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tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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Muck;2304052; said:
Just the thought that the Buckeyes are a serious threat to steal (arguably) the top four kids from up north makes me giggle like a fat kid in a bathtub full of cupcakes.
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Buckeye86;2304024; said:
The numbers are going to be especially tight at the WR/ATH spot.
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1. Need 1 punter and one field goal kicker. (Basil will be a senior.)

2. Since this is last year of war reparation payments, is there anyone would would want to grayshirt? Would anyone want to come without a scholarship and hope they proved to be good enough to get one next year?

3. Will there be a wave of players wanting to get in after the title game and after a break out year in the passing game?
 
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maximumblitz;2304056; said:
1. Need 1 punter and one field goal kicker. (Basil will be a senior.)

2. Since this is last year of war reparation payments, is there anyone would would want to grayshirt? Would anyone want to come without a scholarship and hope they proved to be good enough to get one next year?

3. Will there be a wave of players wanting to get in after the title game and after a break out year in the passing game?
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1. Niehoff and Epitropoulos (or possibly Gantz) now get a chance to battle for Basil's replacement. The staff will decide based on this season if they still need an upgrade at the position. I don't think a punter in the 2014 is necessarily a guarantee until they've had a chance to see what they've got.

2. Not likely. Grayshirting only works out in rare situations...otherwise coaches would use it all the time. How many grayshirts have we seen here at OSU...or at least guys that were offered the opportunity? Todd Boeckman, Freddie Lenix, Cedric Scott, Cardale Jones? I"m sure there are others but my point is it doesn't happen often. You're asking a kid to pay his own way for a year.

3. As long as Coach Meyer is winning games, OSU will attract top talent at every position.
 
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wadc45;2304111; said:
1. Niehoff and Epitropoulos (or possibly Gantz) now get a chance to battle for Basil's replacement. The staff will decide based on this season if they still need an upgrade at the position. I don't think a punter in the 2014 is necessarily a guarantee until they've had a chance to see what they've got.

2. Not likely. Grayshirting only works out in rare situations...otherwise coaches would use it all the time. How many grayshirts have we seen here at OSU...or at least guys that were offered the opportunity? Todd Boeckman, Freddie Lenix, Cedric Scott, Cardale Jones? I"m sure there are others but my point is it doesn't happen often. You're asking a kid to pay his own way for a year.

3. As long as Coach Meyer is winning games, OSU will attract top talent at every position.
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Grayshirts are not required to pay their own way for a year. They only need to delay enrollment, most of the time only for one semester.
 
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crazybuckeye;2304257; said:
Grayshirts are not required to pay their own way for a year. They only need to delay enrollment, most of the time only for one semester.
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While true, most gray shirts take the opportunity to get a head start on their work in the classroom as well as have access to facilities.
 
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maximumblitz;2304056; said:
1. Need 1 punter and one field goal kicker. (Basil will be a senior.)

2. Since this is last year of war reparation payments, is there anyone would would want to grayshirt? Would anyone want to come without a scholarship and hope they proved to be good enough to get one next year?

3. Will there be a wave of players wanting to get in after the title game and after a break out year in the passing game?
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In terms of #1, I wonder if there are any recruits good enough to kill two birds with one stone. If so, Urban could go hard after the best Punter/Kicker in the country with the sales pitch that he will be the favorite to win both jobs as a true freshman.
 
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stowfan;2304296; said:
I would have to believe, that some of the recruits would be eligible for need based financial aid, which would help.
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Not sure how much need based aid is available for part time students. Grayshirts must be part time or their 5 year clock starts.
 
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Great Work. I have to give props to Hypemachine, Krenzelious, Muck and several other posters who have been adding info to supplement the efforts of Wade, MD, Grad, Buckskin86 and the PB Recruiting team. I can't name everyone, but their efforts not only maintain the BP recruiting board as the best, but have also enhanced it!
 
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stowfan;2305092; said:
Great Work. I have to give props to Hypemachine, Krenzelious, Muck and several other posters who have been adding info to supplement the efforts of Wade, MD, Buckskin86 and the PB Recruiting team. I can't name everyone, but their efforts not only maintain the BP recruiting board as the best, but have also enhanced it!
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This.
 
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