course I've go defensive blood in me, but (I'll be) out there trying to help the offense. I'm just here to help the team, and I'm doing what I'm told and that?s the type of guy I am and it's been a lot of fun."

Don't expect Denlinger to play a huge role on offense this year -- we're talking a few plays a game, at most, as a second tight end in blocking situations. But if those few plays are fourth-and-1 in a close game, he could make a big difference.
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Defensive line out-takes (Blogging the Buckeyes)
 
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Senior defensive tackle Todd Denlinger is moonlighting as a part-time tight end in spring practice.

The other day, he took a few snaps at tight end in a one-on-one blocking drill against the defensive linemen.

"It's weird going against my blood, I guess you could say," Denlinger said. "And it's going to be hard in the jersey scrimmage, when of course I've got defensive blood in me, but I'm out there trying to help the offense.

"But I'm just here to help the team, and I'm doing what I'm told. That's the type of guy I am, and it's been a lot of fun."

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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : OSU notebook: Buchanan pursues three kicking jobs
 
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Not Exactly First Class: Today's college athletes, particularly those who participate in revenue sports such as football and men's basketball, have a reputation of being a bit coddled. The Buckeyes seem to be doing their part in dispelling that image with some of the team hotel accommodations.

"Some of the rooms have king sized beds and then a cot," said OSU offensive lineman Jim Cordle.
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A cot? Yes, a cot, and not only for the little guys.

According to Cordle, defensive linemen Todd Denlinger and Dexter Larimore are sharing a room, and it is one of those with a bed and cot, leading to the inevitable question of who will sleep in comfort and who will toss and turn. Cordle thought the whole thing was pretty funny, especially since he is in a room with two king sized beds.

"Usually they don't put seniors in those rooms, but they've got Todd and Dex in that room, so they've got to fight over who gets the king and who gets the cot, so maybe they will sleep together in the king," said Cordle very much tongue in cheek.

Cordle elaborated on another downside to the sleeping arrangements in the Denlinger/Larimore room.

"Dexter snores and now he's got that sleep apnea machine. I don't know how loud those things are," chuckled Cordle.

So when push comes to shove, who does Cordle think will end up in the bed and who will end up on the cot? It might actually come down to push and shove.

"Todd said he was going to play the senior card, but Dexter can wrestle," said Cordle. "He can wrestle Todd right out of there."
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So, who forces the other guy onto the cot?

Larimore has the national champion wrestling background, but Todd is a senior, and he has beard!
 
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