LB Bobby Carpenter (All B1G, National Champion)

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCTYTymJIf8"]YouTube - ‪Bobby Carpenter Discusses Luke Fickell‬‏[/ame]

 

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Pair of Former Buckeyes Have Faith In Fickell
Bobby Carpenter and Mike Vrabel give Fickel vote of confidence
By Tony Gerdeman

Crammed to the gills with media, faculty, coaches, and various other onlookers as Luke Fickell was introduced as Ohio State's 23rd head coach on Monday, in the back of the room there were two former Buckeyes who had hoped that they would one day get to see Fickell land his dream job.

Mike Vrabel, who was a linemate of Fickell's for three seasons, and Bobby Carpenter, who played under Fickell as a junior and senior, were both in attendance to lend their support and to see that dream realized.

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2011/FaithinFickell.html

 

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Bobby Carpenter was surprised it happened to Jim Tressel, but not the least bit surprised that it happened.

Although the scandal that cost Tressel his job as Ohio State's football coach went far beyond some of his players seeking and accepting extra benefits, that is surely where it all started.

And Carpenter doesn't see any immediate end to it in college sports.

"It's not a coach problem and I'm not sure I want to call it a player problem, although I guess it is," the Detroit Lions linebacker said. "But I really see it as a generational problem.

"Football has always been a microcosm of society and in today's society kids seem to have a sense of entitlement even when the rules say otherwise. It's extremely difficult for college coaches now. It has to be hard to handle guys these days."

Carpenter is hoping Luke Fickell, OSU's interim head coach, is up to the task.

Carpenter, however, feels the interim coach has the right stuff, although he's a different mix from his predecessor, who he served under for nine seasons.

"Coach Tressel is maybe a little more cerebral," said Carpenter, an OSU defender from 2002-05. "Luke is more emotional. He's a tough guy and that's the imprint he'll want to put on this program."

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/fbchackenberg062111/fbchackenberg062111/

 

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Ohio State alum reacts to Buckeyes' self-sanctions
PUBLISHED Friday, Jul 8, 2011
Sporting News
By former Ohio State LB Bobby Carpenter

First-round pick (18th overall) by the Cowboys in 2006 draft

They?re obviously trying to come out and get ahead of this thing a little bit, showing they?re making strides toward mending what happened. The vacating of wins, to me, is something the NCAA needs to get away from completely because I?m not sure what the purpose of that is.

When you look at the situation, a lot of people try to compare it to USC, which is not even really a comparable situation in my opinion. With Reggie Bush receiving extra benefits in excess of six figures, and here you have a couple of guys who received some tattoos and sold some memorabilia?which was theirs?totaling much less than that.

Former Ohio State linebacker and Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Bobby Carpenter spoke on Ohio State's recent self-sanctions. (AP Photo)

(Jim Tressel) was punished, he lost his job, and he was the main party responsible. And the other people involved, they?ve been punished as well because one guy (Terrelle Pryor) won?t be playing anymore at all the others are going to miss half of their season. So yeah, I feel that?s enough.

The biggest problem I?ve always had with the NCAA and their punishments is they punish the university and they punish the other players who were not at fault at all with the bans and the scholarship reductions. But whereas in this circumstance, you?re able to punish the guys who committed the rules infractions, so in my opinion, that should be more than enough.

At USC, Reggie Bush and Pete Carroll were already gone, and they had no recourse with those guys. But if the people are there, they should be punished accordingly, that?s my opinion on it. Once they?re gone, it?s tough and somebody?s got to take the sword, and generally it?s the university and the people who have no fault of their own who have to suffer the repercussions.

Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...acts-to-buckeyes-self-sanctions#ixzz1RbsE54KN

LB Bobby Carpenter (five years): Schwartz expects Carpenter to compete for one of the starting outside linebacker spots in camp. He picked up the defense pretty fast coming in in midseason and would make for a good veteran backup and special teams player if he doesn't win the starting job.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110709...ee-agency-will-be-key-for-Lions#ixzz1RdOSejRu

 

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Lions' decisions on Carpenter, Rayner ones to watch
By Mike Wilkening

The majority of the Lions' core players are under contract for 2011, but Detroit is still left with some interesting decisions in free agency, ones that could signal position battles to come. For instance, should the Lions re-sign Bobby Carpenter, who has five years of experience and could be an unrestricted free agent, he very well could compete for a starting job at outside linebacker, depending upon the Lions' other free-agent moves, a daily team observer told PFW. Two of Carpenter's seven career starts came in the final three games of last season with Detroit. Another notable Lions free agent: PK Dave Rayner, who has four years of service to his credit. Rayner, whom the Lions tendered as a restricted free agent before the lockout, connected on 13-of-16 field-goal attempts a season ago, and opponents gained just 20 yards on his 34 kickoffs. If he's back with the Lions, he'll push Jason Hanson, who turned 41 in June. Both Rayner and Carpenter struggled with other clubs before joining Detroit and showing some promise in 2010.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/21/lions-decisions-on-carpenter-rayner-ones-to-watch

 

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Bobby Carpenter Reacts to End of Lockout-ABC6 TV

 

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Turk McBride and Bobby Carpenter to Re-Sign Soon With Detroit Lions?

AUTHOR: Zac Snyder

Here is another interesting tidbit to watch, from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press:

In the Lions locker room today there were nameplates for UFAs John Wendling, Brandon McDonald, Bobby Carpenter and Turk McBride

John Wendling and Brandon McDonald have already re-upped with the Lions but deals have not been announced with Turk McBride and Bobby Carpenter. The Lions appear to expect them back, why else would they have lockers with their nameplates? Don?t be surprised to hear news of their re-signings soon.

http://sidelionreport.com/2011/07/2...carpenter-to-re-sign-soon-with-detroit-lions/

 

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Bobby Carpenter: Lions not holding breath on Carpenter
Aug. 1

The Lions are "hopeful but not holding their breath" on re-signing LB Bobby Carpenter.
Beat writers talked up Carpenter and Ashlee Palmer as potential starters this offseason, but the Lions front office was aiming much higher with the Justin Durant and Stephen Tulloch signings. Carpenter isn't likely to find a starting opportunity elsewhere.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pl...news.asp?sport=NFL&id=3686&line=208205&spln=1

 

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Well that's sad news to hear on my buddy Bobby's 28th B-Day.

Happy Birthday anyways buddy......... -Gat

 

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Linebacker Bobby Carpenter agrees to terms with Detroit Lions, will re-sign
Aug. 3, 2011 |
BY DAVE BIRKETT
DETROIT FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER


Linebacker Bobby Carpenter has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions and will re-sign today.

Carpenter played 10 games and made two starts after joining the Lions' midseason last year. He is at the Lions' practice facility this morning, and adds depth to a linebacker corps that is moving on without Zack Follett.

http://www.freep.com/article/201108...enter-agrees-terms-Detroit-Lions-will-re-sign

 

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BATTLE OF THE WEEK: There was talk early in camp that veteran OLB Bobby Carpenter might be on the bubble. The Lions carry either six or seven linebackers, depending on what they need for special teams.

Starters Stephen Tulloch, DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant are locks, as are special teams ace Isaiah Ekejiuba and outside linebacker Ashlee Palmer.

The Lions drafted Syracuse linebacker Doug Hogue in the fifth round, projecting him to be a mainstay on the coverage units.

But Carpenter has burst whatever bubble he might have been on. He showed up to camp in excellent shape and playing faster than the Lions had ever seen him. He hasn't been as tentative as he was last year when he struggled to learn the system.

As a result, he's been pushing Durant for a starting position rather than fighting to hold a roster spot.

Carpenter is strong against the run but Durant is much faster and more comfortable covering in space.

http://det.scout.com/2/1098181.html

 

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Bobby's been a pleasant surprise this preseason, I hope he continues to do well.
I also think my Lions might have a decent defense overall this season, which is quite a change from the dark Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers, Roy Williams, Mike Williams days.

