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bennybuckeye;641741; said:
We have 6 retired numbers and five heisman winners.
Other then that though it was very good.
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Buckin Crazy
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GREAT post. Everyone is looking for Troy to Fail and Falter against Michigan. Us OSU fans can only hope for the best game of his career to end(yes still the NC game after that) a Phenomenal career and story. I am looking forward to a story book ending, with possibly the game winning touchdown.
Ya, Im getting ahead of myself, but meh, who cares?
Ya, Im getting ahead of myself, but meh, who cares?
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Troy graded a winning performance against Indiana.
That's three straight winning performances for Troy.
I doubt that Joe Daniels has EVER given 3 consecutive winning performances before. Craig Krenzel had (I think) 2 winning performances in 2002.
That's three straight winning performances for Troy.
I doubt that Joe Daniels has EVER given 3 consecutive winning performances before. Craig Krenzel had (I think) 2 winning performances in 2002.
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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
Krenzel won 4 POW awards in 2002. Do they give out awards if no one grades out positively?
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Being the POW is a heck of a lot easier than grading a winning performance at the quarterback position from Joe Daniels. There have been times this year when Tressel said, "Troy played very well... didn't grade out a winning performance, but that doesn't often happen when Joe Daniels is doing the grading".TheStoicPaisano;642455; said:
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OSUBuckeye4Life
"THE" Ohio State Buckeyes
Rivals.com
October 25, 2006
Olin Buchanan
Rivals.com College Football Senior Writer
? Rivals.com Power Rankings
? Week 8 Video Highlights
? The College Football Wire
In 1939, Iowa's Nike Kinnick accepted the Heisman Trophy with a poignant speech about the war looming in Europe.
In 1973 Penn State's John Cappelletti made America weep in an emotional speech in which he dedicated the trophy to his leukemia-stricken younger brother.
And in December, Ohio State's Troy Smith will almost certainly be presented the Heisman. He figures to give another memorable acceptance speech because so far, he's saying all the right things.
'Troy Smith refuses to discuss the Heisman Trophy, deftly avoiding the growing hype.
Associated Press
Troy Smith refuses to discuss the Heisman Trophy, deftly avoiding the growing hype.
When asked his thoughts on the prestigious trophy that is all but his, Smith side-stepped the issue as deftly as he did Penn State linebackers before launching the touchdown pass that virtually assured he would become Ohio State's sixth Heisman recipient. "Things like that are definitely flattering to think about and sometimes talk about," Smith said Tuesday on a conference call. "But as of right now the focus is on finishing out the season, and sometimes it's hard ? if you start off strong ? to finish the same way. That's how my team and I are focused right now."
Maintaining the No. 1 ranking the Buckeyes have held all season and winning the national championship is the top priority for Smith. But whether he will acknowledge it or not, the Heisman Trophy is his to lose.
And this year he hasn't lost anything.
The Buckeyes (8-0) have upcoming games against Minnesota (3-5), Illinois (2-6) and Northwestern (2-6), and probably won't be seriously tested until facing rival Michigan (8-0) on Nov. 18 in Columbus.
By then, Smith's name should already be inscribed on the trophy.
He ranks fourth nationally in passing efficiency and has already thrown for 1,715 yards and 21 touchdowns with just two interceptions. Although also a dangerous runner, he has been more inclined this season to distribute the football to explosive teammates ? Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Robiskie and Antonio Pittman ? and let them make big plays.
"One way I'd have to say I'm changing is I'm not taking as many blows downfield," Smith said. "That's not to say there is nothing I wouldn't sacrifice for my teammates. I understand that I have guys around me that are the best players in the nation and I just want to get them the ball."
Smith's Heisman candidacy has also been enhanced by attrition. Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson was the primary competition, but has been lost for the regular season with a broken collarbone.
Northern Illinois running back Garrett Wolfe might have been a sentimental favorite among voters who would like to see a player from a small school win, but consecutive games in which he was held under 50 yards have eliminated him as a serious contender.
