WR Bryson Rodgers (National Champion)

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Redshirt freshman Mylan Graham hauled in a 23-yard catch and redshirt sophomore Bryson Rodgers recorded a 21-yard catch and also looked good on punt return with one lengthy jaunt although it was called back due to him (barely?) signaling for a fair catch. Whether he did or didn't signal, the defense didn't look like it thought a fair catch was called and Rodgers decisively moved upfield in a way no punt returner has yet for OSU early this season.

Five Things: Top-Ranked Ohio State Blasts Grambling State, 70-0, in Ohio Stadium

No. 1 Ohio State emptied the bench - nine different Buckeyes scored touchdowns - in a 70-0 win over FCS foe Grambling State fueled by 306 yards and four touchdowns from Julian Sayin.

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I know Inniss is a big time vocal leader and all that and he’s demonstrated invaluable but I have a small inkling Graham is a superior physical talent with a higher ceiling - and I wonder if that materializes at all this season. I’m not predicting it or advocating for it, just wondering.

 

[brodybuck21]

I know Inniss is a big time vocal leader and all that and he’s demonstrated invaluable but I have a small inkling Graham is a superior physical talent with a higher ceiling - and I wonder if that materializes at all this season. I’m not predicting it or advocating for it, just wondering.

You def aren't alone. Getting strong Julian fleming vibes in regards to Inniss. And that's not a slight just facts

 

[scarletngray]

Would definitely like to see more of Bryson. And I like the idea of him returning punts or kickoffs. He appears to have another gear which is impressive.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

You def aren't alone. Getting strong Julian fleming vibes in regards to Inniss. And that's not a slight just facts

In what way?

 

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In what way?

Not to speak for him and I know you’re not asking me but I have a little concern that he’s a guy that’s going to struggle to create to get consistent separation especially against any above average player - and
When he does he migjt mot be. Huh that makes tough catches as much as you need.

I guess in short that he won’t live up
To his ranking and in retrospext
It’ll be obvious there was a better player behind him.

I’m not trying to bash the kid by any means, I’m really not. But I have some worth it’s one those “all hype” situations.

In the interest of staying on topic: play the man more.

 

[brodybuck21]

In what way?

Good blocker, good teammate, not alot of actual offensive production.
still way early thats why I say vibes

 

[brodybuck21]

Not to speak for him and I know you’re not asking me but I have a little concern that he’s a guy that’s going to struggle to create to get consistent separation especially against any above average player - and
When he does he migjt mot be. Huh that makes tough catches as much as you need.

I guess in short that he won’t live up
To his ranking and in retrospext
It’ll be obvious there was a better player behind him.

I’m not trying to bash the kid by any means, I’m really not. But I have some worth it’s one those “all hype” situations.

In the interest of staying on topic: play the man more.

This

 

[RugbyBuck]

I think it's too early to tell. We're two games into the season with BI as a starter and the first was a limited game plan against the then #1 team and the second was a rout with the starters only playing a half. We got years of Fleming doing nothing.

 

[billmac91]

I think its a bit too early as well.......was disappointed he didn't pull down an absolute dime from Sayin against Texas, but kid has shown flashes in the run game as a blocker and limited reps as a WR last year.

To add to that, Day has shown in the past he has the balls to play younger kids over more experienced players if they've earned it. So, I do think Iniss is earning this PT, and it's not like they're trying to be sensitive to him.

To the earlier point....we had Texas where the offense was extremely basic, and it's a bummer he dropped an explosive down the field. Grambling is basically a throw away game (no disrespect to them......many of our backups looked more explosive than the starters just based on flow of game). I'd make the argument if Iniss got backup WR reps against Grambling, we'd be talking about how explosive he looked....JMO.

 

[brodybuck21]

I think its a bit too early as well.......was disappointed he didn't pull down an absolute dime from Sayin against Texas, but kid has shown flashes in the run game as a blocker and limited reps as a WR last year.

To add to that, Day has shown in the past he has the balls to play younger kids over more experienced players if they've earned it. So, I do think Iniss is earning this PT, and it's not like they're trying to be sensitive to him.

To the earlier point....we had Texas where the offense was extremely basic, and it's a bummer he dropped an explosive down the field. Grambling is basically a throw away game (no disrespect to them......many of our backups looked more explosive than the starters just based on flow of game). I'd make the argument if Iniss got backup WR reps against Grambling, we'd be talking about how explosive he looked....JMO.

That may be true but it isn't like he was a true frosh last year. Either way I want success for all our guys