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11-06-2005, 06:11 PM
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How many other college QB's started their days as a so-so QB and then became superstars w/ some experience. Next season we will hear Troy Smith in with the Heisman names...
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11-06-2005, 06:12 PM
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And Smith is our second best option running the ball. 
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11-06-2005, 06:17 PM
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Growth is subjective.. and so I'll grant there has been some growth... altho I am concerned how he would do against the best defenses... versus the defenses he has faced over the last few weeks... His performance against PSU didn't convey growth... it was not comforting to see Smith look so confused... I know his athletic talent is immense... I just wish he had Zwicks head... and touch... or I wish Zwick had Troy's body and arm...
I morph these two together and even Vince Young doesn't go to Manhattan to pick up hardware...
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11-06-2005, 06:20 PM
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All right, all right, all right.
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Troy Smith has grown in front of our eyes, from week to week he just gets better and better. He looks more comfortable in the pocket, goes through all of his reads before he takes off, isnt turning the ball over, and is developing a great feel for the game. I am excited as hell to have him back next year, hes having a great year, and is a great football player. You dont hear announcers talk about how tough he is either, but he is a true gamer.
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11-06-2005, 07:01 PM
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It pains me to read some of these isolated racial comments about our Buckeyes. When one reaches for the "racial" argument, he or she has already lost their point. These comments create conflict and diminish the originator.
I recall our pre-season interchange with Texas fans. Many of them made a point of how Young had progressed as a qb last year, over the summer and into our game in Sept. It was the typical progression of a qb story...just the same as what's going on with TS this season.
It's obvious to me from watching our Bucks and from reading players' comments that TS is their leader, he's well respected and each week he improves. JT and staff have decades of coaching experience and in judging youngsters playing abilities. What's not to like?
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11-06-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by osugrad21
Anyone who does not at least see Smith's growth over the past 5 weeks is either clueless about football, blind, or so imbedded in the anti-offense that they are blinded.
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i agree he has imporved, but as every football player there is more room for growth...but he has "eric barton" on his line again. |
11-06-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman
i agree he has imporved, but as every football player there is more room for growth...but he has "eric barton" on his line again.
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Agreed 100%. He is by no means a finished product, but he has shown steps to becoming an exceptional QB.
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11-06-2005, 07:21 PM
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