It also doesn't hurt Smith that he's the quarterback of the No. 1 team in the nation. In the history of the Heisman, six recipients were the quarterback of national champion teams the same year: TCU's Davey O'Brien (1938), Notre Dame's Angelo Bertelli (1943), Notre Dame's Johnny Lujack (1947), Florida State's Charlie Ward (1993), Florida's Danny Wuerffel (1997) and USC's Matt Leinart (2004). Several others led their teams into a national championship game.
But Smith would say his greatest asset is the team that surrounds him.
"The plays are designed to work so if one (first option) is not there, go to two," Smith said. "If two is not there go to three. If three is not there check to a tailback. The offensive line does a great job holding their blocks and I just distribute the ball." See, he says all the right things.
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I found an 8 min highlight video of Troy last night on youtube.......that didn't include anything from this year. He's amazing, and next year it's going to be hard to deal with the fact that he's not making plays for us anymore. I've only felt this way about 1 other Buckeye, and he won the Heisman too. We have 5 more games to watch #10.....cherish every snap.
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Sportsline
Few big games left, but still plenty to hold your interest
Oct. 25, 2006
By Dennis Dodd
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]For the record Troy Smith, won't tell us what size sports jacket he wears. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]The implication is the Ohio State quarterback might soon have to order a tux. For a trip to New York. In December. [/FONT]
Troy Smith and the Buckeyes' next big game is not until Nov. 8, their season finale vs. Michigan. (AP) [FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"Things like that are definitely flattering to think about and sometimes talk about," Smith said, "But as of right now the focus is finishing out the season. That's something hard to do." That's the point. Fans and, probably some players, would love to fast forward to the end of the season. There are precious few big games between now and then. At this point, Smith would have to be caught taking money from a booster to blow the Heisman. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]OK, bad example. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Still, there's more drama in a given episode of Pee Wee's Playhouse than there is left in the rest of the season. Smith is the Heisman leader in the clubhouse and everyone else is a caddie. A betting man wouldn't go wrong if he booked the Big Ten winner against USC in Glendale, Ariz., 75 days from now. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]The season has more or less been whittled down to three games -- West Virginia at Louisville on Nov. 2, Michigan-Ohio State on Nov. 18 and Notre Dame-USC on Nov. 25. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"All you have to do is turn the film on and watch Minnesota," Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said referring to this week's punching bag, er, opponent. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Nice try, Tress. That film would show the Gophers blocking a last-minute field goal by North Dakota State last week to win 10-9. The media guide tells us Ohio State has won 19 of the past 20 meetings. The standings show Minny in a tie for last in the Big Ten. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"If you blink one time in the Big Ten, you're going to be terribly disappointed," Tressel said. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Only if you consider the slop we have to suffer through until Nov. 18. After Minnesota, the Buckeyes have Illinois and Northwestern. Michigan has to slog through Northwestern, Ball State and Indiana. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]So what is it, Troy, 44 Long, 42 Regular? [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"I really try not to think about it," Smith said. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Nice try, Troy. [/FONT]
Few big games left, but still plenty to hold your interest
Oct. 25, 2006
By Dennis Dodd
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]For the record Troy Smith, won't tell us what size sports jacket he wears. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]The implication is the Ohio State quarterback might soon have to order a tux. For a trip to New York. In December. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]OK, bad example. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Still, there's more drama in a given episode of Pee Wee's Playhouse than there is left in the rest of the season. Smith is the Heisman leader in the clubhouse and everyone else is a caddie. A betting man wouldn't go wrong if he booked the Big Ten winner against USC in Glendale, Ariz., 75 days from now. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]The season has more or less been whittled down to three games -- West Virginia at Louisville on Nov. 2, Michigan-Ohio State on Nov. 18 and Notre Dame-USC on Nov. 25. