TE Jake Ballard (Super Bowl Champion)

[BuckTwenty]

I've been wondering this for quite a while now (since he commited, basically), but are we bringing him in as a TE or an OL? I think he'd be FANTASTIC at both, but I'm unclear as to what position he'll play.

I also know that Tress likes to bring in TE's to play other positions (i.e.- Chad Hoobler, R.J. Coleman, Kirk Barton)

 

[OSUBucks22]

I've been wondering this for quite a while now (since he commited, basically), but are we bringing him in as a TE or an OL? I think he'd be FANTASTIC at both, but I'm unclear as to what position he'll play.

I also know that Tress likes to bring in TE's to play other positions (i.e.- Chad Hoobler, R.J. Coleman, Kirk Barton)

I think he initially is being brought in as a TE because of the depth, but he could grow out of that position a la Eric Winston at Miami.

 

[Buckeye Nut]

The win clinched a conference title and likely home field advantage for at least the first round, possibly the second round as well.

For the record you can only play a home game in the first round. Once you get into the second round all games are neutral sites.

 

[HINYG8]

Any news on Jake's availability for the regular season finale tonight?

We are at the end of that rehab window that was advanced right after he got hurt but I have not heard how he is progressing.

The Panthers have clinched their division and a playoff bearth so maybe they will save him for the playoffs?

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Ballard did return to action this past weekend and caught a 5 yard touchdown pass in a 42-6 win....Springboro finished the regular season 10-0.

 

[osugrad21]

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11/1

Jake returned to action friday night to help seal a 10-0 season. He is at full strength for the playoffs. Jake talks to Coach Peterson every thursday night and will officially visit tOSU in December.

 

[HINYG8]

For the record you can only play a home game in the first round. Once you get into the second round all games are neutral sites.

Thanks for the correction. I went to Fairborn High School, so I have no freakin' idea how the playoffs work. :tongue2:

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

He is at full strength for the playoffs

Its good to hear he is back from his injury.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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11/14/05

Springboro won 38-19 over Washington Court House Miami Trace this past weekend and Ballard simply dominated the game.

 

[osugrad21]

DDN

11/16

Jake repeats as the Division II Defensive Player of the Year. Congrats Jake!

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com (free)

11/18/05

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=0 width="98%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=3>Photo Gallery - OSU Verbal Jake Ballard

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Jake Ballard

</TD><TD noWrap width=3></TD><TD vAlign=top>By Gary Housteau

Date: Nov 18, 2005

Springboro's own Jake Ballard missed four games during the regular season with a hamstring injury but came back in time for the playoffs and was back to his old self by the time the second-round Region 8 match-up against Miami Trace came around. Ballard caught a few passes at tight end and wrecked havoc on the defensive line for the Panthers in their 38-19, come-from-behind victory. Ballard verbally committed to Ohio State in the summer and is being recruited to play tight end, initially.
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[crazybuckfan40]

He is one big dude. If we can keep him at te all 4 years I think he will be a beast with size. Kind of like the big Te from Georgia.

Who the hell will cover him.

 

[HINYG8]

Who the hell will cover him.

Sports Illustrated

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Ballard and Springboro lost their playoff game last night to Carroll, 20-7. Ballard finishes his high school career. :(

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Ballard and Springboro lost their playoff game last night to Carroll, 20-7. Ballard finishes his high school career. :(

Well I am sorry to hear that, but Jake will be ready to be done here soon enough, can't wait.