DT Quinn Pitcock (official thread)

[akronbuck]

Originally Posted by 808 Buck

"Pitcock lacks quickness off the snap"? Tell that to the NW guard who missed him when he blocked the punt. He may not be a speed demon, but he got a lot of push against both Michigan and Notre Dame. I'll second the motion, if Pitcock stays healthy, he'll make a serious run at All-American honors.

Ya , When I read that I just started laughing. How many games did he have 8 or more tackles . That was driving me nuts thinking a DT could have that many tackles in a game But, he must be to slow and let me see it there way. Everytime a rb gets the ball in just runs right into him

[Dryden]

http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/ne...ski060608.html

2006 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST ANNOUNCED

DALLAS (FWAA) – The Football Writers Association of America has announced the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List for the 2006 season. Fifty-six standout players from around the country have been nominated for consideration in the preseason.

The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded to the best defensive player in college football, has been a staple of the FWAA's awards since 1993. It is sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, which has held the annual awards banquet since 1995.

The 2006 banquet is set for Monday, Dec. 4, at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, where five finalists will vie for the prize. Louisville defensive end Elvis Dumervil won the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy.

The FWAA All-America Committee selects the Bronko Nagurski winner from the association's 11-man All-America defensive team in late November. Players may be added from the Bronko Nagurski Watch List during the course of the 2005 season.

For the sixth straight season, the FWAA will select Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Players of the Week, beginning with games the week of Sept. 2 and running through the middle of November. Each national player of the week will be added to the trophy's watch list throughout the season.
<pre>2006 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST<br>Player, School Pos. Cl. Hometown<br>Gaines Adams, Clemson DE Sr. Greenwood, S.C.<br>Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma LB Sr. Baton Rouge, La.<br>Antwan Applewhite, San Diego St DE Jr. Torrance, Calif.<br>Brandon Archer, Kansas State LB Sr. St. Paul, Minn.<br>Baraka Atkins, Miami, Fla. DL Sr. Sarasota, Fla.<br>Daniel Bazuin, Central Michigan DE Sr. McBain, Mich.<br>H.B. Blades, Pittsburgh LB Sr. Plantation, Fla.<br>Tommy Blake, TCU DE Jr. Aransas Pass, Texas<br>Keyonvis Bouie, Florida Int. LB Sr. Pahokee, Fla.<br>Mkristo Bruce, Washington State DE Sr. Renton, Wash.<br>Nick Bunting, Tulsa LB Sr. Tulsa, Okla.<br>Rob Caldwell, Navy LB Sr. St. John, Ind.<br>Adam Carriker, Nebraska DE Sr. Kennewick, Wash.<br>Brent Curvey, Iowa State DL Sr. Houston, Texas<br>Keyunta Dawson, Texas Tech DE Sr. Shreveport, La.<br>Joe Garcia, Nevada DB Sr. Westminster, Calif.<br>Courtney Greene, Rutgers DB So. New Rochelle, N.Y.<br>Michael Griffin, Texas S Sr. Austin, Texas<br>Korey Hall, Boise State LB Sr. Glenns Ferry, Idaho<br>Leon Hall, Michigan CB Sr. Vista, Calif.<br>Vince Hall, Virginia Tech LB Jr. Chesapeake, Va.<br>Marcus Hamilton, Virginia CB Sr. Centreville, Va.<br>Will Herring, Auburn LB Sr. Opelika, Ala.<br>David Herron, Michigan State LB Sr. Warren, Ohio<br>Loren Howard, Arizona State DE Sr. Scottsdale, Ariz.<br>Daymeion Hughes, California CB Sr. Los Angles, Calif.<br>Lawrence Jackson, USC DE Jr. Inglewood, Calif.<br>Cameron Jensen, BYU LB Sr. Bountiful, Utah<br>Jeremy Jones, UTEP LB Sr. San Jose, Calif.<br>LaRon Landry, LSU FS Sr. Ama, La.<br>Marcus McCauley, Fresno State CB Sr. Sacramento, Calif.<br>Kevin McLee, West Virginia LB Sr. Uniontown, Pa.<br>Larry McSwain, UAB DE Sr. Vigor, Ala.<br>Brandon Mebane, California DT Sr. Los Angles, Calif.<br>Brandon Meriweather, Miami, Fla DB Sr. Apopka, Fla.<br>Quentin Moses, Georgia DE Sr. Athens, Ga.<br>J.D. Nelson, Oregon FS Sr. Mountain View, Calif.<br>Stephen Nicholas, South Florida LB Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.<br>Sam Olajubutu, Arkansas LB Sr. LaGrange, Ga.<br>Chase Ortiz, TCU DE Jr. League City, Texas<br>Sabby Piscitelli, Oregon State S Sr. Boca Raton, Fla.<br>Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State DT Sr. Piqua, Ohio<br>Paul Posluszny, Penn State LB Sr. Aliquippa, Pa.<br>Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh DB Jr. Aliquippa, Pa.<br>Brandon Siler, Florida LB Jr. Orlando, Fla.<br>Brian Smith, Missouri DE Sr. Denton, Texas<br>Aqib Talib, Kansas CB So. Richardson, Texas<br>Kelly Talavou, Utah DL Sr. Santa Ana, Calif.<br>Thaddaeus Washington, Colorado LB Sr. Marrero, La.<br>Anthony Waters, Clemson LB Sr. Lake View, S.C.<br>Eric Weddle, Utah DB Sr. Alta Loma, Calif.<br>John Wendling, Wyoming S Sr. Rock Springs, Wyo.<br>Eric Wicks, West Virginia DB Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa.<br>Patrick Willis, Mississippi LB Sr. Bruceton, Tenn.<br>LaMarr Woodley, Michigan LB Sr. Saginaw, Mich.<br>Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame DB Sr. Arlington Heights, Ill.</pre>Players may be added or deleted from the list before or during the season

