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SKULL SESSION: DAMON ARNETTE SHOWED UNREALISTIC TOUGHNESS, WYATT DAVIS WAS NEARLY PERFECT IN PASS PROTECTION, AND URBAN MEYER TALKS DWAYNE HASKINS, TERRY MCLAURIN AND CHASE YOUNG
THE GODFATHER. Urban Meyer barely had time to breathe as the football coach of an elite program, but now in retirement, he gets to loom over the NFL like the godfather that he is, hopefully while rocking this crispy leather jacket.
Meyer's damn proud of the large, fast and terrifying adult sons he helped turn into millionaires, and now he's actually got the time to admire what they're doing at the next level.
The Washington Redskins are as Buckeye-heavy as it gets in the starting lineup (save for maybe my Cincinnati Bengals), and for that reason, they've certainly got Meyer's attention.
Haskins was just a redshirt sophomore when he chose to enter the 2019 NFL Draft, and Meyer said he will never forget the day then quarterbacks coach Ryan Day and now Assistant Athletic Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni told him the quarterback's time at Ohio State would be short-lived.
"[They] said we needed to start looking at quarterbacks and transfers because of Dwayne," Meyer recalled. "I said, 'Well, where's Dwayne going?' and they said the NFL. I said 'you've got to be kidding me. He's only been a starter for five games.'"
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While Haskins had to wait until Week 10 to be named the starting quarterback, McLaurin made an immediate impact on the Redskins' offense and quickly became one of the better young receivers in the league. He had one of the best rookie seasons for his position in franchise history with 919 receiving yards, finishing short of only Gary Clark, and his seven touchdowns were second only to Charlie Taylor.
That success, Meyer says, stems from McLaurin's family.
"He has an incredible mom and dad. Faith is No. 1 in his life," he told Brian Mitchell. "Just think about in your lifetime when you run into someone [who has] faith No. 1 in their life and they come from incredible parents. What is the chance that kid is going to be great? I think it's...near 100%."
That, combined with his lightning speed and a catch percentage of 62.4%, makes for what Meyer called a "made player."
"He's developed a skillset that's incredible," he said. "He's always had the speed, but he's just so strong, he's worked on his ball skills, and he's just a tremendous ball player."
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When asked what kind of player the Redskins are getting with Young, Meyer said, "You're getting arguably the most talented guy to go to the NFL in quite a while. I'm not saying he's the best player yet, because he has to earn that...but just as far as God-given height, size, strength, speed...you got it all."
As if Meyer needs more reasons to talk about Terry McLaurin. I don't know if it's more likely Terry will have a bust in Meyer's house or in Canton – probably both.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...vis-was-nearly-perfect-in-pass-protection-and
THE GODFATHER. Urban Meyer barely had time to breathe as the football coach of an elite program, but now in retirement, he gets to loom over the NFL like the godfather that he is, hopefully while rocking this crispy leather jacket.
Meyer's damn proud of the large, fast and terrifying adult sons he helped turn into millionaires, and now he's actually got the time to admire what they're doing at the next level.
The Washington Redskins are as Buckeye-heavy as it gets in the starting lineup (save for maybe my Cincinnati Bengals), and for that reason, they've certainly got Meyer's attention.
Haskins was just a redshirt sophomore when he chose to enter the 2019 NFL Draft, and Meyer said he will never forget the day then quarterbacks coach Ryan Day and now Assistant Athletic Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni told him the quarterback's time at Ohio State would be short-lived.
"[They] said we needed to start looking at quarterbacks and transfers because of Dwayne," Meyer recalled. "I said, 'Well, where's Dwayne going?' and they said the NFL. I said 'you've got to be kidding me. He's only been a starter for five games.'"
...
While Haskins had to wait until Week 10 to be named the starting quarterback, McLaurin made an immediate impact on the Redskins' offense and quickly became one of the better young receivers in the league. He had one of the best rookie seasons for his position in franchise history with 919 receiving yards, finishing short of only Gary Clark, and his seven touchdowns were second only to Charlie Taylor.
That success, Meyer says, stems from McLaurin's family.
