TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Nov 28, 2011 1:19pm
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.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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chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 28, 2011 1:21pm
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.Automatik;991332 wrote:Pat Forde chimes in.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=pf-forde_meyer_credibility_urban_myth_112711
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 28, 2011 1:23pm
How do you guys feel about Stoops? Good defensive reputation, good Western ties, Ohio guy, just couldn't cut it as a head coach.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 28, 2011 1:30pm
I seriously doubt he pulls any offers to committed players. Epitropoulous(sp?) could be moved, which would open a WR spot.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.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 1:31pm
He will be moved. To Punter.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.
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Nov 28, 2011 1:40pm
I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 1:42pm
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.zach24oz;991375 wrote:I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 28, 2011 1:42pm
if Urban likes him, that's good enough for mechicago510;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.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Nov 28, 2011 1:44pm
Guess elevenwarriors and multiple newspapers are feeding the masses lines to not lose their jobs. :rolleyes: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.
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.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Nov 28, 2011 1:45pm
People on other forums are saying the picture is from this morning.chicago510;991306 wrote:From my reporter buddy @BenAxelrod on twitter:
Fickell, Meyer, Griffin, Schottenstein. Wonder when this was taken? Interesting.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Nov 28, 2011 1:46pm
This morning.chicago510;991306 wrote:From my reporter buddy @BenAxelrod on twitter:
Fickell, Meyer, Griffin, Schottenstein. Wonder when this was taken? Interesting.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 1:48pm
Love that Gene Smith isn't in the pic.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Nov 28, 2011 1:48pm
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?
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 28, 2011 1:49pm
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.zach24oz;991375 wrote:I'm just saying if he can land a better wr and drop a 2* or 3* he probably would
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Nov 28, 2011 1:51pm
He did it a BG and at Utah. Don't know about Florida.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.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 1:55pm
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.Speedofsand;991399 wrote:nobody has a reaction about the new WR coach being Earle Bruce's grandson?
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.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 1:58pm
lulzPDBuckeyes 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
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Nov 28, 2011 2:03pm
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.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 28, 2011 2:06pm
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.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.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 28, 2011 2:07pm
IMHO Clarke >>>Howard. I was not impress with Howard at all. He got picked on bad. Roby is the truth.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Nov 28, 2011 2:15pm
Bret Beilema is a fucking whiny douche..he has quickly become my least favorite big ten coachOneBuckeye;991421 wrote:lulz
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 28, 2011 2:27pm
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.OneBuckeye;991433 wrote:IMHO Clarke >>>Howard. I was not impress with Howard at all. He got picked on bad. Roby is the truth.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 28, 2011 2:31pm
I dont see Howard going to the NFL.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 28, 2011 2:48pm
Me neither, it's wishful thinking! lolPick6;991457 wrote:I dont see Howard going to the NFL.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Nov 28, 2011 2:50pm
Stoneburner is pretty pumped about Urb coming.