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**badboy** · 01-08-2008

Was anyone as impressed with Ohio State's LT Alex Boone as was I? As a Ryan Clady fan (Boise State), I watched Boone for three quarters before bedtime (hey, I was sleepy ok?) Alex seemed to control his man and was often found way beyond the line of scrimmage on runs and seemed to be able to slide his feet well in past defense. His size of 6'7" 325lbs compares well with Clady 6'5" 320 and to Sam Baker 6'4" 310. Unfortunately, Clady and Boone are the only two left tackles I've watched.

Ole Miss Texan · 01-08-2008

I really was impessed with him and he really helped out on that 65 yard TD run of wells. He got to the next level and sealed of a LB, I was glad to see that b/c it shows he's got the ability to run and block which is critical in our offense.

Anybody know if he has declared? (i think he's a junior?) And/or what is the liklihood he would declare?

He's a guy i'm excited about and would def. give him consideration but not sure where he projects from late late 1st, 2nd round??

**badboy** · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

I really was impessed with him and he really helped out on that 65 yard TD run of wells. He got to the next level and sealed of a LB, I was glad to see that b/c it shows he's got the ability to run and block which is critical in our offense.

Anybody know if he has declared? (i think he's a junior?) And/or what is the liklihood he would declare?

He's a guy i'm excited about and would def. give him consideration but not sure where he projects from late late 1st, 2nd round??

Boone is rated at#31 per best 50 per below link.
http://www.draftinsiders.com/node/242

To my knowledge he has not declared but may after last night's game. He seemed to continue after his block even in the 3rd quarter.

painekiller · 01-08-2008

I have been touting him on another board for a most of the season. He is still below Clady, but he has a higher upside.

Honoring Earl 34 · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by painekiller

I have been touting him on another board for a most of the season. He is still below Clady, but he has a higher upside.

I think he's has a smaller miss factor playing in the Big 10 and the Big Bowl game .

threetoedpete · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

I think he's has a smaller miss factor playing in the Big 10 and the Big Bowl game .

From what I saw last night theOSU guys ....they both belong on the right side.

**badboy** · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by threetoedpete

From what I saw last night theOSU guys ....they both belong on the right side.

Wow. Where did you see that? I thought Boone did amazingly well.

threetoedpete · 01-08-2008

He's a great run blocker. and if you're telling me you going to take him for rt...OK. I'd rather have Loadholt over there but OK.

He got beat by speed all night long. His feet are slow and he reaches with his waist instead of bending at the knees and kick sliding. He will get lit up in our division on the left side. It's just that simple.

Collins and Oher on the other hand...they can move thier feet. So can Clady but he'll be off the board with in ten picks. You can teach someone to run block. You can get them stronger in the upper body. You can't teach quickness.

Ole Miss Texan · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by threetoedpete

He's a great run blocker. and if you're telling me you going to take him for rt...OK. I'd rther have Loadholt over there but OK.

He got beat by speed all night long. His feet are slow and he reaches with his waist instead of bending at the knees and kick sliding. He will get lit up in our division on the left side. It's just that simple.

Collins and Oher on the other hand...they can move thier feet. So can Clady but he'll be off the board with in ten picks. You can teach someone to run block. You can get them stronger in the upper body. You can't teach quickness.

Hmm good insight... Winston is staying on the Right side isn't he? Do you think Kubiak has played with the idea of trying him at LT during practice or in the offseason to see what options we have?

threetoedpete · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

Hmm good insight... Winston is staying on the Right side isn't he? Do you think Kubiak has played with the idea of trying him at LT during practice or in the offseason to see what options we have?

I think Erick is the most athletic lineman thay have. I think Kubiak wants four more just like him.

**kiwitexansfan** · 01-08-2008

Isn't this where someone plays the "short arms" card to stop the Winston to LT talk??

Honoring Earl 34 · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by threetoedpete

He's a great run blocker. and if you're telling me you going to take him for rt...OK. I'd rather have Loadholt over there but OK.

He got beat by speed all night long. His feet are slow and he reaches with his waist instead of bending at the knees and kick sliding. He will get lit up in our division on the left side. It's just that simple.

Collins and Oher on the other hand...they can move thier feet. So can Clady but he'll be off the board with in ten picks. You can teach someone to run block. You can get them stronger in the upper body. You can't teach quickness.

