DE Jamal Marcus (Official Thread)

[Bestbuck36]

He's already ahead of the game. He's not slowing down to think, which gets alot of them in trouble. He just goes full bore. He'll make mistakes but he's going to make them at full speed and on fire which makes him dangerous. When it clicks in his head where to be before he explodes, the highlight film begins.

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State had three more freshmen finally get to peel off that stripe on their practice helmets this week in the ceremony to designate becoming full-fledged members of the program.

The latest to have the honor -- linebacker Jamal Marcus, wide receiver Ricquan Southward and punter Kevin Niehoff.

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/osu/post?id=2569

 

[sepia5]

Hard to believe Jamal's stripe only came off today given all the praise Meyer has had for him to date. Perhaps Meyer was trying to motivate the young man?

 

[HilmerJ]

Hard to believe Jamal's stripe only came off today given all the praise Meyer has had for him to date. Perhaps Meyer was trying to motivate the young man?

maybe he found out which way was up^^^

 

[craigblitz]

From a Freshman production standponit he is reminding me a lot of Ryan Sahzier last year. Always around the ball on special teams and making plays. At some point this season he is going to work his way on to the field.

 

[BGriffBuckeye]

From a Freshman production standponit he is reminding me a lot of Ryan Sahzier last year. Always around the ball on special teams and making plays. At some point this season he is going to work his way on to the field.

Same with David Perkins.

 

[Buckskin86]

Fourth down: Jamal Marcus progressing

The Buckeyes seemingly could use all hands on deck to sort through their situation at linebacker. But they shipped Jamal Marcus off to help on the defensive line instead, and it appears to be the right move for the rising sophomore.

Marcus isn't on the same level as classmates Noah Spence or Adolphus Washington on the edge at this point, but he's got a high-end motor, the ability to deliver some punishment and a chance to possibly contribute as a pass-rusher if he continues developing.

He showed a brief glimpse at what he's capable of providing on the line when he sliced into the backfield during one team period, beating a block up front and blowing up a running back who tried to pick up his blitz and completely disrupting the play. Marcus still has plenty of work to do, but he seems to have the tools to be a factor at a new position.

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/osu/post?id=9647#more

 

[scarletngray]

Love to hear this about Marcus! Dude's going to be a beast once he puts it all together.

:osu:

 

[pnuts34]

Love to hear this about Marcus! Dude's going to be a beast once he puts it all together.

:osu:

Agreed, wherever that position is. Always loved his versatility and athleticism

 

[buckeye4ever21]

Marcus came up big when his number was called. His bull rush blew up a play right before half time. Our depth at DL is phenominal.

 

[Mac]

Would have liked to see him more on Saturday. When he was in there, he got phenomenal pressure on NW QB. Hope to see this kid play more

 

[southcampus]

He earned some PT from his performance Saturday. Not only did he have at least 1 sack, he was IN THERE multiple times affecting the QB. I was VERY impressed with the effort he showed. He could be a force...

 

[bukIpower]

I agree it's great to see him playing well. If he puts on another ten pounds I can see him being every bit as good as spence. I think Jamal's initial burst off the line is just as good as spence.

 

[WaitingforKickoff]

Dude's playing like young Thad Gibson out there. Would imagine that with one more year of S&C he would be a 6-3 240-245 lb monster on the edge.

 

[Wham]

Marcus should be @ LB and should be starting