Datish has obviously played more center at the college level than has Cordle, and knows the schemes far better.
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Cordle may even progress to the point he's seriously pushing Datish for the starting job by the end of the season, but that'll only be after a lot more practice and game experience. On thing's for sure, we won't be wondering who our next center will be after Datish graduates...
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I think in the long run it's better to groom Cordle as a center. He was being looked at as Mangold's replacement last year...that's how good he fits in for the position. However, since Cordle was hurt he never got groomed, and since Datish has experience at center it makes more sense to kill two birds with one stone (have a more-experienced center snapping the ball and getting Cordle trained to take over when Datish is gone and lock down the position for 2-3 years).
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crazybuckfan40
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Honestly I think it is going to come down to whether they will move Barton or Rehring inside to man one of the guard positions opposite Downing or if someone like Person or Mitchum can man the guard position. If so Datish will play center. If not they would play Cordle at center and put Datish at the guard, with Boone/Barton/Rehring manning the tackle.
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Barton and Boone at the ends are pretty much a given, as is Downing at guard. I'm sure we'll find someone good enough to fill the other guard spot while Datish snaps the ball. Then, during the game we can have Datish slide over to the "other" guard spot while Cordle gets some reps, keeping the rest of the line intact.
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tsteele316
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the staff will put the best 5 they can out there. if that means cordle at center and datish at guard, then that's what they'll do. ideally they wanted cordle to get all the snaps at center when mangold came off the field, but it just didnt happen that way.
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crazybuckfan40
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Yeah Downing for sure, and then anyof those guys including cordle and mitchum. We should have some nice depth going into next year.
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All I know is that from 1999 untill 2004 it seemed like we didn't have 10 quality scholarship players to make a 2 deep OL with so I'm happy any way it goes from here.
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Mark my words- Rehring will NEVER play a down at guard in his life. He's about 2-3 inches too tall. He'd hinder Troy's ability to see down field, because Troy's only like 6'1". On the outside, they can be as tall as they want, but not on the inside. Rehring's a tackle and he'll battle Boone for the starting spot at LT this spring.
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TheStoicPaisano
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I have to think that Boone, Barton and Downing have their spots locked up. What needs to be determined whether the staff feels more comfortable with Rehring at guard/Datish at center or Datish at guard/Cordle at center.
IMO, it's about who can do their respective job at a higher level: Rehring or Cordle.
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NightmaresDad
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If he's healthy - I'm betting on Rehring, unless the coaches think they need him to backu either tackle position.
Bucke Twenty: "Mark my words- Rehring will NEVER play a down at guard in his life."
Dude, he already has played guard, early this year before he got hurt. We still had Sims at LT and Rehring at LG. Datish might have been the odd man out. So if it comes down to Cordle at C, then Datish might find himself the backup (for any OL positon) and Rehring might be the starter at LG.
I just pray that none of them get seriously hurt during the spring / fall sessions.
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CriticalSteve
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I Have the Chance to Be a Four-year Starter
<O:p></O:p>
Jim Cordle provides us an update on his first year as a Buckeye, how his college recruitment went, and his impression of Tempe as he prepared to leave for the Fiesta Bowl.
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By Steve Patterson
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1. Coming out of Lancaster you were a top Ohio recruit and top ranked National Offensive Tackle, what qualities led to your high school success?
“I learned many qualities from the coaching staff at Lancaster and my parents that led to my success. The biggest quality I learned was hard work. My mom is a teacher at the high school and she would check up on me and encouraged me to work hard. My junior year I earned a 4.0 GPA. At Lancaster there is a very well organized off-season conditioning program. The assistant coaches, Larry Blackstone and Tony Albertini, put me through the ringer everyday. During wrestling season I would condition with the football team and then go to wresting practice, where my father would put me through the ringer. Of course when I got home my mom would tell me to work on my homework and I would. The hard working attitude that I learned from my parents and coaches was the main reason for my success.”
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2. Which colleges recruited you out of high school? What led you to decide to attend Ohio State?
“After my junior season I began receiving many letters from many schools. During the spring of my junior year I began to go to Junior days. I knew I wanted to stay close to home but I really didn’t know that I was good enough to be a Buckeye. I went to West Virginia and Cincinnati where I received offers. I really liked both schools and Notre Dame, which I also visited. Shortly after my visits I received an offer from The Ohio State University. I always wanted to be a Buckeye and committed shortly after the great opportunity was presented to me. Many things led to my easy decision. I had known the great tradition growing up as a fan. Coach Tressel really impressed me along with the rest of the coaching staff. Also, the opportunity to play for one of the top programs in the nation was another factor.”
