LB/DE Mark Johnson (official thread)

[BGriffBuckeye]

Freeman probably plays 2 years with us at the WILL... then gets drafted in the first round :)
Homan may play the MIKE behind Kerr this year, start next year.
Laurinaitis probably stays for 3 more at the SAM before going to the NFL.

If Johnson redshirts, he will have 1 year to share with Freeman and then start at thw WILL for 3 more afterwards.

 

[RhodeIslandBuck]

Day by day it seems like we're even more loaded at Linebacker.
But couldn't Freeman stay three more years?

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

He could

 

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

August 8th, 2006

O-Zone

Mark had a shoulder procdure done and will miss "a lot" of time.

 

[Smooth Olaf]

How serious is his injury? I was reading the chat at Bucknuts (the free one) and it made it seem the injury could be career threatening. Is this so?

 

[RhodeIslandBuck]

How serious is his injury? I was reading the chat at Bucknuts (the free one) and it made it seem the injury could be career threatening. Is this so?

If so, that would suck really badly.

 

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

How serious is his injury? I was reading the chat at Bucknuts (the free one) and it made it seem the injury could be career threatening. Is this so?

Here is the exert:

hammbone1928 (Sep 14, 2006 10:26:49 AM)
Besides DT & OT what area do you think OS has the most need for?

SteveHelwagen (Sep 14, 2006 10:27:57 AM)
Those two for sure. Probably WR with Ginn, Gonzo and Hall all upperclassmen. They have recruited Saine and Herron at RB. They seem to get all the DBs they need. I think they lack a true MLB in the pipeline, particularly if Mark Johnson never makes it because of injury.

 

[RhodeIslandBuck]

Any update on how Mark's injury is?

 

[jparsell82]

Yeah, I'm interested in hearing how his shoulder's coming along too. Anyone know what kind of injury & surgery procedure he had done? And what the timeframe for this type of injury to heal fully is?

 

[wadc45]

Mark has work to do on the practice field, the weightroom and in the classroom...those are the big concerns right now, not his shoulder.

 

[jparsell82]

Ahh... thanks wadc... I wasn't aware he had other issues.

 

[gold_pants]

Thanks. I am hoping this kid can put it all together as he would be a nice heir apparent to the Animal

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Anyone know if Mark is in the 3-deep? Are whatever issues he was having resolved? Haven't heard much about him.

 

[buckin_sa]

Interesting question because a lot of times we chalk up these early depth charts as motivation for other players but I think that Spitler really could be the 2nd string MLB. In his limited action last year he looked good and with Johnson having the shoulder set back he might have an uphill climb to see any action this year. We shall see..

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

I don't know... Spitler has a tendency to "rough the center" a sign he plays waaaay out of control out there :) lol (what the hell kind of BS call was that in the scUM game?). Anyways, I have actually heard reports that Mark has turned the corner and once James graduates or if he leaves early, Mark will have every opportunity to take over. The LB class of Mark, Thad and Ross could come to fruition as a studly starting lineup and Tyler may even be in there too at Safety!!