I just found out today that Todd is the #3 QB. Here's the article if you would like to read it. It's basically the same thing I posted Wednesday. But I'll post it anyways.
The Jaguars have released 25-year old QB Paul Smith. Smith played in 2 pre-season games for the Jaguars completing 8 of 15 passes (53.3%) for 87 yards with 0 TD passes and 2 interceptions. He also carried the ball 1 time for 3 yards. Undrafted rookie Todd Boeckman from the Ohio State Buckeyes moves up to the #3 job for the Jaguars. Todd Boeckman lost his starting job at Ohio State last season but he was very effective two years ago for them. Last season Boeckman completed 57 of 93 passes (61.3%) for 620 yards with 5 TD passes and 2 interceptions (130.7 QB Rating). He completed 255 of 402 passes (63.4%) for 3,085 yards with 31 TD passes and 16 interceptions in his four years at Ohio State. He should be able to handle holding a clipboard for the Jags this season.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Navy No Easy Opener for No. 6 Buckeyes; Post-Practice Interviewsþ
Well I decided today that I'm still going to post articles about Ohio State even though Todd Boeckman is graduated. After all this is an Ohio State blog too. Saturday is the season opener and I think everyone is excited for that.
By Rusty MillerAssociated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- This much is certain when it comes to No. 6 Ohio State's recent series of opening-game opponents: Navy is no Youngstown State.
While the Penguins were almost grateful to open the season at Ohio Stadium the last two seasons, the Buckeyes recognize that Navy won't be nearly so star-struck.
The Buckeyes opened with 38-6 and 43-0 routs of Youngstown State, the only Football Championship Subdivision team Ohio State has ever played.
Navy is at another level.
"We've got a great Navy team coming in week one," offensive guard Bryant Browning said. "First off, those guys have won a lot of games. They go to bowl games, and they win. We're usually facing, I guess you could say, a lesser opponent sometimes -- you could say it that way. But Navy is not one of those teams. They're going to come in here looking for a big upset."
Ohio State's contest against Navy on Saturday -- the first regular-season meeting between the teams since 1931 -- is not expected to be so lopsided as recent debuts for the Buckeyes
"Navy's no pushover," quarterback Terrelle Pryor said. "And you know they're going to be tough. They serve our country. You also got to appreciate that too because they serve our nation and protect us."
There are also a couple of other reasons why the game could be a problem for the Buckeyes.
For one, the Midshipmen's triple-option attack is something foreign to a defense that regularly faces spread attacks.
"Whenever you play someone like Navy it raises the urgency because you can't look at them and say, 'Well, I know what they do. Yeah, this is what they run. We know how to stop that,"' coach Jim Tressel said. "Plus our guys have a tremendous respect for the people who choose to go into that particular world. You've got to be courageous and our guys know that. ... It'll be an eye-opener for us."
For another, a date with No. 4 Southern California, which ravaged the Buckeyes 35-3 in SoCal a year ago, is looming a week later. The Buckeyes know they can't be distracted by that, since they'll likely have their hands full with the Midshipmen.
Unlike Youngstown State or the Mid-American Conference schools the Buckeyes usually open against, the Midshipmen won't be intimidated by the more than 100,000 in attendance. They've played on big stages and in big games, winning their last 13 against Army and Air Force to take the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy the last six years.
Apparently, Ohio State's fans have noticed.
Tressel said that athletic department officials have told him that there is as much or more interest in Navy tickets as any game on the Buckeyes' schedule. He hinted that the Ohio Stadium record attendance of 105,711 could be eclipsed.
A typical cupcake in the opener wouldn't draw nearly so much attention.
Navy returns 25 letterwinners and 13 starters from a team that went 8-5 last season, led the nation in rushing for an NCAA-record fourth-consecutive season (292.4 rushing yards per game) and went to the EagleBank Bowl, losing 29-19 to Wake Forest.
Junior quarterback Ricky Dobbs leads Navy's offense. He gained 495 yards and scored eight times a year ago.
All the Buckeyes are wary of the Midshipmen's option game.
"We haven't seen this since I've been here," linebacker Austin Spitler said. "The preparation has been unbelievable and the coaches have really stressed the importance of doing our 1/11th. Since it's something we haven't seen, it is a difficult situation."
