We Have a Winner
Ohio State officially won the Justin Boren Sweepstakes
yesterday. The Buckeyes were running unopposed
from the moment Boren made his fateful comments
about the new Michigan regime and the
speculation turned to reality.
Judging from readers' comments about Boren's potential transfer, Buckeye Nation is conflicted on Boren’s arrival. Jim Tressel, on the other hand, is very sure of his feelings. The head coach said Boren “is a fine young man and an excellent football player. We are happy that he has decided to continue his career at Ohio State and ultimately earn his degree in his hometown.” In case you are wondering, Boren was undeclared at Michigan.
As we mentioned earlier, Boren cannot play this fall and cannot accept a scholarship under Big Ten rules (an incidental benefit for the Buckeyes), but he can practice and will be sure to bring extra competition to the underclassmen, especially at guard. Three linemen graduate at the end of the 2008 season (Boone, Person, Rehring) and both guard positions open up.
We will sink your battleship: As reported by the Dispatch this morning, Ohio State will open the 2009 season with United States Naval Academy. The second game of the two-game series will be in Annapolis in 2014. You may recall that Ohio State and Army recently canceled a two game series.
Over the past several years, Navy and former head coach Bobby Johnson used the rare triple-option. New coach Ken Niumatalolo is not likely to change. Starting quarterback, Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada (try saying that one time fast), is a junior this season so the Buckeyes will see a seasoned veteran running a seldom used scheme in the 2009 opener. When you combine the variety and misdirection of the Midshipmen’s offense with Ohio State's young, albeit immensely talented, defense in 2009, there is potential for an interesting game.
Who knows, Ohio State may have a running quarterback of its own starting that game.
Judging from readers' comments about Boren's potential transfer, Buckeye Nation is conflicted on Boren’s arrival. Jim Tressel, on the other hand, is very sure of his feelings. The head coach said Boren “is a fine young man and an excellent football player. We are happy that he has decided to continue his career at Ohio State and ultimately earn his degree in his hometown.” In case you are wondering, Boren was undeclared at Michigan.
As we mentioned earlier, Boren cannot play this fall and cannot accept a scholarship under Big Ten rules (an incidental benefit for the Buckeyes), but he can practice and will be sure to bring extra competition to the underclassmen, especially at guard. Three linemen graduate at the end of the 2008 season (Boone, Person, Rehring) and both guard positions open up.
We will sink your battleship: As reported by the Dispatch this morning, Ohio State will open the 2009 season with United States Naval Academy. The second game of the two-game series will be in Annapolis in 2014. You may recall that Ohio State and Army recently canceled a two game series.
Over the past several years, Navy and former head coach Bobby Johnson used the rare triple-option. New coach Ken Niumatalolo is not likely to change. Starting quarterback, Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada (try saying that one time fast), is a junior this season so the Buckeyes will see a seasoned veteran running a seldom used scheme in the 2009 opener. When you combine the variety and misdirection of the Midshipmen’s offense with Ohio State's young, albeit immensely talented, defense in 2009, there is potential for an interesting game.
Who knows, Ohio State may have a running quarterback of its own starting that game.
