2007 Fall Practice Tidbits

[Oh8ch]

Defensively, Robert Rose could be moved to tackle due to the depth at the end spot, just to get him on the field.

That Rose would have to move to get on the field makes my heart skip a beat. The DL must really be strong.

[DaddyBigBucks]

Imagine being a Big Ten Guard or Center this year: On first and second down you go up against Larimore, or Denlinger, or Abdallah, or Worthington; then on third down, after having been beat on for two downs, Robert Rose comes in and puts a speed rush on you.

How many times in a game does that have to happen before Rose gets a step on you and you catch up just in time to help your QB off the turf?

[Best Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Oh8ch

That Rose would have to move to get on the field makes my heart skip a beat. The DL must really be strong.

I agree OH , about Rose and the D line. I'm ready too.

[Best Buckeye]

Since all kickoffs this year will come from the 30 yard line instead of the 35 I am wondering if we can conitnue to get the ball into the end zone on a consistant basis. This will certainly result in more runbacks and put more pressure on special teams. Knowing JT's penchant for them this could be a huge advantage for us.

[Best Buckeye]

Originally Posted by DaddyBigBucks

Imagine being a Big Ten Guard or Center this year: On first and second down you go up against Larimore, or Denlinger, or Abdallah, or Worthington; then on third down, after having been beat on for two downs, Robert Rose comes in and puts a speed rush on you.

How many times in a game does that have to happen before Rose gets a step on you and you catch up just in time to help your QB off the turf?

Man DBB this sounds like trouble with a capitol T. I sure am glad they are my team

[BuckeyeLiger87]

I think the main reason Rose will see time at DT will be for an extra pass rusher on the field more so that our depth at DE which I just don't see. Heacock said he wanted to use him like Kenny Peterson and Darrion Scott and get him to be a mismatch on the inside with passing downs and enough quickness to reach the edge on stunts.

[Bucks21]

I just hope that they leave Gholston's hand in the dirt and not drop him into coverage very often.

[Taosman]

Originally Posted by Bucks21

I just hope that they leave Gholston's hand in the dirt and not drop him into coverage very often.

It worked with Wil Smith, why wouldn't they?

[IronBuckI]

Originally Posted by Bucks21

I just hope that they leave Gholston's hand in the dirt and not drop him into coverage very often.

If we go back to more of a zone blitzing scheme, then I don't have a problem with him dropping into coverage. If the scheme is like the NC, then I agree with you. I would rather have him rushing the passer

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Young guys getting noticed........

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Young Defenders Have Impressed Fickell........

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More Exposure on Tap for Buckeye Tight Ends.....

[UpNorthBuckeye]

just watched the NC game against Miami, and it was indeed sweet watching Will Smith sack Dorsey, run down McGahee FROM BEHIND, tip passes down field, nail tight ends on short passes. The dude was quick and all over the place and nobody minded that he weighed 260 instead of 280. I mean, he didn't look very big for a DL but he was all OVER the freakin place.

One thing I wish would happen in camp is this: decide on a quarterback. It scares me to hear Tressel talking about playing all 3 guys 3 or 4 weeks into the season.

I would hope he learned his lesson with that. Pick a guy on Aug. 31st and go with him until he proves you wrong, be that Boeckman, Schoenhoft or Henton.

But maybe I can't blame the coach, maybe I should realize that none of the three QBs is rising above the rest?

[Oh8ch]

I would hope he learned his lesson with that. Pick a guy on Aug. 31st and go with him until he proves you wrong,

Perhaps the lesson he learned with Zwick was just the opposite.

[martinss01]

our first 8 games are very winnable so i would prefer for jt to use the time to get boeckman, show and henton as much game time as possible. henton imo is behind the curve and not ready yet. but he might walk out on that field and be a man among boys. its also important to make known commodities out of as many of these guys as possible because you never know who the injurty bug might bite.

as oh8ch said, i think jt learned from the zwick/smith ordeal. how would things have been different if zick and smith split the first 2 to 3 games? would zwick have retained the starter position?