January 9th, 2017 at 10:59 AM ^
Welp, I would be happy, but it doesn't matter. With the way Urban is recruiting, they'll have another guy just as good right behind him. Impressive what Urbs is doing down there. Like Calipari but with more winning.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:00 AM ^
January 9th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
ooookay...going with the literal comparison I see
January 9th, 2017 at 12:48 PM ^
credit where it is due. I don't see the problem in acknowleging the fact that they are a recruiting machine, but whatever makes people feel better I guess.
January 9th, 2017 at 2:16 PM ^
it's because we already know they are good. It is a thread on some dude going pro. If we wanted to hear "they'll just replace them, because they are sooooo amazing!", we would go to an OSU blog. Besides, maybe they can't replace them. Who knows what will happen.
January 9th, 2017 at 2:18 PM ^
Well they pretty much stole the game from us this year, so I'm not surprised people aren't in the giving mood around here.
January 9th, 2017 at 2:33 PM ^
January 9th, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^
....he also eats boogers, allegedly.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:03 AM ^
Michigan held the longest streak in the nation avoiding a shutout until that game in South Bend in Brady Hoke's final season.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:03 PM ^
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January 9th, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^
Now why would you go and bring that game up? I had wiped in clean from my memory until now. Thanks.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:26 AM ^
yeah, reaching 4 final fours in Calipari's first 6 years at Kentucky with 1 NC really sucks. Dude has like an .850 win %.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^
Obviously he has a ton of talent there, but eventually football is so physical that there will be years where more guys fall off and fewer guys live up to expectations. I'm pretty sure Ohio State is actually going to be very thin at playmaker positions next year. Obviously their freshman will probably be very good, but imo they're losing 7/10 best players after losing basically their entire starting lineup a year ago.
January 9th, 2017 at 2:15 PM ^
...and look how difficult of a year they had after losing nearly their entire lineup. People need to stop predicting Ohio State to have a down year. It's not gonna happen.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Samuel > Samuel's replacement in 2017
January 9th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
Right now Samuel's natural replacement is Demario McCall. As a backup in garbage time, McCall had 270 rushing yards (5.51 ypc), 4 receptions for 81 receving yards, and 4 total TDs.
Samuel will definitely be hard to replace regardless though.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:04 PM ^
McCall at the under armour game a year or 2 ago was ELECTRIC. I have no idea how he looks now or even before that all star game but I know that I was terrified in that moment.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:06 PM ^
Their boards were all lit up with "WTF, our best player only got X touches.."
I like it that their "best player" is gone.
Also, I think Mike Weber's antics in The Game will be remembered. He's in for a big hurt when he comes to Ann Arbor.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:30 PM ^
January 9th, 2017 at 11:29 AM ^
Yeah, because Mike Weber is just as good if not better than Zeke. Don't be soft.
January 9th, 2017 at 3:25 PM ^
I hope OSU signs him.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:32 AM ^
There's no guarantee the new guys will be as good. OSU didn't really replace Ezekiel Elliott or Devin Smith this year.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^
Calipari won a national title, runner-up and final fours, etc. at Kentucky. His record there is comparable or bettern than Urbs record at OSU. Just a weird comment for you to throw in at the end there.
January 9th, 2017 at 10:59 AM ^
Making room for more 5* for Urban.
January 9th, 2017 at 10:59 AM ^
January 9th, 2017 at 11:05 AM ^
"3 Year U" from now on.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:01 AM ^
Can he backdate this to just before 3rd and 9 in the second overtime of the The Game plz? Thanks Curtis, you're the best.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:10 PM ^
Can Glasgow just set the edge and stay outside instead of going for that fake?
January 9th, 2017 at 2:20 PM ^
January 9th, 2017 at 11:01 AM ^
Every early declaration we've had thus has been no big deal. This is the only one that is going to be extremely difficult to replace. Don't get me wrong, we have offensive weapons ready to come in and contribute, but it will still be hard to make up for his production.
