M-Borg vs. THE Flavortown U Thread, Orig. by Buckeye Paul, absconded w/by talent.

[iam416]

I think it's perpetually on at least one of the various ESPNs.

[THE_WIZARD_]

shaddup

[WingsFan]

I remember when Wiz copied Talents avatar over at the megasite like what 15 years ago. F'K ing hilarious and sometimes confusing after one to many beers (and shots) at the bar.

[Prime2]

Another top 100 kid commits without even visiting. There really isn't a hotter recruiting class than Ohio State.

Word of caution before Urbie, Gerg and yourself start High-Fiving so to speak, Kareem Walker committed early at 1/2 time during the title game, didn't workout so well.

We flipped a Lineman late who was so solid, shutdown Twitter etc., only to flip again, late to Texas.

Another nut job, committed to fired Brady Hoke then refused over a 13 month period to come to AA and meet Hatbaugh and his staff in order to be re-evaluated?!?

Hate to see you guys get burned yet again.

[iam416]

Thanks, Prime. I'm familiar with how recruiting works.

[froot loops]

Yeah but you and Urbz are not familiar with how the NFL works and that will be your downfall.

[Prime2]

This must be the ultimate humiliation for Luke Fickel.

HC, Meyer steals his job, demoted to DC, then Co-DC and now this. I bet he now passes through a metal detector even when he's fetching coffee for the boys at the Woody "Shed" Hayes Center.

Meyer in 'uncharted waters' as Ohio State opens spring with roster worries
Dane Belbeck Mar 8, 2016 17:41
As Urban Meyer surveyed the field on the first day of spring practices Tuesday, he was struck by how drastically different Ohio State looks heading into the 2016 season.

"I counted 16 at least, guys that moved on to the NFL, or maybe more even," Meyer said during a press conference after practice. "I think we have 11 (injured) right now, guys we're counting on, that can't go full speed."

The Buckeyes entered the 2015 campaign as favorites to repeat as national champions, but a befuddling 17-14 home loss to Michigan State ended those chances.

Meyer still oversaw a prolific class of pro prospects, as nine underclassmen entered the NFL draft, in addition to a senior group that posted 50 wins in four seasons. All the turnover has created a unique atmosphere that's left one of college football's top coaches with question marks blotting his depth chart.

"This is uncharted waters for me, too," Meyer said. "With 11 guys out, that's the thing that kicks you in the teeth. If everybody's ready to go I think you could do that. But we're not."

Playing with a stacked roster the past few seasons, Meyer admitted to underutilizing some of his younger players.

"We had such depth and I hate wasting people's year of eligibility. So does our staff," the Ohio native and three-time national champion said. "That's a little imbalanced, but it's going to be good news around here in two years."

Ohio State's road back to the College Football Playoff isn't likely to get any easier. With Michigan and Penn State landing top recruiting classes, and Michigan State continuing to be a thorn in the Buckeyes' side, the Big Ten East should be hotly contested. With those challenges looming, Meyer's first task is to establish who plays where.

"Obviously, develop the depth chart. Schematically, we're not going to change much," Meyer said. "I think coach (Greg) Schiano is going to bring some new stuff, and offensively we're not going to change much at all. I'm not worried about that, I just want to see somewhat of a depth chart by the time we leave."

Ohio State opens the 2016 slate at home against Bowling Green on Sept. 3.

[Prime2]

Gerg Schiano only signed 1-yr. deal under Urban Meyer, looks like he is a long-term lock.

Don't read anything into it, apparently it's a "business decision". Only 600k for Gerg, Fickell top dog at 640k.

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2016/03/why_did_ohio_state_assistant_g.html

[Pasadena Blue]

O-state is killing it on the 'crootin' trail ...as I said O-state will be CONSISTENTLY more talented than M as long as Urbz is there. Any win M gets will have to be because JH outcoached Urbz.

[Dr. Strangelove]

3rd time not the charm

[iam416]

O-state is killing it on the 'crootin' trail ...as I said O-state will be CONSISTENTLY more talented than M as long as Urbz is there. Any win M gets will have to be because JH outcoached Urbz.

Long way to go. Only 2 of OSU's 7 top 100 kids are from Ohio. That said, if they manage to hold on to what they have and add 3 kids I think are very likely to come aboard (Grimes, Jaylen Harris and Amir Riep), they are up to 280 and change in the 247 composite with 16 players. If they add Okudah, who has repeatedly said OSU is his leader, then they are up to 291+ (better than last year with only 17 commits).

There are plenty of other names on the board. I also doubt they hold onto Shaun Wade. But even so, OSU has an outside chance at 300+ on the 247 Composite which is pretty much Alabama-Only territory.

[iam416]

OSU's biggest recruiting question mark is QB. They took Danny Clark when he was a sophomore, and while he's perfectly fine, I think it's clear they can do much better.

[UMStan White]

Pasadena Blue, are you and Rocky from France? OH OH OH they have muscles! We surrender!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iam416]

NFL Scout would trade his team's entire defense for OSU's 2015 defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...-state-defense

[iam416]

In recruiting "news" -- OSU offered Marvin Wilson the other day. Wilson is arguably the top player in the class and, regardless, a stud DT. Apparently, he's actually really interested in Ohio State. And, of course, LSU. I look forward to OSU being a hat on the table.