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01-29-2008, 12:54 PM
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This has been refuted. Check the rumor mill.
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Didn't see that yet... my apologies. Glad to hear that. |
02-21-2008, 12:17 PM
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From the Ozone's 2008 early look at the offense.
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As we said earlier, quarterbacks have gotten better at OSU in the Tressel era (see Troy Smith) and Henton's elevation to the backup role as the season progressed last year is an indicator that Henton was doing just that. Henton is quick and can make plays with his legs. He also has a big arm. If he has learned to use that arm intelligently, he could be an extremely effective player with real star potential.
Joe Bauserman will be in his second season with the Buckeyes after redshirting last season and working primarily with the scout team. Bauserman was out of football pursuing a baseball career since he originally committed to the Buckeyes in 2004. Last year he needed to get his "football legs" back and did so on the scout team.
OSU had not yet signed a quarterback in this recruiting class, but may yet if Terrell Pryor decides on the Buckeyes. Returning Scholarship Players:
Todd Boeckman (6-5, 235, rising 6th-year senior),
Antonio Henton (6-2, 215, rising redshirt sophomore),
Joe Bauserman (6-2, 220, rising redshirt freshman).
Returning Walkons: Ben Kacsandi (6-1, 210, rising redshirt senior)
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02-21-2008, 01:29 PM
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There is no doubt in my mind that Boeckman will be and deserves to start next year with Henton second. The key to him staying there I think is gonna be how he does against USC. We could have a very similar situation that develops to one the happened between Zwick & Troy after the Texas game. After that game I think it was Troy's position to keep.
If Pryor comes to OSU, I do not think that it's a done deal that he automatically jumps Henton. We will just have to wait and see how he comes through at the next level.
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02-21-2008, 01:53 PM
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There is no doubt in my mind that Boeckman will be and deserves to start next year with Henton second.
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Nobody deserves anything. Boeckman will have to work to keep his starting slot. If Henton proves to be a better overall option, then he'll get the starting nod despite having three years less in the system.
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02-21-2008, 01:55 PM
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There is no doubt in my mind that Boeckman will be and deserves to start next year with Henton second. The key to him staying there I think is gonna be how he does against USC. We could have a very similar situation that develops to one the happened between Zwick & Troy after the Texas game. After that game I think it was Troy's position to keep.
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The only reason Zwick played in that game was because Troy pocketed that $500. The situations are nothing alike.
Troy had already taken the role of the starter and beat scUM.
Boeckmans last 3 or 4 games he has really taken a step backwards, IMO.
It'll be interesting to see who gets the nod. I don't buy the seniority crap. JT will give us the best chance to win against USC, plain and simple. This is a national championship year (again) and theres no reason to piss it away playing the lesser of the 2 quaterbacks. Whoever takes the field will give us the best chance to win.
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02-21-2008, 11:16 PM
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I think Boeckman seperated himself EARLY in the season, but in the latter part of the year kind of let Henton really close the gap. Boeckman had 1 good game this year (Penn State) against a true quality opponent. Yes, he did play well in many of the games but what QB wouldn't with the talent we have and against the opponents we played? Honestly, right now I think the position is still Boeckman's to lose but I think we will see more and more of either Henton or Pryor (if we sign him).
I think the first 2 games we're going to see an awful lot of Henton thats for sure, and would not be surprised if Henton does take over much like Troy did.
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02-22-2008, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye
Nobody deserves anything. Boeckman will have to work to keep his starting slot. If Henton proves to be a better overall option, then he'll get the starting nod despite having three years less in the system.
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Absolutely! I agree that nothing's taken for granted....but I do think that when all the dust settles, I believe Boeckman's gonna be the better QB with his game experience. I also expect him to show a lot more poise in the pocket. |
02-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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