'08 OH LB Steve Gardiner (Michigan State Signee)

[crazybuckfan40]

IMO this comes down to how much the kid wants to be a buckeye...

I know he would have to wait a year, but where ever he went the chances are pretty good that he would redshirt, so either way it gives him a chance to get bigger and then to play for one of the best teams in the country...

It isnt that the staff doesnt think he is a player, but moreso that they just have other needs at other positions...

Seems like lb's are knockin' down the door to come here...

[wadc45]

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12/12

By Crabtree...talks about the grayshirt offer from OSU and is contemplating OSU, Northwestern, Pitt and West Virginia.

[osugrad21]

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Steve is expecting Coach Tressel and Coach Fickell this week and says he would not consider a grayshirt from any other program, but he is interested in the tOSU offer.

[wadc45]

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12/18

From the OSU site...recaps his senior season and talks about his recent in-home with OSU where they discussed the specifics of the gray shirt. Says he still has a lot of thinking to do.

[tlinc]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned in the wake of the Rowell commit is the impact it may have upon Gardiner. I had heard that those close to Gardiner felt that there was a better than 50% chance that he would end up getting a normal offer after everything shook out with early entries, transfers and guys committing.

Not that Rowell was completely out of nowhere but he wasn't one of the names people had already somewhat penciled into the class.

[osugrad21]

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Steve says he is still considering the grayshirt offer from tOSU and will likely take officials to Pitt and WVU. He does not claim a leader.

[wadc45]

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12/27

Senior film (from the state semifinal game, I believe).

[Pfef73]

Originally Posted by wadc45

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12/27

Senior film (from the state title game, I believe).

Coffman did not play in the state title game. If those are highlights against St. X (I am not a subscriber), then they are from the state semifinal game.

[wadc45]

Thanks for the correction...

[wadc45]

Scout.com: Are We Clear?

By Allen Wallace
National Recruiting Editor
Posted Jan 7, 2008

Steve Gardiner always followed Ohio State as a youngster and says it's only about a 20-minute drive to the stadium from his house. "I'd prefer to stay somewhat close to home, but none of the schools in my top four are too far away," Gardiner said. "I think Northwestern is the furthest and that's only a six-hour drive. The flight is less than an hour, so that's not a big deal..."

Continued...

[wadc45]

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1/8

From the Pitt site...is considering a visit to Pitt this weekend depending on his basketball schedule and is planning to decide next week. Talks about what interests him in Pitt, OSU, WVU and Northwestern.

['BusNative]

Do people closer to situation think the Zach Domicone offer (and assumed verbal) will have any effect on Steve's offer (certainly the chance of '08) and his decision?

[osugrad21]

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Steve enjoyed his visit to Pitt but says he still does not have a favorite or a decision.

[osubucksfan2]

I talked to my friend (OL Evan Blankenship) while we were working out and he told me that he was the host of Gardiner last night. I asked him about the grayshirt offer and he said he was still undecided...............

[wadc45]

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1/20

From the Pitt site...recaps his OSU official and says he may visit WVU next weekend. Coaches from Pitt, WVU and MSU were at his school this week.