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mendensa
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And we also had the best OL in the country, arguably one of the best RB's ever @ OSU in Zeke, Mike Thomas, and one of the best deep threats OSU has ever had in Devin Smith to stretch the field that year.
We didn't win just bc of running the ball, it was bc u couldn't just load the box to stop the run bc that offense could beat u in so many ways, especially with Cardale's cannon.
We didn't win just bc of running the ball, it was bc u couldn't just load the box to stop the run bc that offense could beat u in so many ways, especially with Cardale's cannon.
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I suspect Kevin, Larry and Greg might be here a while. Desireable programs might view them as damaged goods after what we saw in the Tennessee debacle.
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Schiano most likely goes the NFL or head coach route next year. I'm ok with that, he's earned it. I'd rather see him make $2mil and stay here for a long time but wont happen. Same with LJ. Kevin is the wildcard considering the promotion of Day. If his baggage has been cleaned up, I can see him HC again very soon.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
GREG SCHIANO, RYAN DAY BECOME OHIO STATE'S FIRST MILLION-DOLLAR ASSISTANTS AS ALL 10 ASSISTANT COACHES SIGN NEW CONTRACTS
For the first time ever, an Ohio State assistant coach will make more than $1 million in annual salary.
In fact, two Ohio State assistant coaches will make at least that much in 2018, as returning defensive coordinator Greg Schiano and recently promoted offensive coordinator Ryan Day – who both turned down potential opportunities to become an NFL assistant or a college head coach this offseason – will now be the highest-paid assistant coaches in Ohio State history.
Schiano's new contract is for one year worth $1.5 million, while Day's new contract is a three-year deal worth $1 million per year.
All 10 Ohio State assistant coaches have signed new contracts for the 2018 season, with new assistants Alex Grinch and Taver Johnson, running backs coach Tony Alford and defensive line coach Larry Johnson each signing two-year deals and offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, linebackers coach Bill Davis, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa and wide receivers coach Zach Smith each signing one-year deals.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...sistants-as-all-10-assistant-coaches-sign-new
For the first time ever, an Ohio State assistant coach will make more than $1 million in annual salary.
In fact, two Ohio State assistant coaches will make at least that much in 2018, as returning defensive coordinator Greg Schiano and recently promoted offensive coordinator Ryan Day – who both turned down potential opportunities to become an NFL assistant or a college head coach this offseason – will now be the highest-paid assistant coaches in Ohio State history.
Schiano's new contract is for one year worth $1.5 million, while Day's new contract is a three-year deal worth $1 million per year.
All 10 Ohio State assistant coaches have signed new contracts for the 2018 season, with new assistants Alex Grinch and Taver Johnson, running backs coach Tony Alford and defensive line coach Larry Johnson each signing two-year deals and offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, linebackers coach Bill Davis, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa and wide receivers coach Zach Smith each signing one-year deals.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...sistants-as-all-10-assistant-coaches-sign-new
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
FILM STUDY: CAN ARM STRENGTH BE TAUGHT? A LOOK AT HOW OHIO STATE QUARTERBACKS TRAIN FROM THE GROUND UP
In 4+ years of writing this column, no single topic has created more division amongst my readers than that of a quarterback's ability (or lack thereof) to throw downfield.
Here at Film Study, we examined the QB debate of 2015 more times than I can count, and even though we disagreed with the thoughts of many on #TeamCardale, we get it. It's easy to get transfixed by the beauty of watching him rain down deep balls in the 2014 Big Ten Championship game. We can watch this video all day as well.
Now, just a few short years later, another backup to J.T. Barrett is drawing rave reviews from the fanbase for his ability to sling it deep. Yes, despite the showing less athleticism in a system built around using the QB as both a runner and passer, Buckeye fans can't wait to see Dwayne Haskins under center.
But this space is not dedicated to debating the value of the deep ball over timing and accuracy. Urban Meyer has already answered that question.
"I will tell you what we look for," Meyer told 11W back in 2016. "Every great quarterback – and we’ve had some great ones – the No. 1 characteristic is competitive spirit. No. 2 is toughness. No. 3 is how they lead. No. 4 is intelligence. Then, No. 5 is the ability to extend the play."
However, it would be silly to dismiss arm strength altogether as an unnecessary piece of playing the position. As you'll see today, however, it's one of the most misunderstood parts of the game, as the physical strength of a quarterback's throwing arm has very little to do with their ability to 'spin it.'
Past readers may recall a breakdown last summer of the method by which offensive coordinator Ryan Day teaches his QBs to throw properly, starting with the feet and ending with the release of the ball. Just as anyone that has ever swung a baseball bat, golf club, tennis racket, or hockey stick knows, the arm is the least important part of generating power when throwing a football - it's simply the release point for all the torque created by the rest of the player's body unwinding towards a target.
Simply stepping into the throw isn't enough, though, and very often the focus on footwork alone leaves out the critical work done by the QB's hips, which is truly where much of the power comes from, as all the power generated by the strong lower body is transferred up. For example, despite featuring a smaller frame than most NFL quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield seemed to effortlessly push the ball downfield, even when his feet weren't set.
