I thought Eason got hurt, which led to Fromm starting?
The way Bama was getting after Bryant, I don't think it would have mattered who was at QB.
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I thought Eason got hurt, which led to Fromm starting?
The way Bama was getting after Bryant, I don't think it would have mattered who was at QB.
The only reason I don't think he did would be because if he signs with one team than it would be a big violation for another team to talk to him. Unless I guess he told them. I'm not sure such things can be kept secret, but then I guess it isnt since the crystal ball makes it obvious.
it is the dead period though so he likely hasn't been communicating with either staff.
Communication is allowed during a Dead Period, subject to limitations on the coaching side, just not face-to-face.
Come to think of it, I can't quite imagine how a violation of the ban on further recruiting/contact of/with an LOI signer would be enforced.
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I imagine LJ is upset, being passed over for a promotion again. He'll probably leave there like he did here, right?
Maybe I'm wrong but Washington State's defense is nothing to fear.
Fine with this as long as we get Jayson Oweh.
Ohio State's defensive line track record flipped Tyreke Smith to Buckeyes
Updated 5:47 PM; Posted 5:10 PM
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com mgoul@cleveland.com
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Tyreke Smith once planned on committing Thursday night to Penn State.
He entered the 2017 high school football season at Cleveland Heights set with that decision. He ended the season still set on the Nittany Lions.
So what changed?
Start with Larry Johnson, the defensive line coach who got away when James Franklin took the head coaching job three years ago at Penn State. Combine that with Ohio State's track record of sending defensive linemen to the NFL, and Smith said he changed his mind in November.
"They were definitely the school I had chose," Smith said. "It was hard letting them know I wasn't going there."
A 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end, Smith announced Thursday night at the Under Armour All-America Game that he is staying in Ohio and attending Ohio State this fall. He will join a defensive line that includes soon-to-be juniors Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper and sophomore Chase Young.
RELATED: See Ohio State's 2018 scholarship depth chart.
The Buckeyes, whose 2018 recruiting class entered the week ranked second in the country by 247Sports.com, lost out on other standouts at Smith's position. Brenton Cox decommitted in early December and signed in-state with Georgia. Harrisburg's Micah Parsons also remained close to his home and picked Penn State after a recruiting violation stopped the Buckeyes' pursuit.
Smith said he already had his mind made up when all of that transpired.
"I thought I got my academics set," Smith said, "but what school can get me ready for the next level? When you think about Ohio State, you think about the D-linemen: Joey Bosa, Tyquan Lewis."
During the recruiting process, Smith became friends with other recruits, including Parsons. Both made each other aware of their decisions. They even their official visit to Penn State at the same time.
"I was talking to the kids at Penn State," Smith said, "and they were like, 'For real, Coach (Larry) Johnson that dude is a great coach. I wouldn't be mad if you went there. I think he's the best coach in the country.'"
Johnson coached for 18 seasons at Penn State and sent six players to the first round of the NFL Draft. Add Joey Bosa in 2016 to that group.
"I want to put my talent into Coach Johnson's hands," Smith said. "I think he can develop me the best. He's a Christian man. He doesn't curse at his players and stuff like that. At this point in my life, going off to college and being away from my parents, I think I need that."
Smith likened Johnson's demeanor to his high school coach, Mac Stephens.
A former NFL linebacker, Stephens worked with Smith to mold him from a sophomore with no high school football playing experience to this sought prospect. In addition to Ohio State and Penn State, Smith's top five included Alabama, USC and Oregon.
"Coach Mac, I thank him for everything," Smith said. "He's the reason I came out and play football. He basically changed my life with the game."
Stephens said two years ago as he began working with Smith that he saw college and pro potential. Smith said he slowly began to realize it as his on-field success followed the college offers that quickly came.
He can learn from Johnson and reigning Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Nick Bosa, who said last month he thinks he is ready for the NFL. Bosa must stay in school for one more season. After that, Smith could find himself competing for a starting spot.
