RB Ezekiel Elliott (All B1G, All-American, National Champion, Pro Bowl, All Pro, Los Angeles Chargers)

[Zurp]

Another 2015 Heisman candidate emerges from this team...

Ohio State will have played the top 3 Heisman contenders in 3 consecutive games. In the first two, Elliott put up better numbers than the opposing Heisman hopeful. He doesn't need to put up better numbers than Mariotta does (how do you compare a QB's stats to a RB's, anyway?), but if Ohio State wins on the 12th, how can you NOT put Elliott on the pre-season Heisman lists? (Along with whoever is the starting quarterback for Ohio State.)

 

[matcar]

Finally got a chance to watch some of the post game. EzE is a nice, well spoken man. Always nice to see that.

 

[scarletngray]

Rewatched the game tonight and in the very first series EE trucks Depriest leading the way for Marshall. Later in the game he trucks Collins. Dude is a beast.

 

[BUCKYLE]

He's gonna be a legend before all is said and done.

 

[SloopyHangOn]

He's gonna be a legend before all is said and done.

It's the belly-shirt man. Turns Buckeye backs into Heismans.

 

[Saw31]

He reminds me of a faster Emmitt Smith...

 

[Buckeye1]

That would a total of four Heisman candidates for this team...including Braxton, JT and 12 Gauge Fully Loaded.p

 

[Bill Lucas]

He's gonna be a legend before all is said and done.

He's there now Kyle. Kid is special.

 

[pnuts34]

He reminds me of a faster Emmitt Smith...

What do you mean?

 

[Honor&Glory]

Looks like the side ref. has sec speed too as he almost beat Eze to the goal line...with a 40 yard head start

Look at Jalin. He passes two Bama players and almost catches EzE himself. SEC speed indeed

 

[buckeye4ever21]

I can't wait to see what next season has in store with an experienced offensive line. I remember for like the first half of the season our longest run was like 34 yds by either Barrett or Samuel, and now Elliot is busting off a 50 yarded every game. Next year with the potential of playing 15 games he's gonna be staring at 2,500+ yards right in the face. He's a complete back that doesn't have to come off the field and has ideal strength and speed right now.

 

[Jaxbuck]

The thing I noticed in rewatching the Sugar Bowl, and it every game with this kid.....nothing new, is how hard he hits when he blocks.

I know its been well covered but I honestly can't remember another back I have ever seen be so consistently punishing in that aspect of the game.

I am big on the mental aspect of sports and the discipline it takes to perform the non glamorous aspect of your job so well is truly a joy to watch.

That is what makes him special in my mind. Kid is a coaches dream.

 

[jlb1705]

The thing I noticed in rewatching the Sugar Bowl, and it every game with this kid.....nothing new, is how hard he hits when he blocks.

I know its been well covered but I honestly can't remember another back I have ever seen be so consistently punishing in that aspect of the game.

Jamar Martin comes to mind for me. Yeah, a fullback.

 

[buckeyeintn]

I can't wait to see what next season has in store with an experienced offensive line. I remember for like the first half of the season our longest run was like 34 yds by either Barrett or Samuel, and now Elliot is busting off a 50 yarded every game. Next year with the potential of playing 15 games he's gonna be staring at 2,500+ yards right in the face. He's a complete back that doesn't have to come off the field and has ideal strength and speed right now.

Credit for a lot of those long runs goes to Spencer. Thomas, Smith, Marshall, et al. The line gets him the first 3-10 or so. The receivers help turn them into long runs. And then you have Zeke's consistent great effort and ability taking advantage of his blocking.

 

[LordJeffBuck]

Over the past four games, Elliott has 70 rushes for 678 yards (9.7 average) and 7 TDs. Not a bad season for most backs.