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OL Justin Boren (Official Thread)

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matcar;1456011; said:
Yeah, considering that Pryor is no small dude, these olinemen are massive.
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Have they perfected cloning yet? I wouldn't mind having 5 Borens.

Then again, I'll take the 5 we have with Boren's attitude.


EDIT: Hey jwins...is that a real picture? something looks funky.
 
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HailToMichigan;1452611; said:
I have news for you. It always sucks to be a Michigan fan.
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Fixed HTM's post for him.

Which means Grad, your post would need fixed to reflect HTM's using the wrong absolute. Got ya covered man.

osugrad21;1452645; said:
See we had this absolutes discussion earlier...

Always? Really?

Not before App State? Not before Toledo?

Seriously? You simply assumed ineptitude beforehand and said "We Blow" or whatever you people say.

Be honest. You owe it to yourself.

Always??
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MililaniBuckeye;1456099; said:
Don't ask us...Ohio State has never had consecutive bad seasons. Ever.
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It's all relative. We've never had seasons on the level I think scUM is about to experience back-to-back, but '99-'00 was no picnic for us. I remember feeling absolutely awful following that Outback Bowl collapse. That was, of course, quickly righted when they hired JT.
 
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5 who had their day in the sun
Sunday, April 26, 2009
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Yesterday was the last chance for Ohio State football players to leave a lasting impression in the spring, and in front of a record 95,722, several did. Dispatch beat reporter Tim May picked out five newer faces who might help the cause, based on the way they wrapped up the spring

Justin Boren, OL
A Pickerington North graduate, he transferred from Michigan. He had to sit out the 2008 season, but the joke going around was he was still the Buckeyes' best offensive lineman. He showed what the buzz this spring has been about. He spent a lot of time at left tackle because of Gray shortcomings on the line, but he still delivered punishing blocks, helping spring Saine on some of his runs. His regular position is left guard, and those paying attention saw him play with a physical zeal. He has been off-limits to the media all month, and there are some defensive linemen who probably wish he had been off-limits to them, too.
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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : 5 who had their day in the sun
 
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OSU football: Boren gives his linemates physical education lesson
Sunday, June 14, 2009
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

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Kyle Robertson | Dispatch
Justin Boren's hard-nosed play resulted in a few scuffles during spring practices. The junior was honorable mention All-Big Ten at Michigan in 2007.

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KYLE ROBERTSON | Dispatch
Guard Justin Boren, left, blocks during the spring game April 25.

Justin Boren doesn't want to be singled out. He's a guard -- anonymous by nature -- and he just wants to quietly fit in with his still relatively new Ohio State teammates.

That's why, as his intense, physical play raised eyebrows in spring practice, Boren refused all interview requests.

"A lot of guys stood out and did well in the spring," Boren said. "I was just trying to work hard and earn a position and contribute to the team's success. The fans should be excited about the whole team's potential. I'm just a small part of it."

But the thing is, he could be a big part of a rebuilt offensive line. And as much as he downplays it, he is different -- and maybe just what the line needs.

A unit that has been viewed as underachieving and perhaps even lacking aggressiveness can't help but get a boost from Boren, who brings an attitude and an edge that stood out in practices.

The Pickerington native and Michigan transfer is the type who "plays through the whistle," a prototypical wide-bodied, hard-nosed guard who loves the scratching and clawing that goes on up front.

More than a few times in the spring, Boren was involved in minor scuffles.

"He's a strong kid and I think he'll add a dimension," coach Jim Tressel said. "He loves football. He loves to compete, and he'll sometimes wear his feelings on his sleeves, which doesn't hurt."

Defensive tackle Doug Worthington faced Boren daily in practice.

"Boren is so physical," Worthington said of the 6-foot-3, 315-pound junior. "You see how big and how wide he is, but he brings it, and he brings it really quick."
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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : OSU football: Boren gives his linemates physical education lesson
 
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I have to tell you I am so excited to see Justin play this season. A guy like him can totally make over an offensive unit. He seems to treat every down like it's his last and that kind of attitude is contagious. He brings an element of toughness to a unit that has, quite frankly, not been tough for some time.
 
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