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Nov 28, 2011 1:19 PM
imex99;991245 wrote:Urban's right hand man coming to Ohio State

a name you might not know---but you will...

MARK PANTONI----formerly Director of Football Administation at Florida will be joining Meyer starting Wednesday.

Mark will be Director of Football Operations at OSU and will coordinate all recruiting efforts from OSU's standpoint.

He will organize a Friday Night Lights type of program at Ohio State

He will be the main administrative interface between OSU and high school coaches.

He will organize, coordinate and administer all the camps for Ohio State.

When it comes to recruiting----there is NO ONE that Urban leans on harder than Pantoni----and he is now going to be a Buckeye.

Big get.

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Ohio State has never had a problem going into Florida and getting guys...but this direct pipeline should make it even easier. In theory, we should be getting the best of the best from two of the football richest states (Ohio and Florida) every season. Very excited.
Nov 28, 2011 1:19pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:21 PM
While I agree with the health issues farce, Pat Forde of all people (just moved from ESPN to Yahoo!) should know better than most that $ and a dream job opportunity talk. Somewhat hypocritical of him to call out a guy for taking his dream job.
Nov 28, 2011 1:21pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:23 PM
How do you guys feel about Stoops? Good defensive reputation, good Western ties, Ohio guy, just couldn't cut it as a head coach.
Nov 28, 2011 1:23pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:30 PM
zach24oz;991311 wrote:I'm thinking he may pull a couple and try and pickup better ones...like some of top ones out of FLA or try and go after the #1 wr in the class...Wouldnt that be a huge land.
I seriously doubt he pulls any offers to committed players. Epitropoulous(sp?) could be moved, which would open a WR spot.
Nov 28, 2011 1:30pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:31 PM
se-alum;991357 wrote:I seriously doubt he pulls any offers to committed players. Epitropoulous(sp?) could be moved, which would open a WR spot.
He will be moved. To Punter.
Nov 28, 2011 1:31pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:40 PM
I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
Nov 28, 2011 1:40pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:42 PM
zach24oz;991375 wrote:I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
He won't do that. You burn bridges that way. There is no one bad enough to drop anyway. The difference between a 5* and a 4* is greater than the difference between a 4*and 2*. Rankings are not everything.
Nov 28, 2011 1:42pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:42 PM
chicago510;991341 wrote:How do you guys feel about Stoops? Good defensive reputation, good Western ties, Ohio guy, just couldn't cut it as a head coach.
if Urban likes him, that's good enough for me
Nov 28, 2011 1:42pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:44 PM
sleeper;991299 wrote:Your source is feeding you crap. There are no negotiations to be done, its over and a done deal. Anything your source tells you is false and just giving you lines so he doesn't lose his job due to a legal technicality. My source is always right, and they say its a done deal, no question about it.
Guess elevenwarriors and multiple newspapers are feeding the masses lines to not lose their jobs. :rolleyes:

Cut it out with this "source" bullshit. I have no "source". My only "source" is someone who has a very good understanding of the state laws, which is the only thing I told you my "source" told me. My "source" also happens to be a family member.
Nov 28, 2011 1:44pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:45 PM
chicago510;991306 wrote:From my reporter buddy @BenAxelrod on twitter:



Fickell, Meyer, Griffin, Schottenstein. Wonder when this was taken? Interesting.
People on other forums are saying the picture is from this morning.
Nov 28, 2011 1:45pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:46 PM
chicago510;991306 wrote:From my reporter buddy @BenAxelrod on twitter:



Fickell, Meyer, Griffin, Schottenstein. Wonder when this was taken? Interesting.
This morning.
Nov 28, 2011 1:46pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:48 PM
Love that Gene Smith isn't in the pic.
Nov 28, 2011 1:48pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:48 PM
Speedofsand;991107 wrote:Also, on the move with Meyer, will be Zach Smith. Smith, who was a graduate assistant under Meyer at Florida, will leave Temple as the wide receivers coach and do the same job at Ohio State.
He is Earle Bruce’s grandson.

nobody has a reaction about the new WR coach being Earle Bruce's grandson?
Nov 28, 2011 1:48pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:49 PM
zach24oz;991375 wrote:I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
Yea, I'm not sure you fully understand the depth of recruiting. High school coaches are your best friends, and if you go dropping their players, they're going to be hesitant to steer guys in your direction. The best recruiters have strong relationships w/ high school coaches in their home recruiting grounds.
Nov 28, 2011 1:49pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:51 PM
OneBuckeye;991381 wrote:He won't do that. You burn bridges that way. There is no one bad enough to drop anyway. The difference between a 5* and a 4* is greater than the difference between a 4*and 2*. Rankings are not everything.
He did it a BG and at Utah. Don't know about Florida.
Nov 28, 2011 1:51pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:55 PM
Speedofsand;991399 wrote:nobody has a reaction about the new WR coach being Earle Bruce's grandson?
I like it, but we need some color to our coaching staff. So far Stan Drayton is it! WR coach could be a place for that (I wish it was Darrell Hazell). I am not sure that one is 100% yet. I would be happy if it was true though.

Jeff rapp tweeted that Bo Pelini and a minority candidate were also interviewed. (no name on the minority candidate). I would have liked Dantonio to get a phone call. Also said Schottenstien, Gene Smith (FML) and Alex Shumate were on the search committee.
Nov 28, 2011 1:55pm
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Nov 28, 2011 1:58 PM
PDBuckeyes Doug Lesmerises
RT @dave_heller: Bret Bielema: On Urban Meyer - saw our practice; jokes (I think) nice little scouting routine he called job this year
lulz
Nov 28, 2011 1:58pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:03 PM
I doubt he does drop any of them just saying I wouldnt be all that surprised if he did...but we need to get some Lbs and DBs. The front 7 looks like they should be great next year. Then probably have Roby and Howard and CB. Safeties will be a ? Cant decide between Barnett or Johnson... I like Bryant but Idk who the other would be.
Nov 28, 2011 2:03pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:06 PM
zach24oz;991429 wrote:I doubt he does drop any of them just saying I wouldnt be all that surprised if he did...but we need to get some Lbs and DBs. The front 7 looks like they should be great next year. Then probably have Roby and Howard and CB. Safeties will be a ? Cant decide between Barnett or Johnson... I like Bryant but Idk who the other would be.
It really depends on what type of defense OSU runs. Barnett will maintain one safety spot. Bryant will probably play STAR if they maintain the same defensive philosophy. Domicone was the replacement at Safety Saturday, so we'll see.
Nov 28, 2011 2:06pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:07 PM
IMHO Clarke >>>Howard. I was not impress with Howard at all. He got picked on bad. Roby is the truth.
Nov 28, 2011 2:07pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:15 PM
OneBuckeye;991421 wrote:lulz
Bret Beilema is a fucking whiny douche..he has quickly become my least favorite big ten coach
Nov 28, 2011 2:15pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:27 PM
OneBuckeye;991433 wrote:IMHO Clarke >>>Howard. I was not impress with Howard at all. He got picked on bad. Roby is the truth.
No doubt, Clarke was on point when he got the chance. I'm kinda hoping Howard goes to the NFL. Roby is Winfield 2.0. Having a corner that tackles is imperative against the spread offenses of today.
Nov 28, 2011 2:27pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:31 PM
I dont see Howard going to the NFL.
Nov 28, 2011 2:31pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:48 PM
Pick6;991457 wrote:I dont see Howard going to the NFL.
Me neither, it's wishful thinking! lol
Nov 28, 2011 2:48pm
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Nov 28, 2011 2:50 PM
Stoneburner is pretty pumped about Urb coming.
Nov 28, 2011 2:50pm