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Ohio State star Nick Bosa can treat this as his senior year, no apology necessary
Nick Bosa doesn’t have to pretend like he doesn’t know what his future holds.
Just about everybody in the world is already aware that the Ohio State defensive is an NFL-ready superstar and would already be drafted this spring if eligible.
Nick Bosa doesn’t have to apologize for what his future holds.
The rules being what they are, there is nothing at all wrong with him tipping his hand that this will be his final season with the Buckeyes, whether he did it accidentally or leans into it more fully by the time training camp actually rolls around.
Nick Bosa doesn’t even need to address what his future holds beyond the 2018 season ever again.
The only thing Bosa owes the Buckeyes is a true “senior” effort for his last go around with the program. And since he already knows that’s what this will be, it’s been clear since the Cotton Bowl Classic and the end of his sophomore season that Bosa has completely embraced that mentality and all the responsibilities that come with a senior effort.
“This year is going to be full-out, play every snap that means anything for my last year,” Bosa said, smiling when he caught the slip of his tongue. “Or possibly my last year.
“I’ve always been a leader by example, but I’m not used to the whole vocal thing. I’m trying to take that role and [defensive line coach Larry Johnson] wants me to take that role, so I’m just trying to bring guys along instead of just focusing on myself.”
If he can drag along some youngsters with impressive pedigrees of their own, there could be plenty for the Buckeyes to celebrate before the time runs out on their six years of Bosa-brother, pass-rushing dominance.
Ohio State is only in the early stages of figuring out exactly how many more snaps Nick might play before joining his older brother Joey in the NFL. But all signs are pointing to a heavier workload for Bosa, both because of his own development into one of the nation’s best defenders and with the Buckeyes dealing with the loss of veterans Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes at defensive end.
Between those three, Ohio State is losing plenty of on-field production (16 sacks), and that won’t be easy to replace even with Chase Young poised for a breakout season and Jonathon Cooper in line for a more prominent role. Bosa, of course, is capable of picking up some slack himself after racking up 8.5 sacks last season despite playing in the Rushmen Rotation — but it’s the leadership role that primarily has his attention heading into spring practice next week.
“It’s pretty weird [to be the veteran now], because our leaders were pretty special,” Bosa said. “They were some of the best players and leaders I’ve ever been around, and just to have them gone, it’s like a void.
“They just do everything right. Whether it’s the dynamic warmup or practicing hard every day against the scout team, just being able to watch them for two years and have them give me the mold … it’s kind of like me and Joey in high school. Watching him when I was a freshman. I got to watch him and he gave me the path, and I followed it. It’s kind of the same role that they’ve had for me.”
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...nior-season-nfl-early-no-apology-leader-vocal
Nick Bosa doesn’t have to pretend like he doesn’t know what his future holds.
Just about everybody in the world is already aware that the Ohio State defensive is an NFL-ready superstar and would already be drafted this spring if eligible.
Nick Bosa doesn’t have to apologize for what his future holds.
The rules being what they are, there is nothing at all wrong with him tipping his hand that this will be his final season with the Buckeyes, whether he did it accidentally or leans into it more fully by the time training camp actually rolls around.
Nick Bosa doesn’t even need to address what his future holds beyond the 2018 season ever again.
The only thing Bosa owes the Buckeyes is a true “senior” effort for his last go around with the program. And since he already knows that’s what this will be, it’s been clear since the Cotton Bowl Classic and the end of his sophomore season that Bosa has completely embraced that mentality and all the responsibilities that come with a senior effort.
“This year is going to be full-out, play every snap that means anything for my last year,” Bosa said, smiling when he caught the slip of his tongue. “Or possibly my last year.
“I’ve always been a leader by example, but I’m not used to the whole vocal thing. I’m trying to take that role and [defensive line coach Larry Johnson] wants me to take that role, so I’m just trying to bring guys along instead of just focusing on myself.”
If he can drag along some youngsters with impressive pedigrees of their own, there could be plenty for the Buckeyes to celebrate before the time runs out on their six years of Bosa-brother, pass-rushing dominance.
Ohio State is only in the early stages of figuring out exactly how many more snaps Nick might play before joining his older brother Joey in the NFL. But all signs are pointing to a heavier workload for Bosa, both because of his own development into one of the nation’s best defenders and with the Buckeyes dealing with the loss of veterans Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes at defensive end.
Between those three, Ohio State is losing plenty of on-field production (16 sacks), and that won’t be easy to replace even with Chase Young poised for a breakout season and Jonathon Cooper in line for a more prominent role. Bosa, of course, is capable of picking up some slack himself after racking up 8.5 sacks last season despite playing in the Rushmen Rotation — but it’s the leadership role that primarily has his attention heading into spring practice next week.
“It’s pretty weird [to be the veteran now], because our leaders were pretty special,” Bosa said. “They were some of the best players and leaders I’ve ever been around, and just to have them gone, it’s like a void.
“They just do everything right. Whether it’s the dynamic warmup or practicing hard every day against the scout team, just being able to watch them for two years and have them give me the mold … it’s kind of like me and Joey in high school. Watching him when I was a freshman. I got to watch him and he gave me the path, and I followed it. It’s kind of the same role that they’ve had for me.”
Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...nior-season-nfl-early-no-apology-leader-vocal
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