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3. Did your friendship with Bobby Carpenter and his dad, Rob Carpenter, influence your college choice?
“They didn’t influence me in any major ways because I knew I wanted to be a Buckeye anyway. I figured it would help to have another Lancastrian at the school I attended and it has. Bobby has helped me out in many ways. Coach Carpenter told me I could play anywhere but that Ohio State would be the best place for me. Overall they helped in my recruitment and my decision but did not force anything on me.”
<O:p></O:p>
4. You became injured this year and were unable to complete the season, how tough has this been? Do you plan to red shirt for the year and gain an extra year of eligibility?
“My injury really affected when I knew it would take a long time to heal. I knew I would be out for the year and it was very tough for me. I was told I would have played if I was not hurt and that hurt. Now I view it as a small blessing because I receive an extra year from my red shirt. I have the chance to be a four-year starter, which is exciting.”
<O:p></O:p>
5. What has been your most memorable moment as a Buckeye? Are you looking forward to your time in Tempe and the Bowl Game January 2nd?
“I have two moments that I consider my most memorable. The first was the entire Texas game. The aura of that game was unbelievable. My second was the first time I ran onto the field with the team. It was the Illinois game. I am greatly looking forward to the trip out to Tempe. The game will rival and maybe surpass the Texas game in hype and anticipation. I feel honored to be a part of it.”
BrutusReport.com
I Have the Chance to Be a Four-year Starter
<O:p></O:p>
Jim Cordle provides us an update on his first year as a Buckeye, how his college recruitment went, and his impression of Tempe as he prepared to leave for the Fiesta Bowl.
<O:p></O:p>
By Steve Patterson
<O:p></O:p>
1. Coming out of Lancaster you were a top Ohio recruit and top ranked National Offensive Tackle, what qualities led to your high school success?
“I learned many qualities from the coaching staff at Lancaster and my parents that led to my success. The biggest quality I learned was hard work. My mom is a teacher at the high school and she would check up on me and encouraged me to work hard. My junior year I earned a 4.0 GPA. At Lancaster there is a very well organized off-season conditioning program. The assistant coaches, Larry Blackstone and Tony Albertini, put me through the ringer everyday. During wrestling season I would condition with the football team and then go to wresting practice, where my father would put me through the ringer. Of course when I got home my mom would tell me to work on my homework and I would. The hard working attitude that I learned from my parents and coaches was the main reason for my success.”
<O:p></O:p>
2. Which colleges recruited you out of high school? What led you to decide to attend Ohio State?
“After my junior season I began receiving many letters from many schools. During the spring of my junior year I began to go to Junior days. I knew I wanted to stay close to home but I really didn’t know that I was good enough to be a Buckeye. I went to West Virginia and Cincinnati where I received offers. I really liked both schools and Notre Dame, which I also visited. Shortly after my visits I received an offer from The Ohio State University. I always wanted to be a Buckeye and committed shortly after the great opportunity was presented to me. Many things led to my easy decision. I had known the great tradition growing up as a fan. Coach Tressel really impressed me along with the rest of the coaching staff. Also, the opportunity to play for one of the top programs in the nation was another factor.”
<O:p></O:p>
3. Did your friendship with Bobby Carpenter and his dad, Rob Carpenter, influence your college choice?
“They didn’t influence me in any major ways because I knew I wanted to be a Buckeye anyway. I figured it would help to have another Lancastrian at the school I attended and it has. Bobby has helped me out in many ways. Coach Carpenter told me I could play anywhere but that Ohio State would be the best place for me. Overall they helped in my recruitment and my decision but did not force anything on me.”
<O:p></O:p>
4. You became injured this year and were unable to complete the season, how tough has this been? Do you plan to red shirt for the year and gain an extra year of eligibility?
“My injury really affected when I knew it would take a long time to heal. I knew I would be out for the year and it was very tough for me. I was told I would have played if I was not hurt and that hurt. Now I view it as a small blessing because I receive an extra year from my red shirt. I have the chance to be a four-year starter, which is exciting.”
<O:p></O:p>
5. What has been your most memorable moment as a Buckeye? Are you looking forward to your time in Tempe and the Bowl Game January 2nd?
“I have two moments that I consider my most memorable. The first was the entire Texas game. The aura of that game was unbelievable. My second was the first time I ran onto the field with the team. It was the Illinois game. I am greatly looking forward to the trip out to Tempe. The game will rival and maybe surpass the Texas game in hype and anticipation. I feel honored to be a part of it.”
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