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I think this is what you're looking for TB.
Ginn makes quite an impression on Cowboys
Friday, December 31, 2004
Aaron Portzline
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
SAN ANTONIO — After more than three hours of chasing Ted Ginn Jr. in the Alamo Bowl, Oklahoma State spent much of the postgame raving about the Ohio State freshman.
"You can watch him all you want on film, and that’s impressive enough," Cowboys defensive lineman Clay Coe said. "But when you get out there on the field with him, oh, baby. It’s just unnatural.
"If he keeps it all together, I don’t think there’s any doubt that he’s going to be playing on Sundays (in the NFL)."
Ginn, who lined up at quarterback, receiver and running back in the Buckeyes’ 33-7 rout Wednesday, had 40 yards rushing, including a 28-yard run and a 5-yard touchdown.
He also had six catches for 78 yards, including a 42-yard reception.
"They found a lot of different ways to get him the ball," Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Bill Clay said. "At a certain point, I think our guys got a little unnerved wondering what might be next with Ted Ginn Jr."
Certainly, Cowboys punter Cole Farden was a little sweaty with Ginn back to receive his kick. Farden’s first punt wobbled only 18 yards.
A switch for Woods ?
The chatter in Stillwater is that Donovan Woods might have played his last game at quarterback.
The Cowboys landed Bobby Reid, a top quarterback recruit out of Texas last year who was expected to start this year. But an injury in the spring allowed Woods to start and Reid to redshirt.
Offensive coordinator Mike Gundy has spoken highly of Woods’ development this year, but said after the Alamo Bowl that Reid will get a shot at the job in the spring.
Woods, who was 15-of-34 passing for 137 yards and an interception Wednesday, could be switched to receiver or safety.
Seven or bust
The Cowboys, trailing 23-0, had a flicker of hope early in the third quarter when they recovered a fumble by Ohio State’s Brandon Joe at the Buckeyes 33-yard line.
The drive ended, though, when Oklahoma State tried a fake field goal on fourth-andgoal from the 6. Holder John Wohlgemuth was tackled for no gain.
"We needed the seven there," Cowboys coach Les Miles said. "We didn’t execute, but we needed the seven. Three wouldn’t have done us any good.
"The crazy thing is, if we can punch it in on that drive, we’re right back in the ballgame."
Welcome to the Big Ten
The Cowboys have been raised to believe that no conference can match the Big 12 when it comes to football.
Today, they’re questioning the upbringing.
"Those guys (at Ohio State), they play all out," Cowboys fullback Shawn Willis said. "They go snap to whistle every time."
Gundy paid an even bigger compliment. The Cowboys have played Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A &M this season.
"But I thought (Ohio State) was the best defense we’ve seen all year from top to bottom," Gundy said.
Hard to take
Cowboys right guard Sam Mayes, who attended Youngstown Austintown Fitch High School, was looking forward to ending his college career with a win over Ohio State, which wanted him only as a preferred walk-on.
"Losing is tough enough," Mayes said. "To lose like that is like having somebody stick a knife in your back and twist it."
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