"They were like you'll come in and get 30-40 snaps," he said. "That's great because I feel like in high school on some snaps I wasn't at my full potential because I had to play wide receiver, tight end and special teams. I'll get to learn the position. I'll get to learn from the defensive lineman of the year and one of the best coaches in the game."
http://www.cleveland.com/hssports/blog/index.ssf/2018/01/ohio_states_defensive_line_tra.html
Ohio State's defensive line track record flipped Tyreke Smith to Buckeyes
Updated 5:47 PM; Posted 5:10 PM
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com mgoul@cleveland.com
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Tyreke Smith once planned on committing Thursday night to Penn State.
He entered the 2017 high school football season at Cleveland Heights set with that decision. He ended the season still set on the Nittany Lions.
So what changed?
Start with Larry Johnson, the defensive line coach who got away when James Franklin took the head coaching job three years ago at Penn State. Combine that with Ohio State's track record of sending defensive linemen to the NFL, and Smith said he changed his mind in November.
"They were definitely the school I had chose," Smith said. "It was hard letting them know I wasn't going there."
A 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end, Smith announced Thursday night at the Under Armour All-America Game that he is staying in Ohio and attending Ohio State this fall. He will join a defensive line that includes soon-to-be juniors Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper and sophomore Chase Young.
RELATED: See Ohio State's 2018 scholarship depth chart.
The Buckeyes, whose 2018 recruiting class entered the week ranked second in the country by 247Sports.com, lost out on other standouts at Smith's position. Brenton Cox decommitted in early December and signed in-state with Georgia. Harrisburg's Micah Parsons also remained close to his home and picked Penn State after a recruiting violation stopped the Buckeyes' pursuit.
Smith said he already had his mind made up when all of that transpired.
"I thought I got my academics set," Smith said, "but what school can get me ready for the next level? When you think about Ohio State, you think about the D-linemen: Joey Bosa, Tyquan Lewis."
During the recruiting process, Smith became friends with other recruits, including Parsons. Both made each other aware of their decisions. They even their official visit to Penn State at the same time.
"I was talking to the kids at Penn State," Smith said, "and they were like, 'For real, Coach (Larry) Johnson that dude is a great coach. I wouldn't be mad if you went there. I think he's the best coach in the country.'"
Johnson coached for 18 seasons at Penn State and sent six players to the first round of the NFL Draft. Add Joey Bosa in 2016 to that group.
"I want to put my talent into Coach Johnson's hands," Smith said. "I think he can develop me the best. He's a Christian man. He doesn't curse at his players and stuff like that. At this point in my life, going off to college and being away from my parents, I think I need that."
Smith likened Johnson's demeanor to his high school coach, Mac Stephens.
A former NFL linebacker, Stephens worked with Smith to mold him from a sophomore with no high school football playing experience to this sought prospect. In addition to Ohio State and Penn State, Smith's top five included Alabama, USC and Oregon.
"Coach Mac, I thank him for everything," Smith said. "He's the reason I came out and play football. He basically changed my life with the game."
Stephens said two years ago as he began working with Smith that he saw college and pro potential. Smith said he slowly began to realize it as his on-field success followed the college offers that quickly came.
He can learn from Johnson and reigning Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Nick Bosa, who said last month he thinks he is ready for the NFL. Bosa must stay in school for one more season. After that, Smith could find himself competing for a starting spot.
"They were like you'll come in and get 30-40 snaps," he said. "That's great because I feel like in high school on some snaps I wasn't at my full potential because I had to play wide receiver, tight end and special teams. I'll get to learn the position. I'll get to learn from the defensive lineman of the year and one of the best coaches in the game."
http://www.cleveland.com/hssports/blog/index.ssf/2018/01/ohio_states_defensive_line_tra.html
Hmmm... so all of the sudden, in mid December Smith realized this about LJ?
damn.... this is the slowest moving third quarter evah!!
Nice albeit quick sideline interview with Slade. Sounds like a PSU kid. Seemed quite humble. Can’t wait to see him in blue and white
Don’t you want your D to be playing downhill?
the other downhill
Smith may be pissed if LJ retires a few days after signing day.
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