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Not at all...I was being hypothetical in a worst case scenario.strohs said:
Should have said as much...my fault.
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I don't think this rumor necessarily even hints that TS will be suspended...
I think Boeckman could be starting merely b/c he makes our defense look silly in practice everyday. Smith could be benched in more of a doghouse scenario than a suspension one.
I think Boeckman could be starting merely b/c he makes our defense look silly in practice everyday. Smith could be benched in more of a doghouse scenario than a suspension one.
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This rumor did not mention anything about Smith being suspended further...but many others have.jwinslow said:
Right now, Troy Smith is at the mercy of the NCAA and Gene Smith. An additional 2 game suspension is not far fetched by any means.
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FKAGobucks877
The Most Power-Drunk
A couple of things....
First, Smith's suspension was a two game suspension all along. At first, there was some talk about OSU petitioning the NCAA to reinstate him after the Alamo Bowl, citing the "Bowl experience", etc. that he was missing. That path was not taken, so it is a virtual certaintly that he will be back after the Miami game (save for whatever new action the NCAA might take with regard to this latest incident).
Second, according to local radio and TV, OSU officials do NOT expect the NCAA to force Smith to miss any further games as a result of the most recent alleged violations. Obviously, that isn't set in stone, but it's the best we have for now.
Third, while I'm sure Mili really did hear this, I simply do not believe that Tressel & Co. have made a decision yet. Smith's future is an unknown factor at this point, and the players have yet to report to camp. Once they are there, and properly evaluated, then the coaches will make a decision. Especially if Smith's "sentence" has then been decided. I just can't rationally believe that Tressel would make a decision like this right now.
First, Smith's suspension was a two game suspension all along. At first, there was some talk about OSU petitioning the NCAA to reinstate him after the Alamo Bowl, citing the "Bowl experience", etc. that he was missing. That path was not taken, so it is a virtual certaintly that he will be back after the Miami game (save for whatever new action the NCAA might take with regard to this latest incident).
Second, according to local radio and TV, OSU officials do NOT expect the NCAA to force Smith to miss any further games as a result of the most recent alleged violations. Obviously, that isn't set in stone, but it's the best we have for now.
Third, while I'm sure Mili really did hear this, I simply do not believe that Tressel & Co. have made a decision yet. Smith's future is an unknown factor at this point, and the players have yet to report to camp. Once they are there, and properly evaluated, then the coaches will make a decision. Especially if Smith's "sentence" has then been decided. I just can't rationally believe that Tressel would make a decision like this right now.
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bukIpower
Head Coach
You know I'm excited about TB I really am. Its Documented that I'm a Smith fan, but if Todd is as advertised let him play as the starter against Miami. Confidence is something you just have to have when you're playing football. We saw a great example of that last year with Zwick and also EJ Underwood. Zwick started off pretty good but once he got down it was down hill from there and he just didn't recover. Same thing for EJ, he started out brilliantly and then went down hard when he got beat a couple times. Now we definatly won't know if TB has the trait of being able to bounce back, but we have to start him in order to find out.
Another thing I want to bring up is someone posted about the passing scrimmages and said that its still sickning how Zwick still locks in on one reciever. He also went on to say how he said was playing like he was in his first year instead of being a soon to be junior. I hope Zwick turns it around and starts, but I honestly would rather see what Todd has before we put Zwick back in charge. I mean everyone deserves a shot, and TB hasn't had his yet.
Another thing I want to bring up is someone posted about the passing scrimmages and said that its still sickning how Zwick still locks in on one reciever. He also went on to say how he said was playing like he was in his first year instead of being a soon to be junior. I hope Zwick turns it around and starts, but I honestly would rather see what Todd has before we put Zwick back in charge. I mean everyone deserves a shot, and TB hasn't had his yet.
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IronBuckI
Calmer than you are.
Whether it be Zwick or Boeckman. I just want the starter of the Miami game to play the entire Texas game too. I think that all of our QB's can get the job done, but don't want to play musical starters, or even use a platoon. With a starter that's not looking over his shoulder, or playing not to lose his job, and plenty of depth. I think that our QB "situation" will give all of our offensive weapons the cohesiveness and confidence to make a championship run.
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jwinslow said:
Although Smith has been completely cleared, Tressel said there will be consequences, and I don't think will entail simply running extra laps. Tressel places supreme importance on education, and Smith dissed that by skipping class to attend the camp. You know Tressel is pissed. I would bet my remining vCash that Smith doesn't start the Texas game, and if Boeckman/Zwick is lighting the Longhorns up, he may not even play.
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tsteele316
Mr. Such and Such
MililaniBuckeye said:
my guess is that smith is going to be slated to sit the first quarter of the texas game. i dont see any of osu's 3 qb's lighting up texas per se. but, if either zwick or boeckman is playing well and in rhythm, they may keep smith on the bench.
however, if you are texas, this may make you have to gameplan for two different qb's in this game.
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CleveBucks
Serenity now
Highly doubt Troy doesn't start the Texas game. I have a feeling the discipline will be of the wind-sprint variety.
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