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![]() tyvm JL...... awesome awesome awesome news waiting 'til August = worse than Xmas as a kid ![]() |
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I think i deserve a greenie Ashland. I'm really glad I get to where my 33 jersey for a current player next year. |
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Boy this just has a different feeling than it did at last year at this time. I'm glad to see everyone so pumped for next season!!! See you at the spring game!!!
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Laurinaitis returning for senior season OSU's All-American linebacker shores up Buckeyes' defense, which was one of best in 2007. By Kyle Nagel Staff Writer Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Unlike the talented offense of 2006, the stout Ohio State football defense of 2007 will stay mostly intact. Linebacker James Laurinaitis, a two-time All-American, announced Monday that he will remain at OSU for his senior season, meaning the Buckeyes' defense that was considered by many the country's best until the BCS Championship Game loss against LSU, will retain nine starters. Linebacker Larry Grant completed his eligibility and defensive end Vernon Gholston announced he will make himself eligible for the NFL draft. "There are a lot of things that money can't buy, and some of those things are the experiences of a senior season," Laurinaitis said in a statement released by the school. Laurinaitis, rated as the top linebacker in this year's draft by nfldraftscout.com if he had declared, could have potentially earned $10 to $17 million during a five-year contract, based on recent deals. Cont... |
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Top OSU tackler will not turn pro James Laurinaitis will return for senior season By Marla Ridenour Beacon Journal sportswriter Published on Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 ''Little Animal'' could have become Ohio State's 67th first-round draft pick. Instead, he'll smack down Big Ten foes for another season. OSU linebacker James Laurinaitis bypassed millions Monday, deciding it meant more to him to play one more year with his junior classmates, including four who already had spurned the NFL. The two-time All-American followed the route of his predecessor, A.J. Hawk, and announced he was returning for his senior season. ''I know I can still improve as a player, and I know there is still much more for me and for the Buckeyes to accomplish,'' Laurinaitis said in a written statement. ''My love for this university, my love for the people of the state of Ohio and my love for teammates and friends is so great that I want to stay a Buckeye for another season. You only get to do this once, so I want to take full advantage Cont... |
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James Laurinaitis' return gives Ohio State football hope OSU star linebacker having too much fun' Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Doug Lesmerises Plain Dealer Reporter Columbus -- When Ohio State takes the field on Aug. 30 attempting to reach college football's national title game for the third straight season, the Buckeyes will look incredibly familiar. At this stage, 39 of the 44 players from the two-deep roster at the BCS National Championship loss to LSU are returning to Columbus, and two of the five that are missing are fullbacks. "I think we have an opportunity to do something special," Ohio State All-American middle linebacker James Laurinaitis said Monday. He should know. His announcement that he will return for his senior season wrapped up a week for the Buckeyes that served as its own recruiting coup. In the span of seven days, five of the six OSU players considering leaving for the NFL decided to stay, with only defensive end Vernon Gholston announcing his intention to leave for the pros. Today is the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft. Cont... |
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Junior linebacker Laurinaitis decides to put NFL on hold for one more year JASON LLOYD, Morning Journal Writer 01/15/2008 James Laurinaitis is a man of his word after all. Laurinaitis was adamant all season that he would return for his senior year. After taking a week to think it over, yesterday he made it official. Laurinaitis joined a surprising trend of OSU juniors who all decided to return for another chance at a national championship. Thirteen juniors filed paperwork with the NFL to assess their draft status. Ultimately, only Vernon Gholston decided to leave early. ''There are a lot of things that money can't buy, and some of those things are the experiences of a senior season,'' Laurinaitis said in a statement. ''Going through those things with my teammates next year is what I look forward to the most.'' Cont... |
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The roar in the stadium when he is announced on Senior Day, November 22nd, 2008 will be so powerful that it will break the space-time continuum.
If you listen, you can already hear it. Or maybe that's just me. |
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think about this. JL will be joining the likes of Tom Skladany, Mike Doss, Chic Harley, and Archie Griffin in a VERY elite club. there have been only 7 three time All America selections in Ohio State history. |
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Maybe he wanted to give Beanie some competition for the Heisman
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![]() Your original message is spot on... James knows the value of a college education even though he'll be pulling in a big paycheck starting in '09. |
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And thanks, JL, for coming back for another year! ![]() |
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rich rod has just declared a forfeit for the game, he knows that he cannot beat this returning class of seniors!!!!
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