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"All you have to do is turn the film on and watch Minnesota," Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said referring to this week's punching bag, er, opponent. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Nice try, Tress. That film would show the Gophers blocking a last-minute field goal by North Dakota State last week to win 10-9. The media guide tells us Ohio State has won 19 of the past 20 meetings. The standings show Minny in a tie for last in the Big Ten. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"If you blink one time in the Big Ten, you're going to be terribly disappointed," Tressel said. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Only if you consider the slop we have to suffer through until Nov. 18. After Minnesota, the Buckeyes have Illinois and Northwestern. Michigan has to slog through Northwestern, Ball State and Indiana. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]So what is it, Troy, 44 Long, 42 Regular? [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]"I really try not to think about it," Smith said. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]Nice try, Troy. [/FONT]
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Sportsline
Few big games left, but still plenty to hold your interest
Oct. 25, 2006
By Dennis Dodd
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]For the record Troy Smith, won't tell us what size sports jacket he wears. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]The implication is the Ohio State quarterback might soon have to order a tux. For a trip to New York. In December. [/FONT]
Troy Smith and the Buckeyes' next big game is not until Nov. 8, their season finale vs. Michigan. (AP) [FONT=Arial, Helvetica]. [/FONT]
Nice caption. Nov. 8? - Can't they read their own countdown clock as CBS.Sportsline? :tongue2:
Dodd did get the date right in the article.
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Well put. It may be along time before we see another player like Troy in S&G. Hopefully not that long though.BuckeyeNation27;643228; said:
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Notebook: Smith saying all the right things By Olin Buchanan, Rivals.com College Football Senior Writer
In 1939, Iowa's Nike Kinnick accepted the Heisman Trophy with a poignant speech about the war looming in Europe.
In 1973 Penn State's John Cappelletti made America weep in an emotional speech in which he dedicated the trophy to his leukemia-stricken younger brother.
And in December, Ohio State's Troy Smith will almost certainly be presented the Heisman. He figures to give another memorable acceptance speech because so far, he's saying all the right things.
When asked his thoughts on the prestigious trophy that is all but his, Smith side-stepped the issue as deftly as he did Penn State linebackers before launching the touchdown pass that virtually assured he would become Ohio State's sixth Heisman recipient. "Things like that are definitely flattering to think about and sometimes talk about," Smith said Tuesday on a conference call. "But as of right now the focus is on finishing out the season, and sometimes it's hard ? if you start off strong ? to finish the same way. That's how my team and I are focused right now."
Maintaining the No. 1 ranking the Buckeyes have held all season and winning the national championship is the top priority for Smith. But whether he will acknowledge it or not, the Heisman Trophy is his to lose.
http://us.bc.yahoo.com/b?P=24PD6Nht...599.9423183.10157699.1806201/D=LREC/B=3904184
And this year he hasn't lost anything.
The Buckeyes (8-0) have upcoming games against Minnesota (3-5), Illinois (2-6) and Northwestern (2-6), and probably won't be seriously tested until facing rival Michigan (8-0) on Nov. 18 in Columbus.
By then, Smith's name should already be inscribed on the trophy.
He ranks fourth nationally in passing efficiency and has already thrown for 1,715 yards and 21 touchdowns with just two interceptions. Although also a dangerous runner, he has been more inclined this season to distribute the football to explosive teammates ? Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Robiskie and Antonio Pittman ? and let them make big plays.
"One way I'd have to say I'm changing is I'm not taking as many blows downfield," Smith said. "That's not to say there is nothing I wouldn't sacrifice for my teammates. I understand that I have guys around me that are the best players in the nation and I just want to get them the ball."
Smith's Heisman candidacy has also been enhanced by attrition. Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson was the primary competition, but has been lost for the regular season with a broken collarbone.
Northern Illinois running back Garrett Wolfe might have been a sentimental favorite among voters who would like to see a player from a small school win, but consecutive games in which he was held under 50 yards have eliminated him as a serious contender.
