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When watching Oak Hills’ football it doesn’t take long to realize that linebacker Ben Russell is a special talent. He is a tenacious defender with a non-stop motor that never takes a play off. Those skills are starting to get notice by college coaches as well.
The senior-to-be just landed his first offer from Ball State and interest for his services is growing heavy. Indiana, Cincinnati and Bowling Green are schools that are high on his priority list.
“The best parts about the schools are them seeing you come in and seeing the schools I like to see me,” Russell claimed.
“I like going to their Junior Days to see how the campus and the football facilities are,” the linebacker added. “The worst parts are that the interest is coming so quickly it is a little overwhelming. Overall though, I would definitely say this is big plus for me.”
http://www.tristatefootball.com/Articles.asp?ArticleID=2044
The senior-to-be just landed his first offer from Ball State and interest for his services is growing heavy. Indiana, Cincinnati and Bowling Green are schools that are high on his priority list.
“The best parts about the schools are them seeing you come in and seeing the schools I like to see me,” Russell claimed.
“I like going to their Junior Days to see how the campus and the football facilities are,” the linebacker added. “The worst parts are that the interest is coming so quickly it is a little overwhelming. Overall though, I would definitely say this is big plus for me.”
http://www.tristatefootball.com/Articles.asp?ArticleID=2044
Just spoke to Ben Russell. An OSU offer would be very well received if one is extended tomorrow. Not saying he'd commit on the spot, but when your grandpa played for Woody, an offer from the Bucks is a VERY big deal.
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Don't see Russell getting that offer from OSU.
It is good to see that he has put on some weight lately. He needs to get a little bit bigger, but hear that he wants a UC offer and could be an early commit if he gets one.
It is good to see that he has put on some weight lately. He needs to get a little bit bigger, but hear that he wants a UC offer and could be an early commit if he gets one.
Ohio State calls on Ben Russell
By Smith | 4/17/10
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Put it all together and you get a player that is poised to receive even higher levels of interest including looks from an elite program that was Russell’s favorite team while he was growing up. A team that’s still his top choice and for good reason. “My grandpa is Bob Weadick. He played for Woody Hayes until his sophomore year. He’s been an Ohio State Buckeye fan since then and he loves them. He has season tickets every year. They’ve been my favorite since I was kid living in Columbus. Westerville actually (suburb, northeast side). I lived there from 1st to 6th grade and I loved it. I was a huge James Laurinaitis fan too. He’s the reason I wear #33,” explained Russell.
So you can imagine his reaction when his high school coach let Russell know that OSU had called and invited him to attend their bi-annual jersey scrimmage on April 17th. “They talked to my coach (Kerry Commins) and said they really like my film. They want me to come up for the jersey game and meet the position coach, meet Jim Tressel. I was just floored really. I thought they were just joking with me at first. It’s pretty nuts,” recounted Russell.
http://www.tharinger.com/forums/showthread.php?p=61437#post61437
By Smith | 4/17/10
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Put it all together and you get a player that is poised to receive even higher levels of interest including looks from an elite program that was Russell’s favorite team while he was growing up. A team that’s still his top choice and for good reason. “My grandpa is Bob Weadick. He played for Woody Hayes until his sophomore year. He’s been an Ohio State Buckeye fan since then and he loves them. He has season tickets every year. They’ve been my favorite since I was kid living in Columbus. Westerville actually (suburb, northeast side). I lived there from 1st to 6th grade and I loved it. I was a huge James Laurinaitis fan too. He’s the reason I wear #33,” explained Russell.
So you can imagine his reaction when his high school coach let Russell know that OSU had called and invited him to attend their bi-annual jersey scrimmage on April 17th. “They talked to my coach (Kerry Commins) and said they really like my film. They want me to come up for the jersey game and meet the position coach, meet Jim Tressel. I was just floored really. I thought they were just joking with me at first. It’s pretty nuts,” recounted Russell.
http://www.tharinger.com/forums/showthread.php?p=61437#post61437
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Even though I still don't think he gets the offer I love to have "football" guys. To me that is what he looks like. A football guy who plays hard.
