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

[AJHawkfan]

That is great to hear. Tear 'em Freddie!

[Buckskin86]

http://www.cleveland.com/hsfootball/...1338109340.xml

It's always something:

You'd think Glenville coach Ted Ginn Sr. could enjoy the moment.

After watching son Ted Ginn Jr. score three touchdowns during Ohio State's victory over Michigan State on television Saturday, then having his football team defeat Austintown-Fitch in a Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal game, Ginn Sr. had no time to celebrate.

His standout linebacker, Freddie Lenix, collapsed during the team's postgame prayer after Lenix's legs went numb.

Lenix was kept at St. Elizabeth's Hospital overnight for observation and tests.

"He's got a bruised back," Ginn Sr. said, "but he's got full motion and no numbness.

"It was scary because Freddie is family. To be on an emotional high like that, then have that happen to one of the players . . . it's always something."

Ginn Sr. considered Lenix and the rest of his team fortunate.

"[Fitch] hits and we got beat up," Ginn Sr. said. "I can't imagine playing a team like that on an every-week basis. They were brutal."

Ginn Sr. said there weren't any major injuries and he plans on having Lenix on the field when the Tarblooders play St. Edward on Saturday.

http://www.cleveland.com/hsfootball/...2728218053.xml

Lenix a standout early on
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Eddie Dwyer
Plain Dealer Reporter

St. Edward baseball coach John Whelan is not surprised that Glenville senior linebacker Freddie Lenix has developed into one of the premiere defensive players in the Midwest.

Whelan, a teacher at Wilson Middle School of the Cleveland Municipal School District, saw the potential in the Tarblooders' standout nearly five years ago, when he had Lenix in class.

"I remember when he was in the eighth grade, Freddie was in a middle school, city-championship track meet. The kids he was competing against had starting blocks, track shoes and other track equipment.

"There was Freddie, in his high-top tennis shoes. And all he did was go out and win three events, including the 100 meters and the shot put."

Whelan said he noticed the 6-0, 195-pound Lenix's athletic ability early on.

"One day before gym class, Freddie was standing in the front of the basket. Despite having his school clothes on and wearing a leather jacket and a backpack, he took a standing jump in the air and grabbed the rim with one hand."

While Whelan, a St. Edward graduate, wishes nothing but the best for his former student, he is hoping Lenix doesn't grab the spotlight Saturday night when Glenville and St. Edward meet in a 7 p.m. Division I regional semifinal at Parma's Byers Field.

http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plai...9146227680.xml

At Glenville, one player, Jamario O'Neal, already has committed to OSU for next season. Freddie Lenix, one of the nation's top linebackers, has yet to commit but is strongly considering OSU.

[Buckskin86]

Lenix pic (St. ED's game) from the PD

[buckzip]

FWIW,

He was named defensive player of the year in the northeast inland region according to the ABJ

[Buckskin86]

Originally Posted by buckzip

FWIW,

He was named defensive player of the year in the northeast inland region according to the ABJ

http://www.cleveland.com/hsfootball/...7646159090.xml

Freddie Lenix, Glenville

One of the top linebackers in the nation, Lenix made 86 regular-season tackles, including 51 solos, had seven sacks, five fumble recoveries, three caused fumbles, nine pressures and three pass breakups.

[Buckskin86]

http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plai...2503290590.xml

Q: I had a chance to see Freddie Lenix this past weekend, and I have never seen an athlete play with so much reckless abandon. I hear that he is getting overlooked at the next level because of his size. He's in the tweener category . . . not quite a linebacker and too big to be a safety. Are these college recruiters nuts? What's the latest that you've heard about his chances at the next level?

- Will Halsey, West Park

A: Hey, Will: I couldn't agree with you more on some of these recruiters. Freddie left a lasting impression on me last season, when he had doubledigit tackles against St. Ignatius in the playoffs. The speed, strength, toughness and pursuit are so evident. This kid has a heart that can't be measured. As for the next level, John McCallister, who produces the highly respected McCallister Scouting Report for colleges, sees the Glenville standout the same way I do, as a solid safety prospect at the next level, or maybe even a running back. In my opinion, at 5-11 and 200 pounds, Freddie has all the tools necessary to excel at either safety spot at the major- college level.

[AmeriBuck007]

I dont see how lenix and ringer dunnot receive offers before some of these other guys like russel and rowell. They are both gonna be huge talents and if we don't offer they will likely end up in the big ten.... I know that supposably they still have grade issues but other teams are taking chances and I think they will get em up... Both are pure bucks..

[StoRMinBrutus]

Why not keep this thread focused on Freddie Lenix?

* Has he become fully qualified 86/Nutty????
* Whats the best postion for Feddie ... Saftey, LB or even RB??

[Buckskin86]

Originally Posted by StoRMinBrutus

Why not keep this thread focused on Freddie Lenix?

I moved the font discussion to the reference locker

Originally Posted by StoRMinBrutus

Has he become fully qualified 86/Nutty???

Freddie was supposed to retake the SAT in October- not sure the outcome??

Originally Posted by StoRMinBrutus

Whats the best postion for Feddie ... Saftey, LB or even RB??

Duane's philosphy is that it is easier to get bigger and move to the bigger position. He has been saying Lenix's best position is the WILL LB position. He does not believe he has the frame to play the MIKE LB.

Freddie does not have alot of experience playing Safety and he is sure to get bigger- I would tend to agree with Duane on this one.

RB could be an interesting choice but he is such a playmaker on defense- you hate to move him to offense.

The kid is just a great football player- I hope we offer and he becomes a Buckeye. The interesting question is what they see in Elijah Hodge over Lenix? They both appear to be about the same size.

Hope that helps.

Quick blurb from the PD this morning

Freddie Lenix, the linebacker who will make either Jim Tressel at Ohio State or Pete Carroll at Southern Cal very happy, was limbering up last Saturday, running with his knees high. It was a posture drill, as he made sure of his form. Lenix, even with the limitations of the exercise, covered ground in a way many of the St. Edward Eagles only dreamed about.

[CleveBucks]

Lenix had another pick tonite that set up a touchdown. For someone that supposedly doesn't have much safety experience, he seems to pick off a lot of passes. He's all over the place.

If he is qualified and OSU doesn't offer, we will kick ourselves down the road. Him and Ringer need offers if their academics are in order.

[StoRMinBrutus]

If he retook his SAT's back in October, then OSU should know his results by now I'd think. I sure hope he qualifies and that OSU offers him soon, as you stated CleveBucks.
He'd make a great athlete at any postion OLB/S/RB in my book.

[Buckskin86]

Pic of Lenix last night against St. Iggy

[Buckskin86]

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?C...&ID=194250&r=1

comment from the Canton McKinley coach after watching film of Freddie in preperation for their game against Glenville on Saturday

“He’s as solid and good as people say he is,” Cross said. “He gets to the ball, and when he get there, he gets there with a lot of speed and a lot of power. He just has a nose for the football.

[StoRMinBrutus]

Freddie will get an offer soon ...
He is one heck of player.

[jwinslow]

Agreed. Especially with the team mentality that Tressel employs in every aspect of his coaching, what excuse would he have not to recruit a very exciting player who also came from Glenville? Maybe Tressel and the players can't say Glenville during recordings, but that school is definitely gonna get a lot of national attention over the next few years with Ginn being from there and so many other OSU stars also going to school there (Smith, Whitner, ONeal, Lenix).