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Originally Posted by ryan20
Good thought. I dont know if it is a coincidence or not.
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I don't know whether this is totally accurate with respect to Tressel's thinking on the subject, but there is a school of thought that specialists who play other positions in HS are able to mesh better with college teammates than those who don't. Although not true across the board, many specialists are regarded as "soft" or "flaky" by their teammates because they are off by themselves practicing, don't have to hit or be hit, or have unusual superstitions or approach to their craft. Recruiting players who play other positions in HS means you are getting guys who know to take or give a hit and who interact with the rest of the team during practices-- theoretically creating a tigher bond with the rest of the team.