Not our NEXT. That will be Shaun Wade.
But yeah, I get the general concept - he's good. First round good.
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But yeah, I get the general concept - he's good. First round good.
Akron Rick
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Lol,yeah that's obvious...like I said, paraphrasing. Hope Wade didn't read that,
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ScriptOhio
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OHIO STATE, GREG STUDRAWA STILL HAVE OPTIONS TO HELP BOUNCE BACK AFTER MISSING ON FIVE-STAR TACKLE JC LATHAM
The Buckeyes have plenty of time to make another move.
Ohio State's offensive line was superb last season, and the unit should once again be one of the country's best in 2020. Greg Studrawa has done a fine job of developing a number of players since arriving in 2016, and we'll all be watching this time around as 2018 signee Nicholas Petit-Frere looks to live up to his five-star billing.
Despite all of the positives, Ohio State's offensive line recruiting hasn't been without its bumps in the road. The most recent loss went down on Friday when one of the nation's top tackles – and a longtime Buckeye lean – sided with the Crimson Tide. JC Latham had been a top-of-the-board target for some time, and it was the biggest blow the team has been hit with during the 2021 cycle.
Studrawa still has six months until December's early signing period, but many are already labeling him as this cycle's Tony Alford. I've even seen some folks clamoring for Ryan Day to replace him with former Notre Dame coach Harry Hiestand. It's unfortunate (and unwarranted) that some have reached that point when the Buckeyes already have two of the country's best in the fold for the 2021 class.
Alford re-established himself as an elite recruiter with a pair of big-time gets, but Studrawa has never really been viewed in that light. Petit-Frere was more of an Urban Meyer/Greg Schiano win and there have been several major losses over the years; most notably Jackson Carman to Clemson. Still, the overall play in the trenches hasn't led to too many complaints.
As things stand right now, there are four names to really watch as Studrawa and the Buckeyes look to land another offensive tackle to complement Ben Christman. If none of them end up working out, then Ohio State could be fishing for a developmental player in the mold of a Dawand Jones (a pleasant surprise in 2019) or perhaps more of a local product.
JC LATHAM • MILWAUKEE, WI • ★★★★★
NATL: #17 / POS: #5
While Latham made his pledge to the Crimson Tide less than a week ago, the five-star certainly has some family members who love Ohio State. The spring shutdown was a big blow to the Buckeyes' chances, but getting him back on campus could certainly shake things up. The 2021 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the third-straight that's seen an Alabama tackle selected in the first round, which is going to be tough to overcome. Nick Saban is also expected to add five-star Texan Tommy Brockermeyer. We'll see if that has any impact on this one.
NATL: #13 / POS: #3
Right now the most buzz seems to be with a player who's actually rated higher than Latham. We haven't talked much about Tristan Leigh, but Ohio State is in the top group and has been in contact regularly. The Atlantic Coast standout checks in at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds and was in Columbus back in November for the Penn State game. The biggest thing working in the Buckeyes' favor? Time.
Leigh named his top-15 schools in May and seems to be nowhere close to a decision. That's great news for the Buckeyes and will give the staff – as well as fellow five-star Virginian TreVeyon Henderson – ample time to put in some work. LSU, Clemson, and Oklahoma are the other heavy hitters in this one, and I think the Buckeyes are in the No. 2 or 3 spot at the moment. This is the one to watch most closely in the coming months.
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Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...k-after-missing-on-five-star-tackle-jc-latham
The Buckeyes have plenty of time to make another move.
Ohio State's offensive line was superb last season, and the unit should once again be one of the country's best in 2020. Greg Studrawa has done a fine job of developing a number of players since arriving in 2016, and we'll all be watching this time around as 2018 signee Nicholas Petit-Frere looks to live up to his five-star billing.
Despite all of the positives, Ohio State's offensive line recruiting hasn't been without its bumps in the road. The most recent loss went down on Friday when one of the nation's top tackles – and a longtime Buckeye lean – sided with the Crimson Tide. JC Latham had been a top-of-the-board target for some time, and it was the biggest blow the team has been hit with during the 2021 cycle.
Studrawa still has six months until December's early signing period, but many are already labeling him as this cycle's Tony Alford. I've even seen some folks clamoring for Ryan Day to replace him with former Notre Dame coach Harry Hiestand. It's unfortunate (and unwarranted) that some have reached that point when the Buckeyes already have two of the country's best in the fold for the 2021 class.
