Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Also brought in 49ers secondary coach Jeff Hafley as co-DC. Lots of exciting changes. Still holding out hope for Marcus Freeman somewhere.
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Peak
Footballguy
As was Washington (raise and the DL job once Mattison left). Rumors flying around AA that following their bowl game, Harbaugh and some of his Defensive Coaches had a falling out over some of their players sitting out the game. This created a rift in the coaches, explaining why some are now leaving. Rumors of Don Brown going to Temple won't go away either.
With all of the coaching movement and rumors, I'm surprised that we haven't heard anything from Harbaugh yet. I thought he would be out there saving face, calming down the alumni/fans, and working to maintain recruits. It's been pretty quiet on that front.
I like that Day has jumped in with both feet and started to stamp his name on this program. He's churning the under-achieving defensive staff and bringing in some young and innovative minds, along with a tried and true DC in Mattison to help them learn and grow. Really interested in how the defense rebounds next year.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Tate has entered the transfer portal, which is weird. It has been pointed out that he gains nothing doing it now vs after Spring ball when you KNOW stuff. He should stay, see what happens with Fields and fight for the spot, or even take it if Fields is not eligible. Too bad, I liked what I saw from him generally.
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
xulf
Footballguy
But does it hurt him at all to put his name in? I mean, yes, from an OSU fanbase perception, but he doesn't have to leave. He may just want to talk to some schools.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I have to think from a player perspective, once you do that, you lose the respect and support of the team somewhat too, no? He talked a lot of crap at first and said no way is he transferring, and less than 2 weeks later, he is wanting out. Just a bad look, wouldn't you say? Honestly, I am all in favor for him to get what he needs to, but just a weird turn of events I suppose.
xulf
Footballguy
Yeah, it is definitely not a good look...but he may have new information now. I was at the OSU/MSU bball game and Urban, Haskins and Fields were all sitting together right by us. I think Tate may have been told that Fields is the front-runner (or requested assurances of starting and was denied) and now he is looking at other options.
Galileo
Footballguy
Just to be clear, we're talking about the same Michigan coaches whose defense we hung 60 on back in November? And that Florida ##### slapped with another 40+ in the Peach Bowl...
xulf
Footballguy
Still better than ours...Just to be clear, we're talking about the same Michigan coaches whose defense we hung 60 on back in November? And that Florida ##### slapped with another 40+ in the Peach Bowl...
Tecumseh
Footballguy
He would get to play spring ball and get time with whatever team he goes to. That's not nothing.
Tecumseh
Footballguy
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
So apparently Tathan went through his social media profiles and stripped everything about Ohio State and Columbus out. Sounds like a mature young man.
I get being angry and frustrated, but I guess these are all kids. Wish him well.
I get being angry and frustrated, but I guess these are all kids. Wish him well.
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Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Fields will play..he has the same lawyer Patterson had. Why did Fields leave Georgia though?
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Same reason all these kids have been lately, I guess. They just want to play now and cannot stand the thought of waiting. I imagine it would be very old man of me to say back in my day, we wanted something and we worked and waited for our chance.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
He also spent most of the season watching Lawrence play for the Tigers. What he was sold during his recruitment probably didn't come to fruition either. Things changed, they always do. He couldn't beat out a strong incumbent. Places like OSU give him a much greater chance to start this Fall with the same/similar upside (college playoffs and NFL). There is no way any top recruit that has NFL aspirations wants to wait around multiple years before being a starter when it probably wasn't a 4-5 year plan from the start.
xulf
Footballguy
Well, yeah. But the waiver claim is related to the racial slurs flung at him by a GA baseball player. It is an "unsafe" environment.
Peak
Footballguy
And just to be clear, the defensive schemes in those games were from Don Brown, while these two coached the DL and LB, respectively. I'm pretty sure it was the secondary that OSU lit up.Galileo said:Just to be clear, we're talking about the same Michigan coaches whose defense we hung 60 on back in November? And that Florida ##### slapped with another 40+ in the Peach Bowl...
Mattison was also the DC when Urban won the National Title with FL.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
OL Doug Nester has cancelled his Georgia trip and is coming back to OSU next weekend. His commitment has been rough after the retirement, but looking very positive now. That would be huge for this class.
A new name and a player that has seen his recruitment skyrocket is a Dawand Jones from Indiana. He is coming to visit as well and is showing an 89% crystal ball to Ohio State. That would go a long way towards helping the O Line this cycle. Gotta get a DB or 2 now. I have to think getting a QB would be nice, but cannot imagine it is an easy sell to get a kid to sign given Fields and Baldwin here now and Jack Miller signed for next cycle. There just is not time to make a name for a lesser QB to have a chance to play.
A new name and a player that has seen his recruitment skyrocket is a Dawand Jones from Indiana. He is coming to visit as well and is showing an 89% crystal ball to Ohio State. That would go a long way towards helping the O Line this cycle. Gotta get a DB or 2 now. I have to think getting a QB would be nice, but cannot imagine it is an easy sell to get a kid to sign given Fields and Baldwin here now and Jack Miller signed for next cycle. There just is not time to make a name for a lesser QB to have a chance to play.
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Peak
Footballguy
Just read a rumor that Hurts may be interested in playing for OSU, and that the interest is mutual. If Fields doesn't get immediate eligibility, and Tate is gone, how crazy would it be to trot Hurts out there for a year?
On a related side-note, this Transfer Portal thing is starting to heat up like NFL FA. Crazy how it's being reported on constantly now.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
As Ryan Day gets to get more and more of a rep as a QB whisperer, you will see more and more want to come to play for him.Just read a rumor that Hurts may be interested in playing for OSU, and that the interest is mutual. If Fields doesn't get immediate eligibility, and Tate is gone, how crazy would it be to trot Hurts out there for a year?
