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http://www.dispatch.com/football/football.php?story=dispatch/2005/02/08/20050208-C3-04.html&chck=t
OSU FOOTBALL
Coldwater linebacker makes early commitment for 2006
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State would have it made if attracting football players was always as easy as winning the nod from Ross Homan.

The junior linebacker from Coldwater, in western Ohio’s Mercer County, took in the sights and sounds of OSU’s junior day Saturday, and last night committed to the class of 2006.

But then, OSU had an in.

"I can’t see myself going anywhere else," said Homan, a cousin of former Buckeyes Bob and Tom Hoying.

And just like that, the class of 2006 is two strong. The Buckeyes picked up a commitment Sunday from running back Chris Wells of Akron Garfield.

"I think that just says we’re trying to get something going with this class," Homan said.

The 6-foot-1, 235-pound Homan led Division IV state semifinalist Coldwater in tackles with 189 last season. But he had gained OSU’s attention even before that by popping a 4.5-second 40-yard dash in the Buckeyes’ summer camp.

"He is the No. 1 linebacker in the state for 2006," said Bill Kurelic of OhioState.rivals-.com. "Linebacker is going to be a big priority in this recruiting class (with the Buckeyes scheduled to lose their top four after the season). So getting Homan is very big from that standpoint."


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From the Lima News:
Coldwater’s Homan verbally commits to Ohio State
• From staff reports •


COLDWATER —Coldwater High School junior linebacker Ross Homan verbally committed on Monday to sign with Ohio State next year.
Homan, a 6-1, 233-pound two-way player for the Cavaliers, is rated one of the top juniors in the state by several recruiting analysts.
“I just couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. That was pretty much it,” Homan said.
Homan had 165 tackles and was named first-team All-Ohio in Division IV last season when Coldwater went 13-1 and reached the state semifinals.
Ohio State offered him a scholarship last Wednesday around 9 a.m. on the day it signed its recruits for this season.
Besides growing up an Ohio State fan, Homan had another connection to the Buckeyes. He is a first cousin of former OSU quarterbacks Bob Hoying and Tom Hoying.
Notre Dame, Michigan, Iowa and Virginia were among the other schools recruiting him

“I just couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. That was pretty much it,” Homan said.
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Always music to my ears...
 
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Ross's tackles vary from last year because some report only the first 10 games (reg. season) and some count the final four he played in (through the semi-final game).

I'm almost positive the final tally was in the 220 range.

JC -- not Coldwater's first Div Ia guy by any means:
Mike Hay -- Class of 2003 -- Ball State -- Starting LS
Tyler Vogel -- Class of 2001 -- Miami (OH) -- #2 TE
Shane Franzer -- Class of 1996 -- BGSU -- played QB as a backup briefly before transferring to ONU and setting a bunch of records
Chip Otten -- Class of 198? (early 80's) -- BGSU -- played QB I believe and led them to a bowl game

**And just for the record, Ross' two TD kickoff returns were his sophomore year (he averaged 40 yards per return), not last season.
 
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"And just like that, the class of 2006 is two strong. The Buckeyes picked up a commitment Sunday from running back Chris Wells of Akron Garfield.

"I think that just says we’re trying to get something going with this class," Homan said."

I love how he says he wants to get something going!
JT, get this kid some phone numbers and let him start calling!
 
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Is it just me or is this OSU team starting to look scary good? I have seen some good recruiting classes but these past three years of recruiting have gotten better and better.
The thought of Homan, "Animal" Jr., Freeman, Hoobler etc ... Whew ScARy Hits and lots of fun to watch !!!

Welcome to the Buckeye Family Ross !!!
 
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Cavball9 said:
JC -- not Coldwater's first Div Ia guy by any means:
Tyler Vogel -- Class of 2001 -- Miami (OH) -- #2 TE
Shane Franzer -- Class of 1996 -- BGSU -- played QB as a backup briefly before transferring to ONU and setting a bunch of records
Chip Otten -- Class of 198? (early 80's) -- BGSU -- played QB I believe and led them to a bowl game
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True. Wasn't Vogel Div IV defensive POY as a senior or am I thinking of Weigel?

He's 6'4" right?

Congrats to Ross!
 
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too many stickies are a bad thing for fluid conversation.

to keep this on topic....

homan should be walking in to a good situation. hawk, schlegel, carpenter, and d'andrea are all gone by the time he gets here and the guys we got backing them up will all be well into their college careers too. if homan redshirts he has a great opportunity to start maybe four full years.
 
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after viewing the clips, I am very impressed. Its obvious he has great LB insticts and we he gets to the ball carrier, he makes impact. Great speed side to side and I guess what sticks out in the clips is his quickness and ability to read the play from the snap.

tOSU has a good one here.
 
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Great fundamentals... wrapping up RBs, patience... and then great pursuit and tenacity on bringing the ball carrier down. I'm even more excited about this kid now that I've seen these videos. Pair him with Thaddeus and we've got an absolutely lethal LB class this year to go with the recent studs we've brought in. I'm glad I'm not the QB getting pummeled into the ground in these videos.
 
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