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ulukinatme
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Thats kinda sad, ND has had one player felony in recent memory, DUI last year, and he was suspended for the rest of the season...and the guy deserved it. A 1 or 2 game suspension for a DUI is like a slap on the wrist. Regardless of the drug, if this was his 3rd failed test, he shoulda been kicked off the team after the 2nd. The last thing OSU needs is another trouble maker.
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Muck Fishigan
don't forget that wilson had also played TE in high school. He was even being used as primary a blocking TE last year in spotty duties. He may very well see the field on both sides of the ball; although i believe he'll be a defence first, offense second guy.
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TheStoicPaisano
But I didn't, so it doesn't
That was Brandon Smith at TE, who also wears 87. Wilson is way too valuable to be switched.
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Top tight end suspended for season
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
COLUMBUS — Tight end Marcel Frost showed plenty of promise while starting the final five games last season, but Ohio State fans must wait until 2007 to see that potential fulfilled.
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<!-- inset --> <!--begintext--> Frost has been suspended for the season by coach Jim Tressel for undisclosed disciplinary reasons, the school announced Wednesday.
"He still has an opportunity to continue his education, but not the privilege of playing football at Ohio State this year," Tressel said in a statement.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound junior, who retains his scholarship, emerged last year to give the Buckeyes the athleticism they were seeking at tight end. He had seven catches, including three at Michigan and one against Notre Dame.
Sophomore Rory Nicol (6-5, 250), who missed last season with a broken foot, is expected to inherit the starting role.
Three other scholarship tight ends are on the OSU roster: sophomore Brandon Smith and true freshmen Andy Miller and Jake Ballard of Springboro.
Pittman aggressive
Junior Antonio Pittman rushed for 1,331 yards last year after gaining just 381 as a freshman, but Tressel expects an even bigger surge from the Akron native this year.
"The thing you saw last year was him becoming more aggressive as a ball carrier," Tressel said. "I look for him to take the step that he took last year and then some. That's a lot. But I think Antonio Pittman is good."
Tressel warns players
Being ranked No. 1 can be pretty heady stuff, and Tressel is leery of the message preseason polls might send his team.
"It makes you appreciate the respect people have for Ohio State, but it's also a reminder that we haven't done anything in 2006 and a good bit is expected of us," he said, "and we'd better get to work."
Asked what he's told his players, Tressel replied: "Only that we'd better be able to handle adversity when we're behind and success if we've had a couple wins in a row, and we'd better be able to handle the hype.
"That would be hype when you're picked No. 1 in the coaches poll and a couple others. If you misunderstand it and take it for anything other than a preseason poll, then we haven't handled the hype."
Coaches' eyes on Wells
Four of the Buckeyes' 20 recruits enrolled in time for spring practice last April, and running back Chris Wells figures to make the biggest impact in that bunch.
Running backs coach Dick Tressel already has likened the Akron native to Jim Brown — yes, THAT Jim Brown — but Wells will be expected to contribute more than just defender-dragging runs.
"I hope his goal is to gain the confidence and trust of this entire offensive staff," Jim Tressel said, "that they can put him in at any time — whether that's to run the ball, (block), run a route. That's what he should want, and that's the most difficult thing to become as a running back — a complete guy."
ABJ
College notebook
Buckeyes suspend tight end for year
Marcel Frost will miss season for violating rules
From staff and wire reports
<!-- begin body-content --> Ohio State tight end Marcel Frost was suspended for the upcoming season for violating team rules.
Athletic department officials declined to comment on the nature of the violation. Frost will remain on scholarship and will be eligible to rejoin the team next season, school spokesman Dan Wallenberg said Wednesday.
Frost, a fourth-year junior, was listed first on the Buckeyes' depth chart, ahead of sophomore Rory Nicol.
Frost played in nine games last season, starting five. He made seven catches for a total of 70 yards.
CPD coverage
Top tight end suspended for season
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
COLUMBUS — Tight end Marcel Frost showed plenty of promise while starting the final five games last season, but Ohio State fans must wait until 2007 to see that potential fulfilled.
<!--endtext-->
<!-- inset --> <!--begintext--> Frost has been suspended for the season by coach Jim Tressel for undisclosed disciplinary reasons, the school announced Wednesday.
"He still has an opportunity to continue his education, but not the privilege of playing football at Ohio State this year," Tressel said in a statement.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound junior, who retains his scholarship, emerged last year to give the Buckeyes the athleticism they were seeking at tight end. He had seven catches, including three at Michigan and one against Notre Dame.
Sophomore Rory Nicol (6-5, 250), who missed last season with a broken foot, is expected to inherit the starting role.
Three other scholarship tight ends are on the OSU roster: sophomore Brandon Smith and true freshmen Andy Miller and Jake Ballard of Springboro.
Pittman aggressive
Junior Antonio Pittman rushed for 1,331 yards last year after gaining just 381 as a freshman, but Tressel expects an even bigger surge from the Akron native this year.