"He has an incredible mom and dad. Faith is No. 1 in his life," he told Brian Mitchell. "Just think about in your lifetime when you run into someone [who has] faith No. 1 in their life and they come from incredible parents. What is the chance that kid is going to be great? I think it's...near 100%."
That, combined with his lightning speed and a catch percentage of 62.4%, makes for what Meyer called a "made player."
"He's developed a skillset that's incredible," he said. "He's always had the speed, but he's just so strong, he's worked on his ball skills, and he's just a tremendous ball player."
...
When asked what kind of player the Redskins are getting with Young, Meyer said, "You're getting arguably the most talented guy to go to the NFL in quite a while. I'm not saying he's the best player yet, because he has to earn that...but just as far as God-given height, size, strength, speed...you got it all."
As if Meyer needs more reasons to talk about Terry McLaurin. I don't know if it's more likely Terry will have a bust in Meyer's house or in Canton – probably both.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...vis-was-nearly-perfect-in-pass-protection-and
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billmac91
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SKULL SESSION: DAMON ARNETTE SHOWED UNREALISTIC TOUGHNESS, WYATT DAVIS WAS NEARLY PERFECT IN PASS PROTECTION, AND URBAN MEYER TALKS DWAYNE HASKINS, TERRY MCLAURIN AND CHASE YOUNG
THE GODFATHER. Urban Meyer barely had time to breathe as the football coach of an elite program, but now in retirement, he gets to loom over the NFL like the godfather that he is, hopefully while rocking this crispy leather jacket.
Meyer's damn proud of the large, fast and terrifying adult sons he helped turn into millionaires, and now he's actually got the time to admire what they're doing at the next level.
The Washington Redskins are as Buckeye-heavy as it gets in the starting lineup (save for maybe my Cincinnati Bengals), and for that reason, they've certainly got Meyer's attention.
Haskins was just a redshirt sophomore when he chose to enter the 2019 NFL Draft, and Meyer said he will never forget the day then quarterbacks coach Ryan Day and now Assistant Athletic Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni told him the quarterback's time at Ohio State would be short-lived.
"[They] said we needed to start looking at quarterbacks and transfers because of Dwayne," Meyer recalled. "I said, 'Well, where's Dwayne going?' and they said the NFL. I said 'you've got to be kidding me. He's only been a starter for five games.'"
...
While Haskins had to wait until Week 10 to be named the starting quarterback, McLaurin made an immediate impact on the Redskins' offense and quickly became one of the better young receivers in the league. He had one of the best rookie seasons for his position in franchise history with 919 receiving yards, finishing short of only Gary Clark, and his seven touchdowns were second only to Charlie Taylor.
That success, Meyer says, stems from McLaurin's family.
"He has an incredible mom and dad. Faith is No. 1 in his life," he told Brian Mitchell. "Just think about in your lifetime when you run into someone [who has] faith No. 1 in their life and they come from incredible parents. What is the chance that kid is going to be great? I think it's...near 100%."
That, combined with his lightning speed and a catch percentage of 62.4%, makes for what Meyer called a "made player."
"He's developed a skillset that's incredible," he said. "He's always had the speed, but he's just so strong, he's worked on his ball skills, and he's just a tremendous ball player."
...
When asked what kind of player the Redskins are getting with Young, Meyer said, "You're getting arguably the most talented guy to go to the NFL in quite a while. I'm not saying he's the best player yet, because he has to earn that...but just as far as God-given height, size, strength, speed...you got it all."
As if Meyer needs more reasons to talk about Terry McLaurin. I don't know if it's more likely Terry will have a bust in Meyer's house or in Canton – probably both.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...vis-was-nearly-perfect-in-pass-protection-and
I think my biggest takeaway here is......Day and Pantoni knew Tate Martell was not next in line. Not when they’re saying in week 5 they need to look into potential transfer opportunities since Dwayne will be in the NFL the following year.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Yeah, (unfortunately) not all great high school QBs transition to great college QBs. I think the "writing was on the wall" about Tate Martell, it's just that the wall wasn't in a public area for all to see.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
SKULL SESSION: LARRY JOHNSON PRODUCES EDGE RUSHERS LIKE NO OTHER, OHIO STATE DOESN'T MAKE BAD HIRES, AND BEN CHRISTMAN ALREADY GETS THE RIVALRY
BEST MEN FOR THE JOB. If your job requires you to hire others, there's a solid chance you've whiffed on a hire at some point and handed a job to someone who radically underwhelms you with their performance.
