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Leinhart had just won the Heisman though and won a national championship. If Teddy wins the Heisman he has no business staying. If Troy wins the Heisman, Teddy could be a front runner next season as well as be in very good shape to be the all-time returner in college football history which would only help his draft stock. Personally, I think he's gone but I hope I'm wrong.
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Bob Buck
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I hope that Ted Ginn Jr stays for his senior year just like Mike Doss stayed for his senior year. I wonder how much Ted Ginn Sr's input will affect Ted Ginn Jr's decision to continue his education... or even where Ted Ginn Sr stands.
Anyhoot, I made another Heisman video. This one for Teddy Ginn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgbz2TuAiHE
Anyhoot, I made another Heisman video. This one for Teddy Ginn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgbz2TuAiHE
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OSU FOOTBALL
Ginn out to make big plays rule rather than exception
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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</td></tr> <tr><td class="credit" width="200"> ADAM CAIRNS COLUMBUS DISPATCH </td></tr> <tr><td class="cutline" width="200">Ted Ginn Jr. hopes better route running will help get him open for important third-down catches. </td></tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr> </tbody> </table>
He announced the other day that he wants to be called Ted. Not "Teddy," just Ted.
Parents can relate to this, to the moment when little Jimmy declares that from now on, he’s Jim. It sounds more grown up.
And in this case it seems fitting, because Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has worked hard to morph from flash-onthe-scene freshman to a more mature, more polished junior.
In between, he weathered a sophomore slump of sorts, although plenty of sophomores would have liked to have a 51-catch, 803-yard season in which he scored seven touchdowns in four different ways (receiving, kickoff return, punt return and rushing).
The Ginn that has emerged from this process is a player who seems to understand that his role has changed. Last year’s No. 1 target, Santonio Holmes, left early for NFL riches.
Ginn is expected to assume the mantle of dependable, responsible playmaker. Consistency must be paramount.
"I’m always there to make a big play, but I’m a receiver, too," Ginn said. "So if I get a 20-yard gain, that’s a great play. I just want guys to know that I’m going to be that guy that you can count on (at) any time of the game."
To get from "occasionally dazzling playmaker" to "reliable for 8 yards on third-and-7," Ginn has worked hard on his weaknesses coming to college — mainly, route running.
He said he can tell he’s improved in that area by how practices are going lately.
"Because I’m getting open," he said. "Guys are telling me, ‘Your routes are getting right, getting crispy, your timing is right.’ So I enjoy that. Guys are letting me know that I’m doing good, and I’m glad that I am."
Coach Jim Tressel concurred.
"I think that’s something he’s gotten better and better at," Tressel said. "Now I think you’d have to characterize him as an excellent route runner if you study the film."
Coming off a dazzling finish to 2004, so much was expected of Ginn last season. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Buckeyes’ opener. A month later, the question was, "Where has Ginn gone? "
He was running sideways on punt returns and getting tackled. He was catching two or three passes a game, with no scores. His reverses were going nowhere.
Part of it was the changing of quarterbacks, from Justin Zwick to Troy Smith. Part of it seemed to be a strategy of using Ginn’s presence almost as a decoy.
"We just go by the game plan," Ginn said about the struggles.
Tressel said he was reluctant to mess much with Ginn’s return technique, viewing him as a rare talent who relied on instincts.
"It’s like the risky-stock syndrome," he said. "Teddy’s the kind of guy, sometimes he sidesteps and takes a little move to the outside and it might be gone the next time. So I don’t ever like to squash one’s creativity."
Fellow receiver Anthony Gonzalez has been raving since December about the improvement he has seen in Ginn. He said it again yesterday.
"Ted since the spring to me has really come on as a topflight receiver," Gonzalez said. "He’s done so much from a physical standpoint in terms of getting more explosive and getting faster, getting stronger, which is scary to think about. And on top of that, his knowledge of the game has really taken off in the last eight months."
Most important, maybe, is Ginn’s knowledge of what’s expected of him. No, he hasn’t lost the ability or urge to take it to the house.
"It’s a mind-set," he said. "Nobody goes out without trying to catch the ball and score."
But he also knows OSU’s offensive house must rest on a stable foundation, which is why he adds, "Now it’s catching the ball, getting upfield, making the plays you’re supposed to make."
