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2008 TE Discussion
Scout$--OSU Tight Ends Looking To Catch On More Often
Rundown of the talent at TE this season and the need for more catches. |
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Buckeyes rich with wealth of tight ends 250-pounders Nicol, Ballard often on field at the same time By MATT MARKEY BLADE SPORTS WRITER COLUMBUS - When Ohio State pounds the football down the field and stacks up the yardage and the points, the reputations of its marquee players are enhanced. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tailbacks collect the accolades, the media saturation, and the Heisman Trophy campaigns. But those in the spotlight readily admit that they need the guys with the scraped and scarred knuckles, those guys with the beat-up, old metal lunch buckets and the blue collar work ethic, to accomplish anything. At Ohio State, the tight ends labor in that shadow, blocking like linemen, catching passes like receivers, and comfortable in their obscurity. They play a critical position that receives precious little recognition. Cont... |
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Ballard's really been impressive his first two years, I hope we get him the ball even more often than last season. I still remember that great one-handed td catch against Indiana.
Last edited by Kueller; 04-15-2008 at 05:57 PM. |
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This year probably has the most talented TE depth that I've ever seen at Ohio State. Some years we had a very good starter and the backups were so-so or not very good. This year we have 3 guys with experience that can do it all and freshmen coming in that will be that way.
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I'm really hopeful that we will see Ballard and Nichol used more in the passing game. Ballard has excellent hands and Nichol has good hands. Because of their size and athleticism, I think that they could create some mismatches in the passing game and take some pressure off the two Brians.
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Post-Spring Big Board Part 4: The Tight Ends........discussion of the position after spring practice. |
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Hey it always helps to have a lot of smarts on the football field! |
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Scout Free--OSU Tight Ends Helping In Multiple Ways
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