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DB Tyvis Powell (National Champion)

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Defensive back Tyvis Powell was actually the first recruit to commit to the Buckeyes after Tressel left the program. The Bedford (Ohio) native told Sporting News in early June that playing for Ohio State was a dream come true, no matter who the next coach was.

?It would be exciting to play for Urban Meyer,? Powell told Sporting News, when reached again this weekend. ?He?s a great coach and he loves Ohio State. I do believe he can come in and make a huge impact for us and get us to the national championship. He?s been there so he knows how to get there and win. I know he coached for Bowling Green and Florida ? and I know he?s a tough coach, as well.?
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I used to post links over here on some of my blog stories. Tonight I received this week's entry into Tyvis' Corner by Buckeye commit Tyvis Powell and about fell over. I wouldn't dare post the link or a snippet, but I'll gladly post the entire content from Buckeye House Call if allowable. This kid is WAY worth rooting for...

Although I been lifting and drilling like crazy this off-season, I've also have been spending time in this Mentoring program at my school. I was selected by our Coach of Character Development, Pastor Doug Boquist, to go and speak to little children. The first time I spoke was to a 5th grade class at our elementary school. When we first walked in they looked at me as if I was a GIANT! lol Pastor Boquist then told them who I was and where I was going to school and it seemed as if the kids became more pumped to hear what I had to say.

 The first question they had was, "If I knew in the 5th grade, what I know now, I would..." and I had to fill in the blank. My response to this question was simple. I told them I would have focused on my grades more instead of trying to be the cool guy that sat in the back and tried to crack every joke. It took me a long time to realize that teachers are going to get paid whether I learn the material or not. So it was my job to make them earn they pay check. I started to ask questions when I didn't understand something and I started to raise my hand to answer questions more. These are the little things I did to become a better student.

The last time I spoke in front of a group of children was earlier this week, as a matter of fact it was Tuesday. I went down to Heskett Middle School and spoke with a select few students. I explained to them how important grades are. Children don't look beyond today. Right now they don't realize how making poor choices on grades right now could affect them later on in life. Also I preached to them about building strong relationships. I was out here in the world with no male role-model after my brother went off to college and the only person who stuck their hand out to me was my coach Sean Williams (@GoSW33). He is the only man who took time out of his day to be away from his job, his wife, his family, and his friends to make me a better student, a better athlete, and most importantly a better MAN. He has done way more than my own father has done for me and for that I thank GOD every morning and every night for coach Sean.

Building relationships is important because it was certain situations in my life where I couldn't go to my mother and talk to her about so I would go to Sean and he would understand exactly what I was going through. Also in the business world it's not WHAT you know, it's more so of WHO you know. Life is about networking. I've grown to like speaking to children and trying to get through to them. I want to be able to say I made a difference in someone's life.

"I am just a man, may not change the world, but let me inspire someone who can."-Wale.

If I haven't told you this Buckeye Nation - if I never make it to the highest level of football or I get injured (*Knock On Wood) I would love to go into coaching. I grow tremendous joy teaching someone how to do something and watching them take what I showed them and applying it to their game.

"I'm not saying I'm going to change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain of the person that will change the world." -2Pac.

So if you have a little sister, brother, cousin, son, daughter, granddaughter, and/or grandson please explain how important it is to build a strong base now education-wise. Help them to see past today or tomorrow and help them see 5-10 years from now.

Well Friday-Sunday I will be in Buckeye Nation for my official visit. Hope to have a fun time coming home.
Go Bucks.

-Tyvis
 
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GrantEdgell;2060498; said:
I used to post links over here on some of my blog stories. Tonight I received this week's entry into Tyvis' Corner by Buckeye commit Tyvis Powell and about fell over. I wouldn't dare post the link or a snippet, but I'll gladly post the entire content from Buckeye House Call if allowable. This kid is WAY worth rooting for...

Although I been lifting and drilling like crazy this off-season, I've also have been spending time in this Mentoring program at my school. I was selected by our Coach of Character Development, Pastor Doug Boquist, to go and speak to little children. The first time I spoke was to a 5th grade class at our elementary school. When we first walked in they looked at me as if I was a GIANT! lol Pastor Boquist then told them who I was and where I was going to school and it seemed as if the kids became more pumped to hear what I had to say.

The first question they had was, "If I knew in the 5th grade, what I know now, I would..." and I had to fill in the blank. My response to this question was simple. I told them I would have focused on my grades more instead of trying to be the cool guy that sat in the back and tried to crack every joke. It took me a long time to realize that teachers are going to get paid whether I learn the material or not. So it was my job to make them earn they pay check. I started to ask questions when I didn't understand something and I started to raise my hand to answer questions more. These are the little things I did to become a better student.

