QB Troy Smith - 2006 Heisman Winner - (Baltimore Ravens)

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Buckeyeskickbuttocks

.. but the one is where he's rolling right, and throws a strike to Ginn (towards the end of the 1H).

You mean this play?

[calibuck]

Yup, Miliani, that's the one. BuckeyesKickButtocks got it right, Henne has not made the jumps that he should have (Scott Loeffler wasn't a very good college QB, was he?) under Loeffler's tutledge, and with the big, bad Michigan O-lines, he should have been showing better.

Now will someone explain to me how the Meatchicken quarterbacks go on to pretty substantial pro careers, and the OSU QB's don't?



PS, I'll bet vCash that OSU ends up in Street & Smith's top ten backfields this year (which includes RBs and QBs. We are loaded with both. In fact, I could see us at #1, as Texas lost their QBs, and USC lost their QB and RBs. Oklahoma, Louisville, Meatchicken, Iowa?, might be there also, but after last year's performances, we'll be #1. Don't think Michigan State has enough depth at RB (although Drew Stanton could carry them).

I know, wrong thread, but it's Friday. Hey BKButtocks, my wife taped the Fiesta over the 05 michigan game, so I had to go back a year ago. Better hide those tapes......

[ScarletBlood31]

Troy Smith is a magician. Enough said.

[ant80]

Originally Posted by calibuck

PS, I'll bet vCash that OSU ends up in Street & Smith's top ten backfields this year (which includes RBs and QBs. We are loaded with both. In fact, I could see us at #1, as Texas lost their QBs, and USC lost their QB and RBs. Oklahoma, Louisville, Meatchicken, Iowa?, might be there also, but after last year's performances, we'll be #1. Don't think Michigan State has enough depth at RB (although Drew Stanton could carry them).

Have to mention Georgia. Though they don't have a QB, they definitely have as much depth at RB as we do. And Stafford is a well regarded player, threw a 64-yard touchdown on his first play in the Spring game.

But of course he is nothing compared to TS. Go bucks.

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

You mean this play?

Yep, that's it. They do a reverse angle replay of that right after what your clip represents where you can really appreciate his ability to throw on the run in terms of balance and such.

Originally Posted by calibuck

I know, wrong thread, but it's Friday. Hey BKButtocks, my wife taped the Fiesta over the 05 michigan game, so I had to go back a year ago. Better hide those tapes......

And she's still your wife?? I have mine on DVD from the bittorrent thing that Rocketman and TimBUCK2 have been doing. If you have a burner, I'd recommend it over VHS...

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/9440869

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=175 align=left><TBODY><TR><TD width=175> </TD><TD width=15></TD></TR><TR><TD width=175>Troy Smith has the makings to be this year's Vince Young. (Getty Images) </TD><TD width=15></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State, Jr.: This year's Vince Young. Left his Heisman calling card: 408 yards in total offense against ND in the Fiesta Bowl. Why is he this year's VY? Because Smith figured out last year he has to make plays with his arm first.

[martinss01]

anybody else getting tired of the vy comparo's? imo vy and ts are radically different qbs. only real similarities i can see is that they are both athletic, both wear #10, and both black. other than that their play styles are very different.

[OregonBuckeye]

Well, hopefully after this year people will be calling other qb's "this year's Troy Smith".

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

The comparisions don't bother me much, if TS was 2 years older, they'd be calling VY the next TS... I see what you're saying, of course, but you know sports talking heads are always trying to deal up some "known" frame of reference to make their point. The way VY would put UT on his shoulders and go find a way is another similarity between Smith and Vince, I should add.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Troy has certainly seen his ups and downs since he arrived on campus, but I don't think anyone had a clue he would progress the way he has. I think he will be the best quarterback in the country next year, his ability to run and throw is something to watch.

[rocketman]

Biggest difference between the two: Smith runs to free up the pass. Young runs to...run, and run...and run. Not a knock on him, cause the man can ball, but like its been stated before, two different playing styles.

On a side note, we could play a little guessing game as to what Troy's numbers could be this year. I'm thinking 3000/500. Dropping bombs all over the place, but keeping the QB draws to a minimum, extra yardage on the ground gained during crazy 3rd and 14 stunts.

[OregonBuckeye]

3,000/400 and 30 total td's.

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9441458

<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width="100%" align=left border=0><TBODY><TR class=bg0><TD align=middle colSpan=3>Offense </TD></TR><TR class=bg1><TD>Player </TD><TD>Pos. </TD><TD>College </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Troy Smith </TD><TD>QB </TD><TD>Ohio State </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Adrian Peterson </TD><TD>RB </TD><TD>Oklahoma </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Garrett Wolfe </TD><TD>RB </TD><TD>Northern Illinois </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Dwayne Jarrett </TD><TD>WR </TD><TD>Southern California </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Joel Filani </TD><TD>WR </TD><TD>Texas Tech </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Zach Miller </TD><TD>TE </TD><TD>Arizona State </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Joe Thomas </TD><TD>OL </TD><TD>Wisconsin </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Sam Baker </TD><TD>OL </TD><TD>Southern California </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Justin Blalock </TD><TD>OL </TD><TD>Texas </TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Arron Sears </TD><TD>OL </TD><TD>Tennessee

</TD></TR><TR class=bg2 vAlign=top><TD>Dan Mozes </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>West Virginia

Best Leaders
Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
Troy Smith, Ohio State
Both players seemed to have the respect of all the players present.

Best Fastball
Troy Smith, Ohio State
If he can't play quarterback in the NFL (I think he can), he could be a Major League pitcher. He can throw heat and strikes. He put on a show Friday night.



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[OhioDomer]

Texas was running Vince on a one read scheme basically though,,, if his read isnt open he takes a sack or takes off.. i saw more actual quarterbacking by Smith than Young.. also the prior year they tried to change Vince's mechanics,,, didnt work out too well so they let him go back to throwing with a low elbow.... I think Smith will be a fine NFL qb to say the least,, but I dont know if he will go first round,, first day definatly though

Originally Posted by R0CK3TM4NN

Biggest difference between the two: Smith runs to free up the pass. Young runs to...run, and run...and run. Not a knock on him, cause the man can ball, but like its been stated before, two different playing styles.

On a side note, we could play a little guessing game as to what Troy's numbers could be this year. I'm thinking 3000/500. Dropping bombs all over the place, but keeping the QB draws to a minimum, extra yardage on the ground gained during crazy 3rd and 14 stunts.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Not Troy, but same artice. Anybody see anything odd about this picture?