Doesn't need to be a thumper (that's Antonio Williams role when Weber leaves), his game is speed and making people miss. No comparisons here, McCall is just good and only going to get better
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF DEMARIO MCCALL'S REDSHIRT
Ohio State freshman running back Demario McCall, through seven games in 2016, averages 7.2 yards a carry on 20 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Granted, those numbers came against Bowling Green, Tulsa, and Rutgers.
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-.../the-curious-case-of-demario-mccalls-redshirt
Ohio State freshman running back Demario McCall, through seven games in 2016, averages 7.2 yards a carry on 20 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Granted, those numbers came against Bowling Green, Tulsa, and Rutgers.
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-.../the-curious-case-of-demario-mccalls-redshirt
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matt_thatsme
Ain’t nobody got time for that
You have to think that Demario will be the punt returner next game, right?
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ShowMeBuck
You know what? Chicken butt.
Really want to keep this kid involved. I don't care if he is a true freshman or not. He needs to be the return man. And involved other ways. Kid just oozes with talent. If we want to win it all THIS year and we mean it when we talk about getting the best 11 on the field then he needs more action.
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MARVYMARV14
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Love McCall he's definitely ready to contribute, also did anyone else notice Benjamin Victor made the wr position look effortless he's gonna be a player as well
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His stats for the Nebraska game were 16 carries for 73 yards (~4.6 ypc). He did get stuffed the first couple times he carried the ball, but that was because we ran him right into the line when Nebraska was expecting the run. After we got the ball on our one-yard line after stopping Nebraska on fourth and goal, he ran pretty well. I think once he puts on another 10-15 pounds on muscle, he's going to be a great compliment to Weber...
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There was also no offense (schematically) when McCall carried the ball. I thought he showed really nice vision and continues to find ways through traffic, much like Samuel (but in a different manner).
If Weber bolts, they'd probably turn to another feature back first but he will provide what many hoped Dontre could (before the many injuries)
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I was thinking they sent McCall into the line to send a message to McCall
'you have great abilities but you need to hit the weight room with a vengeance'
'you have great abilities but you need to hit the weight room with a vengeance'
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Freshman Demario McCall Playing Himself Into More Opportunities
When Demario McCall signed with Ohio State in the 2016 recruiting class there were plenty of people who thought he would need a redshirt year in order to fill out.
Still listed at 5-foot-9 and 182 pounds, however, the filling out will continue having to wait because the freshman running back from North Ridgeville may have just played his way into a much larger role on this team.
McCall came into the game at running back for a slightly-injured Mike Weber with nine minutes to play in the third quarter against Nebraska on Saturday night and when it was all over, he ended up leading the Buckeyes in rushing with 73 yards on 16 carries (4.6 ypc).
While the average wasn't great, McCall was working against a defense that was down by over 40 points, so they had a pretty good idea that the Buckeyes were going to run the ball when they had it.
"Demario looked great, didn't he?" Urban Meyer said after the game.
Is it possible that McCall could begin playing for a larger role in this offense?
"He might now," Meyer said.
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Beck then decided to put McCall into lofty company.
"He’s probably similar to a young Curtis Samuel," he said. "Curtis was a little bit like that when he was a freshman, feeling his way through, but he did some really nice things tonight."
And due to his production when given the opportunity, just maybe he'll get to do some really nice things next week as well.
Entire article: http://theozone.net/Ohio-State/Foot...cCall-Playing-Himself-Into-More-Opportunities
When Demario McCall signed with Ohio State in the 2016 recruiting class there were plenty of people who thought he would need a redshirt year in order to fill out.
Still listed at 5-foot-9 and 182 pounds, however, the filling out will continue having to wait because the freshman running back from North Ridgeville may have just played his way into a much larger role on this team.
McCall came into the game at running back for a slightly-injured Mike Weber with nine minutes to play in the third quarter against Nebraska on Saturday night and when it was all over, he ended up leading the Buckeyes in rushing with 73 yards on 16 carries (4.6 ypc).
While the average wasn't great, McCall was working against a defense that was down by over 40 points, so they had a pretty good idea that the Buckeyes were going to run the ball when they had it.
"Demario looked great, didn't he?" Urban Meyer said after the game.
Is it possible that McCall could begin playing for a larger role in this offense?
"He might now," Meyer said.
.
.
.
Beck then decided to put McCall into lofty company.
"He’s probably similar to a young Curtis Samuel," he said. "Curtis was a little bit like that when he was a freshman, feeling his way through, but he did some really nice things tonight."
And due to his production when given the opportunity, just maybe he'll get to do some really nice things next week as well.
Entire article: http://theozone.net/Ohio-State/Foot...cCall-Playing-Himself-Into-More-Opportunities
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