'07 OH CB/RB Brian Gamble (Illinois signee)

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by NightmaresDad

With the very likely future committments of Torrence, Evege, and Oliver, does anyone see the staff recruiting Brian solely as a TB?
Man, by the time we play scUM south, will they be able to cope with Ohio speed?

Well Torrence could play offense too. I think we will just bring all of them and find positiions later.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Well Torrence could play offense too. I think we will just bring all of them and find positiions later.

Speed, Big Speed and Power.

I think a lot of people who have seen Massillon play would agree that Gamble has the talent to play CB at the next level.

[FuzzheadBBM]

I think Gamble would be best suited as a safety in college, although I could see him developing into a solid corner as well. Don't under-estimate his abilities as a running back as well, the kid is just a freak of an athlete. I think it's quite possible that Brian could have a higher ceiling than his teammate (Dailey). At any rate, he definately fits into Tressel's speed catergory. I'm sure the staff will find a suitable position for him.

[osugrad21]

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Brian is close to having offers from tOSU and Illinois but both programs are waiting for him to take the ACT. He grew up a Miami fan, but Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Illinois also have his interest.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Obviously with Gamble's speed and size, the majority feel he will end up in the defensive backfield. The staff just loves players with versatility.

[scarletngrey11]

Does anyone know if OSU will be the leader if we offer?

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by scarletngrey77

Does anyone know if OSU will be the leader if we offer?

Yes.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Yes.

Undoubtedly.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by bucknuts44820

Obviously with Gamble's speed and size, the majority feel he will end up in the defensive backfield. The staff just loves players with versatility.

He can play CB,RB, or Safety but it sounds as if we are recruiting him as a safety if you read Olivers article. He says they want a safety from Massilon and I would think it's probably Gamble they are talking about, not Dailey. Big Buckeye lean and I would like to see an early verbal to help us get Dailey.

[cbus2005]

That makes me wonder if they're thinking that Clifford is more on the lines of wide receiver? That would really surprise me if Gamble goes to OSU as Safety with Oliver, and Clifford isn't offered.

But if what you're saying is true, I don't think we're taking 3 Safeties. Obviously, you take into account versatility where Gamble could play corner or safety, and Clifford could play receiver or safety.

[808 Buck]

We have safeties (talented but inexperienced), it's corner where there is opportunity. I'd love to see Gamble verbal, and come in as a corner. But, again, it's speed, big speed, and power categories. Obviously, Gamble is a speed guy.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by cbus2005

That makes me wonder if they're thinking that Clifford is more on the lines of wide receiver? That would really surprise me if Gamble goes to OSU as Safety with Oliver, and Clifford isn't offered.

But if what you're saying is true, I don't think we're taking 3 Safeties. Obviously, you take into account versatility where Gamble could play corner or safety, and Clifford could play receiver or safety.

Many scenarios but I expect us to be going after Clifford and Gamble regardless. Gamble can play CB and Clifford can play WR. I say one of the two happens and we try to get both to go with Oliver.

[underoath437]

I wouldn't be surprised to see:

Oliver: S
Gamble: S
Evege: CB
Clifford WR

[BGriffBuckeye]

Are Gamble and Oliver different safety-types though? Both are about the same size, though Oliver is probably a bit bigger at this point.

[bucknut11]

I personally think Gamble's more of a CB prospect than safety, but as many have said before.... they'll all come in as speed guys and find a niche.