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Dave's IMO: Don't let the door hit you... 02/06/2009
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Dave Thurman (11:27 am)

The recent arrest of Alex Boone flew under the radar since it was during the week of National Signing Day, but coupled with his early alcohol-related trouble it presents a pattern that helps explain his inconsistent play the past four years. Needless to say he could have been a great one, and has cost himself a whole lot of money.

Honestly I have never been so glad to see a group of offensive linemen leave as I am this year, since this was an underachieving bunch that kept the Buckeyes from winning a national title, in my opinion. When the head coach has to begin to work with a senior-laden group to teach technique and try and get them fired up you know there are big problems.

As a kid I could remember my mother reading me the story entitled The Little Engine That Could. Well, this was a big line that couldn't: 

- Boone could't stay focused and sober
- Rehering couldn't stay away from the buffet
- Person couldn't remember the snap count
- And, Skinner and Mitchum couldn't stay healthy

Many reams of paper have been used to try to explain why Ohio State couldn't win the big game the last three years. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the truth is that the offensive line let the team down over and over again.

I, for one, am glad to see these guys go, and a new crop make its way onto the scene. I am excited about guys like Marcus Hall, Jack Mewhort, Corey Linsley, and Sam Longo. Of course I am not completely sold on Jim Bollman, but I doubt he's going anywhere.

Here's hoping when 2013 rolls around that we aren't saying the same things about this line that we have concerning the class of '09!

 


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Steve link
02/06/2009 09:41

Three of the five were great recruits coming out of High School and the other two weren't bad. Any school would take the top 3 any given year.

2005:
Boone OL 2nd Best Nationally

2004:
Kyle Mitchum 7th Nationally
Ben Person 17th
Steve Rehring 48th
Jon Skinner 94th

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Chris
02/06/2009 10:12

I could not agree more. One of the most disappointing units I have ever seen at OSU!

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Drew link
02/06/2009 10:37

The positive side of all this is that there are a lot of fresh faces on the line. Normally inexperience can be a negative, in the situation it is a blessing. Seriously, can they do much worse?

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Kyle
02/06/2009 12:34

...in the vagina on the way out.

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