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Buckin' A
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Troy just continues to impress me. I hope that his extra free time will mean he'll carve of defenses even more since he'll have that extra time for the film room. I read earlier in the year that he wants to know the center position by heart too so that he'll know exactly where everyone is going. This could be a fun year.....
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OregonBuckeye
Semper Fi Buckeyes
I'm sure ESPN is chomping at the bit to cover this story. 
I'm really happy for Troy.
I'm really happy for Troy.
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Look out Herbie. When this guy finishes his pro career, he will be very qualified to join you in the booth!
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[FONT=ARIAL, SANS SERIF]OSU's Smith makes good impression[/FONT]
[FONT=ARIAL, SANS SERIF] More often than not, when a college athlete is in the news for something that takes place off the field, it's rarely ever a good thing.
The Duke lacrosse team can't seem to shake trouble, J.J. Redick was busted for driving under the influence and Santonio Homes was arrested in Miami for disorderly conduct.
But Troy Smith, the star quarterback of Ohio State, recently made the news for something that should be admired.
He finished his degree in four years earlier this summer.
To put that accomplishment in perspective, let's just say the odds are better that President Bush will bring his approval rating up than an athlete at a football factory such as OSU earning his degree on time.
Perhaps it is only appropriate, though, that Smith has overcome the adversity he has faced in his life, much of it brought on by his own un-wise decisions.
Smith once took money from a booster and was benched for a bowl game because of his actions.
In high school, he gave a Toledo St. John's player a concussion with a deliberate elbow to the head during a basketball game, prompting his transfer from Lakewood St. Edward to Glenville.
Any of those incidents could have marked the end of the road for Smith.
He could have faded from the sports landscape and ended up on some where are they now special.
Or worse yet, on a VHI reality show for washed up sports stars.
But Smith put his troubled past behind him and has helped bring the swagger back to the Buckeyes.
Last January, he rolled up 408 yards of total offense in OSU's 34-20 win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl,.
The hopes and dreams of a national championship for the Buckeyes this season will rest on his shoulders.
Forget about statistics for a moment, though, and consider that Smith has become a role model for children growing up in the inner city of Cleveland.
He and teammate Tedd Ginn Jr. are on billboards as part of the school system's attempt to encourage children to stay in school.
The message under their pictures talks about how gangs didn't get Smith and Ginn to OSU.
Instead, it took discipline, respect and hard work to achieve success on the field and in the classroom.
There is a good chance Smith will lead the Buckeyes to a national championship this year.
But even if he falls short in his quest, no one should complain.
The pain of not winning a championship will go away.
A college degree will be with Smith for a lifetime, and there is something to be said for that.
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[FONT=ARIAL, SANS SERIF]OSU's Smith makes good impression[/FONT]
[FONT=ARIAL, SANS SERIF] More often than not, when a college athlete is in the news for something that takes place off the field, it's rarely ever a good thing.
The Duke lacrosse team can't seem to shake trouble, J.J. Redick was busted for driving under the influence and Santonio Homes was arrested in Miami for disorderly conduct.
But Troy Smith, the star quarterback of Ohio State, recently made the news for something that should be admired.
He finished his degree in four years earlier this summer.
To put that accomplishment in perspective, let's just say the odds are better that President Bush will bring his approval rating up than an athlete at a football factory such as OSU earning his degree on time.
Perhaps it is only appropriate, though, that Smith has overcome the adversity he has faced in his life, much of it brought on by his own un-wise decisions.
Smith once took money from a booster and was benched for a bowl game because of his actions.
In high school, he gave a Toledo St. John's player a concussion with a deliberate elbow to the head during a basketball game, prompting his transfer from Lakewood St. Edward to Glenville.
Any of those incidents could have marked the end of the road for Smith.
He could have faded from the sports landscape and ended up on some where are they now special.
Or worse yet, on a VHI reality show for washed up sports stars.
But Smith put his troubled past behind him and has helped bring the swagger back to the Buckeyes.
Last January, he rolled up 408 yards of total offense in OSU's 34-20 win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl,.
The hopes and dreams of a national championship for the Buckeyes this season will rest on his shoulders.
Forget about statistics for a moment, though, and consider that Smith has become a role model for children growing up in the inner city of Cleveland.
He and teammate Tedd Ginn Jr. are on billboards as part of the school system's attempt to encourage children to stay in school.
The message under their pictures talks about how gangs didn't get Smith and Ginn to OSU.
Instead, it took discipline, respect and hard work to achieve success on the field and in the classroom.
There is a good chance Smith will lead the Buckeyes to a national championship this year.
But even if he falls short in his quest, no one should complain.
The pain of not winning a championship will go away.
A college degree will be with Smith for a lifetime, and there is something to be said for that.
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BuckeyeRob
Yeah, whatever...
Troy's finish to the 2005 season really reminds me of how Vince Young finished 2004.... a guy who had started the season as a great athlete and matured during the season to become a complete quarterback.
I said this time last year that I felt that OSU would win because I wasnt convinced that Young could beat the buckeyes with his arm. He did. He should have won the Heisman not Bush but thats another topic.
Young was the single biggest component to Texas winning the MNC.
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PuckBucks22
In Troy we trust.
When Troy came onto the field for the last drive against Michigan I was confidant that he would lead us to the victory- that coupled with his show against Notre Dame makes me think that this can be a very special year for Troy.
Let's just hope he picks up right where he left off.
Let's just hope he picks up right where he left off.
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pianobuck46
pianobuck46
If we're to believe everything we're reading about him these days, I wouldn't worry. I think we'll all get our wish.
:osu2: 
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Buckin Crazy
All-American
He is going to have a lot of free time so that just makes for a greater QB.
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AirForceBuck
No mercy
2006 CFN Preseason Second Team All-American
[SIZE=-1]Troy Smith, Sr. Ohio State - 149-237, 2,283 yds, 63%, 16 TD, 4 INT, 136 carries, 611 yds, 4.5 ypc, 11 TD
Could Smith be this year's version of Vince Young and be a do-it-all star who carries his team to a title? After being suspended for the season opener and coming off the bench for the Texas game, he took over and was fantastic showing off an accurate arm along with tremendous rushing skills. He's not a bomber, but he's a great decision maker who's great at making big plays and is icy cool in the clutch. A perfect fit for the read-option offense, he'll be a statistical machine who could be a front-runner for the Heisman if he can pull off a win at Texas.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-1]http://www.cfbnews.com/2006/Preview/AllAmerica_QB.htm[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Troy Smith, Sr. Ohio State - 149-237, 2,283 yds, 63%, 16 TD, 4 INT, 136 carries, 611 yds, 4.5 ypc, 11 TD
Could Smith be this year's version of Vince Young and be a do-it-all star who carries his team to a title? After being suspended for the season opener and coming off the bench for the Texas game, he took over and was fantastic showing off an accurate arm along with tremendous rushing skills. He's not a bomber, but he's a great decision maker who's great at making big plays and is icy cool in the clutch. A perfect fit for the read-option offense, he'll be a statistical machine who could be a front-runner for the Heisman if he can pull off a win at Texas.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-1]http://www.cfbnews.com/2006/Preview/AllAmerica_QB.htm[/SIZE]
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