I asked around and it sounds like the big fear is his pass coverage ability.
I asked around and it sounds like the big fear is his pass coverage ability.
Ben Russell of Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati may not be a household name to OSU recruitniks yet, but he just might soon be. The tough-as-nails linebacker, who plays in the tough-as-nails Greater Miami Conference, was invited to visit Ohio State last weekend for the annual jersey scrimmage and was joined. At just over 6-foot-1 and 228 lbs with 4.63 speed, Russell is a rising name in recruiting circles and has picked up offers from Akron and Ball State. Projected by many as an inside linebacker, Russell has also visited schools such as Cincinnati, Michigan, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Miami (OH), Illinois and Indiana. But he has made it quite clear an OSU offer would be hard to pass up...especially having lived for a few years in the Columbus suburb of Westerville and growing up an OSU fan, due in no small part to the fact that his grandfather played under Coach Hayes. Thanks to Smith at ThaRinger.com, Russell was able to take part in our Straight Six.
BPRT: When you think of Ohio State football, what comes to mind?
BR: Jim Tressel, what a great guy.
BPRT: What college coaches and players keep your attention and why?
BR: Kerry Coombs keeps my attention because that man is a non-stop man, he is always hyped about something going on. On the player side, you got to love the way Ray Lewis gets his teammates pumped before a game and those hits!
BPRT: You have one more year in your high school career...what goals have you set personally and for your team for this upcoming season?
BR: My goal is to be 1st team all state and to receive an offer from the Bucks of course! For my team, I want to have a great season and make it to the playoffs for the first time [for Oak Hills HS] since 1999.
BPRT: When your career is over, how would you like people to remember Ben Russell?
BR: I would like to be remembered as a great person who did the right thing and always tried my hardest.
BPRT: If you were analyzing yourself on film, what would you list as your strengths and what needs some work?
BR: My strengths of the game are: flying to the ball nonstop, filling the whole, never giving up on a play, making the big plays. My weakness is my pass coverage, I need to work on that in the offseason.
BPRT: What are some of your favorite things to do away from football?
BR: I love lifting and hanging with friends and family. Foootball may be over in a matter of seconds when family and friends last a life time.
http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/news/619812-straight-six-ben-russell.html
BPRT: When you think of Ohio State football, what comes to mind?
BR: Jim Tressel, what a great guy.
BPRT: What college coaches and players keep your attention and why?
BR: Kerry Coombs keeps my attention because that man is a non-stop man, he is always hyped about something going on. On the player side, you got to love the way Ray Lewis gets his teammates pumped before a game and those hits!
BPRT: You have one more year in your high school career...what goals have you set personally and for your team for this upcoming season?
BR: My goal is to be 1st team all state and to receive an offer from the Bucks of course! For my team, I want to have a great season and make it to the playoffs for the first time [for Oak Hills HS] since 1999.
BPRT: When your career is over, how would you like people to remember Ben Russell?
BR: I would like to be remembered as a great person who did the right thing and always tried my hardest.
BPRT: If you were analyzing yourself on film, what would you list as your strengths and what needs some work?
BR: My strengths of the game are: flying to the ball nonstop, filling the whole, never giving up on a play, making the big plays. My weakness is my pass coverage, I need to work on that in the offseason.
BPRT: What are some of your favorite things to do away from football?
BR: I love lifting and hanging with friends and family. Foootball may be over in a matter of seconds when family and friends last a life time.
http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/news/619812-straight-six-ben-russell.html
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Buffalo has offered.
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Per MikeDyer (Twitter):
Ohio State and UC were at Oak Hills today. Showing interest in Oak Hills junior LB Ben Russell
Ohio State and UC were at Oak Hills today. Showing interest in Oak Hills junior LB Ben Russell
