One of my favorite things about seeing a game live is getting a refresher on how athletic these guys really are and the details you miss watching the game on tv. Take it for what it’s worth.
The Good:
1. The future at cornerback looks really good. Hancock looked pretty healthy after all that time off, he and JK look like prototypes. I’m judging Walton’s early tenure on how good he gets JK because he’s a bit raw. Burke is very talented and I think he knows it a bit too much haha
2. Lathan Ransom is so good. After the preseason hype and ND game I have no idea why he wasn’t the clear starter since then.
3. Cade Stover is the best tight end we’ve had in a very long time. Still shocked how natural he looks catching the ball.
Bad/We’re Spoiled:
1. He’s clearly good so don’t get me wrong, but I understand the trepidation on CJ as a pro prospect. He tends to zero in on his first read and rarely throws guys open with zip. Wasn’t wowed.
2. I have a theory why Henderson is more choppy with this footwork and doesn’t have his usual speed this year, he hates the turf. He was visibly upset after a couple runs he slipped while running full speed. I don’t think any injury is hampering him much because his fast is fast, just a lack of trust making cuts.
3. McCallister is always where he should be and a very smart player, he was running routes before the receivers were. That said, he is not the athlete like the rest of secondary is. The height/weight/speed isn’t there and I’m concerned a playoff caliber team will take advantage.
Ugly
1. Shame on the Ohio State training staff. I don’t care what any sources said, I have eyes. JSN was CLEARLY unhealthy during the pregame and had a hitch. After that corner route it was obvious re-aggravated it. I’m in the camp we’ve seen the last of a fully healthy JSN at Ohio State. I hate saying that but feel that’s the new reality.
The Good:
1. The future at cornerback looks really good. Hancock looked pretty healthy after all that time off, he and JK look like prototypes. I’m judging Walton’s early tenure on how good he gets JK because he’s a bit raw. Burke is very talented and I think he knows it a bit too much haha
2. Lathan Ransom is so good. After the preseason hype and ND game I have no idea why he wasn’t the clear starter since then.
3. Cade Stover is the best tight end we’ve had in a very long time. Still shocked how natural he looks catching the ball.
Bad/We’re Spoiled:
1. He’s clearly good so don’t get me wrong, but I understand the trepidation on CJ as a pro prospect. He tends to zero in on his first read and rarely throws guys open with zip. Wasn’t wowed.
2. I have a theory why Henderson is more choppy with this footwork and doesn’t have his usual speed this year, he hates the turf. He was visibly upset after a couple runs he slipped while running full speed. I don’t think any injury is hampering him much because his fast is fast, just a lack of trust making cuts.
3. McCallister is always where he should be and a very smart player, he was running routes before the receivers were. That said, he is not the athlete like the rest of secondary is. The height/weight/speed isn’t there and I’m concerned a playoff caliber team will take advantage.
Ugly
1. Shame on the Ohio State training staff. I don’t care what any sources said, I have eyes. JSN was CLEARLY unhealthy during the pregame and had a hitch. After that corner route it was obvious re-aggravated it. I’m in the camp we’ve seen the last of a fully healthy JSN at Ohio State. I hate saying that but feel that’s the new reality.
