Ohio State Football: 5 Underrated Players Who Will Shine in 2013
Ohio State will have some voids to fill throughout its lineup going into the 2013 season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But every year, there is that player or group…
Ohio State Football: 5 Underrated Players Who Will Shine in 2013
Ohio State will have some voids to fill throughout its lineup going into the 2013 season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But every year, there is that player or group…
Devin Smith Needs to Step Up for the Buckeyes Offense in 2013
There’s no question that Devin Smith has the ability to be one of the premier receivers in the whole country. The knock on him, though, is that the consistency isn ’t always there. 2013 is a new year and Devin will now be an upperclassmen, which means it’s time for him to step up and contribute in a big way on a veteran Buckeye offense. Some of the catches Devin made last season were downright nasty: the one-handed grab against Miami University, and don’t forget the snag in the end zone against Cal. Each showed what the future could look like for Devin Smith, but it’s the routine plays that he needs to improve upon. More than once last season, Devin found himself with a ball that he couldn ’t reel in. Was this a sign of his youth, or just showing his lack of consistency? If it was just youth, he should make strides in…
Devin Smith Needs to Step Up for the Buckeyes Offense in 2013
There’s no question that Devin Smith has the ability to be one of the premier receivers in the whole country. The knock on him, though, is that the consistency isn’t always there. 2013…
Across The Field: The Corey issue
So the Buckeyes’ 2013 wide receivers will include Corey Brown, Devin Smith, and now, Corey Smith. No, that won’t be confusing at all. Welcome to Across The Field, a regular feature on BuckeyeNation where we point you to noteworthy Buckeyes coverage here and elsewhere. Think something should be included? Send it to espnkendrick@gmail.com. BuckeyeNation Week in Review Corey Smith, a four-star junior college receiver, became the 23rd member of the OSU class.
Why Corey Smith Was a Huge Get for Ohio State’s Offense
Corey Smith decommitted from Mississippi State and gave his commitment to Urban Meyer and The Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday afternoon. Smith is a junior college prospect who is ranked a 4-Star by…
Triple threats: Devin Smith
Everybody is chasing the elite recruits, and championships aren’t usually won unless there’s a pretty impressive constellation of four- and five-star athletes on a roster. But those guys also aren’t typically solely responsible for taking a program to the next level, and it can often come down to which coaching staffs properly identify and develop the players without as much buzz coming out of high school — or the ones intent on proving those doubts wrong at the next level.
Why Ohio State’s Devin Smith Is College Football’s Most Frustrating Player
With only two receptions, but both on touchdown passes for 106 combined yards, Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Devin Smith had an impressive and unique stat line last Saturday versus Indiana. Beyond the…
Big Ten lunchtime links
Let’s go, Redbirds. Protecting the quarterback is still a work in progress for Wisconsin. Kyle French is getting a second chance as the Badgers’ field goal kicker. Purdue feels like it’s in a…
Did you know? Week 6 in the Big Ten
Put on your thinking caps. It’s time for some more Did You Know in the Big Ten (hat tip to ESPN Sports & Information and school sports information directors for these nuggets) ……
