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05-14-2008, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye
As many supporters of Boeckman have pointed out, he has been here for over four years...if he was going to be developed, you'd think he would've been by now.
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I'm sure his knowledge of the game is developed but you don't develop very much as a player when you're 3rd string or worse for your first 4 years. I really don't understand your "doom and gloom" outlook on Boeckman. You say you're rooting for him as much as the next guy yet you're so down on him at the same time. |
05-15-2008, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye
I'm sure his knowledge of the game is developed but you don't develop very much as a player when you're 3rd string or worse for your first 4 years. I really don't understand your "doom and gloom" outlook on Boeckman. You say you're rooting for him as much as the next guy yet you're so down on him at the same time.
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Maybe he's trying to be realistic? I really don't see why people aren't allowed to think in realistic terms sometimes. It doesn't make him any less of a fan. I'd love to see TB light it up,but he just didn't come to play in some critical times last year. He may have put the time in this offseason to be something great,but we can only judge by how he played last year. |
05-15-2008, 09:08 AM
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You develop by taking snaps on the field of play not running the scout team. Last year was TB's first year and he had a pretty good season. He has now seen a lot of action in "live fire" sitiuations and I think he will respond well.
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05-15-2008, 09:15 AM
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TB got his first starts at his junior year, now I realize alot of college QB's take over during their junior season. However would we have been analyzing him this much if he had this type of season has a sophmore?
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05-15-2008, 10:47 AM
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While I see reasons to be concerned about TB's less than stellar performances against tOSU's toughest opponents, the fact remains that last year was his first real action. It is easy to say "yeah but he is 35 years old and has been there in that system for 17 years running the best scout teams in the nation and doing his best to prepare the defense for Otto Graham, Sonny Jorgenson and MIke Vick, so he should be further along."
The errors in the Spring game also give me pause about his development since last year, but the O-line was severely depleted and the skill position group was split. Let's give him a chance to show that he has developed and is ready to take tOSU to the next level (there aren't many levels above runner-up in the NC game  )
The good, or bad thing about it is that I think we'll know early how it will turn out, lose to SC and the Bucks chances at even making it back to the NC game go in the dumper. SC will bring the kitchen sink at TB and the atmosphere should be electric out in LA, so Todd will have a chance to show not only Buckeye nation, but the remainder of the nation what he is made of.
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05-15-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by powerlifter
Maybe he's trying to be realistic? I really don't see why people aren't allowed to think in realistic terms sometimes. It doesn't make him any less of a fan. I'd love to see TB light it up,but he just didn't come to play in some critical times last year. He may have put the time in this offseason to be something great,but we can only judge by how he played last year.
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We can also use common sense. Every other QB that has been with JT for two or more seasons progressed nicely. My faith lies not in Todd improving by himself, but rather Jim Tressel improving him. |
05-15-2008, 11:29 AM
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Coaching courage
I think Tressel has the courage to make a change when warranted. I would not be surprised to see a split QB right at the start. I would be surprised if TB does not start the first game BUT IT'S POSSIBLE.
If TB or his backers think he didn't get his chance, just roll film... from MSU on, he had lost his (mental) grip.
How many NC games are you allowed to lose??
If someone else steps up, so be it. If no one else steps up, then yes, he has it by default.
Rod Gerald was moved for Schlichter. Mo gave way to Beanie. Bam Childress never became a #1 even though he has had some success on NFL scout teams and special teams.
Todd himself would probably have to admit that the Buckeyes do not "owe" him the right to start.
Todd's choke set our offense back 4 years. I didn't like it.
I'm a putz, sure, but I'm not hoping that Todd loses his job --- I'm hoping someone emerges from the muck to be the clear #1 QB. It's the law of the jungle.
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05-15-2008, 11:35 AM
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