'06 FL OLB/TE Colin McCarthy (Miami signee)

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

Just kind of caught me off guard when the article stated he was playing the MIKE position. But, if he can play then let him.. I guess.

I've always heard that he projects outside, but if he shows he can play the MIKE, then so be it. I thought he was just playing there because they didn't have a true MIKE on the roster. Maybe he will play there... We need some MIKE's.

[stowfan]

The only time Tressel lost Michigan the lack of a great Mike killed us. Chris Perry made himself a first round draft pick that day. IMHO getting a great Mike should be our #1 priority from here out.l

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by stowfan

The only time Tressel lost Michigan the lack of a great Mike killed us. Chris Perry made himself a first round draft pick that day. IMHO getting a great Mike should be our #1 priority from here out.l

What, Fred Pagac Jr. wasn't a great MIKE?

[BGriffBuckeye]

That is what Mark Johnson is for..

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

That is what Mark Johnson is for..

Well that would be nice, but I don't think Colin would be a slouch in the middle.

[NavyBuck]

From what I saw in the CaliFlora all star game, Mccarthy is not a Mike, although that is where he played in the game. He was having real problems taking on the blocks. Maybe down the road(3 or 4 years), but he is a long way from being a servicable Mike at this point.

[Elephant]

Originally Posted by NavyBuck

From what I saw in the CaliFlora all star game, Mccarthy is not a Mike, although that is where he played in the game. He was having real problems taking on the blocks. Maybe down the road(3 or 4 years), but he is a long way from being a servicable Mike at this point.

Care to elaborate on why you think he was having problems taking on the block? How did you come to that conclusion?

[scarletngrey11]

What does he need to elaborate on? He watched the game and thats what he saw. Ive heard from quite a few people that he had problems at the Mike.

[Elephant]

Originally Posted by scarletngrey77

What does he need to elaborate on? He watched the game and thats what he saw. Ive heard from quite a few people that he had problems at the Mike.

And i can promise you the people you have heard from know very little about the mike position much less playing linebacker all together!

[tsteele316]

i think it's a pretty moot point as mccarthy will be an OLB at osu anyway. he was only playing the mike in this game out of necessity. some miami folks on the rivals board were saying he played pretty well.

[scarletngrey11]

Originally Posted by Elephant

And i can promise you the people you have heard from know very little about the mike position much less playing linebacker all together!

Its just an observation from several people, not a big deal.

[daddyphatsacs]

He looks like more of an OLB prospect to me from what I've seen on video. I do like his athleticism though.

[smith403]

Sounds like he will fit in just fine

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I wonder if the sudden shake-up of the Miami(FL) staff will have any effect on McCarthy's decision. They did fire there linebackers coach.

[akronbuck]

good point

with that and 3 starters done at OSU

you would think or odds of getting him are looking very nice