'07 AZ OL Kris O'Dowd (Southern Cal signee)

[wadc45]

No word yet, although he has mentioned looking up to Orlando Pace, FWIW.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Are you in the right thread wadc?

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

Are you in the right thread wadc?

yes I am...

[BGriffBuckeye]

Wow then, I didn't realize that O'Dowd was such a big Pace fan too. Pace could be used a big recruiting tool this year for us. Oglesbya nd now O'Dowd too? They sure are looking up to the right man.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by wadc45

true, although Oglesby's interest in OSU really increased after he got to work one on one at camp with Bollman. My point is I would love it if O'Dowd were coming out here to get the same kind of experience.

I agree 100%. Being from Arizona, I am guessing he gets to meet our staff on an in-home visit and official visit and that's all. If he camped here that would give him near a week to spend with the staff to get to know them better. It's a definite advantage for us to get recruits in for camp.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

true, although Oglesby's interest in OSU really increased after he got to work one on one at camp with Bollman. My point is I would love it if O'Dowd were coming out here to get the same kind of experience.

Yeah well I was not saying it wouldnt be an advantage, but I don't think it will hurt us in the recruitment of him.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

Wow then, I didn't realize that O'Dowd was such a big Pace fan too. Pace could be used a big recruiting tool this year for us. Oglesbya nd now O'Dowd too? They sure are looking up to the right man.

Both he and Carmichael have mentioned Pace...although no one picks a college based on where on where a player they look up to went, it still can't do anything but help our chances, especially if either of them ever had the chance to meet Orlando on a visit for a game.

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Yeah well I was not saying it wouldnt be an advantage, but I don't think it will hurt us in the recruitment of him.

Exactly what I was saying...I would just feel better if he were coming for camp.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Exactly what I was saying...I would just feel better if he were coming for camp.

Well I guess we agree then.

[korchiki]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Both he and Carmichael have mentioned Pace...although no one picks a college based on where on where a player they look up to went, it still can't do anything but help our chances, especially if either of them ever had the chance to meet Orlando on a visit for a game.



Exactly what I was saying...I would just feel better if he were coming for camp.

hell, while we are at it I'd like to meet Pace too

[BGriffBuckeye]

Yeah, we need to bring Kris, Charlie and Josh ont he same official on a day where Pace just so happens to be there....

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

I would feel better if he were camping at OSU...

In his latest update it says that he camped here last year, so maybe he doesnt feel the need to come back this year.

I think the interest is there, but it is a long way from signing day and I am sure the thought of distance is going to creep into his head by then.

I would give us a 10-15% chance at best.

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

2/23

Kris has offers from Ohio State, Michigan State, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon State, Nevada and Texas Tech.

[BigBroO'Dowd]

There are only a couple other programs that Kristofer might consider and at this point Ohio State is the front runner.

[scarletngrey11]

Originally Posted by BigBroO'Dowd

There are only a couple other programs that Kristofer might consider and at this point Ohio State is the front runner.

Wow thats great news if true. How are you really related to him? We have a definant need for offensive linemen this year.

[BigBroO'Dowd]

He's my baby brother ... 20 year gap.