OT Mike Adams (Official Thread)

[shetuck]

http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/11/25/gameday/cover-adams.html

Wow...

Tressel met the players a day after he quit.

"It was kind of rough," Adams said. "I was in tears. A lot of guys were. I remember saying, 'Coach, I'm so sorry.' He said, 'Mike, just go out and play the game you play and keep the team going. Get your heads up. I'll be fine. Go out there, win games, and beat Michigan." That's what he cares about more than anything."

C'mon big Mike... your legacy awaits you!

 

[OHSportsFan]

Anybody that's willing to pass judgment on Mike Adams' role in what happened with his suspension should probably read the full article in the previous post.

Great story.

And I'll give some credit to GomerBucks, who has worked with a lot of these coaches and players and warned us about passing judgment on Mr. Adams when this story broke. Not everything is cut and dry with kids this age...

From post #716 in the '5 players suspended 5 games..' thread that originally broke this 'TattooGate'

Here is what I can tell you about Mike Adams. During the time that these offenses took place, his mother was laid off, his father had a stroke and his cousin (was seriously like a sister) died. His family was seriously strapped and going through MAJOR turmoil. Mike, in his case, did what he felt he had to do.

JCOSU86, because someone lives in an affluent zip code doesn't mean that life is "Leave it to Beaver". Sweeping assumptions about why each player does what he does because of your perception of a suburb is idiotic.

Here's Mike putting on a clinic and leading Boom to the endzone for a win in Ann Arbor (the whore). :osu: :cheers:

 

[Buckskin86]

Senior Bowl: Three Ohio State players are expected to play in the Senior Bowl, according to someone with knowledge of the invites. Tackle Mike Adams, running back Dan Herron and center Mike Brewster should represent the Buckeyes in the most high-profile postseason all-star game, which allows players a week of practice in front of NFL talent evaluators.

In rankings of NFL prospects from NFLDraftScout.com, Adams was No. 51, Brewster No. 104, Posey No. 107 and Herron No. 125.

The Senior Bowl will be played on Jan. 28 in Mobile, Ala., at 4 p.m

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2012/01/post_84.html

 

[Buckskin86]

Reports surfaced that Ohio State will be sending RB Dan Herron, LT Mike Adams, and C Mike Brewster to Mobile, Ala., later this month, as they had accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl. I have since spoken with Buckeye Sports Information Directors for football Jerry Emig. He had no knowledge of any of them accepting invites, but admitted that these are things he sometimes deals with on the back end. And to be honest, it's true. As a high-profile university?s sports information director your job is to deal with the tough stuff, not the nice invitation processes.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/sports/2012-01-06/the-nfl-beat-angelo-gets-the-axe-and-more/

 

[Buckskin86]

invited NFL combine...

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1148493.html

 

[Buckskin86]

The buzz from St. Petersburg, Fla., site of the East-West Shrine Game, is that the stock of former Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams is rising.

NFL scouts told SI.com that they love his potential and that that he they expect him to make great strides as he gets more experience. Adams was one of the Buckeyes who missed the first five games of last season because of suspension. Some even say that Adams might even be a mid-first-round choice.

Adams is scheduled to play in next week?s Senior Bowl.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/01/20/rumblings-1-20-art-gd8fncci-1.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...ice.reports.tuesday/index.html?sct=nfl_bf2_a5

 

[Buckskin86]

2. OT Mike Adams: Ohio State (6-8, 320)

He's a talented kid with a big frame, long arms and natural movement skills. He can bend and if he can put it all together and continue to improve his footwork he could certainly mature into a starting caliber left tackle in the NFL.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Preview-The-Top-10-Offensive-Prospects.html

 

[Diego-Bucks]

I'm glad to see that he's getting attention from the scouts again. Last year, he ended up on a lot of top-25 lists.

 

[Krenzelicious]

https://twitter.com/#!/WesBunting

#OhioState OT Mike Adams looks the part of an NFL LT 6-7 323, carried weight well #seniorbowl

 

[Buckskin86]

Senior Bowl Weigh-In Results
Who stole the show during this year?s weigh-in? Wes Bunting
January 23, 2012

At 6-7, 323-pounds Ohio State OT Mike Adams passed the eyeball test. He has a broad set of shoulders, carried his weight well and looked well proportioned through both the upper and lower half. He wasn?t quite as long as I though with 33 ? inch arms. However, his board set of shoulders gave him a wingspan of 82 ?, which is a ?plus.?

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-WeighIn-Results-6395.html

Mike Adams (T/Ohio State) looks like he's got his game on track and has been dominant in the middle part of practice.

