Sparty loses Pittman

[silverbullet97]

Does anybody have an idea of how many spots Ohio* is projected to have in this class?

We wont know until the NCAA has their say and until we see who transfers (Taylor Graham has already transferred). Smith self imposed a light loss of scholarships over a three year period. I doubt that is going to appease anyone, I am expecting the NCAA to double that. Even so, Meyer will probably defer most of those until later so he can get some O Linemen to fix our biggest problem.

If you don't mind a bit of a read here is what Eleven Warriors (Buckeye Blog) had to say about how many scholarships are available. There was a lot of guess work and they did not properly address impending sanctions but there is some good information:

"How can Ohio State have 18 commitments, Jeremy? They only have 14 seniors! Darn you Urban Meyer, you oversigning SEC warlock!"

Ohio State entered this season with 79 players on scholarship, which means that they were six scholarships under the NCAA limit of 85. Those six open spots, combined with the 14 departing seniors, means that there would be 20 "open" scholarships for this 2012 class. Nathan Williams will apply for, and likely receive, a medical redshirt from the NCAA, taking that number down to 19. Taylor Graham's transfer bumps it back to 20.

If you breakdown the roster a bit further, more spots open up without much wrangling. The smoke around rumors that Melvin Fellows will end up having his career finished due to injuries is almost impossible to see through it's so thick, and Scott McVey and Chad Hagan may end up in similar situations.

Jamaal Berry's legal status is in limbo, and if he finds himself convicted of assault, it's very unlikely that he ever plays again for Ohio State.

There are rumors that one current commitment is in danger of not making the grade, and he could find himself on the outside looking in if that's the case.

Then there's the curious case of Bri'onte Dunn. Dunn is currently committed to Ohio State, and has been for a while, but his commitment would not be regarded as "solid" by most. I keep him on the list, but tentatively so. He was scheduled to Michigan this weekend for the third time in the last month, this time "officially", but has pushed that visit back to January. The entire Midwest seems to be waiting for him to make his final decision.

Aside from those obvious cases, there is attrition in any coaching change, and Buckeye fans should expect to see other players leave the program for any number of reasons. It's not unreasonable to think that Urban could get 25 in this class if he felt like playing the "wait and see" game that Nick Saban likes to play, but I don't think that will fly in Ohio with high school coaches, and I think Urban knows that, too. I assure you that none of the players currently committed will have their offers retracted, or be told to look elsewhere so that "better" guys can get in.

For the sake of arguing, I believe that Ohio State will sign 24 players come February 1st.

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2011/12/the-buckeye-board

 

[lostleader]

Really Man, calm down before your head explodes. Your pissed over a 17 year old kids decision, and its not even your kid!

What did I say that would lead you to believe i'm pissed ? I'm just pointing out the idiocy of some UM fans. Let me use some UM logic here. Who cares if he is a top 150 talent. We are stacked at DE and bring back the B1Gs top ranked D, we didn't want him anyway. Sound familiar.

No not familiar with me, I have no dog in this fight and don't give a shit. However your messages appeared angry and hostile over a kids decision. You know MSU can't pay what OSU can to their players. MSU offers "middle of the road chicks" and "gang fights" OSU offers "Cash" in hundred dollar bills, Cars, Tattoos, and all the fat chicks you can handle.

 

[deathroh]

http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS06/111213003/Recruiting-Wolverines-lose-defensive-back-Antho ny-Standifer

Guess this type of stuff happens to every team. I have no doubt the Spartans have a few players in mind who can help their class in the absence of Pittman, just like Michigan could replace this guy.

Desperation has set in.

 

[deathroh]

We wont know until the NCAA has their say and until we see who transfers (Taylor Graham has already transferred). Smith self imposed a light loss of scholarships over a three year period. I doubt that is going to appease anyone, I am expecting the NCAA to double that. Even so, Meyer will probably defer most of those until later so he can get some O Linemen to fix our biggest problem.

If you don't mind a bit of a read here is what Eleven Warriors (Buckeye Blog) had to say about how many scholarships are available. There was a lot of guess work and they did not properly address impending sanctions but there is some good information:

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Thanks

 

[hungry]

Danny Diggler[/color]]To Ohio.. Either way he wanted to commit to Michigan first and was turned away. lol Sloppy seconds

Here we go again, the we could had him if we wanted him speech. Let me guess, he was too stupid, just like Burbridge. GET THE FUCK OVER YOURSELVES.

Well, we know that MSU couldn't have had him.

Remember when I posted that this guy wasn't very solid to MSU and was still out looking and the Sparties that post on this board all yelled and typed out quotes and wailed at how I just hate State? Yeah...ok

 

[hungry]

Really Man, calm down before your head explodes. Your pissed over a 17 year old kids decision, and its not even your kid!

What did I say that would lead you to believe i'm pissed ? I'm just pointing out the idiocy of some UM fans. Let me use some UM logic here. Who cares if he is a top 150 talent. We are stacked at DE and bring back the B1Gs top ranked D, we didn't want him anyway. Sound familiar.

Its probably the furious posting that leads one to believe that you're upset.

 

[michiganmicros313]

Seriously...this Sparty guy sounds pissed as hell. Nobody on here posts shit like you.

Why is Sparty so pissed again? Oh that's right, they are Sparty.

 

[wheels002]

Sparty is mad because they had a great run but the end is coming. I am a little worried about our depth for next year but I have no doubt Hoke will have em ready to reclaim the state.