 

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Bobby's been a pleasant surprise this preseason, I hope he continues to do well.
I also think my Lions might have a decent defense overall this season, which is quite a change from the dark Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers, Roy Williams, Mike Williams days.

errr matt millen.

 

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Football runs deep in Lancaster High School coach's family
Sep. 16, 2011
Written by
Vince Nairn
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

Rob and Susie Carpenter show off their team spirit as they pose for a photo in their Lancaster home. Their four sons are all involved in football: Nathan plays for Ohio University, Georgie for Marshall University, Bobby for the Detroit Lions and Jonathan is a graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame. Rob Carpenter coaches the Golden Gales. / Eagle-Gazette File Photo

Post-game meals? Thousands of dollars. Miles traveled? Tens of thousands. But for Rob Carpenter and his wife, Susie, the opportunity to watch their sons play football every week for 10 years has been priceless.

Carpenter, Lancaster High School's football coach, has had four sons play Division I college football. His oldest, Bobby, played at Ohio State and is in the NFL. Jonathan played at Cincinnati and is a graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame. Georgie is a senior at Marshall and Nathan a redshirt freshman at Ohio University.

When the Bobcats meet the Thundering Herd on Saturday, it marks the second time Carpenter's sons have played each other; the first was when Cincinnati played at Ohio State in 2004.

Ohio played Marshall in 2010, but Nathan did not play. And unlike the first meeting of the Carpenters, when Jonathan and Bobby were never on the field at the same time, Nathan and Georgie both play special teams.

"There's a good chance they're going to run into each other," Rob Carpenter said. "That's a little scary."

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http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20110916/HSSPORTS01/109160314

College football: Carpenters at it again
Lancaster parents will see two more sons play each other
Saturday September 17, 2011
By Mark Znidar
The Columbus Dispatch

The odds are better than even that brothers George and Nathan Carpenter will find each other in their sights when they go flying downfield on punts and kickoffs tonight in Peden Stadium.

That?s when George, a senior for Marshall, and Nathan, a redshirt freshman for Ohio University, must put family aside and try to knock a brother off his cleats.

If that happens, mother Susie might not bear to watch. ?I just might have to cover my eyes,? she said. ?It?s just going to be so weird.?

Father Rob, the coach at Lancaster High School, who was an NFL player for 11 seasons, surely will check out his sons? techniques.

?They are both pretty good players on special teams, and there could be some action there,? Rob said.

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http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/09/17/carpenters-at-it-again.html

 

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September 28, 2011
Remember Bobby Carpenter?

Bobby Carpenter has been with three teams, traded once and cut twice. Six years into a disappointing NFL career, Carpenter still is earning a living at football.

The Cowboys made the Ohio State linebacker the 18th overall pick in 2006. Then-coach Bill Parcells had coached Carpenter's father, running back Rob Carpenter, with the Giants from 1981-85.

In four years with the Cowboys, Carpenter made three starts and had 96 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two defensed passes. The Cowboys drafted Sean Lee as his replacement in 2010, and Carpenter was traded to St. Louis for Alex Barron.

Antonio Cromartie, Tamba Hali, Manny Lawson, Jonathan Joseph, Davin Joseph, Santonio Holmes and Nick Mangold were among the players drafted in the first round after Carpenter in 2006.

While Carpenter likely will never live up to the expectations Parcells had for him in 2006, Carpenter has managed to keep his career going. He is with Detroit, though he has played only five defensive plays in three games and made only one special teams tackle.

"Bobby has done very well for us," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "We are very fortunate to get him last year. He played some very good football for us down the stretch. Every time we put him in the game, he had tackles. He is an excellent pass defender. That?s probably the strength of his game. He did a good job on special teams. He?s a big part of our linebacker corps. He?s in different packages. He?s a very good cover guy, productive tackling, and he?s extremely conscientious. He?s just a very smart player. We?re very happy to have him."

Read more: http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/cowboys/2011/09/remember-bobby-carpenter.html#ixzz1ZGibYylt