Mike Adams (T/Ohio State) is really starting to pull it together. He's used his wide frame to out-position defenders and moves his feet well for a big man.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...bowl.practice.monday/index.html#ixzz1kKDIda9T

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State OT Mike Adams has a real presence about him. He?s a big kid with a long set of arms and when he shoots his hands inside on contact, he has the ability to control blocks and slide his feet through the play. However, the only time he gets himself into trouble is when he doesn?t extend his arms and looks to catch opposing lineman at the point. Nevertheless, the talent is there for this guy to be a top-20 pick.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-practice-notes-Day-1-4429.html

 

[Buckskin86]

OT Mike Adams, Ohio State: the big left tackle out of Columbus definitely looks the part and carries his weight well at 6-7, 323 (with 11-inch hands), but his lack of foot quickness has been evident in practice. He sets up quickly with a naturally wide base, which allows him to cover a lot of ground, but he looks heavy in his shuffle and really has a tough time on inside moves, struggling to recover. In tight quarters, he can be dominant, but his lack of lateral agility shows up in space.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...owl-notes-rivals-continue-combat-as-teammates

There was good news and bad news for Ohio State's offensive linemen in Mobile. Tackle Mike Adams showed "good athleticism and doing a good job climbing to the second level to cut off defenders."

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/44397/cousins-wilson-stand-out-at-senior-bowl

 

[Buckskin86]

Former Buckeye Mike Adams brings big dreams to Senior Bowl
By Pat Brennan
[email protected]
Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Photo and photo illustration by Brittany Schock / Asst. photo editor

Former OSU left tackle Mike Adams adjusts his helmet on Senior Day before playing Penn State Nov. 19, 2011, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. OSU lost, 20-14.

By his own admission, former Ohio State football left tackle Mike Adams is in an awkward stage of his playing career.

"I don't really belong to any team," Adams told The Lantern during a Tuesday interview. "It's kind of like you're watching and working to make sure that the dreams live on that we've had since we were little kids."

Based on how Adams' week of preparation for Saturday's Senior Bowl has gone so far, as well as the expectations of one ESPN college football analyst, this awkward stage shouldn't last too long.

A three-year starter for the Buckeyes and a first team all-Big Ten selection in 2010, Adams is strapping on his Scarlet and Gray helmet for the final time this week as he prepares for Saturday's showcase game in Mobile, Ala.

"It's going great," Adams said of the two days of practice he's had this week. "Definitely a blessing to be down here. It's a great opportunity to get out and compete with all these other great college football players."

Adams is recently removed from an OSU career that featured highs and lows.

He played in a total of 31 total games during his time as a Buckeye, including 23 starts.

Adams was suspended the first five games of the 2011 season after he was found to have sold OSU football memorabilia in exchange for improper benefits in the form of tattoos. Suspended along with Adams were former OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor, defensive end Solomon Thomas, and Senior Bowl teammates wide receiver DeVier Posey and running back Daniel "Boom" Herron.

Despite the suspension, Adams was awarded the 2011 Jim Parker Award as the Buckeyes' outstanding offensive lineman. He shared the honor with another former OSU player and Senior Bowl teammate, center Michael Brewster.

If the award he received during a suspension-shortened season wasn't enough proof of his talent, ESPN analyst Todd McShay said Adams was the Buckeyes' top draft prospect despite the suspension during a November interview with The Lantern.

"I think Adams is probably the highest-rated (OSU player)," McShay said. "He's had his ups and downs ? He's good enough to play at right tackle in the NFL."

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http://www.thelantern.com/sports/fo...-dreams-to-senior-bowl-1.2749960#.Tx_-3vkzKSo

Adams Turning Heads at Senior Bowl Practice
By Brandon Castel

Mike Adams is making up for lost time.

The offensive tackle out of Dublin, Ohio missed half of his senior season at Ohio State because of suspension, but he isn?t letting that slow him down.

From the moment he arrived at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Adams has been turning heads and capturing attention. It started right away, with his weigh-in on day No. 1.
Mike Adams
Photo by Jim Davidson Mike Adams

?Mike Adams has a real presence about him,? wrote Wes Bunting, Director of College Scouting for the National Football Post.

?He?s a big kid with a long set of arms. He looks the part of an NFL LT.?

Adams, who started at left tackle for the Buckeyes the last two seasons, is one of four Buckeyes at this year?s Senior Bowl. He weighed in at a legitimate 6-7, 323 pounds with an 11-inch hand and an 82-inch wingspan. He was one of the most physically impressive players in Mobile during the weigh-in and that carried over to the practice field on day one.

?Mike Adams had a terrific day, looking extremely comfortable in space and showcasing the athleticism of a left tackle prospect,? wrote Scott Wright of NFLCountdown.com.

?Adams got reps on both the left and right side and did a good job against (Marshall?s) Vinny Curry in 1-on-1?s.?

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http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2012/AdamsTurningHeads.htm

 

[Buckskin86]

Buckeyes' Adams an open book ready for a new chapter
By Mike Wilkening

MOBILE, Ala. ? The day NFL teams won't have a need for big, athletic left tackles on their rosters is the day the league no longer exists.

Advantage, Mike Adams.

Watch a week of practices here and some players are bound to get lost in the shuffle. Adams? At a reported 6-7 and 323 pounds, the Ohio State left tackle is impossible to miss.

So is his potential.

Adams' sheer size works in his favor. His long arms and strong hands can keep pass rushers at bay. He also has excellent feet.

"He's athletic for how big he is," said RB Dan "Boom" Herron, his teammate at Ohio State.

cont...

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/25/buckeyes-adams-an-open-book-ready-for-a-new-chapte

 

[Buckskin86]

Senior Bowl: Mike Adams- NFL Network