WR Ted Ginn, Jr. (Miami Dolphins)

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Ginn selects Ohio State
By Bucknuts.com Staff


The weekend got even better for the Buckeyes as Ted Ginn, Jr., the No. 1 CB prospect in America, has committed to Ohio State. Ginn is participating in today's All-American Bowl in San Antonio. We hope to have comments from him after the game. Stay tuned.


FULL STORY | Posted Jan 3, 2004

[Clarity]

He did more than participate. He was the MVP of the game. We've got another good one on our hands.

[bucksnut68]

He has the ability to dominate a game by himself. I wish Gamble the best of luck in the NFL but i dont think we are going to miss a beat.



GO BUCKS!!!!!

[ashlandbuck]

Jim just keeps the great defensive players coming. This defense for the next several years will not only have a lot of talent starting but it will be very deep.
The Running back from Cleveland that won the Mr. football award had an outstanding run today. Anyone see it? Made a couple cuts that reminded me of Barry Sanders...Well maybe I shouldn't go that far.

[The KSB]

Ray Williams is the back you're talking about. He'll be great whaen he gets here. The word is 1 year of prep school then he'll come to OSU. Which is [imho] a good thing since he is a bit small and is getting bigger.

[MililaniBuckeye]

This is the second year in a row that we've picked up the #1 prep safety in the country and that the safety was from Glenville.

(edit) Ginn is a corner, not safety.

[BuckNutty]

Whitner was rated the #1 CB in the country last year. Sure he's playing safety for the Buckeyes but we have landed the #1 CB recruit in back to back years. I don't think there is any question Teddy will be playing corner for us though.

[ashlandbuck]

Originally Posted by BuckNutty

Whitner was rated the #1 CB in the country last year. Sure he's playing safety for the Buckeyes but we have landed the #1 CB recruit in back to back years. I don't think there is any question Teddy will be playing corner for us though.

Maybe he'll play both ways? Sure seems talented enough.

[BuckNutty]

Maybe he'll play both ways?

I would not be surprised at all to see Teddy contribute on offense, defense, and special teams during his time in Columbus. He's a special, special talent.

[ashlandbuck]

Originally Posted by BuckNutty

I would not be surprised at all to see Teddy contribute on offense, defense, and special teams during his time in Columbus. He's a special, special talent.

Here's a 2004 scenerio: Buckeyes ball. It's third and nine from the OSU 44 yard line. Zwick's in the shotgun with Holmes, Hall, Smith and Ginn in a four wide.
I'd hate to have to defend that.

[MililaniBuckeye]

ashland: Great scenario, but how about Childress in place of Smith? That kid has been so close to breaking a few, and he's learned how to hold onto the ball. I look for that kid to break one or two big ones this coming season.

[ashlandbuck]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

ashland: Great scenario, but how about Childress in place of Smith? That kid has been so close to breaking a few, and he's learned how to hold onto the ball. I look for that kid to break one or two big ones this coming season.

Yeah, I like Childress a lot. He could be a game breaker.
I guess I just put Smith in there because if Zwick does beat him out for the QB spot then it would be a shame to waste this kid's talent on the bench. He seems like he could help us in a number of ways. If he does lose the QB battle I hope Coach Tressell finds a way to use him on more than returns.
I could see him in the backfield along side Zwick in the shotgun with the ball being directly snapped to him. Or even crazier things as Zwick going in motion and Smith moving under center. Of course with his presence in the game the defense must always be alert to an option pass if he gets the ball on a toss or backwards pass. The options are so numerous. He could add a lot too an offense.

[Mr.FuzzyPants]

Maybe I've lost my mind but I swear that a read a profile of Ginn Jr. being named national co-offensive mvp

[gbearbuck]

think about the trick play possibilites with Smith as a WR... will he be running a reverse? a route? will he get the ball behind the line of scrimige and then become a QB and throw...??

He could be so valuable as a WR... you wouldn't know what he would do with the ball when he has it!!

[Buckskin86]

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjourna...ts/7898423.htm

Ted Ginn Jr. has no plans to follow Maurice Clarett into the NFL.

Ginn was one of the most-recruited high school players in the country. He has already drawn comparisons to Deion Sanders with his blazing speed.

But he knows that speed alone isn't enough for him to compete with the big boys.

``I don't think anybody can go straight out of high school, including myself,'' Ginn said. ``We may be fast enough. But we're not strong enough, or mentally ready. Those are grown men. They have a lot of experience.''

Ginn will be a defensive back at Ohio State after playing quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback in high school. He said if he were to turn pro, it would take him another year to get ready physically.

``If I go and I learn the system, and they get me bigger to play, I think I'm fast enough already. I think I could do it,'' he said.

But it's not an option he's seriously considering.

``I wouldn't mind making that money though,'' he said.