Alford re-established himself as an elite recruiter with a pair of big-time gets, but Studrawa has never really been viewed in that light. Petit-Frere was more of an Urban Meyer/Greg Schiano win and there have been several major losses over the years; most notably Jackson Carman to Clemson. Still, the overall play in the trenches hasn't led to too many complaints.
As things stand right now, there are four names to really watch as Studrawa and the Buckeyes look to land another offensive tackle to complement Ben Christman. If none of them end up working out, then Ohio State could be fishing for a developmental player in the mold of a Dawand Jones (a pleasant surprise in 2019) or perhaps more of a local product.
JC LATHAM • MILWAUKEE, WI • ★★★★★
NATL: #17 / POS: #5
While Latham made his pledge to the Crimson Tide less than a week ago, the five-star certainly has some family members who love Ohio State. The spring shutdown was a big blow to the Buckeyes' chances, but getting him back on campus could certainly shake things up. The 2021 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the third-straight that's seen an Alabama tackle selected in the first round, which is going to be tough to overcome. Nick Saban is also expected to add five-star Texan Tommy Brockermeyer. We'll see if that has any impact on this one.
- Outlook: A Daunting Task
NATL: #13 / POS: #3
Right now the most buzz seems to be with a player who's actually rated higher than Latham. We haven't talked much about Tristan Leigh, but Ohio State is in the top group and has been in contact regularly. The Atlantic Coast standout checks in at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds and was in Columbus back in November for the Penn State game. The biggest thing working in the Buckeyes' favor? Time.
Leigh named his top-15 schools in May and seems to be nowhere close to a decision. That's great news for the Buckeyes and will give the staff – as well as fellow five-star Virginian TreVeyon Henderson – ample time to put in some work. LSU, Clemson, and Oklahoma are the other heavy hitters in this one, and I think the Buckeyes are in the No. 2 or 3 spot at the moment. This is the one to watch most closely in the coming months.
- Outlook: Hope
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Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...k-after-missing-on-five-star-tackle-jc-latham
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johnson2443
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It’s interesting to see Ohio State’s 2021 class already sending out graphics of their number. It seems like they are getting ahead of the curve in supporting the players receiving benefits from their NIL. Will be interesting to see if other schools follow suit, but I think this a good move by the program and should show other recruits that they will do everything they can to help them monetize themselves.
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HotMic’s Hunch June Edition
QB: Kyle McCord
RB: TreVeyon Henderson
RB: Evan Pryor
WR: Jayden Ballard
WR: Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR: Emeka Egbuka
TE: Sam Hart
OL: Ben Christman
OL: Donovan Jackson
OL: Tristan Leigh
OL: Terrence Rankl
DL: Jack Sawyer
DL: Michael Hall Jr
DL: Tunmise Adeleye
DL: JT Tuimoloau
DL: Tywone Malone
LB: Reid Carrico
DB: Jakailin Johnson
DB: Devonta Smith
DB: Andre Turrentine
DB: Jantzen Dunn
DB: Denzel Burke
DB: Derrick Davis Jr
DB: Jordan Hancock
ATH: Jaylen Johnson
QB: Kyle McCord
RB: TreVeyon Henderson
RB: Evan Pryor
WR: Jayden Ballard
WR: Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR: Emeka Egbuka
TE: Sam Hart
OL: Ben Christman
OL: Donovan Jackson
OL: Tristan Leigh
OL: Terrence Rankl
DL: Jack Sawyer
DL: Michael Hall Jr
DL: Tunmise Adeleye
DL: JT Tuimoloau
DL: Tywone Malone
LB: Reid Carrico
DB: Jakailin Johnson
DB: Devonta Smith
DB: Andre Turrentine
DB: Jantzen Dunn
DB: Denzel Burke
DB: Derrick Davis Jr
DB: Jordan Hancock
ATH: Jaylen Johnson
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bucknut502
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That’s a great list! Do you think Rayshaun Benny could be an opt for that 4th OL spot?
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Hancock assuming he visits? or do you think other things going on in and around the campus of Clemson have changed this?
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Just rolling with the buzz lately that there’s still a good relationship there. A lot of the insiders say if he visits, he’ll flip. We’ll see if that ever happens.
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MGMT
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Bold move with Leigh; I dig it. That class — even without Latham — still likely finishes numero uno doesn’t it? I don’t really care about achieving the best recruiting class ever; the best overall class is fine and it can still be developed into the best actual team we’ve seen in a long time.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
BOOMS COMETH. Sorry, Zack and Andrew – I've got a new favorite pair of recruiting whisperers.
