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WR Ted Ginn, Jr. (Official Thread)

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Ginns speed cannot be measured in a 40 time. His acceleration/burst, and ability to change directions without losing speed along with being able to cut on a dime are what makes him special. Now he probably can run an amazing 40, but that doesnt tell the whole story.
 
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To the people comparing their players to Ginn: Go to Mili's video clips and look at Ginn's Highlights. Players get 15-20 yard head starts yet he blows by them for a touchdown and these aren't linemen he's running by. Ginn looks like he's floating on air when he runs plus he's got some moves.
 
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Well I think the bottom line is nobody's speed translates onto the football field like Ginn's does. Untill I see somebody doing the sick things that Ginn has, I will always be doubtful. The closest thing to his highlight reel in HS was Devine's. He is just one of a kind imo.
 
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DDN

4/8/06

Ginn poised to have 'heck of a year'

Coach says junior finally understands how to play receiver

By Doug Harris
Dayton Daily News

COLUMBUS | Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr. was still in the larva stage of his development as a receiver two years ago, although he managed to do spectacular things through raw athleticism.

Even after lighting up Michigan and Notre Dame in the final two games last season — hauling in a combined 17 passes for 256 yards and one TD and also scoring on a 68-yard reverse — receivers coach Darrell Hazell wasn't quite ready to anoint Ginn as a legitimate wideout.

But Hazell noticed a profound change when the Buckeyes put on pads last Saturday for the first time in three months. The caterpillar had become a butterfly.

"He's come a long way," Hazell said. "He looked after Saturday's practice like a big-time receiver. Watching him get his shoulders downfield and separating and the way he transitions (after catching the ball), he's starting to look like he understands what we're trying to accomplish."

Ginn has been known for his sheer speed and delicate hands, but Hazell pointed out that the Cleveland Glenville grad needed more than just those attributes to become a quality receiver.

"He's starting to understand the patience (needed) at the line of scrimmage to get loose," Hazell said. "He's understanding leaning on people and pinning people (before making cuts). It's fun to watch his growth right now."

With the departure of probable first-round NFL draft choice Santonio Homes — one of the most productive players in program history — the Buckeyes are looking for a No. 1 receiver. And although he's always careful to mention team goals before his own, Ginn would treasure that role.

"I'm capable of big things," he said. "(But) I'm just playing hard, trying to go out and win for my seniors. ? I feel comfortable. I'm playing fast. My routes are right. That's all that matters right now."

In just two seasons, Ginn has tied the Big Ten career record for punt-return TDs with five. He's also notched a 100-yard kickoff return.

He's being hailed as a preseason Heisman candidate. And having finally learned the nuances of the receiver position, perhaps those expectations aren't too farfetched.

"In my opinion, he's going to go past the expectations," junior receiver Anthony Gonzalez said. "He's playing so well right now. He's really better than anybody thinks.

"In the spring game, he probably won't play much — because it's the spring game — so I guess people won't see it until we get the season started. But be ready. He's going to have a heck of a year."

Contact Doug Harris at 225-2125.



<TABLE style="CLEAR: right"><TBODY><TR><TD class=tablelabel colSpan=5>DEEP THREAT

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=tablelabel colSpan=5>Ted Ginn&apos;s receiving statistics at Ohio State:</TD></TR><TR><TD>Year</TD><TD>Rec.</TD><TD>Yds.</TD><TD>Avg.</TD><TD>TD</TD></TR><TR><TD>2004</TD><TD>25</TD><TD>359</TD><TD>14.4</TD><TD>2</TD></TR><TR><TD>2005</TD><TD>51</TD><TD>803</TD><TD>15.7</TD><TD>4</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Cincy Enquirer

4/10

Speedy Ginn counted on heavily
Junior expected to be leader of WR corps
BY JON SPENCER | MANSFIELD NEWS JOURNAL
<!--ARTICLE BODY TEXT--> COLUMBUS - It doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to figure out that a guy with 4.2 speed and a 4.0 in football acumen should be near unstoppable on the gridrion.
Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr. is already there, speed-wise, and gets wiser to the ways of a top-notch wide receiver with each, pardon the pun, passing day.
The 6-foot stick of dynamite caught a career-high nine passes in last season's regular-season finale against Michigan before tacking on 240 total yards and two touchdowns in the Fiesta Bowl.


The junior appears ready to take his game up another notch in 2006.
"When we threw in the film of one of our (spring) practices, it looked like he was going to score on every play," fellow wideout Anthony Gonzalez said. "I've been totally blown away by him. He's playing extremely well, and I'm looking forward to what it translates into."
So is wide receivers coach Darrell Hazell, especially since one or more Buckeyes will have to step up to offset the loss of All-America split end Santonio Holmes to the NFL.
In two seasons, Hazell has watched Ginn grow from a raw speedster into a knowledgeable, reliable receiver who seems better equipped to handle the Heisman hype that prematurely came his way last season.
"He's understanding things a whole lot better," Hazell said. "I think there's a major difference in my eyes. He's asking more questions. Last year he was sitting in the wings a little bit, but now he's stepping out and making a lot of plays.
"Ted's a lot more vocal than you think he is. I think he was afraid - maybe not afraid - but he did not step into that (leadership) role last year because (Holmes) was there. But he's definitely embraced it this year."
Ginn's also ready to become the go-to guy, a role filled in coach Jim Tressel's first five years by Michael Jenkins (2001-03) and Holmes (2004-05). Just don't expect him to campaign for the job. Self-promotion makes him uncomfortable.
"We've got to go out and play the play ... the play will basically tell who's who," Ginn said. "You've got to go out and play hard and play like you want the ball, and you'll receive the ball.
"I'm playing fast, my routes are right, and that's all that matters."
Gonzalez anticipates it taking a committee to replace Holmes' production, which would be fine with Hazell. The Buckeyes have sophomore Albert Dukes backing up Ginn at flanker, redshirt freshman Brian Hartline behind Gonzalez in the slot and Roy Hall sharing time with Gonzalez and sophomore Brian Robiskie at split end. When OSU is in a two-receiver set, Gonzalez will line up in Holmes' old spot on the short side of the field. Otherwise, he will be in the slot.
"You need a lot of things to win a national championship, but I don't know if we necessarily need a go-to guy," said Gonzalez, whose acrobatic catch set up the game-winning TD against Michigan last season. "It does help maybe from a quarterback's perspective if there's a guy in your mind who you know, no matter what, you can go to if in trouble. But as far as it being absolutely critical for an offense, I don't think (a go-to guy) is the end-all, be-all."
Ginn will stay out wide this season, where the Buckeyes can take advantage of his speed and moves. It's a long throw for quarterback Troy Smith, but if he gets rid of the ball quickly, Ginn can turn a simple 3-yard out pattern into an 80-yard touchdown.
 
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