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S/C Coach Mickey Marotti (Official Thread)

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Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:
There were a few moments where it can be argued that the defense wasn't tough enough. Maybe letting ttun get a TD after tying it at 17?

But they also held them to FG's a few times, which to me showed some toughness considering that they had their backs on the wall during those drives.
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It's more of letting them never punt in the 2nd half. Now they held them to one TD and 3 field goals one was 50 harder but they ate so much valuable time the Offense could have used
 
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OregonBuckeye said:
I think Mick has lost his fastball
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Definitely - The overwhelmingly high amount of soft tissue injuries over the last 3 years coupled with the stretches in the second halves of games where there's little to no push on both sides of the line absolutely boggles my mind how there isn't more heat here. I wish I could remember when/where/and in what context, but even @Ramzy wrote something about S&C that validated my thoughts (or at least that's how I remember it).

Edit: Just got caught up in the Ryan Day thread and LMAOOOO the heat on Marotti does in fact exist..at least from a message board standpoint
 
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The NCAA mandates the amount to time for required practices, here is how Georgia Tech addresses it:

https://ramblinwreck.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/defining-cara.pdf

I'm sure Ohio State has something similar.

Note: There are two categories of weight training:

1) Required weight-training and conditioning activities.
2) Voluntary weight training not conducted by a coach or staff member.

With all the demands on the student-athlete's time that include; accidemics, sport related games/practices/meetings etc., family, social life, and NIL appearances/requirements, etc. I'm guessing that the amount of time they devote to "voluntary weight training not conducted by a coach or staff member" is a lot less than it was years ago.
 
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Interesting article on scUM's strength & conditioning coach:


Ben Herbert explains how Michigan football handled adversity this season​

Jim Harbaugh has called Ben Herbert the “X factor” in Michigan football’s recent success, and the Director of Strength and Conditioning explained this week how he prepares the Wolverines to face any obstacle.

Speaking on “In the Trenches,” Herbert explained how he keeps Michigan players uncomfortable in order to help them grow.

“In training, I believe that there has to be a level of consistency, right? We want the guys — we want them physically and mentally to be able to adapt to what they're doing,” he said. “But I never want this sense of comfort — especially mental comfort. They never know what they're doing when they come into the room. I shouldn’t say ‘never’; rarely do they know. People in general, they want to know what is in store in their life, just in general, what's to come, what's going to happen, so I can plan for it. In this game, that’s not a luxury that we have.”

DT Kris Jenkins offered an example: Herbert will select a random player and instruct them to beat their personal record at a certain drill. If he cannot, everyone on the team has to run conditioning. That teaches how “you never know when your name is going to be called,” and your response to that challenge will matter.

Case in point: When Herbert and the Wolverines landed at Penn State before a top-10 showdown, they learned the Big Ten had suspended Jim Harbaugh. But the Wolverines didn’t flinch — even in the moments after they first heard the news.

“There's circumstances that we’ll create in the offseason to simulate. And you always want the simulation to carry over to real life,” Herbert said. “Now, there's times when, like I tell our guys, we may not be blessed with this adversity.

“Remember I say, ‘We may not be blessed.’ It's a blessing. This adversity is a blessing to us all. And I want them to see it like that.

“But I'll never forget: You find out on the plane at Penn State, and I'm coming down the stairs and there's some people standing at the bottom. And I was talking to a few people and then see some guys coming down the stairs. And I'm just looking. I just look right in their eyes. Look at them and they just give me this smirk — like this little smile. And I'm just smiling back, just a subtle smile. And we just know.

“I'm sitting with some guys at dinner that night and we just got this grin on our face because we've been blessed with this opportunity — what people call adversity. This uncomfortable, potentially detrimental circumstance that now we get to overcome. And it's an incredible opportunity. And then to go and do what we've done, there’s no better lesson learned that will pay dividends for us with the young men in this program into the future. It's incredible.”
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Captain Buckeye said:
I love coach Mick and I don’t think he’s the issue.