(My boss has yet to realized his mistake in employing me for five (!!!) years, but keep those complaint emails flowing and you might finish me off one of these days.)
Bad hires happen – just not really at Ohio State. The past 25 years, the Buckeyes have not one, but two of the top-25 college football coaching hires.
5. Urban Meyer, Ohio State
Hired: Nov. 28, 2011
What he inherited: A scandal-scarred program that had made a coaching change on Memorial Day 2011, and that fall recorded its highest regular-season loss total (six) since 1988. Weeks after Meyer's hiring, Ohio State received a postseason ban for the 2012 season.
What happened next: The looming ban didn't deter Meyer, who led Ohio State to a 12-0 record and a No. 3 finish in 2012. He started his Buckeyes career with 24 consecutive victories before stumbling in the 2013 postseason. Meyer followed by guiding Ohio State to a national title in the inaugural year of the CFP, behind third-string quarterback Cardale Jones. Although he didn't win a second championship, Meyer dominated both the Big Ten (54-4 record, three league titles, seven division titles) and archrival Michigan (7-0 record). Ohio State finished in the top six in six of Meyer's seven seasons and won four major bowl games.
Ohio State was the only school to make the list twice, and it easily could have been thrice, given that the dude they just hired took them to the playoff in his first year and is on the verge of signing potentially the greatest recruiting class in college football history.
Welcome to Buckeye football, where the past, present and future are all extremely bright.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...state-doesnt-make-bad-hires-and-ben-christman
Hell, Ryan Day's name should be on that list too....
BEST MEN FOR THE JOB. If your job requires you to hire others, there's a solid chance you've whiffed on a hire at some point and handed a job to someone who radically underwhelms you with their performance.
(My boss has yet to realized his mistake in employing me for five (!!!) years, but keep those complaint emails flowing and you might finish me off one of these days.)
Bad hires happen – just not really at Ohio State. The past 25 years, the Buckeyes have not one, but two of the top-25 college football coaching hires.
5. Urban Meyer, Ohio State
Hired: Nov. 28, 2011
What he inherited: A scandal-scarred program that had made a coaching change on Memorial Day 2011, and that fall recorded its highest regular-season loss total (six) since 1988. Weeks after Meyer's hiring, Ohio State received a postseason ban for the 2012 season.
What happened next: The looming ban didn't deter Meyer, who led Ohio State to a 12-0 record and a No. 3 finish in 2012. He started his Buckeyes career with 24 consecutive victories before stumbling in the 2013 postseason. Meyer followed by guiding Ohio State to a national title in the inaugural year of the CFP, behind third-string quarterback Cardale Jones. Although he didn't win a second championship, Meyer dominated both the Big Ten (54-4 record, three league titles, seven division titles) and archrival Michigan (7-0 record). Ohio State finished in the top six in six of Meyer's seven seasons and won four major bowl games.
Ohio State was the only school to make the list twice, and it easily could have been thrice, given that the dude they just hired took them to the playoff in his first year and is on the verge of signing potentially the greatest recruiting class in college football history.
Welcome to Buckeye football, where the past, present and future are all extremely bright.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...state-doesnt-make-bad-hires-and-ben-christman
Hell, Ryan Day's name should be on that list too....
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Former Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer will be the keynote speaker for a televised ceremony honoring Ohio's graduating high school class of 2020. CBS affiliate WBNS-10TV in Columbus, Ohio, is set to broadcast the remote event Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
The state's collective commencement celebration will additionally air on television via NBC affiliates WKYC-3 (Cleveland) and WLWT-5 (Cincinnati), WFMJ-21 (Youngstown) and WLIO-8 (Lima). WHIZ, a radio station on AM 1240 in Zanesville, will also carry the ceremony.
Ohio State legends such as former professional golfer Jack Nicklaus and two-time Heisman Trophy-winning running back Archie Griffin are among a handful of other special guests. The short list includes The Late Late Show's James Corden,
Just sayin':
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jakenick06
Hall of Fame
I always thought the greatest recruiting story of all time involved Shariff Floyd
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