From what I've been told, up until Saturday he was leaning towards coming back. He had discussed with his family, was sold on the Kevin Wilson hire, and he even bought a flight back to Columbus for Sunday. Ultimately, he had a change of heart, which is probably what is best for him.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
freshman going to be forced into a bigger role this year than some of the returning guys? I find it hard to read OSU stuff without getting super jealous so
1. Is JK Dobbins a running back or H-back?
2. Are Tyjon Lindsey and Trevon Grimes projected to play next year?
3. Is Martell going to be the backup? Joe Burrows seems like an odd fit.
4. Is KJ Hill any good? I feel like it could be a tough year for them considering their best OL is probably going to be a true Soph.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
1. Not really sure yet. I'd be surprised if Dobbins play next year. The void left by Samuel will likely be filled by Demario McCall who is going to be VERY good.
2. I expect at least one of them to come in and contribute right away. Both would be ambitous, though not out of the question.
3. My guess is Tate redshirts next year. Burrows is not so much an odd fit, but could be a casualty of having too many QBs. Some say he might transfer, especially if Dwayne Haskins passes him on the depth chart.
4. KJ showed a lot of promise last year. Honestly, nobody has any idea how the offense will be with a new regime coming in. I, for one, am very bullish about it, but losing Curtis definitely stings.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:20 AM ^
See yall in November.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:15 PM ^
McCall is athletic but man he is awfully thin. I would rather have samuel. Seems he accounted for a great deal of the offense and was Barretts security blanket. I thought Barrett would have a better year, but losing o-line and elliot has exposed him greatly. Things are getting tighter and I am not calling a favorite.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:35 PM ^
Yeah, he needs to bulk up. He is a lot like Curtis was as a freshman both in usage and build. I remember when Samuel first played in 2014 he was a lighting quick jitterbug type, but he was not built like he is today.
Watch out for Bin Victor. He emerged late last season as a strong receiver option and he seems to be the trendy pick for a breakout candidate.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:19 AM ^
but for #3, I think Dwayne Haskins will be the backup.
January 9th, 2017 at 4:24 PM ^
1. Dobbins is a RB. His film is really good.
2. Hearing that Grimes will be the best WR at OSU as soon as he hits campus. Which says a lot both about Grimes and the current OSU WRs.
3. There is massive disagreement in OSU fanbase about the QB position. Each of the 4 QBs (Barrett, Burrows, Haskins, Tate) has supporters and detractors. I love Burrows -- quick release, very accurate, decent athlete; looked very good in spring ball and in limited reps this season. Will be very interesting to see what happens next year, as Barrett struggles to throw the ball, but is clutch, a very good runner and two-time BIG offensive MVP.
4. Not enough information on Hill. He looks good, but the pass offense has been so bad that it is tough to tell.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:31 AM ^
but it will be harder to replace Malik Hooker and Raekwon McMillan that Samuel. Those guys will definitley be 1st rounders. Samuel, I'm not so sure. He is a "depends on need" type of player. He was their only homerun hitter this year, but the reason they beat us was Hooker and McMillan.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:37 AM ^
NFL Draft stock and value to a college team don't necessarily go hand in hand.
Without Samuel, they may not have scored either of their OT TDs. The first was set up by a playfake to him and the second was scored by him (and set up by his crazy 3rd and 9 play).
January 9th, 2017 at 11:59 AM ^
Yeah, this is true. You could have an NFL level 1st/2nd round talent leave you, but if you're particularly strong in that area of the roster on your college team, the drop off might not be that big.
Conversely, you could see a NFL 4th or 5th rounder go, but if back on your college roster you have bad depth, the differential could be very big.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:59 AM ^
He must have flown back to Columbus with Tua.
January 9th, 2017 at 12:16 PM ^
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January 9th, 2017 at 11:03 AM ^
Wonder if Marshon Lattimore is next.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^
Hard to stay when all your friends around you are leaving for paychecks.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:10 AM ^
They don't have to leave to get paychecks! Allegedly.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Honestly, I'm not sure what the hold up is with him.
Out of anyone on our team, he needs to leave early. The guy has had chronic hamstring issues throughout his career here. There is zero reason to come back.
January 9th, 2017 at 11:48 AM ^
I actually want lattimore to come back.You guys are know seven over. Wonder what happens if you can't make the 85. I guess will have to take okudah. LOL.