Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 29, 2009 9:55am
I recall a few posters a few weeks back commenting that Mardy Gilyard is a thug. I think Mardy Gilyard represents UC just fine. I have attached an ESPN article that discusses more about Gilyard and what he means to the football program.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls09/news/story?id=4774719
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls09/news/story?id=4774719
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 29, 2009 11:38am
okay--he's a nice thug 
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 29, 2009 11:53am
thug
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 29, 2009 12:26pm
I'm not sure that article shines a better light on him?
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tcby99
Posts: 328
Dec 29, 2009 12:46pm
still a thug...lol
Little Danny
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Dec 29, 2009 1:31pm
ghosthunter
Posts: 154
Dec 29, 2009 2:19pm
Interesting. No doubt the young man is talented and in all likelihood, will be playing on Sunday's next year. That being said, when I first saw/listened to him a few weeks ago, thug is what came to my mind also. Mr.Gilyard needs to understand that how you carry yourself as a person, and the image that you present is where many first impressions are made. The impressions, are also many times lasting one's.
I'm not saying the article is true or false, but if Mardy Gilyard wants to be taken seriously as a man, than he needs to lose the "hood rat" persona that he so eloquently portrays.
I'm not saying the article is true or false, but if Mardy Gilyard wants to be taken seriously as a man, than he needs to lose the "hood rat" persona that he so eloquently portrays.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 29, 2009 2:21pm
okay--he's a real nice thug :rolleyes:
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 29, 2009 3:44pm
There's a reason he got into Cinci and not Ohio State, and its not athletic ability...
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Dec 29, 2009 3:55pm
thissleeper wrote: There's a reason he got into Cinci and not Ohio State, and its not athletic ability...
goosebumps
Posts: 1,058
Dec 29, 2009 4:04pm
omg, this is getting so old. OSU wasn't even a college of interest for Gilyard, so he couldn't have been shut out of a school he had no interest in. The world doesn't revolve around OSU no matter how much you think it does.
Back to the topic.
Gilyard came from a rough area and has really done well for himself. He made some mistakes (not criminal) and has worked very very hard and come out on top. Congrats to him for his career and I can't wait to see him on sundays.
Back to the topic.
Gilyard came from a rough area and has really done well for himself. He made some mistakes (not criminal) and has worked very very hard and come out on top. Congrats to him for his career and I can't wait to see him on sundays.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 29, 2009 4:07pm
Why would you be interested in a college where you need more than a pulse to be academically eligible?goosebumps wrote: omg, this is getting so old. OSU wasn't even a college of interest for Gilyard, so he couldn't have been shut out of a school he had no interest in. The world doesn't revolve around OSU no matter how much you think it does.
He's going to the NFL either way, but why struggle to get a prestigious degree when you can coast your way through a glorified community college?
Moron.
goosebumps
Posts: 1,058
Dec 29, 2009 4:12pm
yawn. Ok, I get it, OSU is only surpassed by Harvard, Yale, and God.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 30, 2009 12:01am
According to Sleeper (and some others around here) OSU surpises your list Goosebumps. Not is OSU better in academics, they are better football players too.
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charliehustle14
Posts: 2,224
Dec 30, 2009 12:08am
I think it's hilarious that still posters get all up in arms over statements made by sleeper.
Cleveland Buck
Posts: 5,126
Dec 30, 2009 12:10am
+1charliehustle14 wrote: I think it's hilarious that still posters get all up in arms over statements made by sleeper.
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2009 11:50am
I bet the Gilyard detractors on here would love him on their team. I watched him up close at Pitt and the kid's a stud and was pure business on and off the field.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Dec 30, 2009 12:11pm
I think in the NFL his impact will be mainly on special teams. Could develop into a Josh Cribbs type of player?
ghosthunter
Posts: 154
Dec 30, 2009 12:44pm
That's where I also envision him making the biggest contribution. I have no idea what his route running abilities, or how good he is at creating seperation for himself, but if he gets hooked up with a good receivers coach, and has a solid veteran WR mentoring him, the kid could really contribute on Sundays.september63 wrote: I think in the NFL his impact will be mainly on special teams. Could develop into a Josh Cribbs type of player?
How well he handles critcism and physical corners will play quite a bit in his development. Can he handle going from the "golden boy" to special teams / 3rd choice in the pattern? Some players are unselfish and just want to contribute, others have to be in the limelight.
3reppom
Posts: 765
Dec 30, 2009 1:33pm
Gilyard is an excellent route runner. He understands coverage schemes very well having been a defensive player starting out in college. That helps him a ton when it comes to reading coverages. There is a great example here at 1:39 of Gilyard using leverage to shield his man from the ball by slowing up a bit to keep his man on his back so he can make catch. That is one example of the instinctual little things he does that will endear him to coaches that most people don't usually pick up on. I don't think he will ever be a true number 1 in the NFL, but he should have a decent career as a slot receiver and return man.