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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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By Buckeyeshoe
January 14, 2009 2:56 PM | Link to this
Brian will be missed, no question. But, as always, there are more good receivers waiting to take his place. Best of luck in the draft!
By farside55
January 14, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this
No top flight receiver would want to be at OSU for the next few years. Pryor is a great athlete but there are kids in high school that are better passers. Further, the OSU coaches, Tressel in particular, are so protective of Pryor, they won’t open up the offense tomuch down the field throws. Good for Hartline to leave and to leave with his degree. His status with the NFL wasn’t going to improve catching 20 balls from Captain America Pryor next year.
By joe
January 14, 2009 5:49 PM | Link to this
I would not want to be a receiver at OSU for the next three years. Pryor is not a Quarterback.
By Chuck
January 14, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this
Pryor was the best passing freshman in the history of Ohio State but let us highlight the fact that he was a true-freshman. With a start like that, I’m not sure why OTHER POSTERS and Hartline would assume the worst. Harline is not likely to improve his draft status with another year at OSU. His goal must apparently be to scrap like crazy to make an NFL roster for 3-years, get the NFL pension and then go about his life in…uhh…communications I guess. Good Luck to you, Brian.
By bunny
January 14, 2009 7:04 PM | Link to this
pryor will be another troy smith,,,,he will not take the buckeyes to the promise land.
By bucknut
January 14, 2009 9:56 PM | Link to this
pryor is a TRUE freshman i think in a couple years he will mature into a great athlete. tressel needs to quit playing so close to the vest! he cannot change when something is not working for him, that is the problem
By mocker
January 15, 2009 12:26 AM | Link to this
Tressell is a good college coach and a great high school coach! His offense is as predictable as most high school teams. Get use to coming up short OSU, until Tressell hands over the offense to a true college O-coordinator or until OSU has the courage to let Tressell go!
By WAYNEALUM
January 15, 2009 8:16 AM | Link to this
I kno this might sound harsh but its just my opinion im glad that Hartline is leaving and even though we will miss all the seniors its time for a whole new phase at Ohio State. There are some young guys that can flat out play. Thomas Posey then when you bring in Carter and even Small will step it up there is going to be a whole new groove at Ohio State and hopefully coach Tress making changes with the Coordinators and turn these young athletes loose.
By Fred
January 15, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this
I hope he isn’t against playing in Canada.
By Woody
January 15, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this
Hartline will be a fine addition to any NFL team’s practice squad. Sorry Brian Hartline. Anthony Gonzales you are not. And to that end, Brian Robiske was no Santonio Holmes.
By Shannon
January 15, 2009 1:13 PM | Link to this
Hartline was a decent player. I do not think he will make it far in the NFL, but he probably was not going to better his NFL status staying at OSU. I wish the best for him and good luck! ~Go Bucks~
By Markster 72
January 15, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this
Not sure I’d blame Pryor for lack of aerial attack. This group of receivers as a whole was far less talented than past years.
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