The Football Writers Association of America, a non-profit organization founded in 1941, consists of more than 900 men and women across North America who cover college football for a living. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include gameday operations, major awards, a national poll and its annual All-America team.

The Charlotte Touchdown Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 for the purpose of promoting high school, collegiate, and professional football in the Charlotte, N.C. region. The club's activities and services focus community attention on the outstanding citizenship, scholarship, sportsmanship, and leadership of area athletes and coaches. For more information, contact John Rocco (704-347-2918 or jrocco@touchdownclub.com). The official website of the Charlotte Touchdown Club is www.touchdownclub.com.

For more information on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, contact FWAA executive director Steve Richardson (972-713-6198 or tigerfwaa@aol.com).

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

2006 CFN All-America
Defensive Tackles

Quinn Pitcock, Sr. Ohio State - 28 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFL
One of only two returning starters on the Buckeye D, Pitcock should be one of the Big Ten's best defenders. He has the speed to be a dangerous end, but at 6-3, 295 pounds he's a true tackle. While he's not flashy and he isn't going to get his name called a lot, he'll require two blockers on every down.


Preseason 25 Best Tackles
1. Brandon Mebane, Sr. California
2. Quinn Pitcock, Sr. Ohio State
3. Marcus Thomas, Sr. Florida
4. Jay Alford, Sr. Penn State
5. Andre Fluellen, Jr., Florida State
6. Sedrick Ellis, Jr. USC
7. Red Bryant, Jr. Texas A&M
8. Justin Harrell, Sr. Tennessee
9. Frank Okam, Jr., Texas
10. Kevin Brown, Jr. UCLA
11. Jeremy Clark, Sr. Alabama
12. Derek Landri, Sr. Notre Dame
13. Turk McBride, Jr. Tennessee
14. Jordan Hill, Sr. Arizona State
15. Howie Fuimaono, Sr. UNLV
16. Clifton Ryan, Sr Michigan State
17. Conrad Boiston, Sr. Maryland
18. Breny Curvey, Sr. Iowa State
19. Joe Anoai, Sr. Georgia Tech
20. Adrian Haywood, Sr. SMU
21. Nick Hayden, Jr. Wisconsin
22. Chris Norwell, Jr. Illinois
23. Colin Ferrell, Jr., Kent State
24. Andrew Browning, Sr. Boise St
25. Tank Tyler, Sr. NC State

[msj2487]

I have been a HUGE fan of Pitcock these past few years and I really hope he can have the season that we all know he will have this year! He is simply a physical freak and just constantly seems to be blowing up the opposing Olines left and right.

pitcock sure didn't lack much speed racing down that fake FG in the alamo bowl.

No he didn't, but I think my favorite moment of that Alamo Bowl has to be (besides Ginn's preformance) the time when Herbstreit says, "maybe they go back to there bread and butter here," and Corso quickly announces, "run it!" and just like that Pitcock comes plowing through the oline into the backfield and destroys Morency for a 5 yard loss!! I couldn't stop laughing after that, it was truly awesome!

[CleveBucks]

Originally Posted by msj2487

No he didn't, but I think my favorite moment of that Alamo Bowl has to be (besides Ginn's preformance) the time when Herbstreit says, "maybe they go back to there bread and butter here," and Corso quickly announces, "run it!" and just like that Pitcock comes plowing through the oline into the backfield and destroys Morency for a 5 yard loss!! I couldn't stop laughing after that, it was truly awesome!

Whenever I think of Pitcock, that's the play I see. I'm pretty sure you can find the clip in the videos section somewhere.

[OhioState49]

I cannot believe how good Quinn has gotten! I remember he was the ONLY freshman on the 98 team at Piqua who started. And by his soph. year OSU was after him. He is a great athlete and a great person towards Piqua, and glad he will have a great career!

