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Jan 7, 2011 4:59 PM
Chekwa had a dislocation, and was having surgery the day after the game. Haven't heard what they actually had to fix during surgery.

On the TP front, I once strained a ligament in the bottom of my foot, and it is terribly painful.
Jan 7, 2011 4:59pm
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Jan 7, 2011 8:07 PM
OneBuckeye;629387 wrote:JuJuan Story is visiting OSU today and James Vaunters may decommit from standford with Harbaugh leaving and pick between OSU and Florida.

If Vaughters does decommit, you would think we will get either him or Grant right? With the other heading for Florida.
Jan 7, 2011 8:07pm
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Jan 8, 2011 8:36 AM
Glad to hear Pryor acknowledge that he has some growing up to do. Who knows, maybe the light bulb will turn on for this kid. A lot of people bash him but lets see, maybe he is going to learn something from all of this.
Jan 8, 2011 8:36am
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slingshot4ever

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Jan 8, 2011 11:02 AM
Anyone we are waiting to commit doing so in today's army AA game?
Jan 8, 2011 11:02am
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Jan 8, 2011 11:41 AM
Nope, but there are several guys playing in the game that may announce later for us. . .

Hopefuls:
Curtis Grant
Aundrey Walker
Damian Swann

Committed:
Brian Bobek
Michael Bennett
Jan 8, 2011 11:41am
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Jan 8, 2011 11:50 AM
dat dude;628671 wrote:That can't be correct. OSU hasn't even completed its appeal to be submitted to the NCAA. The deadline to declare for the NFL draft is January 15. There is no way the appeal process would be finished by then.

This
Jan 8, 2011 11:50am
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Jan 8, 2011 11:50 PM
Pryor's surgery basically assures that he will be returning. I think Posey returns as well. Adams and Herron will probably think long and hard about bailing though.
Jan 8, 2011 11:50pm
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Jan 9, 2011 12:38 AM
Adams is the only one who has publicly stated that he might actually consider not returning, this just following the Sugar Bowl. Herron seemed pretty committed though only time will tell obviously.
Jan 9, 2011 12:38am
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Jan 9, 2011 12:42 AM
Herron seemed pretty committed though only time will tell obviously.
There are a lot of talented backs on the team. Hall and Berry could very easily play well and ensure that they will continue to get touches once he returns. IMO he really can't improve his stock by returning, and if Hall/Berry play well, he could actually hurt his stock
Jan 9, 2011 12:42am
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Jan 9, 2011 12:43 AM
jpake1;628909 wrote:Miller isn't 3 inches taller.
6-2 VS 5-11 = 3 inches
Jan 9, 2011 12:43am
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Jan 9, 2011 12:47 AM
I'll be honest, I don't really think of Boom as a guy with stock. I like the kid, he's from my area and I watched him in high school, but he doesn't impress me as a guy with a lot of hope for significant time in the NFL. I could be wrong, hope I am but I think he returns for some reason.
Jan 9, 2011 12:47am
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Jan 9, 2011 12:48 AM
goodifitgoes;629171 wrote:Start Braxton Miller from game 1 on. Move Pryor to WR when he gets back.

I would assume there will be a QB competion and the best QB will be given the job. If there is ONE THING Jim Tressel will NEVER do is just GIVE a player a starting position, especially to a green Freshman.
Jan 9, 2011 12:48am
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Big Gain

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Jan 9, 2011 12:50 AM
Herron will be signed as free agent if comes back or not.
Jan 9, 2011 12:50am
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Jan 9, 2011 8:29 AM
ytownfootball;630608 wrote:Adams is the only one who has publicly stated that he might actually consider not returning, this just following the Sugar Bowl. Herron seemed pretty committed though only time will tell obviously.

Ytown, I didn't hear this--do you happen to have a link to where he said this?
Jan 9, 2011 8:29am
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Jan 9, 2011 9:53 AM
vball10set;630663 wrote:Ytown, I didn't hear this--do you happen to have a link to where he said this?

Yeah, sorry, it was late and I was feeling lazy.

http://www.theozone.net/football/2010/NFL_suspendedfive.html
Jan 9, 2011 9:53am
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vball10set

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Jan 9, 2011 10:20 AM
thanks....I wish I could say that this surprises me, but I've got a feeling he's not the only one
Jan 9, 2011 10:20am
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Jan 9, 2011 12:26 PM
Brewster and Adams are coming back.
Jan 9, 2011 12:26pm
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Jan 9, 2011 1:31 PM
Red Saul;630807 wrote:Brewster and Adams are coming back.

