Roderick Smith Gets Cleared....Finally! 09/03/2010
Drew Thurman (8:33 pm) As if the depth chart wasn't already deep enough at running back for the Buckeyes, they have finally added Roderick Smith to the mix. Tim May reported this on the Dispatch early this evening: "Freshman running back Roderick Smith was cleared through the admissions procedure at Ohio State today and is expected to be with the team when it resumes practice Sunday, coach Jim Tressel confirmed. "Smith, from Paul Harding High School in Fort Wayne, Ind., signed a letter of intent with the Buckeyes in February. But the start of his college career had been put on hold by the NCAA academic clearinghouse as it perused his high school records, which included work done in summer school this summer. "Considered one of the top power running back prospects in the country in the 2010 class by several recruiting services, Smith now dives into a deep pool of tailbacks at OSU. Five played last night in the 45-7, season-opening win over Marshall. Among them was freshman Carlos Hyde, who had just one carry before suffering an ankle sprain." Great news...we will finally get to see this in scarlet and gray! Commentsbuckeyenut 09/03/2010 18:08
I figured this was coming soon. He was in attendance last night. Cory 09/03/2010 18:16
This is huge news. Even if he redshirts, just to get to practice for a year will be important for his development. I was concerned he was going to have to head to prep school and get behind to start his career. Stan 09/03/2010 18:36
I haven't seen calves like those since Eddie George was around. Tyler 09/04/2010 08:48
Great news! Hate that he will probably have to redshirt now...but this important for the future. I envision the Berry and Smith show... Leave a Reply |   SubscribeBuckeye LinksAlong the Olentangy CategoriesAll ArchivesFebruary 2012 
|
RSS Feed
Copyright © 2008-12, The Silver Bullet. All rights reserved. TSB is not affiliated with The Ohio State University.
