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WR Brian Robiskie (Official Thread)

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Dropped pass lives on in Robiskie's mind
OSU receiver uses play as motivation during offseason
Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:23 AM


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Neal C. Lauron DISPATCH
Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie was unable to hold on to a pass in the end zone in the national championship game, and he's not about to forget it.

The fade pass to the left edge of the end zone was there, and so was the defender. But Brian Robiskie still got his hands on the ball. He just couldn't hang on. It was a crucial moment, perhaps the pendulum-swinging play, in Ohio State's loss in the national championship game last season. If Robiskie had hung on, the Buckeyes would have regained momentum and the lead, 17-10, early in the second quarter. Instead, a field-goal attempt was blocked on the next play, and Louisiana State was off to a 38-24 victory.
Asked how often he has thought about that play, Robiskie didn't hesitate:
"Every day," he said. "I've got to stop it."
Except he can't.

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"But that's something you go back and you use," Robiskie said. "When you're not feeling like you should be or you're not doing some of the things that you should be, you can look at it and you can use it.
"That's one of the plays you obviously should have made, and you didn't. But I've put it behind me now. I'm ready to move on and to get this season under way."
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Amen, 15 weeks until kickoff. :oh:
 
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Production dropped off significantly after the injury during the Wisconsin game. Coincidentally, that's when Boeckman started having a lot of problems. It's going to be interesting to see what kind of numbers Robiskie can put up healthy and whether there will be enough quality depth to relieve him.
 
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Ran into the kid at the bank several weeks ago... polite kid!! I truly hope he has one hell of a great season. Why he felt the need to put huge rims on his SUV is beyond me, lot's of "yes mam" and "please" when talking to the gal at the counter...
 
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HorticullyBuck;1169832; said:
heh, most football players are respectful outside of campus; on campus, different story. Most are jerks but thats what they kind of have to be or else everyone would be talking to them. :/
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link?? When I was on campus, I did not have the same observations as you I guess.
 
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Robiskie finalist for Arthur Ashe award



Friday, May 30, 2008

Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie, a Chagrin Falls High graduate, was named one of three male finalists for the Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar of the Year. Ohio State announced Thursday that he finished as the second runner-up for the honor presented by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine.
Open to all college athletes, honorees must have a 3.2 grade-point average and be active in their community. Robiskie, previously named a first-team Academic All-American, is the first Ohio State finalist in the 15-year history of the award.
"I appreciate all the honors and recognition I have received as a part of Ohio State, but this one is different because it encompasses so much," Robiskie said in a statement. "Just the fact that it stands for Arthur Ashe and his values says a lot about the award."
 
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Brian Robiskie Is Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie is one of three male finalists for the 2008 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year award, announced today by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine. He finished as second runner-up for the male Sports Scholar of the Year award, the first time an Ohio State student-athlete has been a finalist since the national awards program began 15 years ago.

A Biletnikoff Award semifinalist in 2007 for the Big Ten champions, Robiskie led the Buckeyes in receiving with 55 catches for 935 yards and 11 touchdowns. A first team Academic All-American, the junior from Cleveland holds a 3.44 grade-point average in marketing.

"I appreciate all the honors and recognition I have received as a part of Ohio State, but this one is different because it encompasses so much," Robiskie, who runs Friday in the 4x100 relay at the NCAA Mideast outdoor track regionals at Arkansas, said.

"Just the fact that it stands for Arthur Ashe and his values says a lot about the award. They are not simply looking for the best athlete, but a person who does well in the classroom and reaches back into the community, a real student-athlete. It's definitely a tremendous honor."

Diverse: Issues In Higher Educationestablished the Sports Scholars Awards in 1992 to honor the legendary Arthur Ashe Jr. and his commitment to social justice, education and sports. Each year, the nation?s colleges and universities nominate their outstanding minority student-athletes and the winning top male and female student-athletes are profiled in a special issue.

"Brian represents the football program and Ohio State at the top level in the classroom, on the field and in outreach. This is just another acknowledgement of an outstanding young man from a wonderful family," Coach Jim Tressel said. "It is an exceptional honor to be recognized for the same attributes that distinguished Arthur Ashe. I know the Robiskie family and Brian?s teammates will be extremely proud of him."

The male winner from more than 500 nominees nationwide was Hampton football senior Marcus Dixon. First runner-up was Cliff Hammonds, a senior basketball and track performer from Clemson. China-born tennis standout Momei Qu of Illinois was the female winner. Other female finalists were Sarah-Jo Lawrence (basketball, George Washington) and Jessica Young (soccer, UMBC).
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