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OL Justin Boren (Official Thread)

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"It has always been a positive," said Boren, about his decision to leave Michigan the winter Rich Rodriguez took over the program. "When I was making the decision, my biggest fear was if I was going to look back and regret what I did. I can honestly say I have never had any regrets."
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:banger::banger::banger::banger::banger::banger:
 
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Ohio State football: Boren's identity is scarlet and gray
Published: Friday, November 26, 2010
By John Kampf
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Terry Gilliam/Associated Press Offensive lineman Justin Boren is in a rare group in college football: He transferred between Michigan and Ohio State.

COLUMBUS ? When Justin Boren walks across the turf at Ohio Stadium on Saturday during Senior Day festivities, he will do so with a clear conscious.

Nearly three years ago, Boren ? then a member of Michigan's football team ? walked away from the Wolverines in the aftermath of a coaching change from Lloyd Carr to present Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez.

Just before noon on Saturday, the 6-foot-3, 320-pound guard will play his final home game for Michigan's archrival, the Ohio State Buckeyes, where Boren transferred after leaving Michigan.

"It has always been a positive," Boren said. "When I was making the decision, my biggest fear was if I was going to look back and regret what I did. I can honestly say I have never had any regrets. It is the best decision I have ever made and I couldn't be happier to be here."

Boren's decision to leave Michigan for Ohio State was rare, and it took many by surprise because he had started every game as a sophomore and both of his parents played sports and earned their degrees from Michigan. After citing "eroding family values" as one of the reasons for leaving Michigan and enrolling with the Wolverines' biggest rival, the son of Mike and Hope Boren, who played football and ran track at Michigan, respectively, took a verbal beating from Michigan fans, players and alumni of both factions.
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http://news-herald.com/articles/2010/11/26/sports/nh3332011.txt
 
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Boren Ready for Historic Senior Day
By Brandon Castel

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Justin Boren always knew the Ohio State-Michigan game would be the backdrop for the final home game of his collegiate career.
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He never could have imagined that it would be under such extraordinary circumstances.

The fifth-year senior out of Pickerington, Ohio will be announced to a bevy of applause Saturday when he takes his walk from the tunnel to the sideline at Ohio Stadium for Senior Day in Columbus.

It has been four years since Boren played his first game at the Horseshoe as a member of the hated Wolverines and 2.5 years since he left Michigan to play for their bitter archrivals.

?I had two good years at Michigan,? said Boren, who was honorable mention all-Big Ten for the Wolverines as a sophomore in 2007.

?I wouldn?t trade those for anything, but now I am a Buckeye and all I am worried about is Ohio State.?

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2010/Michigan/boren.html
 
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Those who transfer will be champions. Congrats on another Big Ten title, Justin.

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Justin Boren, Ohio State senior offensive lineman

On the game

"Michigan was putting seven, eight and nine guys in the box at the start while we were mixing it up offensively. So we simplified it a little bit and it started working. It's awesome to beat them. I couldn't feel any better. It's a dream come true since I came here. There isn't a better feeling in the world."
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NFL prospect profile: Ohio State G Justin Boren
PUBLISHED Saturday, Feb 12, 2011
Russ Lande SN Icon Sporting News

SN's War Room Scouts evaluate draft prospect Justin Boren of Ohio State:

NFL Position: G

Height: 6-3

Weight: 315

40 time: 5.35

Current Projection: Fourth-round pick

Strengths: Has good size to play any of the three interior positions. Has good initial quickness at the snap and quick footwork. Is a competitive player in all phases. Works to finish his blocks in the running game. Has shown good toughness and durability over the course of his career. Shows the ability to anchor and flashes a strong punch in pass protection. Has game experience at all three interior positions.

Weaknesses: Is only an above-average athlete, with limited lateral range in his play. Is a short-stepper who plays out of control and ends up on the ground too often. Appears to have below-average arm length. Has trouble sustaining reach blocks at the point of attack and second-level blocks on the move. Has only average recognition ability in pass protection.

Bottom line: Boren was a two-year starter at left guard for the Buckeyes after starting at center and left guard for Michigan in 2007. He sat out the 2008 season as a transfer. He has better quickness than speed in his play. He has decent lower-body flexibility but struggles with his body control and balance. He is more of a mauler and wrestler as a run blocker at the point of attack. He can pull and get decent contact but struggles to sustain his blocks on the move. He flashes a strong punch and nasty temperament. Boren has the ability to serve as the primary interior backup for a team in his first year before competing for a starting job in his second season.
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Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-12/nfl-prospect-profile-justin-boren#ixzz1DqSzWoy3
 
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NevadaBuck;151471; said:
Boren will be a Buckeye.
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Prophetic...

Just reading the front end of this thread based on a link back from Boren Bro III. A little late but heck, we'll take 'em and damn if we could have taken him before the crossed the border.

Hell, either way... glad he ended up here. He'll be missed.
 
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