The final piece of the negotiation puzzle with Meyer was the ability to have freedom to bring in players who are eligible per the NCAA’s clearinghouse, but not necessarily OSU’s stringent academic standards. Remember when the joke was “If you have a pulse, you can get in Ohio State”? Yeah, those days are long gone. Ohio State now has the highest academic standards of any public school in the state, including Miami University which held the top spot for several years. Therefore, while Meyer was fully aware that former OSU head coach Jim Tressel “got one or two free passes a year” per a source, Meyer wanted full autonomy to bring in any player that met NCAA guidelines. According to the same source, Meyer stressed throughout this process that he is a strict proponent of academics and that his players will graduate at an extremely high rate. In fact, many of the incentive clauses in his contract are based on academics. However, he also wanted the freedom to bring in a kid that he believed in who might not have the best academic resume in high school … and OSU acquiesced. We don’t think Meyer would ever abuse this privilege, but it was interesting to learn that was the final sticking point in the negotiations.

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se-alum;993080 wrote:our linebacking corp wasn't good this year and missed alot of tackles, along w/ our secondary

I don't ever remember seeing that many missed tackles. It was very frustrating!

imex99;993221 wrote:The final piece of the negotiation puzzle with Meyer was the ability to have freedom to bring in players who are eligible per the NCAA’s clearinghouse, but not necessarily OSU’s stringent academic standards. Remember when the joke was “If you have a pulse, you can get in Ohio State”? Yeah, those days are long gone. Ohio State now has the highest academic standards of any public school in the state, including Miami University which held the top spot for several years. Therefore, while Meyer was fully aware that former OSU head coach Jim Tressel “got one or two free passes a year” per a source, Meyer wanted full autonomy to bring in any player that met NCAA guidelines. According to the same source, Meyer stressed throughout this process that he is a strict proponent of academics and that his players will graduate at an extremely high rate. In fact, many of the incentive clauses in his contract are based on academics. However, he also wanted the freedom to bring in a kid that he believed in who might not have the best academic resume in high school … and OSU acquiesced. We don’t think Meyer would ever abuse this privilege, but it was interesting to learn that was the final sticking point in the negotiations.

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Smooth. We already know you can't fail at OSU.

dat dude;993204 wrote:A rumor saying Tommy Schutt would like to talk to Urban about OSU. He is a current PSU commit, so there are definitely reasons for him to pursue other options. He once had OSU high on his list, but that was during the Tressel era. Would be an outstanding get on the DL.

Not bad, OSU is his fourth choice.

karen lotz;993380 wrote:Not bad, OSU is his fourth choice.

Cool. Not sure how that is relevant should Schutt decide to choose OSU. I'd rather OSU be his fourth choice and come to Columbus than say be eliminated from contention at the start of the contact period.

Add Nelson Agholor to the elite recruits who are intrigued by Meyer

"Ohio State is a great program and a draw on its own without Coach Meyer," Agholor said. "But with Coach Meyer there it's even more appealing. He's got a great history of developing players and turning players into winners. Anyone would be honored to be recruited by Coach Meyer."

Wow. Have to think Meyer has a ton of work to do getting involved this late but he would be an unbelievable get. I think its safe to assume Meyer will be calling him soon.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nelson-Agholor-115476
[URL]http://247sports.com/Player/Nelson-Agholor-7477?pi=1658[/URL]

karen lotz;993380 wrote:Not bad, OSU is his fourth choice.

I wish Michigan would have pursued him.

dat dude;993401 wrote:Add Nelson Agholor to the elite recruits who are intrigued by Meyer



Wow. Have to think Meyer has a ton of work to do getting involved this late but he would be an unbelievable get. I think its safe to assume Meyer will be calling him soon.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nelson-Agholor-115476
http://247sports.com/Player/Nelson-Agholor-7477?pi=1658

That would be huge, I would thing guys like Stefon Diggs and Cyrus Jones would work good in his system.

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Talked with Urban Meyer a few minutes ago#. good guy



http://247sports.com/Player/Jordan-Diamond-7096?pi=9490

Jordan Diamond - 6'6" 290 OT

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Hearing that USC is in the running for Dunn now. I don't think it holds much weight, but it's out there.

How many spots do we have left?? 4 or 5??

stroups;993466 wrote:How many spots do we have left?? 4 or 5??

Who knows. Need to hear from the NCAA, find out if anyone is transferring.. I'm gonna guess they take like 19-20

Midstate01;993482 wrote:Who knows. Need to hear from the NCAA, find out if anyone is transferring.. I'm gonna guess they take like 19-20

Yea, no way to tell. I'm sure there will be guys that don't see themselves fitting into Urbans plans.

Meyer's first official 2013 offer - WR Shelton Gibson - Cleveland Heights

http://247sports.com/Player/Shelton-Gibson-14843?pi=12730

Faster straight line speed than Jalin Marshall. Has ran a 10.7 100m. Would be an excellent get.

Maybe too late though, pretty sure he loves auburn

At least I think that's him. I better go look.

It is. However, that was pre-Urban. Plenty of time to get back in it.

dat dude;993634 wrote:It is. However, that was pre-Urban. Plenty of time to get back in it.

Hed be a HUGE get!!

Going to be a fun couple of months leading up to signing day...

Ha, it just gets better and better. Noah Spence just tweeted that he just got off the phone with Urban and OSU is "definitely at the top of the list for now." Do we even have enough schollys for these guys??

Spence is a 5* DE from PA http://247sports.com/Player/Noah-Spence-7418?pi=3668

dat dude;994076 wrote:Ha, it just gets better and better. Noah Spence just tweeted that he just got off the phone with Urban and OSU is "definitely at the top of the list for now." Do we even have enough schollys for these guys??

Spence is a 5* DE from PA http://247sports.com/Player/Noah-Spence-7418?pi=3668

Oh wow!!!!

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damn.... #hailurban

I'm not sure who this guy is but in regards to Noah Spence...

@Ryan_McCrystal DraftAce.com
think Urban Meyer makes a difference? #9 recruit on Rivals didn't have OSU on list... just tweeted he talked to Meyer, OSU now No.1

There will be a lot of crap thrown at the fan. Be interesting to see what sticks.

Nevadabuck says dodsen will be first osu commit. His best guess..