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RB Brandon "Zoom" Saine (official thread)

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"I picked Ohio State because it’s my favorite school," Saine said.

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"He is the fastest kid in the state of Ohio," Piqua athletics director David Palmer said . "But there is a lot more to him than just speed. He has a great personality, he’s humble, and he’s an excellent student."
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Quite a change from a kid who had been an admitted Michigan fan. Also, his attitude and academics are nice, too. And having that speed is OK... :biggrin:
 
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BGriffBuckeye said:
I really don't understand what you guys don't see in him as a Rb. He looks like a stud to me at the psition.
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I see a kid who is much more dangerous in the open field...

I see a kid I want moving north/south with the ball as much as possible...

I see a running style that shows alot of frame to hit...

I see a runner who just seems stiff to me...

I have not been convinced of the vision...

I don't see a "pure" RB.

I think he is a fantastic football player...just not a RB. However, opinions are like...mine is no different.

Very happy to have Brandon and he will be an asset somewhere on the field.
 
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I really see him doing a Ginn. All those times, ginn took a sneak hand off, could you see if he was 205/215 pds doing it instead of his 175.
I'm always scared for Ginn with his weight getting nailed but, he's so fast, he escapes all major contact

Saine is either faster or the same and if he has good hands he's an all day deep threat to.

Those to things alone would drive a defense nuts but, then OSU has other wr's like gonzo,,,,, TE and then the killer Pittman, Wells, Haw and Wells.

That could be even scary then next season
 
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I tend to agree with Grad and others concerning Saine's ability at rb. Perhaps his senior year will show otherwise. However, going by the film, I definately see him as a wideout at this point. Let him learn that spot in a RS year, then return kickoffs and punts while getting in the wr mix.

He's an instant impact player on special teams, both in return and coverage, but whatever position he plays it will take some development.
 
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JohnnyCockfight said:
My analysis of the SunshinePreps video:

Saine most reminds me of Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson, in the beginning of the season, when the computer defenses can't keep up. The last clip, where Saine lines up as a receiver, is especially illustrating, as he is seemingly open by 20 yards and has to wait for the ball to get to him and the defense still can't get to him.
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That is true-the Tecmo Bo comparison-on most of his highlight videos, once he hit the corner, he was gone. Piqua plays a tough schedule, but I am amazed he got only 1300 yards. I suspect he will have more as a senior. As far as WR goes, I have heard from various people that Saine might not really have WR hands-plenty good to hold onto a football, but not necessarily WR caliber. Grad is quite right about him having an upright running style, but hey, so do Eddie George and Adrian Peterson. From everything I have read, he is quite comfortable going between the tackles, and certainly has the size to do so. I think he stays at RB.
 
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He had the buckeye shirt on at school! I was hyped. He may have a few flaws in his running game but I think with the buckeye coaching staff will straighten that out. I have no doubt he will return kicks, but as pointed out he has good hands, a few catches this season were amazing, but as a NCAA WR I don't know. "Practice makes perfect." :wink:
 
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DDN

5/5/06

Piqua's Saine quietly commits to Ohio State

By Mark Gokavi
Staff Writer

Some high school athletes revel in the recruiting process. After all, people want to talk to you, meet you, send you letters, call you and write about you.

For Piqua's Brandon Saine, that's no incentive.

Until proved otherwise, he's Ohio's best high school sprinter. He may have that sprinter bravado, but it's hard to see. He says he loves football, and may give up track to concentrate on football at Ohio State.

The newest OSU recruit is soft-spoken, but flashes a big smile even though he seems embarrassed by attention.

And yet ... "I like running for the big crowds," Saine said recently. "Try to, I guess, put on a big show."

A different style

When Wayne's Marcus Freeman announced he was going to Ohio State, he made it an event. His family, friends, teammates, classmates and the media packed into the gym. Freeman had three hats — one each of Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

The linebacker then put on the Buckeyes cap to applause, television cameras and pictures. There's nothing wrong with that — it fits Freeman's personality.

So did the way Saine "announced" his decision. He and Piqua football coach Bill Nees privately called OSU coach Jim Tressel. Web sites picked up on it, but Saine wasn't seeking the spotlight.

He just wanted it done.

"It feels good," Saine said Wednesday. "That was one of the reasons I did it so early, I think, because the first week of May is when (coaching staffs) can start calling.

"I was getting nonstop calls. Since I knew where I wanted to go, the time seemed right. I didn't like getting all those letters. I just stopped opening them, I was getting so many."

Football speed

Saine hopes his track success translates on the football field. Piqua was 6-4 last year. I was at the Indians' loss at Xenia. Saine caught five passes for 105 yards and a 55-yard TD. He ran for 28 yards on 14 carries, but had a 60-yard score negated by a penalty.

After finding Saine's junior highlight tape online, I must have been at the game that was an anomaly. His track speed translates to football. He adds in power and improving moves.

No wonder OSU wanted Saine. He's a smart, polite, strong runner whose best days probably are ahead of him.

Dayton-area Bucks

As an aside, the OSU football team is loaded with Dayton-area talent. A look at this fall's possible roster includes Ross Homan (Coldwater), Kurt Coleman (Northmont), Jake Ballard (Springboro), Austin Spitler (Bellbrook), Todd Denlinger (Troy), Todd Boeckman (St. Henry), Ben Person (Xenia), Freeman (Wayne) and walk-ons Brent Ullery (Centerville) and Matt Drummelsmith (Northmont).

Those are in addition to area ex-Buckeyes A.J. Hawk, Nick Mangold, Mike Nugent and others in the Tressel era.

Whether or not Saine is in track is another question. He said he'd like to, but that's hard to do in college.

Besides, when Saine finds that open hole, people will get to see plenty of dashes.


Contact this writer at (937) 225-6951 or mgokavi@DaytonDailyNews.
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