DE Jay Richardson (Oakland Raiders)

[scooter1369]

Originally Posted by akronbuck

that was a really bad call on him. He hit colby as he was getting rid of the ball.
At first, I thought the home team was going to win because, of the officials.

He hit Colt as he released the ball, but the call wasn't for a late hit. It was for leading with the helmet.

Bad call either way.

[jenkinswoody]

That was a great play IMO.

You had to love the exchange between Herbie and Davie after the flag. As a defensive coach, Id have to agree.

[SanAntonioBuck]

I hope J-Rich, just keeps on bringing it every game! Keep laying the wood!

[Bestbuck36]

How many MF'ers did everyone get out on that play? I slammed my footstool down and broke it in half, much to the chagrin of my girlfriend whose feet had just previously been resting on it.

Outstanding game by the entire D-Line except for maintaining their gap assignments early on allowing some big running holes. We have no problems getting pressure on the QB, its that rush upfield while containing the run that we're having a little trouble with right now. Rest up Jay, Cincy's coming to fatten those stats up.

[BB73]

Kevin Sherrington, a writer for the Dallas Morning news, put in a column that J-Rich was called for a penalty on that play for apparently being too tall.

dallasnews

Here was the difference between the two teams in style, summed up neatly on each team's last drive before the half:

Texas spent more than seven minutes on its only touchdown. Got a little help in the red zone, too, when the Buckeyes' 6-6 Jay Richardson slammed into McCoy and apparently was flagged for being too tall.

Ohio State's response: Smith goes for 23 yards to Brian Robiskie, 14 and 23 to Gonzalez and the final 29 to Ginn.

Elapsed time: 1 minute, 39 seconds. Just long enough to suck all the air from Texas.

The Buckeyes' two-minute drill packed about all the excitement this game could muster.

Nothing Texas did in the second half could rouse its record crowd of 89,422.

[akronbuck]

Originally Posted by BB73

Kevin Sherrington, a writer for the Dallas Morning news, put in a column that J-Rich was called for a penalty on that play for apparently being too tall.

dallasnews

Here was the difference between the two teams in style, summed up neatly on each team's last drive before the half:

Texas spent more than seven minutes on its only touchdown. Got a little help in the red zone, too, when the Buckeyes' 6-6 Jay Richardson slammed into McCoy and apparently was flagged for being too tall.

GOOD to hear someone that has that kind of job and can actually see and understand the game. Most of them remind me of a musburger

[Tresselbeliever]

Before the season we were all wondering if Jay Richardson will emerge into a physical and consistent player. After the first two games, I think you have to be very pleased with his effort and intensity so far. Back in the spring, he pulled down a QB even though it was supposed to be non-contact on the QB. In the first game Jay was a little over-aggressive on the QB and was flagged. Against Texas Jay planted some nice hits on the QB. When he played at Dublin Scioto, he had a lot of tackles for losses. It appears that he is finally playing up to his potential, like a lot of other seniors under Tressel.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

NOTEBOOK
Richardson gets free pass
Penalty for hit still perplexes Tressel

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH




If the roughing-the-passer penalty against Ohio State defensive end Jay Richardson in the Texas game was supposed to be a teaching moment, coach Jim Tressel indicated yesterday that he wasn?t sure what the lesson should be.
Richardson?s high hit on Texas quarterback Colt McCoy as he threw a third-down incomplete pass was ruled a foul by referee Bill LeMonnier, head of the Big Ten crew working the game. The penalty kept alive the Longhorns? only touchdown drive in the Buckeyes? 24-7 win.
Tressel, in a rare show of consternation, went onto the field seeking an explanation and said yesterday that LeMonnier told him "he was going to protect their quarterback and ours, as well, and I understood that, kind of. ? It was a tough place to go play. I?m sure it was a tough place to go officiate.
"Sometimes you get it right, sometimes you don?t, and whether they did or they didn?t get it right, it?s not for me to say. But I can voice my opinion like the other 89,000, so ? "
He did, to LeMonnier. As for what he told Richardson to do differently the next time he was in such a situation, "Nothing," Tressel said.
Former Notre Dame coach Bob Davie, doing the color commentary of the game for ABC, told the TV audience that?s the way he would have handled it, too.
A win is a win

Ohio State now is the No. 1 team in the country by acclamation, but that?s about the only thing the Buckeyes gained by beating the defending national champions in their own stadium, receiver Anthony Gonzalez said.
"We didn?t get that much out of it other than a win," Gonzalez said "There?s still lots of football to be played.
"We certainly didn?t win a championship, we didn?t win a ring, nothing concrete we can kind of hang our hats on. The only thing we did do was we were fortunate to win a difficult road game and hopefully learn a lot from it."
They could claim bragging rights over the Longhorns, but that?s about it, linebacker James Laurinaitis said.
"I think this game was kind of set as the national title of September, but basically we know we?ve got 10 more weeks left to play," said Laurinaitis, who received his third honor in two days, the Bronko Nagurski national defensive player of the week, for his interception, two caused fumbles and 13 tackles in the game. "We have a lot of games we need to focus on, and one mental lapse can cause an upset.
"We know we?re not satisfied yet, that we haven?t played our best game, and we just need to keep improving."
They did learn a couple of things about the team, though.
"That we obviously have some talent, and that we have the ability to win the big games and what not ? (and) we found out with our young defense we stepped up when we needed to," Laurinaitis said.
No injuries reported