I thought Boone played a lot like Long but he looks bigger .

In our division you have to be quick enough for Freeney , strong enough for Spicer, and mean enough for KVB .

kastofsna · 01-08-2008

i believe he had some trouble off the field with a DUI and other such things.

HJam72 · 01-08-2008

Winston should spend the offseason hanging from a (well, he'd probably crush the swingset) tree or something.

Bubbajwp · 01-08-2008

Eric Winston has short arms. Therefore he cannot play LT.

LOL. Hope thats what ya'll were looking for.

Ole Miss Texan · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Bubbajwp

Eric Winston has short arms. Therefore he cannot play LT.

LOL. Hope thats what ya'll were looking for.

LOL. So winston and boone are both RT's

Bubbajwp · 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by Ole Miss Texan

LOL. So winston and boone are both RT's

Yep with short arms.

LOL

Bubbajwp · 01-08-2008

http://www.texanstalk.com/component/...pper/Itemid,4/

There you go.

**badboy** · 01-09-2008

Interesting article on Boone in Sports Illustrated. I do not recall his drinking being issue. But article says he attends AA.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...nd.chance1231/

**badboy** · 01-09-2008

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Originally Posted by threetoedpete

He's a great run blocker. and if you're telling me you going to take him for rt...OK. I'd rather have Loadholt over there but OK.

He got beat by speed all night long. His feet are slow and he reaches with his waist instead of bending at the knees and kick sliding. He will get lit up in our division on the left side. It's just that simple.

Collins and Oher on the other hand...they can move thier feet. So can Clady but he'll be off the board with in ten picks. You can teach someone to run block. You can get them stronger in the upper body. You can't teach quickness.

Not to argue but I did not see him get beat "all night long". I do not recall seeing him give up a sack in the 3 quarters I watched.

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,269 Rep Power: 31411	Boone, Boone, Boone! Was anyone as impressed with Ohio State's LT Alex Boone as was I? As a Ryan Clady fan (Boise State), I watched Boone for three quarters before bedtime (hey, I was sleepy ok?) Alex seemed to control his man and was often found way beyond the line of scrimmage on runs and seemed to be able to slide his feet well in past defense. His size of 6'7" 325lbs compares well with Clady 6'5" 320 and to Sam Baker 6'4" 310. Unfortunately, Clady and Boone are the only two left tackles I've watched. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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Ole Miss Texan Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,635 Rep Power: 11393	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! I really was impessed with him and he really helped out on that 65 yard TD run of wells. He got to the next level and sealed of a LB, I was glad to see that b/c it shows he's got the ability to run and block which is critical in our offense. Anybody know if he has declared? (i think he's a junior?) And/or what is the liklihood he would declare? He's a guy i'm excited about and would def. give him consideration but not sure where he projects from late late 1st, 2nd round?? __________________ #99 JJ Watt - Dream Big Work Hard

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painekiller Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: On the West Belt Age: 50 Posts: 2,047 Rep Power: 1963	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! I have been touting him on another board for a most of the season. He is still below Clady, but he has a higher upside.

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threetoedpete Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Age: 57 Posts: 6,644 Rep Power: 141	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! He's a great run blocker. and if you're telling me you going to take him for rt...OK. I'd rather have Loadholt over there but OK. He got beat by speed all night long. His feet are slow and he reaches with his waist instead of bending at the knees and kick sliding. He will get lit up in our division on the left side. It's just that simple. Collins and Oher on the other hand...they can move thier feet. So can Clady but he'll be off the board with in ten picks. You can teach someone to run block. You can get them stronger in the upper body. You can't teach quickness. __________________ "Everybody understands that the only way we're going to do it is by extremely hard work." Last edited by threetoedpete; 01-08-2008 at 03:25 PM.

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kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,904 Rep Power: 7242	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! Isn't this where someone plays the "short arms" card to stop the Winston to LT talk??

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kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! i believe he had some trouble off the field with a DUI and other such things.

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,269 Rep Power: 31411	Re: Boone, Boone, Boone! Interesting article on Boone in Sports Illustrated. I do not recall his drinking being issue. But article says he attends AA. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...nd.chance1231/ __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air! Last edited by badboy; 01-09-2008 at 12:53 PM.

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