WR Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII MVP)

[FKAGobucks877]

While Ginn is obviously the media darling this year, I really do not think that Holmes has been overlooked. He's on a lot of watch lists, and I believe was at least a pre-season All American (honorable mention). This topic leads me to two conclusions, one good, one bad.

The bad: That Teddy Ballgame won't live up to the hype. I hope he does, but the way it's looking now, he'll have to part the Red Sea to do so. And don't take this the wrong way...I think Ginn is one hell of a player, and will be unbelievable...but man is the kid being hyped...

The good: Tony Gonzales. Yup. Now this guy truly IS being overlooked. I can honestly see Tony getting more receiving TD's than either Ginn or Holmes, just because everybody is going to be so worried about the two of them. I think Holmes will likely lead the team in receptions and yards...but Gonzales will likely be able to get free deep more often.

[AKAKBUCK]

Originally Posted by FKAGobucks877

While Ginn is obviously the media darling this year, I really do not think that Holmes has been overlooked. He's on a lot of watch lists, and I believe was at least a pre-season All American (honorable mention). This topic leads me to two conclusions, one good, one bad.

The bad: That Teddy Ballgame won't live up to the hype. I hope he does, but the way it's looking now, he'll have to part the Red Sea to do so. And don't take this the wrong way...I think Ginn is one hell of a player, and will be unbelievable...but man is the kid being hyped...

The good: Tony Gonzales. Yup. Now this guy truly IS being overlooked. I can honestly see Tony getting more receiving TD's than either Ginn or Holmes, just because everybody is going to be so worried about the two of them. I think Holmes will likely lead the team in receptions and yards...but Gonzales will likely be able to get free deep more often.

I wouldn't worry about Teddy Ballgame.... he may have to part the red sea to do so... but the reality is, that Ginn's hype has sort of transcended the numbers... because he's become, and please pardon the analogy, an instrument of football terror... as psychologically damaging as the real destruction... the diversion of resources to stop him will be profound.

Which leads directly to

"The Good".... the good isn't going to be just Tony Gonzalez... its going to be everyone else... We'v e got two receivers you have to pay special attention to... a QB you have to pay extra attention to... lest he run all over the place... so Tony Gonzalez? Yeah... Insert RB of your choice here? Yeah... FUllback/HBAck/TE? Yeah.

Back to Santonio... he's a heck of a player... to bring back some less than great memories, he's blossoming into the player I always hoped Ken yon Rambo would become... he also knows he's got room to improve... from his own mouth, he needs to work on Route running and blocking... but so could Ted... but he's a heck of a receiver, no question... I put him right up there with guys like Galloway and Glenn.

[osugrad21]

Every component is locked and loaded...let's just hope they are unleashed all season.

[FKAGobucks877]

Originally Posted by AKAKBUCK

I wouldn't worry about Teddy Ballgame.... he may have to part the red sea to do so... but the reality is, that Ginn's hype has sort of transcended the numbers... because he's become, and please pardon the analogy, an instrument of football terror... as psychologically damaging as the real destruction... the diversion of resources to stop him will be profound.

Yeah, I pretty much agree. "Bad" wasn't really the right word there, but I used it anyway. The "bad" that I see is all the trainjumpers and ledgesitters going ape[censored] if Teddy doesn't average 100+ all-purpose yards and 3 TD's a game. You and I know that isn't realistic, but after being the media darling that he has been, he could easily turn into a perceived "over-rated" player, even if he plays very well. Now, I honestly think the kid is going to be spectacular, but who knows if he can actually live up to all this hype.

Originally Posted by AKAKBUCK

Which leads directly to

"The Good".... the good isn't going to be just Tony Gonzalez... its going to be everyone else... We'v e got two receivers you have to pay special attention to... a QB you have to pay extra attention to... lest he run all over the place... so Tony Gonzalez? Yeah... Insert RB of your choice here? Yeah... FUllback/HBAck/TE? Yeah.

Yeah, "the good" will be spread out among many other offensive players....but I think Gonzo will be playing on Sundays, and will really make a name for himself this season.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Every component is locked and loaded...let's just hope they are unleashed all season.

When Tressel himself says we should be more explosive this year, I think he's finally going to release the hounds.

[Happygobuckeye]

thanks Mili- those were fun to watch.

[JustinOSU]

Thanks for the videos!

I really think between Holmes, Ginn and Gonz, we have some unreal potential. This could be the old Rams all over again (but with a D) if Tressel wants to.

[hawaiianbuckeye]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeTrail

Santonio is, flat-out, a [censored]ing baller.

Somebody needs to make a highlight video out of all his great catches.

He just has absolutely no regard for his own body when he goes out there to play. Those 2 TDs he had in the '03 michigan game, where he made diving catches while somehow staying in bounds, right before crashing into that brick wall, were incredible. not to mention the RIDICULOUS diving TD catch he had against purdue last year.

Despite his small size, he is probably one of the toughest, if not THE toughest, WR we've ever had.

This team doesn't have the great D-line of '02, but, talent-wise, this has got to be the most talented team of the cooper/tressel era.

[Taosman]

Santonio will always be one of my favorite Buckeyes! The guy just bleeds S&G! And please, don't EVER mention Rambo and Holmes in the same paragraph! Rambo couldn't carry his jock! Rambo was a huge disappointment!

[ntd]

Seriously...Rambo was certainly a huge pile of wasted talent...I'm always surprised when I see him on top whatevernumber lists that people post...he had some special talent, its a shame he never really got it together

[lvbuckeye]

i love this kid... and i have a new sig...

[shotGINN]

the best thing about santonio is how he isn't being selfish and demanding attention because of all the obvious buzz that surrounds teddy ginn -- he just goes out and does his job exceptionally well and is a model leader for the buckeyes

[DDOTT]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeTrail

Santonio is, flat-out, a [censored]ing baller.

Somebody needs to make a highlight video out of all his great catches.

He just has absolutely no regard for his own body when he goes out there to play. Those 2 TDs he had in the '03 michigan game, where he made diving catches while somehow staying in bounds, right before crashing into that brick wall, were incredible. not to mention the RIDICULOUS diving TD catch he had against purdue last year.

Despite his small size, he is probably one of the toughest, if not THE toughest, WR we've ever had.

This team doesn't have the great D-line of '02, but, talent-wise, this has got to be the most talented team of the cooper/tressel era.

I agree, he manhandled Marlin jackson last year.

[gost8]

There will be similar post to this about Gonzalez next year. I think he has an oppurtunity, with his speed, to have a very good year this year. All the attention will be on Ginn and Holmes leaving him with the third (or fourth) DB.

[jwinslow]

Then consider how good Dukes has looked all throughout the offseason. It's hard not to look good as a WR out here, b/c double coverage is simply not an option for the opposition.