grumbler

June 1st, 2013 at 5:53 PM ^

Same is true of "Michigan" or "Central" or "Miami."

I think we have, what, one case of understandable confusion in two-plus years?  That's less than the confusion over "Miami" (though more than the confusion over "Central").

Those who wish to annoy the Buckeyes while avoiding the "scUM"-style approach can avoid confusion by referring to "Ohio" and "Ohio (NTO)." I think most people here will generally understand that a refernce to "Ohio" is a reference to the school that spells "Ohio" in scrpt with their band, there at Ohio Stadium.

If it confuses you, you only need to ask.

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grumbler

June 1st, 2013 at 1:20 PM ^

Exactly.  It is as annoying to say "Ohio" as it is to say "Miami."  There are two fairly prominant Miamis, and they should never be referred to as merely "Miami."  The name belittles them, even if they bcall themselves "Miami."  We are bigger men than they are.

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maizeonblueaction

May 31st, 2013 at 10:29 PM ^

why is Winovich rated so low on the recruiting sites if he's being hit up hard by the two big Midwestern powers, who could have a good shot at anyone they want, so must think well of him?

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Farnn

May 31st, 2013 at 11:36 PM ^

Because he's 215 lbs at a position where he would need to be 240 to play.  Not everyone can maintain their athleticism after putting on weight, so there's a bit of a risk.  Plus he doesn't seem like the type to go to a bunch of camps, so there is only his HS tapes.  If his senior tape is better he may get bumped up.

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BiSB

May 31st, 2013 at 10:48 PM ^

It sounds more like (a) people have thought it to be a MIchigan/OSU battle, and (b) now it sounds like a Michigan/Pitt battle, so the safer bet is Michigan. From what I've heard it doesn't sound necessarily like these new predictions are because of super-secret insider info.

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BiSB

May 31st, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^

From what I can gather, it sounds like there could be a commitment soon (possibly tomorrow), but that no one is exactly sure who he'll choose. People are moving their Crystal Ball picks away from OSU to his other presumed leader (until recently, at least), Michigan, because it's probably either MIchigan or Pitt.

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Callahan

June 1st, 2013 at 1:14 PM ^

I love that the experts all get to change their predictions hours before an announcenment, thus making themselves look brilliant and plugged in. why not wait for the last two minutes, when Gardner is kneeling out the clock, and telling your friend that you think Michigan's going to pull this one out?

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Callahan

June 1st, 2013 at 3:02 PM ^

You're missing the point. They do this for all the recruits. The only way anyone gets it wrong is if a kid commits out of the blue, like Bars did. That will likely be the only smear on Ace's list. (Not to pick on Ace; he's just one of the predictors involved.) And no, if you change your prediction in the last day before the recruit commits, it doesn't make you're "plugged in." It means you learned something right about the same time everyone else did.

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Victor Hale II

June 1st, 2013 at 4:16 PM ^

I guess I was speaking for those like myself, as I only read this board and try to absorb what's posted here. So your main complaint is that the recruiting guys are imposters to some degree? Do they come across as know-it-alls or experts, acting as if they knew all along and saying "this is why you should pay for my info"? If so, then I'm totally with you. If not, then maybe they're just trying to keep their readers up to date?

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triangle_M

June 1st, 2013 at 7:41 AM ^

I read that yesterday too.  Pretty funny in that the staff guy over there says, Buckeyes not going after Hand because he doesn't fit in with the program.  Then says, Buckeyes would take Hand if he wanted to commit.  ??? Buckeye logic is ineffable. 

 

Ohio State will not make up any ground with Hand this weekend and part of the reason is they don't really care to. He's a great player and a really awesome kid, but not the right fit for their program.

 

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I will state, unequivocally, that Ohio State will not making much an effort to lure Hand back "into the mix." As good a player as he is, as good a kid as he is; there is a certain type of person and personality that this staff is looking for and DaShawn does not have it.

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Logan88

June 1st, 2013 at 7:48 AM ^

...there is a certain type of person and personality that this [Ohio State] staff is looking for and DaShawn does not have it.
I would really love to know what the heck that is supposed to mean. Hand doesn't fit the rigorous personality standards of a program that recruits players like Clarett and Pryor?

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