LB Freddie Lenix (Cincinnati signee) - Page 17

WoodyWorshiper · #**241** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 10:13 PM

Thanks Alan, that's kinda the vibe that I got from his quotes I've heard from him and his obvious allegiance to this program. Bottom line is that we have two special talents here, possibly better than Jr. or Donte. We'll have to wait and see. The thing that I love about these Glenville kids is their desire to be here. I'm alot more weary of a kid that we have to "win over" than a kid who's just waiting for that offer. I think that being sucessful at anything you do is never having to second-guess your desire to be there in the first place, whether it's in business, athletics, or whatever. These guys all know they've made the decisions that are best for them, and THAT takes all the possible second-guessing crap out of the picture.

It's too bad about Darius Hiley, it would have been great to see all 5 of these guys back together again. But, 4 out of 5 ain't bad! Peace.

CleveBucks · #**242** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:15 PM

Just something I'd like to point out now that Freddie is officially a Buck...

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Lenix, Fuqua, and Jamario O'Neal ran with Ginn on the 4x200 relay that ran a 1:23.78 - the best high school time in the nation this season.

(from the adidas nationals last year)

Yep, 3/4 of the fastest 4x200 team in the country will be roaming the field in scarlet and gray next year.

BuckeyeFromHecK · #**243** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:20 PM

i know fuqua went somewhere, anyone know wehre?

WoodyWorshiper · #**244** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:21 PM

But will we ever see them together on the same side of the ball Cleve?

BuckeyeNation27 · #**245** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeFromHecK

i know fuqua went somewhere, anyone know wehre?

no need to swear

WoodyWorshiper · #**246** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:26 PM

Fuqua went to the Akron Zips, I believe.

CleveBucks · #**247** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:37 PM

Dubs,
Long time, how've ya been?

I'm on record saying Teddy G is the starting corner next year. EJ might not be around, and Ginn would probably beat him out anyways. O'Neal is a freak of nature as you said, no way he doesn't see time in the D-backfield next year. Lenix is a ball hawk with great speed. Stud on special teams next year at worse, like Sirjo this year. Gotta think he'll be playing at least nickel or backing up at safety by his soph. year.

WoodyWorshiper · #**248** (**permalink**) 01-09-2005, 11:51 PM

Been good "CH", hope the holidays were good to you.

I'll take your word on Jr. at CB next year, I wanna lean that way but the kid is just so damn good on offense. I'll be the first to say that CB is the toughest position to play in ANY sport. PERIOD! A true shut-down corner is a notch above a stud left handed pitcher. They are just so hard to find.

I make it a point to watch Mentor play Glenville every year, and was pretty shocked at what I saw two years ago when Thom Abbott absolutely lit up that defensive backfield that included Ginn, Whitner, and Hiley. I wanna say he put up about 400 yards on them in addition to near 50 points. I'll do it in a "little" post like this one and not a "headliner" that Ginn Sr. is a better man than he is a "coach." That kinda talent should have never been humiliated like that.

Anyway, put into a more structured defense like we play here, these kids are going to shine above expectations. The crazy thing is, that from a pure football perspective, Lenix may be the most talented of all of them, at least from what I've seen. I also see him as "growing" into a LB here. Lenix does have that ability to put himself in the vicinity of the football on every play. We like to call them "ball hawks." The greatest "ball-hawk" I ever saw play here was Randy Gradishar. Lenix could be that good.