On a related side-note, this Transfer Portal thing is starting to heat up like NFL FA. Crazy how it's being reported on constantly now.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Behind a bit on the #Booms. Got another 2020 kid in OL Jakob James, who should be the start of a flurry of Cincinnati kids.
This weekend we got our first 2021 commit, and it is a big one. #3 overall in the class from Pickerington North, DE Jack Sawyer.
Wednesday should be very interesting to see what Ryan Day can come up with to fill the class.
This weekend we got our first 2021 commit, and it is a big one. #3 overall in the class from Pickerington North, DE Jack Sawyer.
Wednesday should be very interesting to see what Ryan Day can come up with to fill the class.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
As expected, Nester commits with VT instead. Old news.
However, we did just land OL Enokk Vimahi. This kid should be fantastic. The upside from him will be in 3 years. He will get his RS in, then serve a 2 year mission, and be back for 4. Excited this kid signed. He was a late addition to the boards, but has huge upside.
However, we did just land OL Enokk Vimahi. This kid should be fantastic. The upside from him will be in 3 years. He will get his RS in, then serve a 2 year mission, and be back for 4. Excited this kid signed. He was a late addition to the boards, but has huge upside.
boilerdave
Footballguy
Dawand played for the local HS in my area....Ben Davis HS, also where the Michigan RB Chris Evans came from a couple of years ago. Dewand plays basketball also (actually his first love and he preferred it over football). The basketball team is playing for the Indiana Class 4A state championship this Saturday....at 6'-8" 350 he causes a lot of unique challenges for the other teams on the court.
Tecumseh
Footballguy
Looks like I'll be heading to my first tOSU game this fall. We're looking at going to Bucks/PSU on 11/23, then driving up to Cleveland for Browns/Fins on the 24th.
What's the best way to get a decent price on tickets? Any opportunity for decent seats from scalpers on game day?
What's the best way to get a decent price on tickets? Any opportunity for decent seats from scalpers on game day?
Galileo
Footballguy
Since this will be your first OSU game, it seems like this is a pretty special occasion that won't likely happen too many more times down the road...Shoot the lock off the wallet and don't worry about the money. Just enjoy the experience. I would advise you to avoid B deck tickets...Yes, a cover sounds nice for inclement weather, but you end up with a lot of obstructed view seats either behind pillars or the cover cutting off your view of the scoreboard and other areas of the stadium...really distracts from the experience IMO.
Tecumseh
Footballguy
My buddy who is going to the game with me said the same thing. His first game was tOSU/TTUN last year. A client took him, so he was in AA section for free. Madness.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Been a while since I have posted any updates. There has been a ton of things at QB with Baldwin leaving, but Day navigated it pretty well overall with getting Gunnar Hoak back to Columbus and the last 3 star QB to commit in Andraste. I have mixed feelings on Baldwin. Yeah, the kids can play where they want and the portal helps them, but this kid soaked the university for a whole lot of money with his rehab, and then bolts without doing a thing for the team in playing.
Huge announcement today and supposed BOOM for hte good guys with #1 WR Julian Fleming expected to commit at some point today and all of the big guys in recruiting have put a crystal ball pick for OSU recently.
Huge announcement today and supposed BOOM for hte good guys with #1 WR Julian Fleming expected to commit at some point today and all of the big guys in recruiting have put a crystal ball pick for OSU recently.
Tecumseh
Footballguy
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Brian Hartline is an animal recruiting. There is another kid that wanted to come (Rosemay) and is a top 10 WR, but doubt it now with the 3 they have. Gee Scott is a beast and deserves to be top 5 WR. He might get bumped there in the coming months.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Lots of fun and games since my last post. Flipped OT G Tourant from PSU (the first of a few commits they lost, LOL), then got Clark Phillips, #4 CB for 2020, to commit on Friday along with WR Jayden Ballard for 2021. That kid looks great. Cavazos is promising more booms to follow soon for this class. They are confident this will be an even more amazing class than it already is. Things are looking great for Day. Next year's WRs are unreal already and looking for more.
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
I think he is just trying to save himself at this point. He is a known negative recruiter. I think it is wearing on his team too. They are losing not just recruits, but lost a ton to the transfer portal.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
They keep blowing up with recruiting. Got the long awaited commit from Darrion Henry Saturday, as well as LB Cody Simon. Henry locks up Parris Johnson, which is also huge. Then they get TE Royer and today LB Mitchell Melton.
Read a report how at The Opening that the 2020 commits are all recruiting like crazy. CB Elias RIcks was quoted saying that it was just the Buckeye commits going hard, with a little bit from some other schools. Should get some more good news in the very near future with this class.
Read a report how at The Opening that the 2020 commits are all recruiting like crazy. CB Elias RIcks was quoted saying that it was just the Buckeye commits going hard, with a little bit from some other schools. Should get some more good news in the very near future with this class.
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
Two more big booms today. Athlete Cameron Martinez and OL Josh Fryar. Both look superb and are great additions to the class. There is a feeling that 5* RB Bijan Robinson will commit soon as well. Looks like flipping 5* CB Elias Ricks from LSU is a real possibility as well.
Tecumseh
Footballguy
Mad Cow
Welshers and Dawdlers Beware!
So after last week's game, wow, I am impressed. This team seems so much more disciplined and just on fire than previous years. The defense is so much better. I am really excited to see what this team can do, but CFP and even a title are well within reach especially with the improvement they will see over time.
Heard a suggestion that they play the predator sound whenever Chase Young makes a sack, they need to make that happen.
Heard a suggestion that they play the predator sound whenever Chase Young makes a sack, they need to make that happen.