The last time I spoke in front of a group of children was earlier this week, as a matter of fact it was Tuesday. I went down to Heskett Middle School and spoke with a select few students. I explained to them how important grades are. Children don't look beyond today. Right now they don't realize how making poor choices on grades right now could affect them later on in life. Also I preached to them about building strong relationships. I was out here in the world with no male role-model after my brother went off to college and the only person who stuck their hand out to me was my coach Sean Williams (@GoSW33). He is the only man who took time out of his day to be away from his job, his wife, his family, and his friends to make me a better student, a better athlete, and most importantly a better MAN. He has done way more than my own father has done for me and for that I thank GOD every morning and every night for coach Sean.

Building relationships is important because it was certain situations in my life where I couldn't go to my mother and talk to her about so I would go to Sean and he would understand exactly what I was going through. Also in the business world it's not WHAT you know, it's more so of WHO you know. Life is about networking. I've grown to like speaking to children and trying to get through to them. I want to be able to say I made a difference in someone's life.

"I am just a man, may not change the world, but let me inspire someone who can."-Wale.

If I haven't told you this Buckeye Nation - if I never make it to the highest level of football or I get injured (*Knock On Wood) I would love to go into coaching. I grow tremendous joy teaching someone how to do something and watching them take what I showed them and applying it to their game.

"I'm not saying I'm going to change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain of the person that will change the world." -2Pac.

So if you have a little sister, brother, cousin, son, daughter, granddaughter, and/or grandson please explain how important it is to build a strong base now education-wise. Help them to see past today or tomorrow and help them see 5-10 years from now.

Well Friday-Sunday I will be in Buckeye Nation for my official visit. Hope to have a fun time coming home.
Go Bucks.

-Tyvis
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my Bravo pic is gone so in it's place....

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While we are all excited about the new influx of interest in the program from high profile recruits, and rightfully so, it's worth remembering the high quality guys who chose to become and stay Buckeyes even when it wasn't certain what the future of the program would be. Before OSU was the trendy topic following the hire of UFM, while we were all still reeling from the revelations of improper benefits and wondering what that meant in the way of sanctions, kids like Tyvis lined up to put on the scarlet and gray.

For that, no matter which superstars decide to play here, I'm always going to have a soft spot for them. All of that aside, Tyvis is going to be a stud here. Great, great kid.
 
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Merih;2060627; said:
While we are all excited about the new influx of interest in the program from high profile recruits, and rightfully so, it's worth remembering the high quality guys who chose to become and stay Buckeyes even when it wasn't certain what the future of the program would be. Before OSU was the trendy topic following the hire of UFM, while we were all still reeling from the revelations of improper benefits and wondering what that meant in the way of sanctions, kids like Tyvis lined up to put on the scarlet and gray.

For that, no matter which superstars decide to play here, I'm always going to have a soft spot for them. All of that aside, Tyvis is going to be a stud here. Great, great kid.
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The kid has been gracious as heck to speak out on a weekly basis to the fans and has not missed a single week. It's extremely rare that we get to see into the life and mind of an OSU recruit like he's allowed us to do for 9 weeks now. Unfortunately once he enrolls (January 2nd) we won't be able to do a Tyvis' Corner any longer.

If you remember, his very 1st post was an "Open Letter from Tyvis Powell to Buckeye Nation." With the end of December nearing I'm planning to publish an "Open Letter from Buckeye Nation to Tyvis Powell" on Tuesday this week to give back to him in some way for doing what he has done for the fans, and for Buckeye House Call, in Oct/Nov/Dec leading up to enrolling in January.

I've gone through multiple message boards, sites, comment sections, Twitter, etc and plucked many posts, responses, etc from fans/members in order to publish them all into one place for him.

If anyone has anything they would like added to it, speak now or forever hold your peace. I plan to publish it within the next few days. Keep in mind your screen name will be published with the quote/message.

Thanks all.
 
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GrantEdgell;2066634; said:
The kid has been gracious as heck to speak out on a weekly basis to the fans and has not missed a single week. It's extremely rare that we get to see into the life and mind of an OSU recruit like he's allowed us to do for 9 weeks now. Unfortunately once he enrolls (January 2nd) we won't be able to do a Tyvis' Corner any longer.

If you remember, his very 1st post was an "Open Letter from Tyvis Powell to Buckeye Nation." With the end of December nearing I'm planning to publish an "Open Letter from Buckeye Nation to Tyvis Powell" on Tuesday this week to give back to him in some way for doing what he has done for the fans, and for Buckeye House Call, in Oct/Nov/Dec leading up to enrolling in January.

I've gone through multiple message boards, sites, comment sections, Twitter, etc and plucked many posts, responses, etc from fans/members in order to publish them all into one place for him.

If anyone has anything they would like added to it, speak now or forever hold your peace. I plan to publish it within the next few days. Keep in mind your screen name will be published with the quote/message.

Thanks all.
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Tyvis dedication to doing what he needed to do to reach his dreams should be an inspiration to anyone who faces a stiff challenge. Even though he's a young man, he could teach a lot of people across all walks of life a very good lesson.

In the end, I'm sure he'll do well for himself. I'm just glad he's one of ours!
 
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