| June 29th, 2006Our feature player today is Troy | | | | addition, Troy Smith secured himself a spot as a |
| Smith, Quarterback of The Ohio State Buckeyes. | | | | Heisman Trophy candidate in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl |
| Troy Smith, born July 20th, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio | | | | when he almost single handedly beat the Notre Dame |
| has come a long way from Glenville High School to | | | | Fighting Irish. He displayed his tremendous skill the |
| where he is today as the #1 signal caller for The | | | | entire game not only as a tremendous player |
| Ohio State Buckeyes. After a strong finish in 2005, | | | | physically but as an influential and motivating |
| Troy and his Buckeyes are hungry to get back to | | | | leader.The Ohio State Buckeyes are legitimate |
| Tempe and win another national title at the Fiesta | | | | contenders for a national title in 2006. Troy Smith is a |
| Bowl.As a junior for The Ohio State Buckeyes, Troy | | | | big reason for the prediction as he provides the |
| came on strong the last 5 games of the season, | | | | Buckeyes with the strong leadership and athletic |
| posting a 4-1 record, to solidify himself as the hands | | | | ability to help his team rise above all the rest. He aims |
| down starter for the The Ohio State Buckeyes as | | | | to replicate what another quarterback with the #10 |
| they enter the 2006 season. During those last 5 | | | | did last season in Austin, Texas. His friend, Vince |
| games, Troy Smith was the difference maker. | | | | Young! Troy sees himself as being in a similar situation |
| Against Michigan, he had an unforgettable | | | | as Vince Young throughout his career. They both |
| performance by racking up 386 yards in total | | | | battled critics and skepticism early on in their careers |
| offense, which ranks him third all-time for total yards | | | | and had to play the back-up role for a period of time. |
| in a game against Michigan by an Ohio State Football | | | | Vince Young came out on top as we all know. The |
| player. And we all know how important that game is! | | | | question now remains. Can Troy Smith replicate the |
| He is the most versatile of the Ohio State signal | | | | same path and come out on top of the college |
| callers and that ability allows him to get away from | | | | football world just as Vince Young did? I guess we |
| potential sacks and make positive plays down the | | | | will have to wait and see. It should be fun! |
| field either throwing the ball or running it himself.In | | | | |