Posts by Bobby Carpenter
Road to the Draft: Phase IV Pro Days, Workouts and Visits
The combine has come and gone. Teams now know almost all of the personal information they deem necessary to make and informed decision on whether they should draft a player. All of the medical evaluation is over and preliminary interviews have passed, but there is still more to do. For players who didn’t run at…
Read MoreEpisode 025: Who helped themselves at OSU’s Pro Day? The Spring Ball Week 1 Review
Pro Day has come and gone, but did any former Buckeye help their draft stock? Or more importantly did anyone damage their professional future. We will break down every player performance and did they meet the expectations laid out before them. It was a spectacular sight on the turf at the Woody Hayes Athletic Facility.…
Read MoreEpisode 024: Who needs a strong performance at OSU’s Pro Day? What did Peyton Manning mean to the NFL?
Pro Day is always an eventful experience and it is especially true this year at OSU. With the 2016 OSU draft class poised to potentially break the 1st Rounders and the total players drafted records, it is a safe assumption to say the Woody Hayes will be packed with scouts. More than just scouts, there…
Read MoreEpisode 023: A Behind the Scenes look at the NFL Combine, Stories You Never Hear
The NFL Combine is the first major test of every future NFLer. The experience will differ for every player depending on position and prospective draft status. However, one thing remains constant; the long stressful days that lead to sleep deprived nights. It’s a test that can challenge even the most mentally tough men. More than…
Read MoreRoad to the Draft: Phase III The Combine
It’s finally here. It’s the thought that permeates the minds of all NFL hopefuls as they travel to Indianapolis for the four day extravaganza known as the NFL Combine. All the little league practices, high school 2-A-Days, and endless hours spent in college facilities have led to the opportunity to show case their skills in…
Read MoreEpisode 022: Jake Ballard’s road to Ohio State and becoming a Super Bowl Champion
Recruiting can be a tough business and Jake Ballard knows it the story all to well. It would be easy to assume a successful player like Jake had an early offer from OSU. What I found out might shock you. His road to Ohio State was far from perfect, but it’s safe to say he…
Read MoreEpisode 021: James Laurinaitis tells his story from a no name from Minnesota to an OSU Legend
James Laurinaitis’s journey to Ohio State was as unusual as they come. The son of a professional wrestler, “The Animal” was a legendary member of the Legion of Doom. Joe, his father, raised him in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, where hockey, not football dominated the sports landscape. James’s hockey skills were so legendary, that…
Read MoreRoad to the Draft: Phase II Combine Training
The All Stars games have all passed and nearly everyone should be recovered from any offseason surgeries. Now begins the race to Indianapolis and Phase II of the draft process. The second leg of the five phase draft process is the longest, but the most important because it will determine how prospects will perform for…
Read MoreEpisode 020: Beau Bishop’s back to breakdown the Super Bowl and What’s next for Peyton Manning
The Denver Broncos pulled the only of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history. A 6 point underdog found a way to win by double digits. It was a sloppy game, filled with penalties, turnovers, and offensive miscues. The seemingly unflappable Cam Newton wasn’t able to carry the offense to victory without any semblance of…
Read MoreEpisode 019: Wrapping up CFB Signing Day & Previewing Super Bowl 50
There are very few offseason sporting to events that rise to the level College Football Signing Day. The first Wednesday in February has nearly risen to the level of a national holiday throughout the college football faithful. It should come as no surprise that most of the teams competing in New Year’s Day Six Bowls…
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