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--- truebuckeye99 wrote:

I hope OSU didn't pull his offer. This kid committed in June. It's bush league if Urban did do that. I'd be pissed as a fan and an alum if we start pulling that crap.

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If read the whole thread and listened to Urban press conference then you would know he didn't pull his offer he said he would never do that to a kid that commited

THESPORTSKING wrote: I read what Johnny's family said about his OSU scholly still bring available... i assume that to be true... if it weren't, wouldnt he have already sign elsewhere?? So, whats going? Family said "family issues"... i know its speculative, but what does that mean?? Cold feet? Home sickness? Seperation anxiety? Girlfriend issues?

Weird...

perhaps someone in his family is in the hospital or deathly ill?  other situations come to mind, but it is not our business to inquire or speculate.  give him his privacy and respect it. time to move on from this thread.

theFootballBeast wrote:

HiFiver25 wrote:

buckeyewalt wrote: From the O Zone:

By BCast on 17:41:57 02/06/13

This is only an educated guess based on all the facts I have currently, included what Meyer had to say and what I've heard from Townsend's camp.

I know Meyer is extremely conscious of oversigning. He does not want to be accused of that, ever. Especially right now when Ohio State has such positive momentum going.

He would rather not take a kid than go over the 82 limit and have people criticizing him and Ohio State publicly.

They never expected to land Wilson, Clark, Elliott and Bell. When they got all four, Meyer realized they were going to be over the 82 limit if they took everyone.

I'm guess he called Townsend and asked him if he could wait until after NSD to make his decision. Townsend was probably upset because he already had a similar offer from Alabama.

My thinking is Meyer expects a few more kids to leave on their own, taking them below the 82 mark. That's when they can officially bring Townsend on board without causing controversy.

Now the ball is in Townsend's court as to whether he wants to trust Meyer that everything will work out.

Again, that's just my best guess but I bet I'm in the ballpark.

If that's the case and Alabama's offer comes without any strings attached, he should go there. I would if I were him. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Plus, football wise, Alabama can offer everything (perhaps more) that Ohio State can. I don't know if academics is also a consideration for him.

don't be an a**hole. THe kid worked hard for his offer and the offer still stands.  True Buckeye fans want here.  I can't believe people belive every story and speculation out on the internet like it is gospel.

You clearly lack common sense.

How was I being an *******? I said IF what Buckeyewalt said is true, I'd take the offer that is being given to me unconditionally. You would do the same if you were in that situation. If you tell me you won't, then you being either a liar or a moron.

I read what Johnny's family said about his OSU scholly still bring available... i assume that to be true... if it weren't, wouldnt he have already sign elsewhere?? So, whats going? Family said "family issues"... i know its speculative, but what does that mean?? Cold feet? Home sickness? Seperation anxiety? Girlfriend issues?

Weird...

HiFiver25 wrote:

theFootballBeast wrote:

HiFiver25 wrote:

buckeyewalt wrote: From the O Zone:

By BCast on 17:41:57 02/06/13

This is only an educated guess based on all the facts I have currently, included what Meyer had to say and what I've heard from Townsend's camp.

I know Meyer is extremely conscious of oversigning. He does not want to be accused of that, ever. Especially right now when Ohio State has such positive momentum going.

He would rather not take a kid than go over the 82 limit and have people criticizing him and Ohio State publicly.

They never expected to land Wilson, Clark, Elliott and Bell. When they got all four, Meyer realized they were going to be over the 82 limit if they took everyone.

I'm guess he called Townsend and asked him if he could wait until after NSD to make his decision. Townsend was probably upset because he already had a similar offer from Alabama.

My thinking is Meyer expects a few more kids to leave on their own, taking them below the 82 mark. That's when they can officially bring Townsend on board without causing controversy.

Now the ball is in Townsend's court as to whether he wants to trust Meyer that everything will work out.

Again, that's just my best guess but I bet I'm in the ballpark.

If that's the case and Alabama's offer comes without any strings attached, he should go there. I would if I were him. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Plus, football wise, Alabama can offer everything (perhaps more) that Ohio State can. I don't know if academics is also a consideration for him.

don't be an a**hole. THe kid worked hard for his offer and the offer still stands.  True Buckeye fans want here.  I can't believe people belive every story and speculation out on the internet like it is gospel.

You clearly lack common sense.

