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Scout$-Boone Came Back For Big Things
Various recollections of the Junior pact, the progression of his role and performance, and goals for this year.
Various recollections of the Junior pact, the progression of his role and performance, and goals for this year.
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caught some of this on the 11pm news last night. pretty funny watching alex hit drives off the tee. looks in great shape too.
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BN$--Bucknuts TV: Alex Boone Checks In
Alex discusses why he came back for this season, having fun, being a leader, and his relationship with the team.
He says he expects this to be a brutal camp with plenty of scraps because of the intensity. When asked who would fight first, he responded, "Probably me."
Alex discusses why he came back for this season, having fun, being a leader, and his relationship with the team.
He says he expects this to be a brutal camp with plenty of scraps because of the intensity. When asked who would fight first, he responded, "Probably me."
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[URL="https://admin.xosn.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059233"]Alex Boone[/URL]
Senior History Major
No. 75 Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-8 Weight: 312
High School: St. Edwards
Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio
Buckeye Bits: Key Outland Trophy contender who returns at his starting left tackle spot ... tremendously talented veteran player who possesses the physical tools to be a standout ... can play either tackle spot, but has settled into the left side for the Buckeyes ... effective as a pass protector because of his combination of deft footwork and balance ... studies the game intently.
2007 (Junior): Third-year starter at left tackle ... second team all-Big Ten ... 22 career starts ... offensive player of week: Purdue ... Jim Parker lineman of week: Northwestern, Penn State ... third-year letterman.
About Alex: He has an older brother, James, who was recently discharged from the Marine Corps, and a younger sister, Julianna ... an uncle, Ed Boone, played football at Penn State ... Alex enjoys hunting and playing golf.
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Buckskin86
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Boone hungry to make his mark as a senior
Trimmed-down tackle wants All-America, Outland honors in '08
Thursday, August 7, 2008
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Terry Gilliam | Associated Press
Alex Boone once weighed 340 pounds, but he played at about 325 the past two seasons and has pared down even more during the offseason.
Amy Boone remembers coming home from work and seeing a plate in the sink with six corn-dog sticks on it.
"Was that lunch?" she asked her son, Alex.
"No, something else was for lunch," he answered. "That was a snack. What's for dinner?"
Back then, Alex was the next big thing -- literally -- a 6-foot-8, 315-pound offensive tackle, a Parade All-American at Lakewood St. Edward High School and a prized member of Ohio State's 2005 recruiting class.
Years later, Boone has had a fine Ohio State career, starting 23 games at left tackle. But he has yet to truly leave a mark, and that nags at him. He is determined to make his senior season one to remember.
"I don't think I'm even close to where I want to be," he said. "I have a lot to work on."
And that's where his family helps out. Although his parents divorced when he was 6 years old and his father, Jim, moved to California for 10 years, Alex still grew up surrounded by mentors.
Amy's two brothers, Rich and Keith Sulzer, played football for the College of Wooster. They coached and tutored young Alex. Amy's eldest son, J.J., also was a strong influence.
"This has always been a big football family," Amy said. "I've been watching football since I was 5 years old. To me, there's nothing like the fall -- the crunch of leaves and the smashing of helmets."
BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : Boone hungry to make his mark as a senior
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If its even possible, Alex looked bigger than ever during the Big10 networks look at practice. I hope he plays bigger than ever this season.
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Underdogg44
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The left side of the line, with Alex and Steve, SHOULD be the best left side in college football this year.
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If I had one play and had to call it and only it for an entire game, that play would be dive left with Beanie putting his head down and churning his legs right behind the butts of Alex & Steve...and I'd feel pretty damn good about getting 3-1/2 yards every single time. 
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Buckeye86
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Padraig;1224832; said:If I had one play and had to call it and only it for an entire game, that play would be dive left with Beanie putting his head down and churning his legs right behind the butts of Alex & Steve...and I'd feel pretty damn good about getting at least 3-1/2 yards every single time.
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