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Hope so.
Just had a feeling. Really plays, doesn't he? Attaway, Curtis!
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Hope so.
CURTIS SAMUEL GETS THE START
Meyer said it was because of his strong week of practice, but it certainly came as a surprise to most that Curtis Samuel was Ohio State's starting running back for the first two series against Illinois.
Samuel replaced Ezekiel Elliott, who had emerged as the clear-cut No. 1 back in the Buckeyes' offense. Both got an equal amount of carries against the Fighting Illini as Samuel finished with 63 yards and two scores on nine carries and Elliott totaled 69 yards on his nine attempts.
After the game, Meyer downplayed the situation as any sort of big deal and lauded the play of both backs.
"There's nothing quite like competition. And those two guys, I don't micromanage that position," Meyer said. "I certainly listen and give my opinions, but Stan Drayton came to me in the middle of the week and said 'I'd like to start Curtis Samuel this week, he's doing everything right, and practices at an extremely high level.' We still have great confidence in Zeke but we have two guys that can play."
I will give you that... he runs so strong for his size and by judging his high school film i would have never thought that due to him flat out running past everyone.All he needed was opportunity now let's expand the offense a lil more get our speed in space and we will beat Sparty.. Also want too See him get a chance to return a kick he's bigger faster and stronger then dontre with better Vision.
I will give you that... he runs so strong for his size and by judging his high school film i would have never thought that due to him flat out running past everyone.
I'm confused. Running past everyone was all he did in his highlight film. Kid has a legit sub 4.4 speed.
Thank you for clarifying my statement. He just did not look as well put together and there was hardly any tape of him going through the middle of a defense. He is a lot stronger and bigger than i thoughtExactly, he ran past everyone. You had no evidence on film of his ability to run through someone.
It's not exactly a dig, not that I think you took it that way. I read it as a 'hmmmm. That's a nice surprise... He has speed _and_ some power to go with it.'
I agree get all 3 on the field IMO... one of them would be covered by someone who should never be covering them.I too think the Dontre/Jalin/Samuel packages could come out...we were somewhat predictable last week for a reason...no need to show MSU anything in a blowout. There will definitely be some new looks and after Samuel was named starter for his hard work in practice, I am guessing he will be the beneficiary of some big touches on Saturday night...he is definitely my pick for the x-factor.