LB Freddie Lenix (Cincinnati signee; transfer to Notre Dame College)

[jimotis4heisman]

it seems to me doc has been going after some of the real big names lately, maybe the staff thinks hes a good closer, you have to figure he has experience with it being a past winner of the d3 coach of the year.

[Buckskin86]

Originally Posted by BrutuStrength

What do people think about his potential as an RB at tOSU? Does he have the vision and footwork to pull it off?

Hard to say because Glenville barely used Freddie (or Jamario) on offense this year. This was a bit of a suprise because Ted Sr. said he was going to play Lenix at RB (and LB) and Jamario at QB (and DB) this past summer. But he never did- he played Jr. Arvill Nelson at QB and Tim Connor at RB (a majority of the time).

I have to admit I hate to lose Lenix to offense. From watching clips and reading accounts of his games he just appears to be such a playmaker on defense. I personally think he fits better at LB (Freddie and Ted Sr. said he would be 225 by the Fall '05) but I even prefer Safety to him as a big back.

But as the saying goes Trust in Tress.

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

it seems to me doc has been going after some of the real big names lately

Doc has done a great job in Minny. He was a coach in Minnesota and has alot of connections. Walker Ashley talks about his loyality to tOSU because they were the first to offer. We can thank Doc and his connections for that and the recruitment of our new LB.

[buckalum01]

Originally Posted by Buckskin86

http://ohiostate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=367301


Doc Tressel and coach Tucker were at Glenville Wednesday.

Side note: Interesting that Doc Tressel (RB coach) was there. Mel Tucker recruits the kids at Glenville.

I think it is smart to bring in another coach when dealing with a major hotbed of talent and a true pipeline to tOSU.

I think it is especially smart after reading the article in the sunday dispatch about Mel Tucker. In that article he was basically quoted as saying it is his full intent to land a head coaching in the future. The article seemed to speculate that he may get his chance sooner rather than later because he is extremely well-qualified, w/ a well groomed resume, and with a history of being associated with success. Added to all of that he is a good recruiter and he is African-American--- a fact that won't be lost by schools looking to hire a new coach, even more so now that the NCAA is pushing strongly for more minority coaches in D1A schools. His stock is definately on the rise and with the recent success of OSU and the trend for assisstant coaches on those types of teams moving onward and upward, who knows? Sending Doc Tressel in with him may be rather innocent or it may mean something more, BUT Mel Tucker is a good coach and he won't be here forever.

[BrutuStrength]

Thanks for the info '86.

[jimotis4heisman]

against mckinley lenix played fb a tad in short yardage and some rb, mostly to pick up blitzs on obvious passing downs. he did carry the ball a few times about half of his runs were called back for holds. he seemed quick and fast with good vision, its hard for me to rank or place him as he only touched the ball maybe 6 times on offense. i agree with 86 he has a helluva knack for the ball on defense

[el mastiff]

Originally Posted by Muck

After reading that article there can be absolutely no doubt where Freddie is headed.

I'm counting him as verbal number 15 already. He may be our last Ohio recruit taken this year, which might leave us with more out of state recruits than in state. When was the last time that happened?

[DeVryBuck]

I'm counting him as verbal number 15 already. He may be our last Ohio recruit taken this year, which might leave us with more out of state recruits than in state.

That is an outrageous statement and I demand that you take it back! Everyone knows that Tressel does not recruit well out of state! Now watch me have to eat my words as 3 or 4 OOS recruits sign elsewhere in February!

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by DeVryBuck

That is an outrageous statement and I demand that you take it back! Everyone knows that Tressel does not recruit well out of state!

DeVryBuck = computerbuck

[Muck]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

DeVryBuck = computerbuck

More like bizarrocomputerbuck.

[Buckskin86]

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Freddie was not impressed with MSU. "It was all right" and "Nothing really stood out to me" were comments.

He says Iowa is his leader.

He will visit tOSU in January with Jamario. He will make a decision a few weeks after his tOSU visit.

[MistriBuck]

Im not a huge believer in this theory anymore and here is why. Coaches and schools definitely know what kind of talent Glenville has. For the past 3 years they have had top recruits, and plenty of schools have been in to see the players and have had a chance to see these guys. I just think its a case that Lenix is a little ticked off about OSU waiting so long to offer and he is showing some loyalty to the schools that have been in on him for awhile now.

i'm also not a believer in this theory, and i posted a huge rebuttal to it on BN because some dude was going around preaching it like it was gospel, and i just about lost it with him..........i came over here to see if there were any opinions on the matter, and it's refreshing to see some level headedness.........i'm gonna start a thread on it on the main board for anyone who cares to check it out

but as stated, glenville is on the map now, and recruiters know about them, they don't need additional exposure, it's a much more logical theory IMHO that Ginn Sr. simply wants his guys to weigh all of their options even if they've more or less made up their mind......besides taking visits in November/December/January doesn't do much to garner attention for other recruits since the real benefit of having recruiters come in would be to have them come to the games and notice other players..........but i'll digress i have a lot more to say about this that i'm gonna post in another thread

[briegg]

It has also been said that there may be some admissions issues with Lenix (I think a 15 ACT). My theory is that he is taking his visits to keep his options open if something falls through with his admission to tOSU, as well as keeping his word with the programs who recruited / offered him much earlier than tOSU. IMHO, he is making smart, conservative decisions to ensure he doesn't burn any bridges - I don't think he's playing any games - he wants to be at tOSU, just doesn't want to put all of his eggs in one basket.

[Buckskin86]

Future Buckeye

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by Buckskin86

Future Buckeye

hmmm

[Buckskin86]

Guys- We changed the title of the thread. Just like before last night, Lenix is a high probability of becoming a Buckeye. But until it is official we will not announce that he is committed.

Sorry for the confusion.