"The thing you saw last year was him becoming more aggressive as a ball carrier," Tressel said. "I look for him to take the step that he took last year and then some. That's a lot. But I think Antonio Pittman is good."
Tressel warns players
Being ranked No. 1 can be pretty heady stuff, and Tressel is leery of the message preseason polls might send his team.
"It makes you appreciate the respect people have for Ohio State, but it's also a reminder that we haven't done anything in 2006 and a good bit is expected of us," he said, "and we'd better get to work."
Asked what he's told his players, Tressel replied: "Only that we'd better be able to handle adversity when we're behind and success if we've had a couple wins in a row, and we'd better be able to handle the hype.
"That would be hype when you're picked No. 1 in the coaches poll and a couple others. If you misunderstand it and take it for anything other than a preseason poll, then we haven't handled the hype."
Coaches' eyes on Wells
Four of the Buckeyes' 20 recruits enrolled in time for spring practice last April, and running back Chris Wells figures to make the biggest impact in that bunch.
Running backs coach Dick Tressel already has likened the Akron native to Jim Brown — yes, THAT Jim Brown — but Wells will be expected to contribute more than just defender-dragging runs.
"I hope his goal is to gain the confidence and trust of this entire offensive staff," Jim Tressel said, "that they can put him in at any time — whether that's to run the ball, (block), run a route. That's what he should want, and that's the most difficult thing to become as a running back — a complete guy."
ABJ
College notebook
Buckeyes suspend tight end for year
Marcel Frost will miss season for violating rules
From staff and wire reports
<!-- begin body-content --> Ohio State tight end Marcel Frost was suspended for the upcoming season for violating team rules.
Athletic department officials declined to comment on the nature of the violation. Frost will remain on scholarship and will be eligible to rejoin the team next season, school spokesman Dan Wallenberg said Wednesday.
Frost, a fourth-year junior, was listed first on the Buckeyes' depth chart, ahead of sophomore Rory Nicol.
Frost played in nine games last season, starting five. He made seven catches for a total of 70 yards.
CPD coverage
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OSUBasketballJunkie
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8/10/06
8/10/06
OSU FOOTBALL
Suspended tight end is still on scholarship
Frost would be eligible to return to team in 2007
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ken Gordon and Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Ohio State officials would not shed any more light yesterday on tight end Marcel Frost’s suspension for the 2006 season for a violation of team rules.
Through a spokesman, coach Jim Tressel would only clarify that Frost was suspended from the team and not dismissed from school.
Frost, a fourth-year junior from South Euclid, remains on scholarship and would be eligible to play in 2007 if he chooses.
"He has an opportunity to continue his education," Tressel said, "but not the privilege to play football at Ohio State this year."
Calls to Frost’s parents and his former high school coach were not returned.
Frost entered fall camp listed as the starter, having caught seven passes for 70 yards last season. In the spring, he said he had lost weight since then (from 262 to 255 pounds) and was looking forward to an increased role this season.
"I feel great; I can play a lot faster," he said. "Hopefully, I can keep going forward (this) year."
It’s another blow to a position that has been underwhelming since the departure of Ben Hartsock after 2003.
The Buckeyes do get back one player who should help the production, though. Sophomore Rory Nicol (6 feet 5, 250) is healthy again after missing 2005 with a severely sprained foot suffered in preseason.
Nicol was one of the first freshmen to crack the twodeep in 2004. He played in 10 games and had three catches for 34 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown at Iowa.
OSU also has sophomore Brandon Smith (6-2, 252), who caught five passes for 30 yards last season.
Frost’s suspension could mean that one or both of two incoming freshmen now will not redshirt. They are Jake Ballard (6-7, 255) of Springboro and Andy Miller (6-6, 260) of Washington, Pa.
Recruit close to committing
There were reports yesterday that highly regarded receiver Taurian Washington of Orchard Lake (St. Mary’s), Mich., had committed to Ohio State, but Washington and his parents weren’t ready to make a public announcement last night.
Washington’s father, Al Williams, said his son will make his plans known at a news conference in the next week or so, prior to his team’s season opener.
The 6-foot, 181-pound Washington would be the seventh member of the 2007 OSU recruiting class.
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This confuses me. Aren't we always arguing that the education is the reward kids get for playing football? Is it now the reward they get for taking drugs?
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coltsfan16
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that is one of those comments that people can make and brag when somebody else gets in trouble. if nobody else gets in trouble, then you can say that the school put a stop to it.
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sandgk
Watson, Crick & A Twist
Doug is best used at DE, plus he still has injuries from which to fully recover.
Depth has become an issue, but it isn't as if our options are nil.
Nicol chimes in at 6-5 and 250 and has been coached in the position for several years. Brandon Smith lists at 6-3 252 while Roy Hall is a faster receiving option at 6-3 240.
Apparently you and Kyle Lang both feel this need. Question for the both of you - What would it do for you if you knew?
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