My unsolicited advice to the football teens: just make an anonymous premium newsletter and feed chicken tenders of inside info to your paying subscribers. Just make sure none of it can ever get tied to you and you're golden – and wealthy.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...states-got-the-best-damn-video-coordinator-in
My unsolicited advice to the football teens: just make an anonymous premium newsletter and feed chicken tenders of inside info to your paying subscribers. Just make sure none of it can ever get tied to you and you're golden – and wealthy.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...states-got-the-best-damn-video-coordinator-in
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ScriptOhio
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SKULL SESSION: OHIO STATE IS A TIER-1 TITLE CONTENDER, THE BUCKEYES COULD LAND HALF THE TOP-10 PROSPECTS, AND WE REMEMBER OHIO STATE'S DOMINANCE OVER ALABAMA LAST TIME
HALF THE TOP-10. Despite a couple of recent high profile misses on the recruiting trail (*gasp* – has Ryan Day lost his edge?), Ohio State is still in prime position to sign an absolutely absurd 2021 recruiting class.
Here's the thing – even after missing out on the No. 3 player in 247Sports' top-247 who was once 100 percent crystal balled to the Buckeyes, Ohio State is still likely to land half of the current top-10.
The updated 2021 Top247 is out and Ohio State targets are all over those rankings. The Buckeyes have the country’s No. 1 ranked class in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings, and Ryan Day and Mark Pantoni and the staff are in position to add to that class in a big way when one looks at the updated Top247.
Currently Day and his staff have commitments from three of the top 10 prospects in the 2021 Top247. And when one looks at the updated rankings and the Crystal Ball, the Buckeyes are positioned to land five of the country’s Top 10 prospects. Defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau is the country’s No. 1 prospect and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka checks in at No. 8. The Buckeyes are the Crystal Ball leader to land both. Already committed to Ohio State are defensive end Jack Sawyer who is the country’s No. 5 overall prospect, offensive lineman Donovan Jackson who has moved up from No. 11 to No. 6, and running back TreVeyon Henderson who has moved up from No. 13 to No. 10 in the just released updated Top247.
And if that weren't enough, there are four top-60 players committed behind them.
I vividly remember my concern that Ohio State's recruiting might dip a bit with Ryan Day at the helm instead of Urban Meyer. Sometimes, I'm happy to be a moron.
The funny thing to me is Ryan Day's just warming up. Wait until he gets a couple of nattys under his belt, then ask me about his recruiting prowess.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...s-could-land-half-the-top-10-prospects-and-we
HALF THE TOP-10. Despite a couple of recent high profile misses on the recruiting trail (*gasp* – has Ryan Day lost his edge?), Ohio State is still in prime position to sign an absolutely absurd 2021 recruiting class.
Here's the thing – even after missing out on the No. 3 player in 247Sports' top-247 who was once 100 percent crystal balled to the Buckeyes, Ohio State is still likely to land half of the current top-10.
The updated 2021 Top247 is out and Ohio State targets are all over those rankings. The Buckeyes have the country’s No. 1 ranked class in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings, and Ryan Day and Mark Pantoni and the staff are in position to add to that class in a big way when one looks at the updated Top247.
Currently Day and his staff have commitments from three of the top 10 prospects in the 2021 Top247. And when one looks at the updated rankings and the Crystal Ball, the Buckeyes are positioned to land five of the country’s Top 10 prospects. Defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau is the country’s No. 1 prospect and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka checks in at No. 8. The Buckeyes are the Crystal Ball leader to land both. Already committed to Ohio State are defensive end Jack Sawyer who is the country’s No. 5 overall prospect, offensive lineman Donovan Jackson who has moved up from No. 11 to No. 6, and running back TreVeyon Henderson who has moved up from No. 13 to No. 10 in the just released updated Top247.
And if that weren't enough, there are four top-60 players committed behind them.
I vividly remember my concern that Ohio State's recruiting might dip a bit with Ryan Day at the helm instead of Urban Meyer. Sometimes, I'm happy to be a moron.
The funny thing to me is Ryan Day's just warming up. Wait until he gets a couple of nattys under his belt, then ask me about his recruiting prowess.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...s-could-land-half-the-top-10-prospects-and-we
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
"Most importantly that they fit the culture of the program, and that's kind of where the recruiting starts," Coombs said. "And I think for Ohio State, if you're going to recruit to Ohio State you've got a great product, and it's really easy to communicate that with people."
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