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QB Craig Krenzel (B1G Champion, National Champion)

I guess that means medical school is on hold.

I think its a cool idea that hes still going to try and run with football while putting med school on hold. Seems like he is getting a little bored with hitting the books. Actually, I can identify with it. I droped out of OSU after my associates to go into the USAF for something more exciting (I can always finish up my degree while in). It would be awesome to see him some on the pre and post (OSU) game coverage. Well done Krenzel.
 
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KRENZEL IN TOWN: Craig Krenzel, the quarterback from the 2002 national championship team, will serve as Ohio State?s honorary captain Saturday. He?s in town and spent today hanging out with quarterback Troy Smith.

?Craig is trying to stay sharp film-wise,?? Tressel said, ?and they were watching some film together and talking some quarterback play.??
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DDN

Krenzel aiming for return to NFL

Former Buckeyes QB to have surgery on arm and begin training for a spot in the league.


By Lucas Sullivan
Staff Writer

Sunday, September 17, 2006

COLUMBUS ? Craig Krenzel is not ready to bury his NFL career just yet.
Cut by the Cincinnati Bengals before training camp this season, the former Ohio State quarterback who led the Buckeyes to a 2002 national title is in the process of making an NFL comeback as early as 2007.
"I am having elbow surgery on Tuesday, and then I need to work on getting healthy," said Krenzel, who was named honorary captain for Saturday's 37-7 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats by Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. "I am not done playing football. I am going to try and give it another shot before saying I'm done."
Krenzel said he was throwing during practice in April and felt "something pop" in his right elbow. On the morning of May 15, the Bengals cut OSU teammate Ryan Hamby, and a half-hour later they told Krenzel his services were no longer needed.
It was his first big failure in football, and many predicted his NFL career was over roughly two years after his clutch performance against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl established him up as Ohio's golden boy.
Krenzel was a fifth-round draft pick by the Chicago Bears in 2004 and was thrust into a starting role midway through the season because of injuries. An ankle injury, along with the Bears drafting Kyle Orton in 2005, ended his tenure in Chicago after one season.
The Bengals then picked up Krenzel off waivers June 20, 2005, and he won a spot on the roster. He was the third-string quarterback behind Carson Palmer and current Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna, but never took a snap in a game for the Bengals after going 3-2 as a starter for the Bears the year before.
"I think I still have the ability to go out there and compete," said Krenzel, who wouldn't say if the Bengals would be interested in his comeback. "I don't want to talk about that. I played for the Bengals, that's all I want to say."
Anthony Wright and Doug Johnson are Cincinnati's backups to Palmer for now.
"I just want to get healthy, and then I will worry about that later," Krenzel said. "Hopefully, there is a team out there that would give me a shot. I've got the tools, but I know there is going to be some adversity getting back."
For now, Krenzel, who was 24-3 as a starter at Ohio State, is a radio analyst for OSU football. After graduating with a degree in molecular genetics, he is taking classes to earn his real estate license.
 
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Dispatch

Craig Krenzel underwent surgery on the medial collateral ligament in an elbow, also known as Tommy John surgery, two weeks ago in New York. Rehabilitation time is expected to take from 10 to 15 months, and the former Ohio State quarterback said "my No. 1 goal is to play football again."
Krenzel suffered the injury while training with the Cincinnati Bengals. An NFL source says the players association has filed a grievance against the club on his behalf, but Krenzel wouldn?t comment on that. Those grievances are usually settled during the offseason.
Krenzel said he plans to "work as hard as I can to try to play football" but said he is also in the process of "trying to provide a backup plan in case rehab doesn?t go well." He is working for Crawford Hoying, a central Ohio commercial realestate company partly owned by Bob Hoying, another former Ohio State and NFL quarterback. "I?m having a blast," Krenzel said. "I have a healthy son and a great marriage. I have no complaints."
 
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here?s no time like present for Krenzel National title-winning QB treasures his family, faith as football sits on hold
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Dennis Fiely
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Too young for nostalgia, Craig Krenzel has little interest in reliving his glory days. Four years ago, the quarterback led Ohio State University to the school?s most recent national championship ? its first in 34 years.
 
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Canton

Former title-winning QB not one to relive the past
Thursday, January 4, 2007


COLUMBUS The Buckeyes' trip to the national championship game has players and fans looking back to four years ago, when Ohio State last won the title in a 31-24 win over Miami.

Continued...
 
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OSUBasketballJunkie;626793; said:
Dispatch


Craig Krenzel underwent surgery on the medial collateral ligament in an elbow, also known as Tommy John surgery, two weeks ago in New York. Rehabilitation time is expected to take from 10 to 15 months, and the former Ohio State quarterback said "my No. 1 goal is to play football again."
Krenzel suffered the injury while training with the Cincinnati Bengals. An NFL source says the players association has filed a grievance against the club on his behalf, but Krenzel wouldn?t comment on that. Those grievances are usually settled during the offseason.
Krenzel said he plans to "work as hard as I can to try to play football" but said he is also in the process of "trying to provide a backup plan in case rehab doesn?t go well." He is working for Crawford Hoying, a central Ohio commercial realestate company partly owned by Bob Hoying, another former Ohio State and NFL quarterback. "I?m having a blast," Krenzel said. "I have a healthy son and a great marriage. I have no complaints."


Not your mistake here Junkie, but the surgery is on the Medial Elbow, but it's actually the Ulnar Collateral Ligament that is being repaired in this surgery.

I had it so I should know :biggrin:
 
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I didn't realize that Troy and Craig are ambidextrous.
 
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Lima News

Krenzel speaks about life

BY MARK ALTSTAETTER - Jan. 22, 2007


LIMA ? He was heralded as one of the smartest quarterbacks ever to play at Ohio State.
He has a degree in molecular genetics and was awarded the 2003 Draddy Award as college football?s premier student-athlete.
Four years ago, he led the Buckeyes to their first national championship in 34 years as they defeated heavily-favored University of Miami in the Fiesta Bowl.
But according to Craig Krenzel, his life is not all about football and his personal accomplishments.

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Here is an item about what Craig is doing.

Former Ohio State quarterback to speak at Fellowship of Christian Athletes dinner.

Former Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel will be the guest speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual Spirit of Sports Dinner scheduled for Monday at the Pinnacle in Maumee. For more information, contact
the Northwest Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes office at 419-842-1824 or visit the Web site at nwohiofca.org.

Krenzel helped lead OSU to a 14-0 season in 2002 and a victory over Miami in the BCS national championship game.
 
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Craig Krenzel underwent surgery on the medial collateral ligament in an elbow, also known as Tommy John surgery, two weeks ago in New York. Rehabilitation time is expected to take from 10 to 15 months, and the former Ohio State quarterback said "my No. 1 goal is to play football again."
Krenzel suffered the injury while training with the Cincinnati Bengals. An NFL source says the players association has filed a grievance against the club on his behalf, but Krenzel wouldn?t comment on that. Those grievances are usually settled during the offseason.
Krenzel said he plans to "work as hard as I can to try to play football" but said he is also in the process of "trying to provide a backup plan in case rehab doesn?t go well." He is working for Crawford Hoying, a central Ohio commercial realestate company partly owned by Bob Hoying, another former Ohio State and NFL quarterback. "I?m having a blast," Krenzel said. "I have a healthy son and a great marriage. I have no complaints."

I thought he was going to be a doctorb. Tommy John surgery? For what? Thinking objectively, the chances that he ever makes an NFL roster is slim to none.
 
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