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WR Ted Ginn, Jr. (Official Thread)

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Is anyone going to be able to do some play by play or at least frequent game updates? I'm too excited to hear how the future buckeyes do.

Also I keep reading about how much bigger Mitchum looks as of late, can anyone post his B33 pictures?
 
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Tedd Ginns party (A must read!)

http://mb6.theinsiders.com/fohiostatefrm2.showMessage?topicID=12538.topic

Garyhousteau:I'm not sure if anyone on this website is sick of me talking about Glenville High School and Ted Ginn Jr. in particular or not?

For those who are not; you might want to continue reading on.

I went to TGII's graduation party on Sunday afternoon and the experience really blew me away!

As an invited guest, I had my wife and my young daughter with me and my wife really enjoyed the experience as well.

At first glance upon entering the hall, I noticed an ice sculpture in large letters spelling out TED GINN JR at the front of the room. Just ahead of that were two long tables at staggered heights where the Ginn family sat on the higher level and invited guest speakers at the floor level. It was really an amazing sight.

The next thing you noticed was the row of tables that featured the awards and accolades given or presented to Ginn over his illustrious high school career. That was also a truly amazing sight.

It was way more than you would expect to see at your average graduation, but TGII is no ordinary individual, obviously.

Troy Smith, Pierre Woods and Curtis Terry were some of his former Glenville teammates that were in attendance.

As the evening began, one person after another, addressed the gathering in praise of TGII and even Ted Ginn Sr.

A father of one particular Ohio quarterback was at the graduation and he graciously presented Ginn Sr. with a big rubbermaid tub of footballs to acknowledge all that he has done for Glenville High School and his community. It's no secret that the Cleveland schools are going through financial difficulties and this gentlemen wanted to do his small part to help out.

But the afternoon was all about honoring Ted Ginn Jr. for the young gentleman that he has become on and off the football field and the track oval. Troy Smith and Pierre Woods were two of the many people that spoke in honor of TGII. Among other kind words he spoke of his "little brother," Woods laid down the gauntlet when he said the school up north will take care of business in Ohio Stadium in November.

After the first group of speakers, dinner was served. Then the members of the Ginn family took their turn, one at a time.

First mom and then Ted Sr. Ginn Sr. had to fight back the tears speaking about his son. Ginn told his son that he wasn't his coach any more but he was still his father. And a proud father at that. Before Sr. finished speaking he charged his son with task of giving back to others as he has given to him.

Working down the top table, Ginn's female friend was next to express her kind words and thanks toward her man for sharing in his life.

Then Jamario O'Neal spoke and he couldn't get past a few sentences before he was in tears. O'Neal spoke of how much of a positive influence Teddy is and how inseparable the two have been since he has been a member of their family. O'Neal tearfullly thanked Mrs. Ginn for willingly becoming the mother that he lost in his youth. For all of those people who still look at O'Neal coming to Glenville as a recruiting ploy, he demonstrated in his words and his tears and his respect for the family that that couldn't be further from the truth. He spoke of how empty the Ginn house will now seem when Ted goes away and he will be the only child left in the house.

Ginn's sister also spoke lovingly but briefly about her brother.

Finally Teddy himself spoke and it wasn't long before he broke down too. He thanked everyone there and said he loved everybody and said Go Bucks! as his tears turned into a smile and he pointed at Pierre Woods in the crowd.

Next came the highlight video. What an impressive thing to see in itself. One big play after another in football and one big race after another in track. It was truly remarkable.

I don't know if it's legal or not with the NCAA and I'm not advocating this in any way, but if it was possible for every Buckeye fan to send about $25 to Glenville High School for a copy of that video, it would be a great bargain and joy for every fan and a tremendous help for the financially ailing city school in Cleveland. What an unbelievable highlight video it was!

It was a tremendous experience and a four-hour tribute fit for a King. And on Sunday afternoon, I saw the first crack in young Teddy's armor, as he is always so calm, cool and collected almost all of the time. He doesn't show his emotions on his sleeve in any way...with the exception of Sunday that is.

Folks TGII is a special kid and he won't let any of us down in any way...I can assure you of that and so can the few hundred people who were also at the party in his honor.

You're all in for the treat of your life when you see this young man represent Ohio State in the future the way that I've seen him represent Glenville and his family over the past four years. TGII is the real deal!
 
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if this was anybody besides teddy....i wouldve expected to read about a drinking party that got busted. but i saw with my own eyes what a class act teddy is at the big33 when he hung around all night signing autographs and taking pictures. this kid will do ohio state proud.
 
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you read my mind. i was on my way to posting the link, but you beat me to it. i was kinda surprised that fred davis made the list. i'm also hoping he'll make an impact, but i don't think it'll be at CB, like this short blurb says.

Ted Ginn, DB, Ohio State, 6-0, 170: An Ohio state-record 102-yard touchdown interception figured among the eight picks that Ginn had for Glenville High last year. With the departure of several key defensive players, including All-America cornerback Chris Gamble, Ginn will have ample opportunity to prove his playmaking skills right away.
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Bucknuts44820,

Thats a pretty cool "The Tressel Era" thing you have going on under your post, but unless I've gone totally brain dead the final score of the 2002 TOSU vs. scUM game was 14-9, NOT 13-9. You may want to edit that to avoid future scrutinization. Just a Heads-Up.
 
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JT discusses Teddy

http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/content/sports/osu/daily/2004/08/08/ddn0808osufb.html

COLUMBUS — Ohio State football fans can hardly wait to see whether incoming freshman Ted “the Touchdown-Maker” Ginn can live up to his considerable hype, and they’re not alone.

