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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hartline jumping to NFL
Brian Hartline, perhaps discouraged because he caught only 21 passes this season, is jumping to the NFL. He’d be a second-day pick — at best.
This decision by the OSU junior tells me how much confidence he has in Terrelle Pryor’s passing abilities (and the abilities of the coaching staff to come up with a diverse attack).
Or maybe it’s just a case of Hartline already picking up his degree. I also heard he’s getting married this summer. Whatever the reason, it’s another page being turned on the group of Buckeyes who came close to winning it all.
The news release:
Hartline Leaving For NFL Receiver bypasses senior season at OSU
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Wide receiver Brian Hartline announced this afternoon that he will enter his name into the 2009 National Football League draft.
A statement from Hartline: “I am thrilled to declare my eligibility for the National Football League draft.
“Everyone involved within The Ohio State University football program has done a tremendous job for me. I want to thank all of them, particularly Coach Tressel, for helping me to succeed as both a student and an athlete during my time here.
“I would especially like to thank the media and the fans of Ohio for being great to me and to my family throughout my career.
“I have had an outstanding experience at OSU and am thankful for the support I continue to receive. I now look forward to testing myself against the top competitors in the National Football League.”
Hartline, a product of GlenOak High School in North Canton, Ohio, recorded 90 catches for 1,449 yards during his Ohio State career, scoring 13 touchdowns (one on a 90-yard punt return). He is scheduled to graduate in June with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
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Buckeyes’ Coleman will return for senior season
Just got a press release from Ohio State. Kurt Coleman will take the field for his senior season:
All-Big Ten defensive back Kurt Coleman announced this morning that he has decided to stay at Ohio State for his senior year.
A statement from Coleman:
“After a lot of thought and study, I have decided to remain at Ohio State for the 2009 season to complete my degree and my college football career.
“I am extremely blessed to be in the position where these opportunities are possible, and I’m very grateful for the support of my family, my teammates and the Ohio State community.
“My decision to come back is a lot about helping this team. I feel we can do anything next year. We have a lot of great leaders coming back and an excellent group of underclass talent. For me personally, my family and I felt this was the best decision for me, to make my career at Ohio State even better than it has already been.
“I have a lot to prove to myself and a lot of things I want to accomplish. With one more year here, I can attain all those goals.
Coleman, a Northmont High graduate, was Ohio State’s defensive champion four times last season and an all-Big Ten selection. He had 78 tackles as a junior and four interceptions for the Buckeyes.
He is scheduled to graduate next December with a bachelor’s degree in sport and leisure studies.