Tressel reported no major injuries yesterday. It wasn?t clear whether senior receiver Roy Hall, who had to sit out the first two games because of a high-ankle sprain, would be able to play Saturday against Cincinnati.
As for the lineup, the most notable change made for the Texas game was Anderson Russell?s move to starter at free safety ahead of Nick Patterson. That stood up on the new depth chart this week.
Reaching out

Laurinaitis said he heard from all three of the starting linebackers from last season after the Texas game: A.J. Hawk, Bobby Carpenter and Anthony Schlegel.
"It?s pretty cool to stay in touch with those guys and see how they?re doing," he said.
In the midst of stars

Movie star Matthew McConaughey could not be missed on Saturday night at Texas. He was jumping up and down on the Longhorns? sideline and was seen on the scoreboard?s big screen.
Among other celebrities on hand: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, former OSU stars Eddie George and Cris Carter; and former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith.
"There were a lot of famous people, but that just shows you how big the stage was," cornerback Malcolm Jenkins said.
Ken Gordon contributed to this report.

tmay@dispatch.com

kgordon@dispatch.com

[osugrad21]

I thought the rule was designed to prevent spearing and side of the helmet shots...JR's shot had his necked bowed back on impact if I remember correctly. That is not an intentional shot to the head...that is football.

[Tresselbeliever]

Along with David Patterson, I would say that Jay has been playing with the most intensity and aggressiveness out there so far for our defense.

[TressforPrez]

If you wanna talk about intensity look no further than James Laurenitis. The kid is a beast and a star on the rise, a very quick rise. after osu got the new strength and conditioning coach this summer, the whole team is in better shape, as was visible in the Austin heat on Saturday night. The most impressive thing is that I read on bucknuts this summer that Laurenitis gained muscle mass, and got faster...I.E. David Boston...but Im sure in a more legit way...His hard work showed saturday night and a national audience was forced to step up and recognize...The best part is all the analysts that were questioning the young defense, but what they fail to realize is the great job tressel has done in recruiting and player development and that the talent runs deep in columbus, can you say reload... all we have to do is stop the run a little bit, get the front 4 to pressure the QB more and the Linebackers need to take advantage and do some more pass rushing and we will be back in to true SILVER BULLET form...

[pakman]

Originally Posted by TressforPrez

If you wanna talk about intensity look no further than James Laurenitis. The kid is a beast and a star on the rise, a very quick rise. after osu got the new strength and conditioning coach this summer, the whole team is in better shape, as was visible in the Austin heat on Saturday night. The most impressive thing is that I read on bucknuts this summer that Laurenitis gained muscle mass, and got faster...I.E. David Boston...but Im sure in a more legit way...His hard work showed saturday night and a national audience was forced to step up and recognize...The best part is all the analysts that were questioning the young defense, but what they fail to realize is the great job tressel has done in recruiting and player development and that the talent runs deep in columbus, can you say reload... all we have to do is stop the run a little bit, get the front 4 to pressure the QB more and the Linebackers need to take advantage and do some more pass rushing and we will be back in to true SILVER BULLET form...

You do realize this is a Jay Richardson thread...

[AirForceBuck]

Originally Posted by Tresselbeliever

Along with David Patterson, I would say that Jay has been playing with the most intensity and aggressiveness out there so far for our defense.

Shoot, the just looks intense. With those scary eyes staring down at you, he makes you wet yourself like Mike Singletary. Im glad that he is playing up to his hype. There has been a lot of discussion about him the past few seasons and how he hasnt really panned out. This guy is for real in 06, his body is in great phisical shape and not only is he playing for an NFL spot, but also for championships.


Jay Rich


Mike Singletary

[calibuck]

Thank you Air Force Buck......Mike Singletary is just the one I was thinking about, but didn't remember who it was. The 'bug-eyed' intense stare IS awesome. Kinda wonder why the guy has been labeled an 'underachiever' or 'this is his last year to live up to his potential' if he brings that intensive a look to the workouts and games........

Maybe someone can help me clear away the fog? Meanwhile, I hope he keeps it up. There's too much talent at DE sitting, waiting to play. Produce or get ye to the pine........

[osugrad21]

CPD

TWO-QUESTION INTERVIEW



Monday, September 25, 2006

Jay Richardson,
OSU defensive end
With another three tackles Saturday giving him nine for the season, the senior is having his most productive season during his fifth year in Columbus. What sets Richardson apart are his eyes, saucers that must be disconcerting to an offensive tackle peering through the facemask of this 6-6, 276-pounder.
Q: "There are several seniors on this defense having their best seasons -- Antonio Smith, Brandon Mitchell, you. Does that mean something to you?"
A: "That's what you expect from seniors. The off-season, for me personally, I looked at it as, Wow, this team really needs me, and I have to kind of hold up the fort.' Young guys are always going to look to the fellas making plays. That's how it's always been. A.J. Hawk wasn't vocal at all, but he was a guy making plays, so people were going to look at him as a leader."
Q: "You ever try to intimidate the guy across the line from you?"
A: "You know, I did a little bit [against Penn State]. I got locked up with the tight end a couple times and threw him to the ground and kind of gave him a stare, and the guy got back in my face, and the ref had to break us up. But that's fun. Sometimes you've got to get in a guy's head and play with him a little bit."
-- Doug Lesmerises