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LB Curtis Grant (National Champion)

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MaxBuck;2219685; said:
Not sure why all the highly-touted linebackers we've recruited have produced so little apparent result on the field. Sabino and Grant were both prep All-Americans who have not looked like it as collegians. Head-scratcher.
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Physically, this guy is a beast and I do think he has plenty of tools in that department. My bet is that the mental side of the game is still limiting him. Linebacker is a very tough position....it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him start to really "get it" until next year.
 
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Supposedly he was moved over to SAM, at least for this game, in a back up role. Maybe he is better suited playing outside than inside. Regardless, he really needs to step up his game. Being replaced by Storm is not a good thing. Storm is a decent player, and a Senior, which has it's benefits, but he does not have the physical tools that Grant brings to the table.

Here's hoping that things click for him sooner rather than later.

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I know it's early, but it seems like his career has pretty much mirrored Sabino's up to this point. 5 star prospect, #1 LB in the country that everyone assumed would be a huge factor from day 1 and be in the league after 3 years, ends up not doing anything in their freshman years but then expected to be the man at MLB as true sophomores, and neither could secure a starting spot and were swiftly moved to SLB.

After 5 years it looks like Sabino is finally turning it around. Let's hope that Grant figures things out sooner rather than later.
 
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Brandon26841;2225740; said:
I know it's early, but it seems like his career has pretty much mirrored Sabino's up to this point. 5 star prospect, #1 LB in the country that everyone assumed would be a huge factor from day 1 and be in the league after 3 years, ends up not doing anything in their freshman years but then expected to be the man at MLB as true sophomores, and neither could secure a starting spot and were swiftly moved to SLB.

After 5 years it looks like Sabino is finally turning it around. Let's hope that Grant figures things out sooner rather than later.
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Last I checked, grant is still only a true sophomore. Kids still very young and learning. I'm sure in HS he didn't have to rely on the mental aspect as much because he was bigger and faster than everyone. And now he's learning to read offenses. And also, isn't the scheme on defense slightly different than last years? That will have something to do sometimes with a young players progress as well.
 
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The High Price of Fame
Despite Current Struggles, Meyer Still Sees Bright Future for Grant
By Brandon Castel

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Potential can be one lonely albatross to carry. Just ask Curtis Grant.
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Photo by Jim Davidson Curtis Grant

Ohio State?s sophomore linebacker was supposed to be, in many ways, the savior of this defense. He was supposed to be the guy Luke Fickell could count on to solidify a middle linebacker spot that went through so much flux a year ago.

He was expected to do that because, well, that?s what 5-star prospects are expected to do. Whether it?s fair or not, there is a reason Grant was rated as the No. 1 linebacker, and the No. 2 prospect overall, in the class of 2011 by Rivals.com.

It?s not just because of his NFL body, although that was certainly part of it. Grant wasn?t one of those guys who looked like Tarzan and played like Jane. He was a legitimate big-time linebacker prospect out of Hermitage High School in Richmond, Va. who totaled 134 tackles, 15 TFL and six sacks as a senior in 2010.

He was a Parade All-American and was the leading-tackler for the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl down in San Antonio, Tex. But high school fame doesn?t always translate to instant success at the next level.

"To be fair to Curtis ? sometimes guys go through that learning curve ? whether it be the style of defense, whether it be overall system of play," Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said Monday.

"But I love Curtis Grant. He's a good person and (I like) his ability."

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2012/Purdue/Grant_highpriceoffame.html
 
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Grant and many of the people from JT's program have had to adjust to UFM way of doing things. Its not a matter if one is better its just that they are different. UFM demands that his players perform in practice..there are less guarantees in URBAN's program. If you don't practice well you won't see the field no matter what your physical skills are. People like Simon Boren and the OL seem to have thrived under Urban. Some haven't and some have left the program and maybe more will. By next year everyone including the hold over staff should be more comfortable. I wish we had the Bowl practices this year ..it would have been good for Grant and others who have to step in for Srs.
 
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Onebuckfan;2236565; said:
I'd love a Blow out for my HEART, not that bench players get a few snaps in mop up duty. I doubt those snaps at the end of game will help Grant much. Same as having Guiton taking a knee or handing off to Dunn.
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Mop up duty on offense is much different then mop up duty on defense. When you are up big other team is still trying to score. More on field time for Grant definitely wouldn't hurt.
 
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If he keeps his attitude up, works hard on an off the field and does whatever he can to help his team I will always be a big fan. Urban is not the type to throw around puffed up compliments so if he is please with his effort it says a lot. Based on what Urban said to Rod Smith I'd like to think he would be doing the same with Curtis.

Now......if next year the lightbulb comes on along with the current freshman and we get back to dominating LB play....well that would be fine too :biggrin:.

Keep your head on straight young man, it will all work out.
 
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