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OSU FOOTBALL
Ginn out to make big plays rule rather than exception
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
<!--PHOTOS--> <table class="phototableright" align="right" border="0"> <!-- begin large ad code --> <tbody><tr><td> <table align="center"> <tbody><tr><td align="center">
He announced the other day that he wants to be called Ted. Not "Teddy," just Ted.
Parents can relate to this, to the moment when little Jimmy declares that from now on, he’s Jim. It sounds more grown up.
And in this case it seems fitting, because Ohio State receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has worked hard to morph from flash-onthe-scene freshman to a more mature, more polished junior.
In between, he weathered a sophomore slump of sorts, although plenty of sophomores would have liked to have a 51-catch, 803-yard season in which he scored seven touchdowns in four different ways (receiving, kickoff return, punt return and rushing).
The Ginn that has emerged from this process is a player who seems to understand that his role has changed. Last year’s No. 1 target, Santonio Holmes, left early for NFL riches.
Ginn is expected to assume the mantle of dependable, responsible playmaker. Consistency must be paramount.
"I’m always there to make a big play, but I’m a receiver, too," Ginn said. "So if I get a 20-yard gain, that’s a great play. I just want guys to know that I’m going to be that guy that you can count on (at) any time of the game."
To get from "occasionally dazzling playmaker" to "reliable for 8 yards on third-and-7," Ginn has worked hard on his weaknesses coming to college — mainly, route running.
He said he can tell he’s improved in that area by how practices are going lately.
"Because I’m getting open," he said. "Guys are telling me, ‘Your routes are getting right, getting crispy, your timing is right.’ So I enjoy that. Guys are letting me know that I’m doing good, and I’m glad that I am."
Coach Jim Tressel concurred.
"I think that’s something he’s gotten better and better at," Tressel said. "Now I think you’d have to characterize him as an excellent route runner if you study the film."
Coming off a dazzling finish to 2004, so much was expected of Ginn last season. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Buckeyes’ opener. A month later, the question was, "Where has Ginn gone? "
He was running sideways on punt returns and getting tackled. He was catching two or three passes a game, with no scores. His reverses were going nowhere.
Part of it was the changing of quarterbacks, from Justin Zwick to Troy Smith. Part of it seemed to be a strategy of using Ginn’s presence almost as a decoy.
"We just go by the game plan," Ginn said about the struggles.
Tressel said he was reluctant to mess much with Ginn’s return technique, viewing him as a rare talent who relied on instincts.
"It’s like the risky-stock syndrome," he said. "Teddy’s the kind of guy, sometimes he sidesteps and takes a little move to the outside and it might be gone the next time. So I don’t ever like to squash one’s creativity."
Fellow receiver Anthony Gonzalez has been raving since December about the improvement he has seen in Ginn. He said it again yesterday.
"Ted since the spring to me has really come on as a topflight receiver," Gonzalez said. "He’s done so much from a physical standpoint in terms of getting more explosive and getting faster, getting stronger, which is scary to think about. And on top of that, his knowledge of the game has really taken off in the last eight months."
Most important, maybe, is Ginn’s knowledge of what’s expected of him. No, he hasn’t lost the ability or urge to take it to the house.
"It’s a mind-set," he said. "Nobody goes out without trying to catch the ball and score."
But he also knows OSU’s offensive house must rest on a stable foundation, which is why he adds, "Now it’s catching the ball, getting upfield, making the plays you’re supposed to make."
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ohiostate=life
Still Workin Hard...
"Ted since the spring to me has really come on as a topflight receiver," Gonzalez said. "He’s done so much from a physical standpoint in terms of getting more explosive and getting faster, getting stronger, which is scary to think about. And on top of that, his knowledge of the game has really taken off in the last eight months."
That is scary. I like being scared.
That is scary. I like being scared.
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this was very evident at the practice monday night. Ginn has always been explosive, but his cuts were much crisper and devastating. The biggest change was his physicality, he was able to initiate contact with the DBs, use his strength to gain a step on them and then separate with his elite speed.
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hawaiianbuckeye
Where's YOUR Gold Pants?
He's gone. Everyone talking about this graduating factor. Um, you can still graduate after you go the NFL by coming back and taking classes.
HAYN
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scooter1369
HTTR Forever.
Ginn was asked a few weeks ago whether he'd like to see Troy win the Heisman or him. Ginn said he'd rather see Troy win it because he could get his next year...
I'd say he's 50/50 for bailing early.
I'd say he's 50/50 for bailing early.
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