Mayfield has an amazing ability to create momentum by flipping his upper body, even when his feet aren't stable on the ground. That special ability is quite unique, and what likely made him a Cleveland Brown.
As a quick YouTube search will show, however, there are countless methods and drills out there for developing such arm strength in young quarterbacks. Day's method, however, is systemic.
As part of their offseason workouts, OSU QBs begin by building their foundation and practice opening their hips. It's not a big step forward with their left foot (all the current quarterbacks are right-handed), but rather a quick step pointing the toe towards the target while they begin to push off their back foot.
Day then asks them to complete the motion without any movement of the arms, ensuring they bring their shoulders all the way around and finish with their chest square to the target. By crossing their arms tight to the body, they're forced to use only their core muscles to follow through, as there is no momentum created by swinging the throwing arm forward.
From there, Day adds weighted balls to mix, exaggerating the power needed to get the quarterback's arm around. If they simply try to use their shoulders, they'll hurt themselves, so this drill trains the arm to come through behind the hips thanks to the extra weight of the ball. To complete the motion, the QB must rely on their core to create the torque needed to follow through, eventually finishing the drill by throwing the ball into a net.
Once the motion has been repped from a stationary position, Day begins to add movement back into the mix. Starting 15 yards from the net, the QB steps through his full motion six times, building endurance and muscle memory as if the player were stepping up in a live pocket.
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Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...m-strength-be-developed-in-young-quarterbacks
In 4+ years of writing this column, no single topic has created more division amongst my readers than that of a quarterback's ability (or lack thereof) to throw downfield.
Here at Film Study, we examined the QB debate of 2015 more times than I can count, and even though we disagreed with the thoughts of many on #TeamCardale, we get it. It's easy to get transfixed by the beauty of watching him rain down deep balls in the 2014 Big Ten Championship game. We can watch this video all day as well.
Now, just a few short years later, another backup to J.T. Barrett is drawing rave reviews from the fanbase for his ability to sling it deep. Yes, despite the showing less athleticism in a system built around using the QB as both a runner and passer, Buckeye fans can't wait to see Dwayne Haskins under center.
But this space is not dedicated to debating the value of the deep ball over timing and accuracy. Urban Meyer has already answered that question.
"I will tell you what we look for," Meyer told 11W back in 2016. "Every great quarterback – and we’ve had some great ones – the No. 1 characteristic is competitive spirit. No. 2 is toughness. No. 3 is how they lead. No. 4 is intelligence. Then, No. 5 is the ability to extend the play."
However, it would be silly to dismiss arm strength altogether as an unnecessary piece of playing the position. As you'll see today, however, it's one of the most misunderstood parts of the game, as the physical strength of a quarterback's throwing arm has very little to do with their ability to 'spin it.'
Past readers may recall a breakdown last summer of the method by which offensive coordinator Ryan Day teaches his QBs to throw properly, starting with the feet and ending with the release of the ball. Just as anyone that has ever swung a baseball bat, golf club, tennis racket, or hockey stick knows, the arm is the least important part of generating power when throwing a football - it's simply the release point for all the torque created by the rest of the player's body unwinding towards a target.
Simply stepping into the throw isn't enough, though, and very often the focus on footwork alone leaves out the critical work done by the QB's hips, which is truly where much of the power comes from, as all the power generated by the strong lower body is transferred up. For example, despite featuring a smaller frame than most NFL quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield seemed to effortlessly push the ball downfield, even when his feet weren't set.
Mayfield has an amazing ability to create momentum by flipping his upper body, even when his feet aren't stable on the ground. That special ability is quite unique, and what likely made him a Cleveland Brown.
As a quick YouTube search will show, however, there are countless methods and drills out there for developing such arm strength in young quarterbacks. Day's method, however, is systemic.
As part of their offseason workouts, OSU QBs begin by building their foundation and practice opening their hips. It's not a big step forward with their left foot (all the current quarterbacks are right-handed), but rather a quick step pointing the toe towards the target while they begin to push off their back foot.
Day then asks them to complete the motion without any movement of the arms, ensuring they bring their shoulders all the way around and finish with their chest square to the target. By crossing their arms tight to the body, they're forced to use only their core muscles to follow through, as there is no momentum created by swinging the throwing arm forward.
From there, Day adds weighted balls to mix, exaggerating the power needed to get the quarterback's arm around. If they simply try to use their shoulders, they'll hurt themselves, so this drill trains the arm to come through behind the hips thanks to the extra weight of the ball. To complete the motion, the QB must rely on their core to create the torque needed to follow through, eventually finishing the drill by throwing the ball into a net.
Once the motion has been repped from a stationary position, Day begins to add movement back into the mix. Starting 15 yards from the net, the QB steps through his full motion six times, building endurance and muscle memory as if the player were stepping up in a live pocket.
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Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...m-strength-be-developed-in-young-quarterbacks
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sparcboxbuck
What happened to my ¤cash?
I really like that idea... a lot. Do something similar in lacrosse with a very heavy shaft... like 3-4 lbs shaft.
And agree with @MGMT, one of the better articles from them lately. I think they've struggled since some of their writers have moved on.
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On a staff that includes two other former head coaches its Day that got the acting HC gig.... hmmmm
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