Yoder to Ball State [Archive] - MassillonProud.com

massillon catholic

12-06-2007, 01:20 PM

TigerCoach

12-06-2007, 01:34 PM

He probably told the coach he didn't want to like someone else did.

OTC TIGER

12-06-2007, 01:37 PM

RRanger

12-06-2007, 02:05 PM

RAPTOR

12-06-2007, 02:31 PM

Hey, Yoder played where ever they wanted him too and i think he did play a few time's on the line

Proving that our coaching staff didnt know how to use someones talent they way it should be used. That kid should have been on that front line every snap! We could have used someone like him up front opening holes for our running backs. We had 3 of the best backs in the state of Ohio and we couldnt find a way to open holes for them. And the sad part is we only used 2 of the three backs. The 3rd back was way better then the two we used. This also shows the waste of talent our coaching staff decided to use.
I blame the head coach for these poor, and I mean VERY POOR choices in our offense.

massillon catholic

12-06-2007, 02:43 PM

He probably told the coach he didn't want to like someone else did.

BINGO! It makes you wonder who really was coaching the team.

OTC TIGER

12-06-2007, 02:49 PM

[QUOTE=RRanger;87676]Hey, Yoder played where ever they wanted him too

"They" were wrong..:help2:

TigerCoach

12-06-2007, 03:40 PM

I blame the head coach for these poor, and I mean VERY POOR choices in our offense.

Quit going so easy on the head coach, Raptor, they were jaw-dropping, head-slapping, ridiculously stupid choices. :doh:

massillon catholic

12-06-2007, 03:57 PM

Quit going so easy on the head coach, Raptor, they were jaw-dropping, head-slapping, ridiculously stupid choices. :doh:

To further this point, had I not seen these choices with my own eyes, I would have never believed them.

tigermom95

12-06-2007, 03:59 PM

massillon catholic

12-06-2007, 04:04 PM

Could you please tell us where exactly you saw the announcement that Steven is going to ball state because we have watched the INDE since he gave verbal committment a week ago and we haven't seen anything

Thank you

On-line, in the "update" section at the top of the page.

Tiger Head

12-06-2007, 05:20 PM

Could you please tell us where exactly you saw the announcement that Steven is going to ball state because we have watched the INDE since he gave verbal committment a week ago and we haven't seen anything

Thank you

http://www.indeonline.com/index.php?ID=22607&r=5&Category=2

It will be in the INDE tomorrow!!

http://ballstate.scout.com/2/707960.html

tigermom95

12-06-2007, 06:26 PM

Thank you for the information we try to get copies of aricles for grandparents thank you again

Benchboss1

12-06-2007, 07:55 PM

The Inde is reporting that Massillons Steve Yoder gave a verbal commitment to play for Ball State along with Steve Schott. It is expected that Yoder will be playing on the offensive line. Which begs the question. Why didnt he play on the O-Line this year?????

First of all, I want to extend my sincere congrats to yet another Tiger going to college to further his education.

On the sarcastic side, why in the world would Ball State want to make him an O-lineman? Unless they do not need a 275lb. fullback like we had to have! :huh:

DAWGH8R

12-06-2007, 08:20 PM

Congrats is in order !! Anytime an athlete can use his God-given talent to receive a free education, it's an awesome thing !

TIGER27

12-06-2007, 09:40 PM

Oh baby

TigerSupport

12-07-2007, 04:15 AM

Proving that our coaching staff didnt know how to use someones talent they way it should be used. That kid should have been on that front line every snap! We could have used someone like him up front opening holes for our running backs. We had 3 of the best backs in the state of Ohio and we couldnt find a way to open holes for them. And the sad part is we only used 2 of the three backs. The 3rd back was way better then the two we used. This also shows the waste of talent our coaching staff decided to use.
I blame the head coach for these poor, and I mean VERY POOR choices in our offense.

You're a football fan, right? Okay, so riddle me this...you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level? (HS to College, College to Pros)???

Wow....

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

chester

12-07-2007, 11:13 AM

You're a football fan, right? Okay, so riddle me this...you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level? (HS to College, College to Pros)???

Wow....

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

Actually, Kirk Barton was a tight end at Perry. At Ohio State, he's a tackle now. It happens quite a bit.

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 11:50 AM

you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level?

To be honest with you, I have never heard of a high school player playing RB in high school and then playing offensive line in college. Perhaps, you can enlighten me with some examples.

BigTime

12-07-2007, 12:12 PM

To be honest with you, I have never heard of a high school player playing RB in high school and then playing offensive line in college. Perhaps, you can enlighten me with some examples.

Andy Alleman

Soph/ Junior years at North Canton- Full Back

Senior year at University of Akron- Offensive Guard

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Andy Alleman

Soph/ Junior years at North Canton- Full Back

Senior year at University of Akron- Offensive Guard

He didnt play RB at Massillon his senior year. Sure, many players play another position when they were younger and smaller. Rarely, if ever, do you see a Senior play RB in high school then be recruited to play the offensive line in college.

OTC TIGER

12-07-2007, 01:11 PM

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

Sean Clark..Cody Nickels..Vargas...next year maybe Rose

OTC TIGER

12-07-2007, 01:14 PM

Actually, Kirk Barton was a tight end at Perry.