How was I being an *******? I said IF what Buckeyewalt said is true, I'd take the offer that is being given to me unconditionally. You would do the same if you were in that situation. If you tell me you won't, then you being either a liar or a moron.

don't speculate "if" and then use that as a premise to bash the kid by saying he should go elsewhere.  When has any of these internet rumors been verified from Townsend himself?  that's right, never, so there is no point in speculating "if"

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--- buckeyemark wrote:

Johnny Football's parents at Texas A&M are loaded. Should he give up his scholarship?

SwarthyBuck13 wrote: I'm not trying too be a prick but can't Adam Griffin give up his scholly until we free up some room Archies loaded right?

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Yes if they need the sclorship why not.

Scholarships are based on ability, not need.

theFootballBeast wrote:

HiFiver25 wrote:

theFootballBeast wrote:

HiFiver25 wrote:

buckeyewalt wrote: From the O Zone:

By BCast on 17:41:57 02/06/13

This is only an educated guess based on all the facts I have currently, included what Meyer had to say and what I've heard from Townsend's camp.

I know Meyer is extremely conscious of oversigning. He does not want to be accused of that, ever. Especially right now when Ohio State has such positive momentum going.

He would rather not take a kid than go over the 82 limit and have people criticizing him and Ohio State publicly.

They never expected to land Wilson, Clark, Elliott and Bell. When they got all four, Meyer realized they were going to be over the 82 limit if they took everyone.

I'm guess he called Townsend and asked him if he could wait until after NSD to make his decision. Townsend was probably upset because he already had a similar offer from Alabama.

My thinking is Meyer expects a few more kids to leave on their own, taking them below the 82 mark. That's when they can officially bring Townsend on board without causing controversy.

Now the ball is in Townsend's court as to whether he wants to trust Meyer that everything will work out.

Again, that's just my best guess but I bet I'm in the ballpark.

If that's the case and Alabama's offer comes without any strings attached, he should go there. I would if I were him. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Plus, football wise, Alabama can offer everything (perhaps more) that Ohio State can. I don't know if academics is also a consideration for him.

don't be an a**hole. THe kid worked hard for his offer and the offer still stands.  True Buckeye fans want here.  I can't believe people belive every story and speculation out on the internet like it is gospel.

You clearly lack common sense.

How was I being an *******? I said IF what Buckeyewalt said is true, I'd take the offer that is being given to me unconditionally. You would do the same if you were in that situation. If you tell me you won't, then you being either a liar or a moron.

don't speculate "if" and then use that as a premise to bash the kid by saying he should go elsewhere.  When has any of these internet rumors been verified from Townsend himself?  that's right, never, so there is no point in speculating "if"

I guess communication skills are not your forte. I did not bash the kid by any stretch of imagination. PROVIDED WHAT BUCKEYEWALT SAID IS TRUE, I would be fully supportive of his going somewhere other than tOSU.

I want Townsend to come to Ohio State, period.  The internet story is also about as true as Vonn Bell being a lock to Bama.

we have 1 slot open. funny  NSD this year,

BTW- gratz on Bell.

Bucknut73 wrote:

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--- HiFiver25 wrote:

buckeyewalt wrote: From the O Zone:

By BCast on 17:41:57 02/06/13 This is only an educated guess based on all the facts I have currently, included what Meyer had to say and what I've heard from Townsend's camp.

I know Meyer is extremely conscious of oversigning. He does not want to be accused of that, ever. Especially right now when Ohio State has such positive momentum going.

He would rather not take a kid than go over the 82 limit and have people criticizing him and Ohio State publicly.

They never expected to land Wilson, Clark, Elliott and Bell. When they got all four, Meyer realized they were going to be over the 82 limit if they took everyone.

I'm guess he called Townsend and asked him if he could wait until after NSD to make his decision. Townsend was probably upset because he already had a similar offer from Alabama.

My thinking is Meyer expects a few more kids to leave on their own, taking them below the 82 mark. That's when they can officially bring Townsend on board without causing controversy.

Now the ball is in Townsend's court as to whether he wants to trust Meyer that everything will work out.

Again, that's just my best guess but I bet I'm in the ballpark.

If that's the case and Alabama's offer comes without any strings attached, he should go there. I would if I were him. A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Plus, football wise, Alabama can offer everything (perhaps more) that Ohio State can. I don't know if academics is also a consideration for him.

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'Bama doesn't have the room either. They are now at 96 (including the grey shirt). So if they add Townsend that is 12 over the 85 limit.