And no easy way to open a season
By Rusty MillerAssociated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- This much is certain when it comes to No. 6 Ohio State's recent series of opening-game opponents: Navy is no Youngstown State.
While the Penguins were almost grateful to open the season at Ohio Stadium the last two seasons, the Buckeyes recognize that Navy won't be nearly so star-struck.
The Buckeyes opened with 38-6 and 43-0 routs of Youngstown State, the only Football Championship Subdivision team Ohio State has ever played.
Navy is at another level.
"We've got a great Navy team coming in week one," offensive guard Bryant Browning said. "First off, those guys have won a lot of games. They go to bowl games, and they win. We're usually facing, I guess you could say, a lesser opponent sometimes -- you could say it that way. But Navy is not one of those teams. They're going to come in here looking for a big upset."
Ohio State's contest against Navy on Saturday -- the first regular-season meeting between the teams since 1931 -- is not expected to be so lopsided as recent debuts for the Buckeyes
"Navy's no pushover," quarterback Terrelle Pryor said. "And you know they're going to be tough. They serve our country. You also got to appreciate that too because they serve our nation and protect us."
There are also a couple of other reasons why the game could be a problem for the Buckeyes.
For one, the Midshipmen's triple-option attack is something foreign to a defense that regularly faces spread attacks.
"Whenever you play someone like Navy it raises the urgency because you can't look at them and say, 'Well, I know what they do. Yeah, this is what they run. We know how to stop that,"' coach Jim Tressel said. "Plus our guys have a tremendous respect for the people who choose to go into that particular world. You've got to be courageous and our guys know that. ... It'll be an eye-opener for us."
For another, a date with No. 4 Southern California, which ravaged the Buckeyes 35-3 in SoCal a year ago, is looming a week later. The Buckeyes know they can't be distracted by that, since they'll likely have their hands full with the Midshipmen.
Unlike Youngstown State or the Mid-American Conference schools the Buckeyes usually open against, the Midshipmen won't be intimidated by the more than 100,000 in attendance. They've played on big stages and in big games, winning their last 13 against Army and Air Force to take the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy the last six years.
Apparently, Ohio State's fans have noticed.
Tressel said that athletic department officials have told him that there is as much or more interest in Navy tickets as any game on the Buckeyes' schedule. He hinted that the Ohio Stadium record attendance of 105,711 could be eclipsed.
A typical cupcake in the opener wouldn't draw nearly so much attention.
Navy returns 25 letterwinners and 13 starters from a team that went 8-5 last season, led the nation in rushing for an NCAA-record fourth-consecutive season (292.4 rushing yards per game) and went to the EagleBank Bowl, losing 29-19 to Wake Forest.
Junior quarterback Ricky Dobbs leads Navy's offense. He gained 495 yards and scored eight times a year ago.
All the Buckeyes are wary of the Midshipmen's option game.
"We haven't seen this since I've been here," linebacker Austin Spitler said. "The preparation has been unbelievable and the coaches have really stressed the importance of doing our 1/11th. Since it's something we haven't seen, it is a difficult situation."
And no easy way to open a season
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Jaguars sign Todd Boeckman again!
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie quarterback Todd Boeckman and waived first-year quarterback Paul Smith today.
Smith was cut Sunday and replaced by former Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman, who is joining the Jaguars for the second time. He was originally signed June 17 and cut July 31. Now he has a shot at being a practice-squad player.
Smith was cut Sunday and replaced by former Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman, who is joining the Jaguars for the second time. He was originally signed June 17 and cut July 31. Now he has a shot at being a practice-squad player.
This is his new roster picture.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Boeckman still has NFL hopes
I came across this article today. It's from the Columbus Dispatch, enjoy!
--Boeckman still has NFL hopes--
Todd Boeckman can't remember the last time he wasn't in training camp this time of year.
"It's probably been 10 years," the former Ohio State quarterback said. "Maybe more than that, if you count seventh and eighth grade."
The Jacksonville Jaguars released Boeckman on Friday, just two days before they opened camp.
It was the latest disappointment he has endured in the past year. After being named first-team All-Big Ten in 2007, the fifth-year senior was benched in favor of freshman Terrelle Pryor after three games last fall.