Don't kid yourself...Barton was a glorified OT

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 01:53 PM

Sean Clark..Cody Nickels..Vargas...next year maybe Rose

That would have made too much sense and probably worked.

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 01:53 PM

Actually, Kirk Barton was a tight end at Perry. At Ohio State, he's a tackle now. It happens quite a bit.

How many catches did Barton have? He was an O-lineman in the wing-t

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 01:55 PM

Actually, Kirk Barton was a tight end at Perry. At Ohio State, he's a tackle now. It happens quite a bit.

BTW, Tight-End plays on the line. Any Sr. RB's that were recruited to play O-line in college. I havent seen one yet.

macguy

12-07-2007, 02:32 PM

BTW, Tight-End plays on the line. Any Sr. RB's that were recruited to play O-line in college. I havent seen one yet.

I might be wrong, I'm trying to remember...mid to late 80's, there was a player here named Jarrod Vance that was a FB/LB. Didn't he end up playing o-line at Penn State?

You are right though. Not something that happens very often.

massillon catholic

12-07-2007, 02:38 PM

I might be wrong, I'm trying to remember...mid to late 80's, there was a player here named Jarrod Vance that was a FB/LB. Didn't he end up playing o-line at Penn State?

You are right though. Not something that happens very often.

If he did, and Im not sure he did. He wasnt recruited to be an o-lineman. Thats where the differance is with Yoder.

Kamd50

12-07-2007, 04:40 PM

Oh well, what difference does it make now anyways? Let's drop the crying over spilt milk on this thread please.

This thread should be about congratulating Steve and his family, and only that. Very happy for you all, Yoder family, and wishes for continued success on the next level:2thumbsup:

tigermom95

12-07-2007, 05:33 PM

Thank You to all of the Massillon Tiger Fans..... Your support of Steven over the past 3 years has been greatly appreciated.... All of you have helped him to suceed and made it possible for him to obtain one of his goals to play football at the college level.... As well as to continue his education.

Massillon Tiger Fans are truly a breed among themselves and we thank all of you for allowing us to be a part of something special and unique. We have enjoyed the past three years.

Thank you again for some of the best memories and experiences of our lives.

The Yoder Family
:gogogo: :gotigers:

OTC TIGER

12-07-2007, 06:32 PM

Thank you again for some of the best memories and experiences of our lives.

:

My favorite Steve Yoder memory was in the 2005 playoff Game against
McKinley...Steve had not played much yet and Mck had no idea who he was,
:gasp: we were in the horse set where Steve was used as the lead blocker as an H Back and absolutely destroyed Mck's linebacker (Grimsley I think) needless to say we gained good yards and as we all know we beat there a$$ that night.

Good luck Steve...

Smitty

12-07-2007, 07:00 PM

To be honest with you, I have never heard of a high school player playing RB in high school and then playing offensive line in college. Perhaps, you can enlighten me with some examples.

Woody Hayes was very well known for this, and wanted to make Tiger fullback Billy Harmon ('73-'74-'75) into an offensive lineman.

More recently, Mike Kudla played FB at Medina Highland, but was exclusively a D-lineman at Ohio State.

RAPTOR

12-08-2007, 11:27 AM

You're a football fan, right? Okay, so riddle me this...you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level? (HS to College, College to Pros)???

Wow....

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

Who to put at fullback...hmmmm lets see... I really dont know, and i really dont care.
Ok now riddle me this. Where was our problem at offense. The line not being able to block and open up holes? Or having talent in our backfield?

Steve was a great fullback for us, but WE DIDNT NEED HIM AS A FULLBACK! This is where i am upset at the way we didnt use our talent the way we needed to be used!

tig62

12-08-2007, 08:12 PM

Mom Yoder, congrads to Steve for earning the right to play football at the next level. Our paths first crossed at the Tiger-North Canton playoff game in 2005 and I knew then he was going to be a special player, especially after his play in the Mck. game. Although you will soon be leaving the immediate area, please keep us updated/posted on his college career.

Benchboss1

12-08-2007, 08:15 PM

You're a football fan, right? Okay, so riddle me this...you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level? (HS to College, College to Pros)???

Wow....

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

If your line stinks like ours did this past season, why in the he-l do you waste your best blocker at fullback? :wall:

massillon catholic

12-09-2007, 12:22 PM

why in the he-l do you waste your best blocker at fullback? :wall:

Where he only had 16 carries.

man2man

12-09-2007, 02:33 PM

This thread is about congratulating Steve. Show some restraint. You can bash elsewhere.

Way to go to Steve and his parents. Good luck at Ball State, a program which is improving each year!

monte81

12-12-2007, 08:45 PM

You're a football fan, right? Okay, so riddle me this...you've NEVER heard of a kid changing positions once he goes to the next level? (HS to College, College to Pros)???

Wow....

Another question - who would you have put at fullback?

Dorie Irvin---played RB and DB up until last year and I have been on record as saying that he should of played TE or FB in our offense this year!

Jerrod Vance was always oversized for a LB and was too slow for that position in college(a heck of a player however) but was was moved to oline after the increased weight gain in college but NEVER played FB at Massillon---my soph Mike Norris was the primary FB and the year after Jason Stafford, and before Norris it was Derrick Newman!

Anyway----Congrats to Steve Yoder on a DI schollie ay whatever position they put him at!! Ball State is on the rise and has several Ohio players on the team!