Ohio's Mr. Football coming to BG!

Globetrotter · Post by **Globetrotter** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:32 am

Theres a reason he wasn't recruited highly or given a schollie.
Theres also a reason that he was given Mr. Football.

If ever there was a wildcard he is it.

Redwingtom · Post by **Redwingtom** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:52 pm

Last year we had at least 4 (or maybe 5) HS QB's on the field at one time) Sheehan, Turner, Barnes, Winovich (and Partridge?).

MarkL · Post by **MarkL** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:41 pm

and Chris Wright.

Falconboy · Post by **Falconboy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:37 pm

Falconfreak90 wrote:Joe,
Excellent read on Jenkins! Man, that gave me goosebumps reading about him. This is simply awesome to read...

There was no temptation when Purdue came calling. Or Illinois. Or even Nebraska.
West Side senior DeMark Jenkins had committed to Bowling Green, and he was going to stay committed to Bowling Green -- no matter who started recruiting him after his Dec. 8 decision.

"I wasn't going to decommit," Jenkins said. "No way."

I LOVE that. And that fact he wants to play baseball as well is great...fastball in the low 90's. This is where BG and other mid majors have a huge advantage over the BCS boys. They don't want these kids playing anything else but one sport. Heck if the kid wants to play both and can do it, let him! BG baseball is important, too!

My feelings exactly. I always thought it was ridiculous that we wern't getting some top notch wr talent with the way our offense is over the years. Maybe this kid can come in and give us that tall deep threat we need.

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:02 pm

Globetrotter wrote:Theres a reason he wasn't recruited highly or given a schollie.
Theres also a reason that he was given Mr. Football.

If ever there was a wildcard he is it.

If you're not willing to disclose whatever "information" you have, why make vague statements like this about the kid? FWIW, I don't know if you're talking about good or bad things, but this kind of thing just seems unfair to the player. Not trying to call you out, but I thought I'd point it out before some sort of firestorm starts around here.

That said, this is great news! I wonder, how many Ohio Mr. Football players have we had at BG before?

I forgot to mention, I watched several of Mentor's games this year on STO, and I was always impressed with Bart's ability to read defenses. As I recall, he moves very, very well in the pocket, and he will come in already knowing our offensive system. I swear, there were times I could have sworn that Coach Brandon had written Mentor's playbook last year. The more I think about Bart coming in, the more I'm excited to see what he can do!

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:29 pm

Bleeding Orange wrote:
Globetrotter wrote:Theres a reason he wasn't recruited highly or given a schollie.
Theres also a reason that he was given Mr. Football.

If ever there was a wildcard he is it.
If you're not willing to disclose whatever "information" you have, why make vague statements like this about the kid? FWIW, I don't know if you're talking about good or bad things, but this kind of thing just seems unfair to the player. Not trying to call you out, but I thought I'd point it out before some sort of firestorm starts around here.

Holy overreaction. It seems you're the one itchin' for a firestorm.
I interpreted Globetrotter's comment to mean that he put up big high school numbers, but recruiters may not have seen much potential for the kid in college.

Globetrotter · Post by **Globetrotter** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:41 pm

jacojdm wrote:
Bleeding Orange wrote:
Globetrotter wrote:Theres a reason he wasn't recruited highly or given a schollie.
Theres also a reason that he was given Mr. Football.

If ever there was a wildcard he is it.
If you're not willing to disclose whatever "information" you have, why make vague statements like this about the kid? FWIW, I don't know if you're talking about good or bad things, but this kind of thing just seems unfair to the player. Not trying to call you out, but I thought I'd point it out before some sort of firestorm starts around here.
Holy overreaction. It seems you're the one itchin' for a firestorm.
I interpreted Globetrotter's comment to mean that he put up big high school numbers, but recruiters may not have seen much potential for the kid in college.

Ha, no $s**t, crazy man. Conspiracy theorist.

I didnt realize that it was not obvious.

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:44 pm

Globetrotter wrote:
jacojdm wrote:
Bleeding Orange wrote:
Globetrotter wrote:Theres a reason he wasn't recruited highly or given a schollie.
Theres also a reason that he was given Mr. Football.

If ever there was a wildcard he is it.
If you're not willing to disclose whatever "information" you have, why make vague statements like this about the kid? FWIW, I don't know if you're talking about good or bad things, but this kind of thing just seems unfair to the player. Not trying to call you out, but I thought I'd point it out before some sort of firestorm starts around here.
Holy overreaction. It seems you're the one itchin' for a firestorm.
I interpreted Globetrotter's comment to mean that he put up big high school numbers, but recruiters may not have seen much potential for the kid in college.
Ha, no $s**t, crazy man. Conspiracy theorist.

I didnt realize that it was not obvious.

Jeez people. My bad. I guess I wasn't thinking about it that way because I figured that a Mentor QB wouldn't be overlooked in the recruiting process. I wasn't trying to overreact to anything.

GFY, Globetrotter.

ahart62 · Post by **ahart62** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:14 pm

i think mitch hewitt was mr ohio a few years ago

ahart62 · Post by **ahart62** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:16 pm

or came in 2nd in 99

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:25 pm

Warthog wrote:http://www.cleveland.com/hsfootball/pla ... xml&coll=2

Tanski did not receive any scholarship offers, but will walk-on at BG.

Question, this is the third recruit that I have seen say they are going to study Engineering. When did BG start an engineering program?

Great news! I like the sounds of this kid coming to BG.

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:23 pm

Derek Kidwell

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:41 pm

Rob Warren was from Mentor as well.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:43 pm

ahart62 wrote:i think mitch hewitt was mr ohio a few years ago

Hey #62!!! How's life in the Big Apple? Tell your mom we said hey!

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:57 pm

Does your mom still work for the folks who bottle Captain Morgan?

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