[OhioState49]

I just saw on www.the-ozone.net that Quinn Pitcock and Troy Smith will be player representatives for Ohio State at this year's 35th annual Big 10 Kickoff Luncheon. Also they will be expected to be team captains.

[CleveBucks]

Originally Posted by OhioState8496

I just saw on www.the-ozone.net that Quinn Pitcock and Troy Smith will be player representatives for Ohio State at this year's 35th annual Big 10 Kickoff Luncheon. Also they will be expected to be team captains.

Along with Doug Datish, according to BigTen.org

[osugrad21]

Link

Pitcock emerges as OSU defensive leader
By JIM NAVEAU
419-993-2087
08/03/2006
jnaveau@limanews.com

CHICAGO — As one of only two returning starters on defense for Ohio State, defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock is expected to be one of the leaders on the field for the Buckeyes this season.
But he might be expanding his leadership role. His teammates knew he could lead by example. This summer, some of them learned he can also lead with words.
A mid-summer workout wasn’t going well and Pitcock, a senior from Piqua, let some of his younger teammates know he thought they could do better.
“We were doing drills and nobody was listening and I raised my voice and just kept on raising it,” Pitcock said Wednesday at the Big Ten football meetings.
“Some of the younger defensive linemen kind of got scared of me. I can be vocal. I got a couple notches above where I probably should have been. But the next day, they were fine, I was fine and they were joking about it, giving me a hard time,” he said.
When offensive lineman Doug Datish heard that story on Wednesday, he said it was definitely a sign of Pitcock adding a new dimension to his game.
“Quinn’s quiet. He doesn’t play quiet but he’s not a big yeller or screamer. Boy, yeah, that is unusual,” Datish said. “When a guy like that, someone people respect so much, raises his voice, you take notice.”
Pitcock and fellow defensive tackle David Patterson are OSU’s only returning starters on defense.
Being one of so few veterans on that unit has put Pitcock in a teaching role.
“You just kind of talk about what you’ve learned from the older guys and what you need to do. Then at the same time, the biggest teacher is showing them — letting them know how hard you’re working in the weight room, that you’re watching films every day. They take notice of it and learn from you,” he said about Ohio State’s young players.
“We have to understand these guys are going to need help during the game. They have to realize good teams are going to make big plays during games and we just have to calm people down.”
He is hardly alone in assuming that new role, though.
“There are a lot of guys who have been around and played a lot of football,” Pitcock said. “John Kerr played at Indiana. I noticed Malcolm Jenkins, after only a year of playing, has stepped up and taken all the guys in the defensive backfield under his wing. Even though they are the same age, they respect him.”
One of the young Buckeyes Pitcock has noticed is freshman linebacker Ross Homan, of Coldwater.
“In the spring game, I think everybody noticed what kind of player Ross Homan is. He plays just like A.J. (Hawk). He’s tough, rough and gives 100 percent every play,” he said.
Despite Ohio State’s inexperience on defense, the Buckeyes have been picked as the Big Ten favorite and are some people’s choice to win the national title.
Just like in the locker room or on the field, Pitcock enjoys being a leader in the preseason predictions.
“It’s an honor. It does put a target on our backs, but it’s exciting,” he said.

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Pitcock enjoys media days


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CHICAGO — Ohio State’s Quinn Pitcock is expected to rack up his share of postseason awards this year, but the senior defensive tackle earned some recognition this week only a select few ever attain.
The Piqua product was one of three players chosen by coach Jim Tressel to join him at the two-day Big Ten media event here, a nod to Pitcock’s high character and prowess on the field.
“The coaches decided that, and it’s a great honor that they feel we can represent the team,” said Pitcock, who was joined by quarterback Troy Smith and offensive lineman Doug Datish.
The privilege of flying on a private jet and staying at a swank hotel goes only to players who have earned the respect of their peers and staff. And as a three-year starter, Pitcock has done both.
“There’s not anyone in the country who’s any better at that position than he is,” Tressel said. “He gives great effort. He’s a great leader, a great trainer. And he’s tough — everything you want. He was a no-brainer.”
Pitcock, who also graces the cover of the team’s media guide (posing with Smith, Datish and defensive tackle David Patterson), was chagrined that his workout regimen had to be disrupted. But he otherwise gave the trip a resounding thumbs up — especially the VIP travel arrangements.
“I’ve heard that once you fly in one of those (jets), you won’t want to ride commercial again,” he said. “I can definitely see why.”

