Three years ago, we did a series of polls in which the BP community selected the "Greatest Buckeye Ever" team. Since then, many more great players have passed through the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, so it's probably a good time to revisit the polls.
Every week, we will post a poll on "Who's the Greatest Buckeye" at each of the positions. The first poll, quarterback, will open today, and run for a month.
All players selected for the poll will be from the "modern era", which we have more-or-less arbitrarily determined to have begun with the hiring of Woody Hayes in 1951. However, there will be a special poll for the older Buckeye stars, where you will be allowed to choose amongst such greats as Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, Chic Harley, etc.
Please vote on each poll, if you can. Also, please note that each poll will allow you to vote at least twice, as we would like to compile a first and second team. If you vote for "other", please let us know your selection(s) by setting forth the name(s) in a post.
Polls will be posted as follows:
1. Quarterback
2. Multi-purpose player
3. Tailback
4. Fullback
5. Wide Receiver
6. Tight End
7. Offensive Tackle
8. Offensive Guard
9. Offensive Center
10. Defensive Tackle
11. Defensive End
12. Outside Linebacker
13. Middle Linebacker
14. Safety
15. Cornerback
16. Kicker
17. Punter
18. "Old Timer"
19. Head Coach
So, please vote now for your All-Time Greatest Buckeye Fullback; please make TWO selections.
Thans for your participation.
NOTES:
Bob White was an All-American in 1958, when he led the Buckeyes in rushing yards (859) and scoring (72 points on 12 touchdowns). He played three years at Ohio State (1957-1959).
Bob Ferguson was a two-time All-American (1960-61), was Ohio State's MVP (1961), won the Maxwell Award (1961), and was a very close second for the Heisman Trophy (1961). His career totals at Ohio State (1959-1961): 2,162 yards rushing (15th all-time); 5 yards per carry; 26 touchdowns.
Jim Otis was an All-American and Ohio State MVP in 1969. He is 10th amongst Ohio State's rushing leaders (2,542 yards), and tied for 15th in scoring (35 touchdowns). His average of 94.1 yards per game is 2nd only to Archie Griffin (121.5 ypg). He played in 27 games over three seasons (1967-1969) at Ohio State. His son, also named Jim, lettered at Ohio State in 2003.
John Brockington was an All-American in 1970, when he rushed for 1,142 yards (a team record at that time) and 17 touchdowns. Of the six candidates in this poll, Brock probably had the most successful pro career (NFL offensive Rookie-of-the-Year, 1971; three-time Pro Bowl selection, 1971-1973). He played for three seasons at Ohio State (1968-1970).
Pete Johnson holds Ohio State's record for career tocuhdowns (58), and is second for most total points for his career (348). He rushed for 2,308 yards, good for 14th place at Ohio State. He played four seasons (1973-1976).
Harold "Champ" Henson is 13th on the Buckeyes' career scoring leaders (216 points, which places him 8th for non-kickers). Henson scored 36 touchdowns in only 2 full seasons (1972, 1974); he was injured for all but two games of the 1973 season.
Link to the 2004 poll
Every week, we will post a poll on "Who's the Greatest Buckeye" at each of the positions. The first poll, quarterback, will open today, and run for a month.
All players selected for the poll will be from the "modern era", which we have more-or-less arbitrarily determined to have begun with the hiring of Woody Hayes in 1951. However, there will be a special poll for the older Buckeye stars, where you will be allowed to choose amongst such greats as Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, Chic Harley, etc.
Please vote on each poll, if you can. Also, please note that each poll will allow you to vote at least twice, as we would like to compile a first and second team. If you vote for "other", please let us know your selection(s) by setting forth the name(s) in a post.
Polls will be posted as follows:
1. Quarterback
2. Multi-purpose player
3. Tailback
4. Fullback
5. Wide Receiver
6. Tight End
7. Offensive Tackle
8. Offensive Guard
9. Offensive Center
10. Defensive Tackle
11. Defensive End
12. Outside Linebacker
13. Middle Linebacker
14. Safety
15. Cornerback
16. Kicker
17. Punter
18. "Old Timer"
19. Head Coach
So, please vote now for your All-Time Greatest Buckeye Fullback; please make TWO selections.
Thans for your participation.
NOTES:
Bob White was an All-American in 1958, when he led the Buckeyes in rushing yards (859) and scoring (72 points on 12 touchdowns). He played three years at Ohio State (1957-1959).
Bob Ferguson was a two-time All-American (1960-61), was Ohio State's MVP (1961), won the Maxwell Award (1961), and was a very close second for the Heisman Trophy (1961). His career totals at Ohio State (1959-1961): 2,162 yards rushing (15th all-time); 5 yards per carry; 26 touchdowns.
Jim Otis was an All-American and Ohio State MVP in 1969. He is 10th amongst Ohio State's rushing leaders (2,542 yards), and tied for 15th in scoring (35 touchdowns). His average of 94.1 yards per game is 2nd only to Archie Griffin (121.5 ypg). He played in 27 games over three seasons (1967-1969) at Ohio State. His son, also named Jim, lettered at Ohio State in 2003.
John Brockington was an All-American in 1970, when he rushed for 1,142 yards (a team record at that time) and 17 touchdowns. Of the six candidates in this poll, Brock probably had the most successful pro career (NFL offensive Rookie-of-the-Year, 1971; three-time Pro Bowl selection, 1971-1973). He played for three seasons at Ohio State (1968-1970).
Pete Johnson holds Ohio State's record for career tocuhdowns (58), and is second for most total points for his career (348). He rushed for 2,308 yards, good for 14th place at Ohio State. He played four seasons (1973-1976).
Harold "Champ" Henson is 13th on the Buckeyes' career scoring leaders (216 points, which places him 8th for non-kickers). Henson scored 36 touchdowns in only 2 full seasons (1972, 1974); he was injured for all but two games of the 1973 season.
Link to the 2004 poll
