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S Kurt Coleman (All B1G, All-American)

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Coleman finds his comfort zone
Northmont High grad, with a big-time assist from his older brother, has cracked Ohio State's starting lineup.

By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Saturday, September 08, 2007


Coleman made a move from cornerback to safety after five games last season when injuries left the Buckeyes short-handed. He quickly adapted to his new position, which allows him just to read and react.

"That's my personality," Coleman said. "That's the way I play the game. I like to rove and make plays, to come up and make the tackle or an interception."

He's been a starter since the beginning of preseason camp, and his brother has noticed a difference in the way he's carrying himself.

"I remember him being nervous going into his junior year (at Northmont)," Kyle said. "But there's no nervousness now. It's all familiar ground."

Kurt also is back in familiar surroundings with his brother. After spending the mandatory one year in a campus dorm, he's planning to share an apartment with Kyle again, bringing along teammate Grant Schwartz.

Of course, the sleeping arrangements figure to be a lot less claustrophobic.
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Coleman finds his comfort zone

Safety's big plays come naturally
OSU sophomore Coleman had four tackles against Youngstown State, says his football instinct is 'a gift.'

By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Saturday, September 08, 2007

COLUMBUS — Ohio State safeties coach Paul Haynes sometimes has to deal with fragile egos, but he doesn't have to soften any messages to crocodile-skinned sophomore Kurt Coleman.

"You can coach him tough — because he can take it," Haynes said. "He's very critical of himself, which is a good thing."
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"He's a very instinctive football player," Haynes said. "Some guys just have it. I can't take any credit for it — it's nothing I've taught him. He just has the ability to make plays."

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Coleman blocked a field goal against Bowling Green last year and blocked another in the Buckeyes' preseason kick scrimmage.

"It's definitely been a gift," he said of his playmaking skills. "It's not just me. It's the defensive line and the pass rushers.

"But I've been able to do that throughout my whole career. I guess you could say I've been put in fortunate situations to get the ball."
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Safety's big plays come naturally
 
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OGWheelz;946112; said:
I want to be the first to say that I thought Coleman had a hell of a game last night. It seemed like he was all over the field making tackle after tackle.
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welcome to BP OGWheelz. That was said in the Minny game thread tho. And I agree he did have a hell of a game.
 
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[FONT=arial,helvetica] Safety Kurt Coleman #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tackles wide receiver Jordan Norwood #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium October 27, 2007 in University Park, Pennsylvania. Ohio State won 37-17. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
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Coleman has played great not just in the PSU game, but all year. Infact He might be our best coverage safty with Russel getting the nod on run support.

Russel ain't no slouch in coverage either though.... Coleman though has really came through for this defense
 
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