imex99
Posts: 4,927
Oct 14, 2011 1:57pm
Rumored to be switching to LB on the scout forums from insiders...
Thoughts?
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Oct 14, 2011 1:58pm
Ehh I'm skeptical. Has he played LB before?
stroups
Posts: 3,223
Oct 14, 2011 2:02pm
His brother is highly recruited linebacker in high school.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Oct 14, 2011 2:09pm
Automatik;933403 wrote:Ehh I'm skeptical. Has he played LB before?
Yes, standout lb and rb in highschool...
If little smith comes to osu, would be cool to have brothers playing defense together.
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charliehustle14
Posts: 2,224
Oct 14, 2011 3:31pm
We heard the same thing about Hyde during the offeseason, too. We'll see.
You can definitely see the potential he has as a RB. I just think he's a little short on confidence and the mental toughness aspect that comes with the position right now.
You can definitely see the potential he has as a RB. I just think he's a little short on confidence and the mental toughness aspect that comes with the position right now.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Oct 14, 2011 3:45pm
charliehustle14;933479 wrote:We heard the same thing about Hyde during the offeseason, too. We'll see.
You can definitely see the potential he has as a RB. I just think he's a little short on confidence and the mental toughness aspect that comes with the position right now.
The scout premium boards said the staff changed the way he carries the ball and that's what is the difference in Smith from last year to this year...
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se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Oct 14, 2011 5:52pm
Would be absolutely shocked if he moved to LB.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 14, 2011 7:00pm
I think someone is going to have to move positions eventually (or transfer), with Dunn and Ball coming in next year, Hall still having a year left, and Berry lurking somewhere in the background.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Oct 14, 2011 7:29pm
See the potential? Where are you getting that from? I know he was highly regarded out of HS, but I haven't seen much from him.charliehustle14;933479 wrote:We heard the same thing about Hyde during the offeseason, too. We'll see.
You can definitely see the potential he has as a RB. I just think he's a little short on confidence and the mental toughness aspect that comes with the position right now.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Oct 14, 2011 8:40pm
It doesn't matter. He might be there this year, but Bollman, Siciliano, and Fickell are all going to be freshening up their resumes after the season. Unlikely he moves IMO and if he does, the new regime will probably shift him back.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Oct 14, 2011 8:45pm
Depth right now at RB and anemic at LB. Makes sense, but dunno if that transition can be made in-season?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Oct 14, 2011 8:49pm
When Storm Klein is one of your better LBs, you are in big trouble. Dude is one of the worst starting LBs I can remember. So slow and is such a poor tackler.chicago510;933680 wrote:Depth right now at RB and anemic at LB. Makes sense, but dunno if that transition can be made in-season?
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Oct 14, 2011 9:02pm
This. This. This.jordo212000;933683 wrote:When Storm Klein is one of your better LBs, you are in big trouble. Dude is one of the worst starting LBs I can remember. So slow and is such a poor tackler.
No clue how he starts for OSU. And the thing is, people were so high on the hiring of Vrabel. Vrabel hasn't made a difference and an offensive coach was much more needed.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Oct 14, 2011 9:05pm
I have no clue why Ryan Shazier doesn't get more PT. The season is over and he is a playmaker. Give him Klein's spot. At the very worst, he'll miss the same amount of tackles in the flats as Klein does
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Oct 14, 2011 11:24pm
It's simple. No depth at LB, depth at RB. Just trying to see the field.
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Oct 14, 2011 11:40pm
From what I have seen out of Shazier, looks like he will/could be a stud. Seems like he makes just about every special teams tackle or pretty close to it...he has some speed too.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Oct 15, 2011 2:58pm
Warming up with linebackers during pregame.
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derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Oct 16, 2011 12:56am
Vrabel isn't going to make Klein more athletic...thedynasty1998;933689 wrote:This. This. This.
No clue how he starts for OSU. And the thing is, people were so high on the hiring of Vrabel. Vrabel hasn't made a difference and an offensive coach was much more needed.
Tobias Fünke
Posts: 2,387
Oct 16, 2011 1:42am
haha so true.derek bomar;935146 wrote:Vrabel isn't going to make Klein more athletic...
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Oct 16, 2011 7:54am
unfortunately, there was an opening for a linebackers coach, not an offensive coachthedynasty1998;933689 wrote:This. This. This.
No clue how he starts for OSU. And the thing is, people were so high on the hiring of Vrabel. Vrabel hasn't made a difference and an offensive coach was much more needed.
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Oct 16, 2011 11:26pm
I'll go with Vrabel instead of Chatter nobodies
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Oct 16, 2011 11:29pm
Fickell didn't have the authority to hire a new O-coordinator. Remember.....Fickell was only supposed to the Head Coach for FIVE DAYS.
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Big Gain
Posts: 2,073
Oct 16, 2011 11:31pm
Fickell didn't have the authority to hire a new O-coordinator. Remember......Fickel was only supposed to be Head Coach for FIVE DAYS.thedynasty1998;933689 wrote:This. This. This.
No clue how he starts for OSU. And the thing is, people were so high on the hiring of Vrabel. Vrabel hasn't made a difference and an offensive coach was much more needed.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Oct 17, 2011 8:37am
Interesting change. To be honest he just ran over people in high school, his running didn't overly impress me and that was evident by his play early in the season. If he is smart, he can be a very good linebacker and has great size for it too.
Unfortunately I see a kid like Brionte Dunn being the same exact player. I really hope we can get Keith Byers II in 2012 he has vision and quickness we need at RB.
Unfortunately I see a kid like Brionte Dunn being the same exact player. I really hope we can get Keith Byers II in 2012 he has vision and quickness we need at RB.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Oct 17, 2011 8:59am
I called Storm Klein being a bust from day one took it up the ass from every Blind Buckeye supporter on the OC. He was a good country boy league football player and should be playing in the MAC somewhere. Smith's speed alone gives him an advantage over "Partly Cloudy" Klein.