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OL Kirk Barton (Don't tase me Bro!)

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Is Kirk Barton a Fake Buckeye?

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I always want Buckeyes to be drafted in Miami, but I think Kirk has a real shot at the second or third round in Miami. He is a Parcell's type player and the Oline need in Miami is glaring. I'd sure love to see it.
 
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OSU's Barton struggles at Senior Bowl



Barton not sharp
Ohio State OT Kirk Barton didn't fare as well in his first day. Barton had a difficult time handling speed rushers off the edge and was constantly being pushed back on his heels.
He showed that he's a much better run blocker than he is a pass blocker.
Barton did not anchor well and showed limited athletic ability.


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The times for Kirk's activities this week are in this link.

official.site

Ohio State offensive lineman [URL="https://admin.xosn.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059387"]Kirk Barton[/URL] is among the 100 top senior NFL draft prospects participating in the 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl this week in Mobile, Alabama.
Barton reported to Mobile this past weekend and had his first practice session on Monday afternoon. He will play on the Under Armour Senior Bowl's North squad, which is being coached by Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff.

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2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl on NFL Network - all times are CST
Monday, Jan. 21
3:00 - Day 1: North Team Practice (HD)
7:00 - Day 1: Path to the Draft Senior Bowl Recap Show (HD)
Tuesday, Jan. 22
9:30 - Day 2: North Team Practice (HD)
3:30 ­- Day 2: South Team Practice (HD)
7:00 - Day 2: Path to the Draft Senior Bowl Recap Show (HD)
Wednesday, Jan. 23
9:30 - Day 3: North Team Practice (HD)
3:30 ­- Day 3: South Team Practice (HD)
7:00 - Day 3: Path to the Draft Senior Bowl Recap Show (HD)
Thursday, Jan. 24
9:30 - Day 4: North Team Practice (HD)
3:30 ­- Day 4: South Team Practice (HD)
7:00 - Day 4: Path to the Draft Senior Bowl Recap Show (HD)
Saturday, Jan. 26
2:30 - NFL Total Access Senior Bowl Pre-game Show (HD)
3:00 - 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl (HD)
6:00 - NFL Total Access Senior Bowl Post-game Show (HD)
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vioravis;1072489; said:
SI.com - NFL - Senior Bowl Risers and Sliders - Tuesday January 22, 2008 3:02PM
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Great to see that, after seeing this:

osugrad21;1072121; said:
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OSU's Barton struggles at Senior Bowl



Barton not sharp
Ohio State OT Kirk Barton didn't fare as well in his first day. Barton had a difficult time handling speed rushers off the edge and was constantly being pushed back on his heels.
He showed that he's a much better run blocker than he is a pass blocker.
Barton did not anchor well and showed limited athletic ability.


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Best of luck to you, Kirk. Keep up the apparent good work.
 
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Q&A | Kirk Barton
Straight talker has regrets
Thursday, January 24, 2008 3:33 AM
By Tim May
The Columbus Dispatch

Kirk Barton is preparing to play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., his days as a right tackle for Ohio State done. But during the next couple of months you'll still have a good chance of bumping into him at the Subway on Riverside Drive just south of Trabue Road.

"I've eaten here almost every day since last June," Barton said before he headed for Mobile. For as Jared Fogle proved, a sub done right "is healthy. No cheese, no mayonnaise, with lean turkey or chicken and plenty of vegetables, it's great fuel for your body. You can barely taste it, but I chug it down because you know it's good for you."

At 6 feet 5, 308 pounds, he doesn't only eat subs. But Subway was a good place to catch up to a man who started in four straight wins over Michigan. Of course, many fans might better remember the losses in two national championship games, and Barton understands.

