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OSUBasketballJunkie
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Its a little early to have an idea of how much of an impact he will have next year, at least let him get on campus first. 
Like with most freshmen, his playing time will be determined by the depth chart and his ability to pick up the defensive scheme along with just the transition to college life.
Like with most freshmen, his playing time will be determined by the depth chart and his ability to pick up the defensive scheme along with just the transition to college life.
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Oneshot
Goes For Three
Because Amos has been in the system for a year, wowing everyone.
Coleman has yet to play a down of college football and has never seen a full-flight game.
Coleman is good, yes.. At the highschool level. Amos has had practice with the ohio state football team and is used to the speed of the game.
And that comfortable-ness is crucial especially at a speed intensive position like corner.
That's how I know.
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neither has amos. Underwood was called the best DB tressel has ever had, but he never panned out.
This is identical to Mili proclaiming that Laurinaitis could not be replaced. It's not that we disagree with your prediction, it's the absolute truth you are attempting to create instead. Amos should start (due to a year in the system), but its definitely not set in stone given the lack of experience for both.
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No it is not. Laurinaitis played special teams all year and has played two full games against the two winningest teams of all-time...Amos hasn't set foot on the field yet. And I never said Laurinaitis "couldn't be replaced".
I would say that Amos has a leg up on Coleman because of his year in the program and his camp and practice experience. But comparing Amos' total lack of experience with Laurinaitis' somewhat lack of experience is inaccurate.
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http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=415095#post415095
As for amos, he is much less of a proven commodity than laurinaitis. I expect Amos/Coleman to be quite a battle this spring.
As for amos, he is much less of a proven commodity than laurinaitis. I expect Amos/Coleman to be quite a battle this spring.
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BuckTwenty
Parties with Pete Johnson's Beard
Agreed. Good points on both sides, J-Dub and Mili. I must say that this might be one of the most important Springs in a long time for the Bucks. There are going to be some EPIC battles for quite a few starting spots- LB, CB, and nickle included.
Its hard to argue against Amos and Laurinitis due to having a year in the system already, but don't count ANYONE out this spring.
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Onebuckfan
classof76
I wouldn't count Coleman out, no one thought Malcom Jenkins would be on the field last year.
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OSUBasketballJunkie
Never Forget 31-0
scout.com$
2/1/06
By Dave Biddle............Talks about Coleman having an opportunity to come in and have an early impact. He will enroll in the spring.
2/1/06
By Dave Biddle............Talks about Coleman having an opportunity to come in and have an early impact. He will enroll in the spring.
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Dispatch
4/12
Freshman-to-be Coleman makes presence felt at DB
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tim May and Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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With all the fanfare accompanying Chris Wells and Ross Homan, defensive back Kurt Coleman perhaps was overlooked as an early enrollee taking part in spring drills.
At least until the jersey scrimmage Saturday.
He knocked down a couple of passes, made a couple of good hits and proved he wasn’t just going to lurk in the shadows this month.
"Kurt looks real good; he’s physical," defensive backs coach Paul Haynes said. "The big thing is learning the defense, but he is doing some good things, being aggressive, flying around. That’s all you can ask from him right now."
Wells almost certainly will gain playing time at running back, and Homan appears to be in the top six or eight at linebacker. Coleman, meanwhile, is stepping into a deep pool of defensive backs, all trying to replace the four starters gone from last year.
"He’s a little bit behind because everything is new to him; I mean, going to class is new to him," Haynes said. "So I think the full adjustment to everything is kind of different for him. But he is not out of place."
Title celebration planned
Championship trophies representing four of OSU’s Big Ten title-winning teams will be on display near gate 8 in Ohio Stadium before the spring game April 22.
Starting at 11 a.m., fans can view and pose for pictures with the Big Ten and Fiesta Bowl trophies won by the 2005 football team, the Big Ten regular-season and tournament trophies won by the women’s basketball team, and the conference trophies from the men’s basketball and men’s gymnastics teams.
The school also will recognize those teams in a halftime ceremony.
Tickets for the spring game cost $5. They are on sale at the athletics ticket office at the Schottenstein Center and online at www.hangonsloopy.com. Gates open at 11 a.m. and kickoff is 1:05 p.m.
One dollar from each ticket sold will go to the National Youth Sports Program, which benefits inner-city youth. Defensive debate
So is OSU’s defensive scheme simple or complex? It depends who is asked, judging by two responses yesterday.
Cornerbacks coach Tim Beckman lauded the young defensive backs for how well they played in the jersey scrimmage.
There were few missed assignments, he said, and "that’s a credit to (coordinators) Jim Heacock and Luke Fickell. The defense that we have here is very player-friendly and the kids can learn it, pick it up and — bam — they go out and do it."
Moments later, fifth-year safety Brandon Mitchell was asked how the young players were progressing.
"Our defense is so complex, it’s hard to get the gist of it in two weeks," he said.
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4/12
Freshman-to-be Coleman makes presence felt at DB
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Tim May and Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
<!--PHOTOS--> <table class="phototableright" align="right" border="0"> <!-- begin large ad code --> <tbody><tr><td> <table align="center"></table> </td></tr> </tbody> </table>
With all the fanfare accompanying Chris Wells and Ross Homan, defensive back Kurt Coleman perhaps was overlooked as an early enrollee taking part in spring drills.
At least until the jersey scrimmage Saturday.
He knocked down a couple of passes, made a couple of good hits and proved he wasn’t just going to lurk in the shadows this month.
"Kurt looks real good; he’s physical," defensive backs coach Paul Haynes said. "The big thing is learning the defense, but he is doing some good things, being aggressive, flying around. That’s all you can ask from him right now."
Wells almost certainly will gain playing time at running back, and Homan appears to be in the top six or eight at linebacker. Coleman, meanwhile, is stepping into a deep pool of defensive backs, all trying to replace the four starters gone from last year.
"He’s a little bit behind because everything is new to him; I mean, going to class is new to him," Haynes said. "So I think the full adjustment to everything is kind of different for him. But he is not out of place."
Title celebration planned
Championship trophies representing four of OSU’s Big Ten title-winning teams will be on display near gate 8 in Ohio Stadium before the spring game April 22.
Starting at 11 a.m., fans can view and pose for pictures with the Big Ten and Fiesta Bowl trophies won by the 2005 football team, the Big Ten regular-season and tournament trophies won by the women’s basketball team, and the conference trophies from the men’s basketball and men’s gymnastics teams.
The school also will recognize those teams in a halftime ceremony.
Tickets for the spring game cost $5. They are on sale at the athletics ticket office at the Schottenstein Center and online at www.hangonsloopy.com. Gates open at 11 a.m. and kickoff is 1:05 p.m.
One dollar from each ticket sold will go to the National Youth Sports Program, which benefits inner-city youth. Defensive debate
So is OSU’s defensive scheme simple or complex? It depends who is asked, judging by two responses yesterday.
Cornerbacks coach Tim Beckman lauded the young defensive backs for how well they played in the jersey scrimmage.
There were few missed assignments, he said, and "that’s a credit to (coordinators) Jim Heacock and Luke Fickell. The defense that we have here is very player-friendly and the kids can learn it, pick it up and — bam — they go out and do it."
Moments later, fifth-year safety Brandon Mitchell was asked how the young players were progressing.
"Our defense is so complex, it’s hard to get the gist of it in two weeks," he said.
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