S/LB Nate Oliver (official thread)

[osugrad21]

As Duane said, early offers go to prospects the staff thinks may commit right away or early on in the process so that they may be free for tougher prospects

 

[BuckTwenty]

Plus, the last guy we offered from St Ed's we didn't offer soon enough (OL Joe Thomas)

 

[RB07OSU]

http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/489149.html

Oliver confirms his OSU offer. Also mentions that Jack Tatum and Eddie George were two of his favorite players. Somebody with premium can elaborate more if you wish.

 

[casey_buckeye]

Also says he's been an Ohio State fan his whole life and that getting an offer was a complete shocker.

 

[scarletngrey11]

Looks like a very possible early commit...

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com$

1/15/06

Confirmation of an tOSU offer. Oliver has been an tOSU fan his whole life. Was scheduled to attend the Junior Day at ND, but didn't make it. Also, Michigan and Pitt have invited him down to their Junior days. Nate says he would like to make a commitment before next season.

 

[wadc45]

Rivals $

1/20/06

From the ND site...Oliver calls his OSU offer his dream offer. Michigan and Pitt are close to offering.

Even the ND Rivals crew, who lately have been more crooked than Lombard Street, couldn't hide Oliver's love for OSU.

Adding photos to the first post...

 

[OSUBucks22]

That's at least the 3rd that I've read recently where they couldn't disguise it... (Evege, Washington, and now Oliver)

It'll be nice to see Nate in Scarlet & Gray...

 

[scarletngrey11]

Is Oliver better suited to play corner at the next level or safety?

 

[OSUBucks22]

Is Oliver better suited to play corner at the next level or safety?

I think he's Donte Whitner type safety...

 

[wadc45]

I think he's Donte Whitner type safety...

agreed...and hopefuly his recruitment will be over before it ever starts...I agree he is all Buckeye.

 

[Hodgepodge]

Oliver is definitely a safety. In fact, his coverage ability is the area in which he needs the most work. He's a good hitter and sure tackler, though.

 

[RB07OSU]

agreed...and hopefuly his recruitment will be over before it ever starts...I agree he is all Buckeye.

Do you know if he is very close with Hubbard. I'm thinking Hubbard might end up being our first TE offer and it would be nice to get Oliver and Hubbard.

 

[BuckBuckBuck55]

He really really reminds me of Donte Whitner, But i think he'll end up bein better.

 

[Itownbrowns]

Any chance that one of these early offers commits on LOID like last year with Homan and Wells. That sure made signing day more enjoyable than it already was last year.