"As a player, it will be with you forever," he said.
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A: Yeah, so my advice to the 2008 team is play as hard as you can on senior day, because it's going to be Michigan, and everybody is going to be saying Michigan is down. Just remember 1969. Just like this coming season, Michigan had a new coach, and Ohio State had the greatest team ever, almost the whole team coming back -- it's the same deal. You've got to get it done.
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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : Straight talker has regrets
 
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Buckskin86;1074056; said:
BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : Straight talker has regrets
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The most poignant bit was the exchange just before the answer that you quoted above:
Kirk Barton and Tim May said:
A: I've never been a champion, so I'm not a good guy to answer that question. Basically, though, if I was to tell them anything it would be that the last game you play is the one you have to live with forever. And my last game, senior day, in the Horseshoe was a loss to Illinois. And my last game as a Buckeye was a loss to LSU in the national championship game.
Q: Wow. That's blunt.
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:sad2:

That part seems to get harder as time goes on. I'm getting to the age where these kids could be my son (I have a (former) step-son who will be 28 this year). It hurt to see them hurting when they were my heroes. Seeing it in someone who could be your son is brutal.
 
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Barton's Making Friends -- and a Change

Scout.com's Ed Thompson caught up with the heart and soul of Ohio State's 2007 offensive line, Kirk Barton, during Senior Bowl week. And as he talked about his experiences and some new friends he's made in Mobile, he also revealed that a change is underway that he hopes will improve his value to NFL teams.
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he had a message for the Ohio State fans.

"We appreciate your support," he said. "And be excited about this year's team, because they have outstanding leadership coming back. And they're hoping for a special season."
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Scout.com: Barton's Making Friends -- and a Change
 
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Injured Barton, Crable sent home from Senior Bowl
Saturday, January 26, 2008
By TODD

Ohio State, Michigan, and ultimately Massillon, lost at the Senior Bowl this week. Buckeye right tackle Kirk Barton strained his knee during practices in Mobile, Ala., for today?s Senior Bowl. Consequently, Barton was sent home and will not play in the college senior all-star game.

The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder will undergo an MRI today at Ohio State.
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Barton said his knee injury was not serious, and he continued to practice on it until common sense set in and the knee stiffened up a bit. Barton and Crable were among the 12 players sent home because of injuries.

?They don?t mess around,? Barton said. ?If you have anything remotely close to an injury, you get sent home. It?s going to be fine. It?s just poor timing.?

Barton interviewed with about 22 NFL teams. It was face time with general managers and coaches.

?In my estimation, the first two days, I did really well,? Barton said. ?A lot of scouts commented that I did well. ... I need to get this taken care of soon. I?ll probably bench press at the NFL Combine and run at (Ohio State?s) pro day and be ready for minicamp after that.?
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cantonrep.com
 
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BARTON?S SENIOR BOWL

When Kirk Barton strained his knee during Senior Bowl practices, it didn?t damage his week in Mobile, Ala., too much. Ohio State?s right tackle got to meet with 22 NFL teams and had impressive one-on-one practice sessions. He missed two practices and the game, which isn?t nearly as important as face-to-face interviews.

Barton talked with a scout from the Browns, but the team indicated it would chat with him in more detail at the NFL Combine next month. Browns General Manager Phil Savage leans toward bringing in local players to spend time at the team?s facility before the draft.

Barton said it was easy not to be awed by NFL celebrity.

?It?s not hard when you realize you?re an adult now, and these are job interviews,? he said. ?You?re not a fan. These are people who want to do business with you. You try to act professional and be courteous. I had a lot of fun and got to meet a lot of guys. It?s like playing the Big 33 or North-South game. These are guys I?m going to be playing with and against, and they?ll be friends for years to come.?

Incidentally, CNNSI.com reported Barton was one of the prospects who helped his stock in practice.

WHAT WAS THAT?

The weirdest question Barton was asked: ?If you had $200, who would you go out to eat with?? His answer: his girlfriend. Smart kid, already.

?They asked about your family, your girlfriend and what she does. They want to know if you?re willing to live in their city year round to take part in the off-season program. They ask who?d move with you. They?re cautious of entourage-type guys. I?m not an entourage guy. I?m an offensive lineman. No one wants to hang with me anyway.?
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cantonrep.com
 
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Some great stuff in here from the recent interviews with Barton. I feel bad for him for how his college career ended with a loss, but just listen to him, he's a winner all the way.

Good luck Kirk, get that knee healthy before the combines.
 
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