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

8/15/06

He’s tackling role as leader
Veteran Quinn Pitcock is one of just two returning starters on a young Ohio State defense

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Josh Moss
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

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It’s no secret that Ohio State lost nine defensive starters from last season.
NFL coaches jumped at the opportunity to draft the likes of A.J. Hawk, Bobby Carpenter and Donte Whitner. With each pick, though, NFL teams were not simply yanking bodies away from OSU. They also were pulling away leadership.
"We definitely lost a lot of great players — great leaders — but I think there’s still a lot of talent," fifth-year defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock said. "Guys just haven’t had game-time experience."
Pitcock is one of two returning defensive starters this season, and his experience alone thrusts him into a leadership role.
Coaches and teammates say Pitcock is not a vocal leader but one who prefers to lead by example. Defensive coordinator Jim Heacock said that has to change this season.
"Quinn realizes that he has to take over a leadership role from a verbal standpoint, too," Heacock said.
Defensive tackle David Patterson, the other returning starter, said he and Pitcock are ready to take control of the defense. They have been reading a book about leadership to prepare for the task.
"Anything my teammates need from me — even outside of football — I’m there to help," Pitcock said. "I think it’s fun always having younger guys coming up to you asking questions."
Pitcock had 14 solo tackles and one sack last season. Those aren’t blockbuster statistics compared with Hawk’s 69 tackles and 9 1 /2 sacks, but Pitcock provided other invaluable qualities on defense throughout his career.
"We’ve been a good run defense around here for some time, and Quinn’s been a big factor in that. He’s just a real dominant force on the line," Heacock said. "He’s very much a team player who doesn’t get caught up in his stats or his own productivity. He’s more than willing to take on a couple blockers to free up guys on the back end to make plays."
Pitcock’s team-first mentality is something that younger teammates, such as sophomore defensive lineman Vernon Gholston, can admire.
"We see him make great plays on the field, and he demands the same from us," Gholston said. "He’s the one with the most playing experience, so we definitely look to him for leadership."
Gholston also said the younger players stepping in as starters this season mimic the way Pitcock trains in the weight room and studies film.
Coaches agree that Pitcock can lead the defense both off and on the field. And even if other defensive tackles boast better stats this season, Heacock said "there still isn’t a better football player."
Coach Jim Tressel has high expectations for Pitcock, as well.
"I don’t know too many people in the country that play that position better than he does," Tressel said. "If he’ll keep playing it the way he did at the end of last year … you’d say, ‘Wow, that’s got to be an All-American candidate.’ "
Pitcock also is a load to handle in practice, but fifth-year senior Doug Datish said there’s no better way for the Buckeyes’ offensive linemen to prepare for the season.
"I’ve hated blocking Quinn since I got here," Datish said. "He’s like a goat. I think his legs should be reversed because he’s got that weird leverage thing to them. I don’t know if there’s anybody better in the country."
After OSU’s Fiesta Bowl victory over Notre Dame in January, Pitcock underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He rehabbed in the offseason and sat out spring practice.
Now that he is back on the field for preseason camp, he said his shoulder is strong.
"I’ve asked around to players on the team who have had the same surgery and they all told me, ‘The first couple of plays you’ll feel the scar tissue ripping,’ " Pitcock said. "I didn’t feel any of that."
Pitcock’s shoulder will have to be dependable if he is to live up to the All-American hype.
But, of course, that’s not Pitcock’s concern.
"Wait, I am an All-American candidate? I didn’t know, to tell you the truth," he said. "I usually don’t look at that stuff until after the season."
jmoss@dispatch.com

[OhioState49]

that gives me chills!

[RhodeIslandBuck]

Pitcock will have a monster year, and he will be a first-round draft pick (IMO) and is a great leader, there is no one else I would rather have on the team leading this defense.

[OhioState49]

even though he is a great player, he is a better person.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

LINK

8/17/06

Scouting the pro prospects: Defensive linemen

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5. Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State, 6-3, 298, Sr.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=110 align=left><TBODY><TR><TD width=110> </TD><TD width=15> </TD></TR><TR><TD width=110>Quinn Pitcock (Getty Images) </TD><TD width=15> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Not considered as flashy as some of the other highly touted defensive tackles of this class, but is recognized as a consistent blue-collar worker. He's no slouch in the athleticism department, as his 36-inch vertical at nearly 300 pounds can attest. However, Pitcock's greatest asset on the field is his raw strength and determination. He enters his senior campaign with 37 games of experience and will be looked upon as a leader, as he is one of only two returning starters for the Buckeyes defense.
He has earned all-conference accolades after each of the past two seasons, averaging 39 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks over that span. Pitcock is learning to use his explosive leaping ability to his advantage, coming through with a tipped interception as a sophomore and a blocked kick last year. Still improving, Pitcock should legitimize his status as a top defensive line prospect this season.

[IronBuckI]

Originally Posted by OhioState8496

even though he is a great player, he is a better person.

A co-worker of mine is the father of one of Quinn's high school buddies, and I hear nothing but good things about the kind of guy that Quinn is. It's fun to see guys like him get some love, despite not being a flashy guy.