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Jun 27, 2011 12:25 PM
If Fickell doesn't change Bollman's OL recruiting strategy, then he's as big an idiot as Tressel was on this issue. Ohio State should have a much better record of recruiting and developing linemen than it does...and that comes back to Bollman and his silly notion of how limited he keeps recruiting.
Jun 27, 2011 12:25pm
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Jun 27, 2011 1:06 PM
The only bright spot of this whole fiasco could possibly be getting read of Bollman. That guy has had so much talent and can only produce an average line at best.
Jun 27, 2011 1:06pm
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Jun 28, 2011 3:38 PM
The more I read about 2012 OLB Josh Perry, the more I like about him. He was observed openly recruiting other prospects this past weekend at camp. He also measured in at 6"4.5" and 240lbs. Oh ya, he also ran a 4.54 40 yard dash. A tremendous athlete.
Jun 28, 2011 3:38pm
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Jun 28, 2011 3:39 PM
no real surprise here

http://www.toledoblade.com/State/2011/06/28/Tattoo-parlor-owner-tied-to-Ohio-St-football-scandal-pleads-guilty-to-drug-financial-charges.html
COLUMBUS — A tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State football memorabilia triggered an NCAA investigation of the school pleaded guilty Tuesday to drug trafficking and money laundering charges.
Jun 28, 2011 3:39pm
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Jun 29, 2011 5:41 PM
big news out of columbus is that they just hired a new lb coach . MV
Jun 29, 2011 5:41pm
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Jun 29, 2011 6:28 PM
captvern;817937 wrote:big news out of columbus is that they just hired a new lb coach . MV

seriously? link??
Jun 29, 2011 6:28pm
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Jun 29, 2011 7:21 PM
vball10set;817980 wrote:seriously? link??

Yea I've found nothing.... Spit it out!
Jun 29, 2011 7:21pm
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Jun 29, 2011 7:30 PM
Wow nevadabuck from bucknuts is saying mike vrable is the new lb coach.
Jun 29, 2011 7:30pm
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Jun 29, 2011 9:23 PM
Huh? Guess he is planning on an extended lockout?
Jun 29, 2011 9:23pm
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Jun 29, 2011 10:54 PM
karen lotz;818122 wrote:Huh? Guess he is planning on an extended lockout?

It's all over bucknuts now. Sounds like it may be going down
Jun 29, 2011 10:54pm
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Jun 29, 2011 11:32 PM
Well, we know he can play.

But can he coach?

If this is true, I guess we'll find out.
Jun 29, 2011 11:32pm
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Jun 30, 2011 2:02 AM
Isn't Schlegel on the staff now?
Jun 30, 2011 2:02am
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Jun 30, 2011 3:10 AM
lhslep134;818374 wrote:Isn't Schlegel on the staff now?

Asst strength and conditioning coach
Jun 30, 2011 3:10am
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Jun 30, 2011 8:29 PM
Recruiting is getting suspect IMO. Just offered 2 star Luke Roberts out of Lancaster a LB and have not had any new OL offers. The OL MVP at the last camp is a huge buckeye fan and no offer. He has a great offer list.
Jun 30, 2011 8:29pm
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Jun 30, 2011 8:56 PM
captvern;819149 wrote:Recruiting is getting suspect IMO. Just offered 2 star Luke Roberts out of Lancaster a LB and have not had any new OL offers. The OL MVP at the last camp is a huge buckeye fan and no offer. He has a great offer list.

Makes no sense at all. Adam Pankey (OL) has said he grew up an OSU fan and an offer would make OSU his leader. Still no offer.

