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WR Roy Hall (Official Thread)

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/osu/ddn082306osunotes.html

Buckeye receiver's 'beastly' tattoo reflects his game-day mood

By Doug Harris

Staff Writer

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

COLUMBUS — Senior receiver Roy Hall knows his fascination with body art is definitely over the top, but he's not looking for a recovery group to help him with his obsession.

"I'm addicted to tattoos," he said, "I love 'em. I think it's a great way to express certain things.

"People say, 'What's going to happen when you're 80 years old and you have all those tattoos?' I tell them, 'It just brings you back to a certain point in your life. Every tattoo has a memory.' "

Hall has 15 tattoos in all, including a demonic half-lion, half-human on his right arm.

"That's my beastly tattoo," he said. "That's how I feel on the field."

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Hall had 17 catches as a sophomore and 16 last season. He could easily surpass those totals this season, but only if he can hold off challengers for the No. 3 receiver spot.

Asked about his goals this year, he said: "Team wise, we need to show we deserve to be No. 1. Individually, I'm not going to put any numbers on it, but I want to go out with a bang for my senior season."

O-line needs to do part

Offensive line coach Jim Bollman had triple-bypass surgery three months ago, and wife Terri, an Alter High School grad, is hoping his unit of linemen will help out with his recovery.

"We need to tell them, 'Doctors' orders, no stress,' " she said, laughing.

That means no false starts, holding penalties or blown assignments.

"Actually, he's lost about 40 pounds and is doing great," she said.

Coleman stands out

Freshman Kurt Coleman, an early enrollee from Northmont, is proving to be a playmaker at cornerback.

He had an interception in the spring game, another in the scrimmage Friday and one more during the Buckeyes' public practice Monday. He returned the last one 50 yards for a TD.

"Kurt has got a lot of work fundamentally to do, but I think he can make plays," coach Jim Tressel said. "When you can make plays, you just need to work at (the basics) and get some experience."

Bannister takes offer

Marty Bannister has done radio play-by-play for Wittenberg football games for the past 14 years, but he didn't hesitate when OSU's flagship station, WBNS-AM, offered him a job on Buckeye broadcasts.

"It took me about eight-tenths of a second to say yes," he said.

The one-time Springfield resident will work as a sideline reporter, joining the duo of Paul Keels and Jim Lachey on the 73-station statewide network.
 
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8/31

Roy Hall has a lingering ankle injury, he will not play vs NIU. Brian Robiskie will be the #3 WR.
Sorry to post again on yet another unrelated board, but I truly hope that Roy Hall is ready for next week, and I hope that the decision was made in part to make him ready for next week. Hall had a great catch last year against the Horns, and w/o Holmes this year, I want to see our team go against Hall, Gonzo and JesusGinn Superstar as a team. I will take a win anyway we can get it, but I want you guys to be healthy to see what UT is made of, one way or the other.

I hope that Hall is being held out as a precaution for the more important game.

Lastly, bummer to read about D'Andrea on the bottom line of ESPN tonight, sounds like a guy that did all he could to come back. Good luck to him in the future.
 
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I don't remember Boston catching too many long ones, he was more of a down and out guy. Cooper (and co.) liked to use his frame for a safe assurance of a 10 yard pickup I think.

Looking at Hall last night I saw the same sort of style (using body/frame to get position) and his footwork was great in the drills.

I used to think Hall was slower in past years but he looks like he has been working on speed in the offseason. Everyone we talked to around us agreed.
well, he had 85 catches for 1,435 yards and 13 TDs in '98 for an average of 17 yards per catch, so i'm pretty sure he caught some long balls...
 
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Roy = Key to Offense

Roy Hall is the man. This will be his breakout year. As good as Robo is, Hall should not be kept off of the field and will make the perfect short/medium receiver, especially with our lack of a threat at the tight end position.
 
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ZachDumas;596572; said:
Roy Hall is the man. This will be his breakout year. As good as Robo is, Hall should not be kept off of the field and will make the perfect short/medium receiver, especially with our lack of a threat at the tight end position.

So far, Mr. Breakout hasn't seen the field this season as he was not on the participation list for last night's win over Texas.
 
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