Link?
Jan 9, 2011 1:31pm
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Jan 9, 2011 3:42 PM
ytownfootball;630614 wrote:I'll be honest, I don't really think of Boom as a guy with stock.

Me neither. But he could damage what little stock he has by returning and losing his reps and PT to Hall, Berry, Hyde, and Roderick Smith
Jan 9, 2011 3:42pm
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Jan 9, 2011 4:23 PM
jordo212000;631030 wrote:Me neither. But he could damage what little stock he has by returning and losing his reps and PT to Hall, Berry, Hyde, and Roderick Smith

If Tressel stays the way he has been, Boom won't lose much of his reps imo. Especially when the guy ran for over 1,000 yards, 16 TD's and a 5.3 YPC.

One of these young RB's is going to have to transfer or move into another positions (Hyde to FB is an option). Also, I'd like to see OSU use Berry or Hall in the slot due to the lack of experienced WR's we will have early on next season. Get those playmakers in space with the ball imo.
Jan 9, 2011 4:23pm
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Jan 9, 2011 4:35 PM
Give Hall Herron's touches last season and I'm sure there isn't much of a drop off. Herron is a good college RB, but he only has average speed for a RB and he isn't especially big. Ohio State has plenty of guys more than capable of filling in/taking his job.

Do you think Tressel's mancrush will continue even if somebody has a fast start to the season? I mean, Herron isn't able to play bc he broke NCAA rules. Not because he was injured
Jan 9, 2011 4:35pm
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Jan 9, 2011 5:01 PM
jordo212000;631180 wrote:Give Hall Herron's touches last season and I'm sure there isn't much of a drop off. Herron is a good college RB, but he only has average speed for a RB and he isn't especially big. Ohio State has plenty of guys more than capable of filling in/taking his job.

Do you think Tressel's mancrush will continue even if somebody has a fast start to the season? I mean, Herron isn't able to play bc he broke NCAA rules. Not because he was injured

Mancrush? The kid ran hard especially when OSU needed him the most. He produced when many thought he would be passed by Saine (myself included). He will get the same type of carries he got this season when he comes back from suspension.

Not saying the other guys aren't better (I think they probably are) but from a productivity level Herron was solid for the Buckeyes. I think he'll still be the #1 guy after the suspension.
Jan 9, 2011 5:01pm
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Jan 9, 2011 6:32 PM
jordo212000;631180 wrote:Give Hall Herron's touches last season and I'm sure there isn't much of a drop off. Herron is a good college RB, but he only has average speed for a RB and he isn't especially big. Ohio State has plenty of guys more than capable of filling in/taking his job.

Do you think Tressel's mancrush will continue even if somebody has a fast start to the season? I mean, Herron isn't able to play bc he broke NCAA rules. Not because he was injured

As mentioned, it's not like he wasn't productive, he was. But the bigger issue for Tressel playing Boom Herron will be to the younger players who saw a player honor his commitment and return, and reward him with reps. How shitty would Tressel look, given his MO to have Boom commit to returning and chill him on the pine when he's able to go, what's more, how would he look to other players who might be asked to make various commitments of any kind?
Jan 9, 2011 6:32pm
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Jan 9, 2011 10:37 PM
ytownfootball;631286 wrote:As mentioned, it's not like he wasn't productive, he was. But the bigger issue for Tressel playing Boom Herron will be to the younger players who saw a player honor his commitment and return, and reward him with reps. How shitty would Tressel look, given his MO to have Boom commit to returning and chill him on the pine when he's able to go, what's more, how would he look to other players who might be asked to make various commitments of any kind?

agreed. He was productive, but let's not pretend he was/is the only guy capable of being productive. The other guys on the team are undoubtedly more 'talented' than Boom and none of them broke any NCAA rules (or at least haven't been caught yet).

I'm sure if he returns he will probably get plugged right back into the starting lineup, but if it were me, and the other guys are playing well... I think I'd lean towards telling Boom to go get Jordan Hall some water
Jan 9, 2011 10:37pm
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Jan 9, 2011 10:39 PM
ytownfootball;631286 wrote:How shitty would Tressel look, given his MO to have Boom commit to returning and chill him on the pine when he's able to go, what's more, how would he look to other players who might be asked to make various commitments of any kind?

who cares how Tress "looks", don't be selfish and break NCAA rules and then complain when somebody takes your job. Those guys have nobody else to blame but themselves
Jan 9, 2011 10:39pm