LB Andrew Sweat (official thread)

[itownbuckeye]

Originally Posted by MannyAlexander

So we are thinking the "plan A" LB'ers are Sweat, Hale and Zordich. That leaves the "plan B" guys as Beachum, Craig, C. Wilson, and Major. Does this sound right?

Wilson has an offer already so I'm thinking he's a "plan A" guy.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Originally Posted by MannyAlexander

So we are thinking the "plan A" LB'ers are Sweat, Hale and Zordich. That leaves the "plan B" guys as Beachum, Craig, C. Wilson, and Major. Does this sound right?

Soudns about right Manny. Also, about Sweat, i don't hesitate to say he ends up a Buckeye. Everything just seems sor gith with him. He being at the scUM game, friends with Brewster (mainly) and then coming in this weekend just to visit. His interest in us is very high and nothing leads me to believe anything different.

[wadc45]

Good question...

A) I think it is too early to prioritize recruits other than by those that have offers and those that do not. And even those that do not should not be considered "Plan B".

B) I don't think it is fair to use "Plan A" and "Plan B". A kid without an offer who comes to camp and puts on a show and earns an offer is not a "Plan B" player. Or a kid who puts together a spectacular senior season and earns himself an offer is not a "Plan B" player. Guys like Major and Beachum could fit into that category. Some guys just take longer to develop or to show their talents to the staff and thus take longer to earn offers.

C) Despite JT's three-tiered recruiting approach, LB recruiting in particular is interesting beacuse you have to take into account what position they project at. Hale looks like a MIKE to me, whereas Sweat looks like a SAM. I suspect there may be a few other LB offers that go out at some point if in fact guys like Hines and Moeller end up at safety, as has been speculated. The staff may project Beachum as a WILL but want to see him in person before deciding if he is the WILL they will offer.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Good question...

A) I think it is too early to prioritize recruits other than by those that have offers and those that do not. And even those that do not should not be considered "Plan B".

B) I don't think it is fair to use "Plan A" and "Plan B". A kid without an offer who comes to camp and puts on a show and earns an offer is not a "Plan B" player. Or a kid who puts together a spectacular senior season and earns himself an offer is not a "Plan B" player. Guys like Major and Beachum could fit into that category. Some guys just take longer to develop or to show their talents to the staff and thus take longer to earn offers.

C) Despite JT's three-tiered recruiting approach, LB recruiting in particular is interesting beacuse you have to take into account what position they project at. Hale looks like a MIKE to me, whereas Sweat looks like a SAM. I suspect there may be a few other LB offers that go out at some point if in fact guys like Hines and Moeller end up at safety, as has been speculated. The staff may project Beachum as a WILL but want to see him in person before deciding if he is the WILL they will offer.

I am with you here...I am sure they have guys that go sideways on the board, and you just take the best to verbal...There are guys like Hale that you will try and hold out for due to how good they are...But I think we might see a little pressure this year in terms of telling them either take it or someone else might jump on it b4 you...

[RB07OSU]

Agreed wad and 40...I don't think we should call them plan b's but there are some I'm sure we'd prefer. My honest opinion is that Hale, Zordich, and Sweat with the possibility of Torrence playing LB and Zordich playing FB is ideal at this point. Wilson looked good but I honestly think those 3 are better.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

Agreed wad and 40...I don't think we should call them plan b's but there are some I'm sure we'd prefer. My honest opinion is that Hale, Zordich, and Sweat with the possibility of Torrence playing LB and Zordich playing FB is ideal at this point. Wilson looked good but I honestly think those 3 are better.

I honestly havent figured out all the offer for Wilson...

[wadc45]

BG $

3/13

By BK...Andrew talks about his visit this past weekend. He will visit Florida, Alabama and Penn State.

[osugrad21]

Scout $

Andrew discusses his interest in tOSU and ND, but says he is wide open.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Scout $

Andrew discusses his interest in tOSU and ND, but says he is wide open.

VERY positive article coming through Irish Eyes. He is very aware of the LB situation at OSU and I love how smart he seems to be, about how when he commits that the school he commits to can take his word to the bank when he is certain what school he wants to go to. I also like the fact that some of our priority guys seem to be commiting earlier on so we can get a feel on the situation and not putting all our eggs in one basket. Change in strategy perhaps?

['BusNative]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Scout $

Andrew discusses his interest in tOSU and ND, but says he is wide open.

Still burns when a recruit points out that UF are the champs...

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

Andrew is focusing on Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan but will visit Florida this weekend.

[BGriffBuckeye]

One (I) have to wonder:

With the staff telling Nathan Williams that they think he fits the Bobby Carpenter (SLB) role, are they waiting on Sweat, who has said the same thing yet holds an offer, to decide before offering Williams?

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

One (I) have to wonder:

With the staff telling Nathan Williams that they think he fits the Bobby Carpenter (SLB) role, are they waiting on Sweat, who has said the same thing yet holds an offer, to decide before offering Williams?

I honestly don't see Sweat with his hand in the ground at any point (though he may be getting recruited as a LEO, I'm not sure). I think he ends up strictly as a WILL.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

I honestly don't see Sweat with his hand in the ground at any point (though he may be getting recruited as a LEO, I'm not sure). I think he ends up strictly as a WILL.

I agree, Sweat is a Will all the way, in the mold of Hawk...

The Leo is more of DE and just drops into coverage much like what Gholston does now...

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

Andrew has a top five of Ohio State, Florida, Notre Dame, Penn State, and (when pressed...) Michigan.