As far as Kozan goes, I'm dumbfounded. No clue what OSU is doing in regards to OL offers. Still no offer to Davidson, either.
Jun 30, 2011 8:56pm
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Jun 30, 2011 9:26 PM
I don't know who Pankey or Kozan are, but does OSU currently have offers out to and interest from more highly rated OL recruits? They can't just throw out offers, especially to the guys that will commit on the spot if they are in the mix for elite recruits.
Jun 30, 2011 9:26pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:06 PM
karen lotz;819176 wrote:I don't know who Pankey or Kozan are, but does OSU currently have offers out to and interest from more highly rated OL recruits? They can't just throw out offers, especially to the guys that will commit on the spot if they are in the mix for elite recruits.

Kozan is pretty highly rated (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Kozan-116575). I don't think that would be just "throwing out an offer." Davidson, too (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Davidson-113953).

Pankey is not rated as high, but is starting to pick up interest. And most OSU fans know the Dodson debacle, so it's understandable to get frustrated.
Jun 30, 2011 10:06pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:07 PM
Kozan is an elite recruit 4 star but his offer list is a whos who in college football
Jun 30, 2011 10:07pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:23 PM
dat dude;819202 wrote:Kozan is pretty highly rated (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Kozan-116575). I don't think that would be just "throwing out an offer." Davidson, too (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Davidson-113953).

Pankey is not rated as high, but is starting to pick up interest. And most OSU fans know the Dodson debacle, so it's understandable to get frustrated.

Like I said I didn't know those guy's rankings. How many total OL offers do they have out? The recruits that are huge OSU fans will wait around for that offer no matter how long it takes. As long as the coaches keep in contact with them there isn't really a problem with holding the offer for a while.
Jun 30, 2011 10:23pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:33 PM
karen lotz;819220 wrote:Like I said I didn't know those guy's rankings. How many total OL offers do they have out? The recruits that are huge OSU fans will wait around for that offer no matter how long it takes. As long as the coaches keep in contact with them there isn't really a problem with holding the offer for a while.

I guess I don't see the point in waiting for guys like Kozan and Davidson (and Dodson). There is no benefit. Meanwhile, OSU is extending offers to guys like Luke Roberts, who would probably commit on the spot if offered on NSD. OL is definitely a position of need, but the staff isn't really acting like it.
Jun 30, 2011 10:33pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:40 PM
read on another site that bollman has pretty much packed it in and is done. Dont know how true this is or if it will effect the coaching or playcalling duties. Maybe this explains why there hasnt been much OL recruiting . If this is true i would get rid of him and hire Bentley
Jun 30, 2011 10:40pm
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Jun 30, 2011 10:50 PM
karen lotz;819220 wrote:Like I said I didn't know those guy's rankings. How many total OL offers do they have out? The recruits that are huge OSU fans will wait around for that offer no matter how long it takes. As long as the coaches keep in contact with them there isn't really a problem with holding the offer for a while.

I'd be offering Kozan yesterday.
Jun 30, 2011 10:50pm
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Jun 30, 2011 11:41 PM
captvern;819234 wrote:read on another site that bollman has pretty much packed it in and is done. Dont know how true this is or if it will effect the coaching or playcalling duties. Maybe this explains why there hasnt been much OL recruiting . If this is true i would get rid of him and hire Bentley

I very much doubt this is true. If it were, Fickell would have replaced him ASAP. It's not Bollman's future career as a head coach on the line if this gets screwed up.

Sadly, this cluster phuck up way of recruiting OL is not unusual for OSU under Bollman. It's why OSU has never seemed to have enough OL during his tenure, and why of all the positions at Ohio State OL is the one that has most consistently been an "issue" for the team. I was hoping that with JT gone, things might change for the better...but so far that isn't happening, apparently.
Jun 30, 2011 11:41pm
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Jul 1, 2011 7:52 AM
Luke Roberts LB from Lancaster got offered today. Presumably a camp offer, hopefully Kozan gets his ASAP.
Jul 1, 2011 7:52am
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Jul 6, 2011 9:32 AM
Adolphos Washington does not have OSU in his top 5. His teamate Stafford has liked us all along but has been trying to get Adolphos to visit OSU with him with no success yet.
Jul 6, 2011 9:32am