That said he’s been here for 12 years now? Sometimes it’s good to shake it up.

I wouldn’t call him part of the “rot” but sometimes change helps.
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Eh, S&C is something that continues to evolve and I don’t know that Mick has evolved with it. Our OL is stiff. Our DE’s don’t seem to have much bend on their rushes. Our speed at non skill positions seems on the decline. I think Mick specializes in brute strength and it’s really functional strength that rules the game now. A lot of the new age stuff focuses on flexibility and I’m not really sure that’s Mick’s forte.

And aside from that, the number of soft tissue injuries alone justifies replacement.

Mick was VERY good at what he did for a long time. But it’s a blessing and a curse because there’s always going to be a time where what you do has evolved and it’s hard for guys like Mick to abandon the program that got them to where they are.
 
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www.elevenwarriors.com

Jeremiah Smith, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka Among 10 “Iron Buckeyes” for 2024 Offseason

Jeremiah Smith, TreVeyon Henderson and Emeka Egbuka are among 10 Ohio State players who earned “Iron Buckeye” honors for their performance during offseason workouts.
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Jeremiah Smith, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka Among 10 “Iron Buckeyes” for 2024 Offseason​

Mickey Marotti explained why each of those 10 Buckeyes earned Iron Buckeye honors in an Ohio State news release.
  • Egbuka: “Emeka has a prevailing presence that drives those around him to surpass expectations and get better every day.”
  • Fryar: “Josh brought high energy and solid development as a leader. He uplifted those around him daily.”
  • Hamilton: “Ty is a man of grit who consistently gives his all for his teammates.”
  • Henderson: “TreVeyon’s development was unmatched. He challenged those around him to develop and grow together and he provided great spirit every day.”
  • Hinzman: “Carson is hard working and made numerous physical advancements while enhancing performance of those around him.”
  • Jackson: “Donovan has a contagious voice among his teammates that aided in inspiring those around him to perform at elite levels. He made great gains to an already impressive resume of strength and speed measurables.”
  • Ransom: “Lathan has great vigor and a liveliness that provides an edge for his teammates to uplift one another. He’s a great leader.”
  • Simon: “Cody is a consistent and consummate leader for the team. He knows and executes all details while holding others accountable around him.”
  • Smith: “Jeremiah showed substantial growth in numerous areas and elevated those around him.”
  • Styles: “Sonny is a great competitor who strives every day to become better. He made substantial gains in strength, speed, power this summer.”
Fryar and Styles were both named Iron Buckeyes for the second time this offseason after previously earning the honor alongside cornerback Davison Igbinosun following winter workouts.
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knuckifyoubuck said:
The new field turf installed at Ohio Stadium and the WHAC is "slit film" manufactured by Shaw Sports and Motz.

Soruce: "Once the decision was made to go with Shaw Sports Turf and The Motz Group, the team worked together to determine the best overall turf system for OSU’s needs. As a result, 85,555 square feet of Shaw’s Momentum Pro product was installed. Momentum Pro utilizes slit film technology, its interlaced structure holds down infill and reduces fly-out while maintaining a sturdy, steady, and reliable playing surface for athletes to consistently play in peak conditions." from their own website @ https://themotzgroup.com/2022/09/08...stadium-with-new-high-performance-turf-field/

The slit film has been linked to a significant increase in lower body injuries. Check this out: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...f-lower-extremity-injuries-on-slit-film-turf/

This something that the group chat and I have been talking about for 2 or 3 seasons, it's a well-known issue in sports. Better for the bottom line as it's cheaper to maintain but not as safe for the kids, go figure. I know the Shoe has the water table issue after renovations, but this is not acceptable. Field Turf is well known in soccer for causing issues, including cancer for goalies who practice in the recycled rubber tire infill, I figured it was a known thing and was surprised after I posted "field turf." at the reaction here.

Money over everything.
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Bumping this. We should really remove the turf.
 
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