DB Jamie Wood (official thread)

[UpNorth_Buckeye]

Does anyone know whether Jamie is going to play either FS or SS?

[OSUBucks22]

Jamie's in...

[bucknut11]

11W

Catching up with Jamie Wood

Jamie Wood’s long wait is finally over. After receiving his Buckeye offer nearly a year ago and then committing five days later, he waited 12 months to make it official. As he prepares to enter the program, we caught up with him to talk about where he might play, his gaming habits and who we shall now and forever refer to as “All Flannel Tops”.

Now that it’s finally official, how does it feel to be a Buckeye?
It feels great. I’ve been committed so long that, I don’t want to say not as special, but just not as big as the other guys who have just made decisions. But don’t get me wrong I’m so excited about it all.

During the recruiting process, which coach had the greatest influence on your decision to come to OSU?
It honestly was a ‘no-brainer’ but if I had to say one, I would say Coach Tressel. Just how he runs the whole system is what I liked. He hits all aspects of life when dealing with a young athlete not just football and that’s what I loved.

Who is the best dressed in this recruiting class? Who needs some style tips the most?
Best dressed, uh, I don’t know… I like to look nice, but all of us do, so thats a tough one! I’m gonna give my boy Johnny Simon some style tips! He’s all flannel tops and jeans or sweats now, but I know he’ll get the hang once I get a hold of him.

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[Taosman]

He seems like one guy who is physically and mentally ready for college football, right now.

[Buckskin86]

Football: Jamie Wood: Local product stays close to home
James Pallitto
Issue date: 2/27/09

His old junior high wanted a picture as soon as the announcement was made official. The local product, staying home.

For Pickerington native Jamie Wood, the announcement was a formality.

"I've always been a Buckeye fan, always loved the Buckeyes," Wood said. "Ohio State, it doesn't get any better than that."

Wood has been on an Ohio State football field numerous times before. The rumpled rug in the backseat of the family's van wears the tread marks. Running the car's width, the "Ohio State" lettering in the end-zones fits snugly against the doors.

A safety who runs the 40-yard-dash in 4.48 seconds, Wood should be running the field's width by sophomore year, if not sooner.

Football: Jamie Wood: Local product stays close to home - Sports

[Taosman]

Just a stud and probably under rated.

[generaladm]

Vico's profile of Jamie:

Jamie Wood, a safety product and teammate of previously better known Zach Boren, was one of the early gems of the 2009 class and one of the 5 future Buckeyes participating in the US Army All-American Bowl. His story is that of all the good Ohio kids: Good Ohio kids aspire to play at Ohio State. It doesn?t hurt either that our coaching staff is almost universally liked and respected either. Below, I recap Jamie?s recruitment, leading up to his February 24th commitment. Afterwards, I discuss Jamie?s strengths and areas for improvement on the gridiron and close with miscellaneous things of note. I close with that More You Know graphic that you?re probably all tired of seeing and the ?board? if you will that Jamie will be ?put on? at the conclusion of this feature. Height: 6′2
Weight: 190lbs
40: 4.48
GPA: 3.4
High School: Pickerington Central HS; Pickerington, Ohio


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http://www.ourhonordefend.com/2009/0...jamie-wood.php

[Viking]

Jamie Wood gives me hope for the future of this program. He's a stud in the making.

[MUBuck]

Originally Posted by Viking

Jamie Wood gives me hope for the future of this program. He's a stud in the making.

It's about time we got some hope for this program.

[southcampus]

Will be dawning 23 in the Spring.

[NightmaresDad]

Originally Posted by southcampus

Will be dawning 23 in the Spring.

Donning?

Hope I can get to the spring game this year to see some of these frosh in the flesh.

Hamie stands to be the first DBin this class to get serious PT, IMHO.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by southcampus

Will be dawning 23 in the Spring.

He's going to wake up at 11 at night?

[schwab]

Originally Posted by southcampus

Will be dawning 23 in the Spring.

Originally Posted by NightmaresDad

Donning?

Hope I can get to the spring game this year to see some of these frosh in the flesh.

Hamie stands to be the first DBin this class to get serious PT, IMHO.

Hamie?

[southcampus]

FML, I can't spell for crap today. Jamie is going to wear 23 this year.