Coach Jim Tressel is awfully curious, too.

“Here’s an example where I wish we could go back to having the first three days with just freshmen — to see a little about where he might fit,” Tressel said.

NCAA rules wiped out the freshman acclimation period in 2003, meaning Ginn will suit up for the first time when the Buckeyes report en masse on Tuesday.

He played quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks as a senior for Cleveland Glenville High School. Columbus-based recruiting analyst Duane Long called Ginn’s final campaign “the best I’ve seen out of a player on both sides of the ball since Charles Woodson’s senior year.”

Ginn was named USA Today defensive player of the year, and his legend only grew during the post-season all-star circuit.

A 98-yard kickoff return led to MVP honors in the prestigious U.S. Army national all-star game last January. And a month after winning three first-place medals at the state track meet, Ginn picked up the Ohio MVP award with his all-around play in the Big 33 clash against Pennsylvania.

Ginn will get a chance to be a triple-threat for the Buckeyes, who sorely need a game-breaker on special teams.

“We’re going to begin with the idea that it’s probably more complicated to play in the defensive schemes and start him out there on defense and give him some reps,” Tressel said. “His natural thing is as a return man and a receiver. We’ll pigeonhole him into three or four things on offense and see how it unfolds.”

Running back Maurice Clarett is the only player in Tressel’s three previous recruiting classes to make a significant impact as a freshman. But Clarett graduated early from high school, enrolled at OSU in January and took part in spring practice.

Ginn will have just 3 weeks to make an impression. But Tressel said, “I think it’s realistic to say a guy like Ted Ginn will help us.”

Punter needed

Among the 14 players the Buckeyes sent to the NFL, punter B.J. Sander may prove to be the hardest to replace.

The position is critical in the methodical turf battles favored by Tressel, and Sander consistently delivered.

The Ray Guy Award-winner led the Big Ten with a 41-yard net average, and he placed an NCAA-leading 39 punts inside the 20.

Freshman A.J. Trapasso emerged from spring practice with an edge over seniors Josh Huston and Kyle Turano.

But the early enrollee from Pickerington has been charged with two alcohol-related offenses since then.

Tressel said the Trapasso matter is still unresolved but declined to elaborate.

“It’s going to be a journey to find out who does that important role,” Tressel said.

Out with the old

Tressel doesn’t appear particularly worried about breaking in a new quarterback behind an inexperienced offensive line.

“Quite honestly, it’s not like our old offensive line was flawless,” Tressel said. “I’m not belittling them ... but they had challenges.”
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A read on Ginn and punting fromTressel

A good read from Tressel. It's interesting that punter, Trappasso's team standing due to his alcohol related charges have not been resolved. Ginn will get some looks at DB first and pigeon hole into WR. I think it' will take Ginn a few games before he is an impact due to getting used to playing at a higher level of football.

Tressel eager to see Ginn

COLUMBUS — Ohio State football fans can hardly wait to see whether incoming freshman Ted “the Touchdown-Maker” Ginn can live up to his considerable hype, and they’re not alone.

Coach Jim Tressel is awfully curious, too.

“Here’s an example where I wish we could go back to having the first three days with just freshmen — to see a little about where he might fit,” Tressel said.

NCAA rules wiped out the freshman acclimation period in 2003, meaning Ginn will suit up for the first time when the Buckeyes report en masse on Tuesday.

He played quarterback, defensive back and returned kicks as a senior for Cleveland Glenville High School. Columbus-based recruiting analyst Duane Long called Ginn’s final campaign “the best I’ve seen out of a player on both sides of the ball since Charles Woodson’s senior year.”

Ginn was named USA Today defensive player of the year, and his legend only grew during the post-season all-star circuit.

A 98-yard kickoff return led to MVP honors in the prestigious U.S. Army national all-star game last January. And a month after winning three first-place medals at the state track meet, Ginn picked up the Ohio MVP award with his all-around play in the Big 33 clash against Pennsylvania.

Ginn will get a chance to be a triple-threat for the Buckeyes, who sorely need a game-breaker on special teams.

“We’re going to begin with the idea that it’s probably more complicated to play in the defensive schemes and start him out there on defense and give him some reps,” Tressel said. “His natural thing is as a return man and a receiver. We’ll pigeonhole him into three or four things on offense and see how it unfolds.”

Running back Maurice Clarett is the only player in Tressel’s three previous recruiting classes to make a significant impact as a freshman. But Clarett graduated early from high school, enrolled at OSU in January and took part in spring practice.

Ginn will have just 3 weeks to make an impression. But Tressel said, “I think it’s realistic to say a guy like Ted Ginn will help us.”

Punter needed

Among the 14 players the Buckeyes sent to the NFL, punter B.J. Sander may prove to be the hardest to replace.

The position is critical in the methodical turf battles favored by Tressel, and Sander consistently delivered.

The Ray Guy Award-winner led the Big Ten with a 41-yard net average, and he placed an NCAA-leading 39 punts inside the 20.

Freshman A.J. Trapasso emerged from spring practice with an edge over seniors Josh Huston and Kyle Turano.

But the early enrollee from Pickerington has been charged with two alcohol-related offenses since then.

Tressel said the Trapasso matter is still unresolved but declined to elaborate.

“It’s going to be a journey to find out who does that important role,” Tressel said.

Out with the old

Tressel doesn’t appear particularly worried about breaking in a new quarterback behind an inexperienced offensive line.

“Quite honestly, it’s not like our old offensive line was flawless,” Tressel said. “I’m not belittling them ... but they had challenges.”

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