Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer determined a punishment for senior running back Carlos Hyde on July 31st, suspending Hyde the first three games of the 2013 season. The video of the incident has been released, allowing individuals to speculate as to how lenient or harsh Coach Meyer has been with his discipline of Hyde.
With the suspension of Carlos Hyde, the opportunity for increased playing time has arrived for redshirt junior Rod Smith, sophomore Bri'onte Dunn, redshirt freshman Warren Ball, and freshman Ezekiel Elliott. Returning senior Jordan Hall is also an option, as well as incoming freshman Dontre Wilson. While Smith, Dunn, Ball, and Elliott are more of the traditional running back style, Hall and Wilson both could be classified as "Percy Harvin-types", players who could be receiver or running threats out of the backfield.
If there was any position on the team that could withstand a suspension, it would be the running back position for the Buckeyes. Smith, Dunn, and Hall all have experience carrying the ball for Ohio State, with Hall being the most extensive and experienced.
With a three game suspension, it leads me to this question ~ is there a possibility that Carlos Hyde will not be able to reclaim a substantial role as a ball carrier for Ohio State in 2013?
Before dismissing this question completely, please re-read Coach Meyer's statement on Carlos Hyde's suspension - “Carlos Hyde will be suspended for at least the first three games of the 2013 season for conduct not representative of this football program or this university. He will be required to fulfill additional obligations before he is allowed to play in a game.”
"At least three games". "Additional obligations". It is entirely possible that Hyde could miss even more than three games.
What if Rod Smith runs for over a hundred years in each of the three games while Carlos Hyde is suspended? Or Bri'onte Dunn demonstrates the skills that made him such a highly-touted recruit out of high school?
No matter how any of the other players perform, it seems likely that Carlos Hyde will have to work his way back up the depth chart, to regain the trust of the coaching staff. The story will be worth keeping an eye and ear open for as the season progresses.
Nowhere to run, nowhere for Hyde? The other running backs on the 2013 Buckeyes may make this a possible theme song that Carlos Hyde may not want to hear.
TTUN
Monday, August 5, 2013
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Congratulations To Cris Carter For The Pro Football Hall Of Fame
"It's not where you start, but where you finish.". The words of Zig Ziglar could truly apply to Cris Carter, former Ohio State wide receiver who will be enshrined tonight in The Pro Football Hall Of Fame.
Carter was suspended by Ohio State in August 1987 for accepting money from an agent, ending his collegiate career. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1987 supplemental draft, Carter was cut by former Eagles coach Buddy Ryan in 1989, famously stating, "All he does is catch touchdowns.".
Carter actually was cut for a substance abuse problem. Landing with the Minnesota Vikings, Carter was able to overcome his challenges to become arguably one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Carter will enter The Pro Football Hall Of Fame in his sixth year of eligibility.
One of my childhood memories of my Dad as we would play football was when he would throw to me, and if I would drop it, Dad would say, "If you can touch it, you can catch it.". Watch this clip of Cris Carter playing against Brigham Young in the 1985 Citrus Bowl, and I believe my Dad would agree that Cris Carter played with the same mindset and motto...
I am going to conclude this post with an image of Cris Carter, using his words and image to sum up his Ohio State career. Congratulations on The Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Mr. Carter. Go Bucks!
Carter was suspended by Ohio State in August 1987 for accepting money from an agent, ending his collegiate career. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1987 supplemental draft, Carter was cut by former Eagles coach Buddy Ryan in 1989, famously stating, "All he does is catch touchdowns.".
Carter actually was cut for a substance abuse problem. Landing with the Minnesota Vikings, Carter was able to overcome his challenges to become arguably one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Carter will enter The Pro Football Hall Of Fame in his sixth year of eligibility.
One of my childhood memories of my Dad as we would play football was when he would throw to me, and if I would drop it, Dad would say, "If you can touch it, you can catch it.". Watch this clip of Cris Carter playing against Brigham Young in the 1985 Citrus Bowl, and I believe my Dad would agree that Cris Carter played with the same mindset and motto...
I am going to conclude this post with an image of Cris Carter, using his words and image to sum up his Ohio State career. Congratulations on The Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Mr. Carter. Go Bucks!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Amen, Brother!
No sane person likes the snow/single digit temperatures over sun/90+ degrees
— Brett (@BLeez17) July 16, 2013
ESPN.com ~ Article on Trey Johnson's recruiting saga
Good article on incoming Ohio State freshman linebacker Trey Johnson's recruiting process, as well as three other players' respective experiences.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/9472805/college-football-recruiting-eyes-live-it?src=mobile
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/9472805/college-football-recruiting-eyes-live-it?src=mobile
Monday, June 24, 2013
Video clip of Coach Tressel @ Coach Dave Dlugosz's ALHS retirement ceremony
Dave Dlugosz was one of my high school teachers. Even though I never played football for him, he was always very supportive and encouraging to me as a student and as an athlete when I attended Avon Lake High School.
Coach Tressel attended a recent event in Avon Lake honoring Coach Dlugosz for his accomplishments as Avon Lake's head football coach. Hope you all enjoy it.
Coach Dlugosz ~ congratulations on a great ALHS career.
Coach Tressel attended a recent event in Avon Lake honoring Coach Dlugosz for his accomplishments as Avon Lake's head football coach. Hope you all enjoy it.
Coach Dlugosz ~ congratulations on a great ALHS career.
Friday, June 21, 2013
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