RB #6 - Roderick Smith (****) - Page 3 - ScarletBuckeye

Arapahoe · 03-17-2009, 11:04 AM

Sounds like he'll eventually be a Buckeye. So do we only take 1 RB in this class?

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-17-2009, 11:24 AM

I think they take in reality 2...........I am counting Ware...........

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-18-2009, 09:59 AM

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Buckeyes Tough to Beat...............

Note: Ohio State and Iowa have offered. Georgia and Michigan State are in contact. Smith states that tOSU is a "solid" leader. FWIW......lack of offers is not due to lack of talent.........work has to be done in the classroom.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-19-2009, 12:44 PM

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Purdue Gives Smith His Third Offer................

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-25-2009, 11:40 AM

USAToday

Quote:

Hoops-happy Indiana rich in football talent in Class of '10

Indiana always has been known as a "basketball state," but the amount of high school football talent in the Class of 2010 is making the state a must-stop spot for recruiters.

More than 10 Indiana players already have earned scholarship offers, and it's the home to five-star offensive tackle James Hurst of Plainfield (Indianapolis) and four-star prospects Dyjuan Lewis, a wide receiver from Pike (Indianapolis), and Blake Lueders, a defensive end from Zionsville.

Another prospect might be joining them at the top of the ranking charts.

Harding (Fort Wayne) running back Roderick Smith (6 feet 3/215 pounds) grabbed headlines last week when he picked up a scholarship offer from Ohio State. Along with the Buckeyes, Smith also has an offer from Iowa and is getting attention from schools such as Oklahoma, Purdue, Texas, Arkansas, Michigan State and Notre Dame.

"Ohio State said he's the best running back in the nation," Harding coach Sherwood Haydock said. "Rod is a big back, but runs like he is 5-10. He is very elusive, can spin in traffic and has quick feet. I think once people see his film, they'll believe he's a top-100 prospect and one of the best athletes in the nation."

You can't argue with Smith's production. He has rushed for about 4,800 yards in his high school career and averages more than 7.0 yards a carry. Haydock said Smith has been legitimately timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

"He has great speed and power," Haydock said. "He is a great athlete. He reads his blocking very well and can catch the ball very well. I have had three Big Ten receivers and he is just as good as them if he were a receiver."

Along with his football accolades, Smith was a first-team all-conference selection in basketball. His coach said he's famous at his school for his "massive dunks." He also has a long jump of around 23 feet and a bench press of 300 pounds.

"I think once the secret gets out on Rod, then people will understand what I'm talking about," Haydock said. "We've got some special talent in Indiana this year, and Rod is definitely one of the best of the best. We think he's at the top of the charts."

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SuperBuckFan08 · 03-25-2009, 12:04 PM

I most definitely like that story on him. He sounds like a great all around person and player.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-25-2009, 09:11 PM

Smith may be close to making a decision............

ChiefNiko · 03-26-2009, 09:52 AM

Well, if he does commit to us, I hope that doesn't diminish our chances with Spencer Ware. While Roderick is a beast of a man for running back, Spencer Ware has a few extra wrinkles that can make him very valuable for an offense.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-26-2009, 09:57 AM

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Rod Smith is Ready To Commit…Soon!..................Smith is close to making a decision and is working on his academics. Smith always dreamed of playing for Ohio State.

OSUBasketballJunkie · 03-30-2009, 01:39 PM

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Smith Says Pledge Not Imminent...............Smith now indicates he will make a decision after his senior season. Smith is in constant contact with the tOSU staff.