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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saine unlikely to see much Fiesta time
A difficult year for running back Brandon Saine got a little tougher Sunday, when Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Saine appears a doubtful participant in the Fiesta Bowl after being limited in practice this week.
“I don’t know if he will be able to help,” Tressel said at his final press conference Sunday morning.
“He really hasn’t worked as much as we would like. He is going to dress and so forth.”
Ohio’s Mr. Football in 2006 from Piqua, sophomore Saine had only 26 carries this season after getting 60 in 2007, and he appears to be a candidate to move to fullback next season.
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Malcom Jenkins: More than a little physical
Then-Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith hung the nickname “Little Physical” on All-America cornerback Malcolm Jenkins in his first few days of his first fall practice in 2005, and if the moniker fits …
Jenkins admits things can get heated in practice.
“‘Robo’ (wide receiver Brian Robiskie) shoves me every day in practice,” Jenkins said with a smile.
Some teammates have used the word “annoying” when talking about Jenkins, but he does not mind.
“That’s great. It means I’m doing something right. It means I’m going 100 percent. I’m always enthusiastic about what we are doing. That’s the kind of guy I am,” he said.
Jenkins has made it work. A senior, he was a Thorpe and Ronnie Lott award finalist after getting three interceptions this season while finishing sixth on the Buckeyes in tackles. He was unanimous All-Big Ten.
“I didn’t find myself getting physical until I got into college,” said Jenkins, a four-year starter.
“I mean, I liked hitting people, but that wasn’t my main goal. At Ohio State, I realized they need a physical corner. That‘s how they play. Then I kind of decided to get into the flow.
“I’ve actually calmed down. Freshman year, I was out of control. I remember the first two days of camp. (Wide receiver) Anthony Gonzalez, he was one of the calmest guys. After two days, he was ready to fight me.”
Robiskie, who entered Ohio State with Jenkins in 2005, said he has grown from their daily skirmishes.
“He’s one of the best corners in the country, and for me to have the opportunity to go against him every day is a bonus,” Robiskie said.
“’Annoying’ is probably the wrong word. He talks a lot, but that’s just something you get used to.”