It also doesn't hurt Smith that he's the quarterback of the No. 1 team in the nation. In the history of the Heisman, six recipients were the quarterback of national champion teams the same year: TCU's Davey O'Brien (1938), Notre Dame's Angelo Bertelli (1943), Notre Dame's Johnny Lujack (1947), Florida State's Charlie Ward (1993), Florida's Danny Wuerffel (1997) and USC's Matt Leinart (2004). Several others led their teams into a national championship game.
But Smith would say his greatest asset is the team that surrounds him.
"The plays are designed to work so if one (first option) is not there, go to two," Smith said. "If two is not there go to three. If three is not there check to a tailback. The offensive line does a great job holding their blocks and I just distribute the ball."
See, he says all the right things.
Notebook: Smith saying all the right things By Olin Buchanan, Rivals.com College Football Senior Writer
In 1939, Iowa's Nike Kinnick accepted the Heisman Trophy with a poignant speech about the war looming in Europe.
In 1973 Penn State's John Cappelletti made America weep in an emotional speech in which he dedicated the trophy to his leukemia-stricken younger brother.
And in December, Ohio State's Troy Smith will almost certainly be presented the Heisman. He figures to give another memorable acceptance speech because so far, he's saying all the right things.
When asked his thoughts on the prestigious trophy that is all but his, Smith side-stepped the issue as deftly as he did Penn State linebackers before launching the touchdown pass that virtually assured he would become Ohio State's sixth Heisman recipient. "Things like that are definitely flattering to think about and sometimes talk about," Smith said Tuesday on a conference call. "But as of right now the focus is on finishing out the season, and sometimes it's hard ? if you start off strong ? to finish the same way. That's how my team and I are focused right now."
Maintaining the No. 1 ranking the Buckeyes have held all season and winning the national championship is the top priority for Smith. But whether he will acknowledge it or not, the Heisman Trophy is his to lose.
http://us.bc.yahoo.com/b?P=24PD6Nht...599.9423183.10157699.1806201/D=LREC/B=3904184
And this year he hasn't lost anything.
The Buckeyes (8-0) have upcoming games against Minnesota (3-5), Illinois (2-6) and Northwestern (2-6), and probably won't be seriously tested until facing rival Michigan (8-0) on Nov. 18 in Columbus.
By then, Smith's name should already be inscribed on the trophy.
He ranks fourth nationally in passing efficiency and has already thrown for 1,715 yards and 21 touchdowns with just two interceptions. Although also a dangerous runner, he has been more inclined this season to distribute the football to explosive teammates ? Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Robiskie and Antonio Pittman ? and let them make big plays.
"One way I'd have to say I'm changing is I'm not taking as many blows downfield," Smith said. "That's not to say there is nothing I wouldn't sacrifice for my teammates. I understand that I have guys around me that are the best players in the nation and I just want to get them the ball."
Smith's Heisman candidacy has also been enhanced by attrition. Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson was the primary competition, but has been lost for the regular season with a broken collarbone.
Northern Illinois running back Garrett Wolfe might have been a sentimental favorite among voters who would like to see a player from a small school win, but consecutive games in which he was held under 50 yards have eliminated him as a serious contender.
It also doesn't hurt Smith that he's the quarterback of the No. 1 team in the nation. In the history of the Heisman, six recipients were the quarterback of national champion teams the same year: TCU's Davey O'Brien (1938), Notre Dame's Angelo Bertelli (1943), Notre Dame's Johnny Lujack (1947), Florida State's Charlie Ward (1993), Florida's Danny Wuerffel (1997) and USC's Matt Leinart (2004). Several others led their teams into a national championship game.
But Smith would say his greatest asset is the team that surrounds him.
"The plays are designed to work so if one (first option) is not there, go to two," Smith said. "If two is not there go to three. If three is not there check to a tailback. The offensive line does a great job holding their blocks and I just distribute the ball."
See, he says all the right things.
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With his performance in the IU game Troy Smith passed Archie for 7th place all time in total yardage. If he maintins his current 230 ypg average he'll finish just north of 7000 yards which would be good for 3rd place all time behind Art S and Bobby Hoying.
Not too shabby.
Not too shabby.
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