Boeckman went undrafted in April but landed a tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals. He never heard back from them. The Jaguars signed him in June, and it was a tough blow to be cut just as he was getting ready to head to Florida
I've had a lot of ups and downs," Boeckman said. "I don't know even know the full reason (Jacksonville cut him). I thought I'd at least get a shot in camp."
Boeckman lives in Columbus and will continue working out in case he does get a call. He hasn't had time to formulate a backup plan, such as playing in another pro league or getting a job outside football
There are a lot of unknowns now," he said, adding that he hopes teams will need a quarterback at some point this preseason. "I just have to wait and see if anything pops up."
--Boeckman still has NFL hopes--
Todd Boeckman can't remember the last time he wasn't in training camp this time of year.
"It's probably been 10 years," the former Ohio State quarterback said. "Maybe more than that, if you count seventh and eighth grade."
The Jacksonville Jaguars released Boeckman on Friday, just two days before they opened camp.
It was the latest disappointment he has endured in the past year. After being named first-team All-Big Ten in 2007, the fifth-year senior was benched in favor of freshman Terrelle Pryor after three games last fall.
Boeckman went undrafted in April but landed a tryout with the Cincinnati Bengals. He never heard back from them. The Jaguars signed him in June, and it was a tough blow to be cut just as he was getting ready to head to Florida
I've had a lot of ups and downs," Boeckman said. "I don't know even know the full reason (Jacksonville cut him). I thought I'd at least get a shot in camp."
Boeckman lives in Columbus and will continue working out in case he does get a call. He hasn't had time to formulate a backup plan, such as playing in another pro league or getting a job outside football
There are a lot of unknowns now," he said, adding that he hopes teams will need a quarterback at some point this preseason. "I just have to wait and see if anything pops up."
Friday, July 31, 2009
Jaguars Waive Rookie Quarterback Todd Boeckman
From the artical "Jaguars Sign Third-Round Pick Terrance Knighton; Waive Rookie Quarterback Todd Boeckman"
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie defensive tackle Terrance Knighton to a contract, the seventh of the team’s nine draft picks to sign a contract this year. Knighton was the first of back-to-back third-round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft, the 72nd pick overall. The club also waived rookie quarterback Todd Boeckman from Ohio State.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie defensive tackle Terrance Knighton to a contract, the seventh of the team’s nine draft picks to sign a contract this year. Knighton was the first of back-to-back third-round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft, the 72nd pick overall. The club also waived rookie quarterback Todd Boeckman from Ohio State.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Leadership training offered by Pinnacle
These last couple of weeks I've been looking around on the internet trying to find a worthy article about Todd to post and I finally found one! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :)
Pinnacle Sports and Coaching4Life are teaming up to host the Captains Leadership Training event 6-9 p.m. on July 29 at the Pinnacle Sports facility in Medina
The free motivational and educational program is designed to empower local high school sports captains, coaches of all levels (youth through college) and parents to better lead their teams, student bodies and communities.
The mission of Pinnacle Sports and Coaching4Life is to develop better human beings through athletics. Leadership training for players, coaches and parents is a vital component in youth athletics.
This program is designed to fill the bag of tools for those with influence from those who have experience and success as captains, coaches and parents.
Open to captains of all high school varsity boys and girls sports, the program features leadership messages from high-profile sports figures and breakout sessions for captains, coaches and parents.
The event will showcase the Coaching4Life philosophy of building character in athletes and Pinnacle Sports' mission of intentionally integrating that character into sports and life.
Presenters for the three-hour program include former Cleveland Browns head coach Sam Rutigliano, former Ohio State University captains and NFL players Tom Cousineau and Mike Tomczak and Coaching4Life trainer John Callahan
The program also will include video presentations from Ohio State University football head coach Jim Tressel and former Buckeye standouts Troy Smith, Todd Boeckman, Chris Spielman and Archie Griffin.
"We are excited to host this unique event that will help high school varsity captains better understand the privilege they have in their role as captains and leaders," said Mike Orazen, Coaching4Life president. "Coaches and parents will also benefit by learning how to integrate character into their coaching and parenting. Our approach to training goes far beyond the playing field. We strive to make good character the foundation of our athletes' lives.
"Pinnacle Sports is honored to partner with Coaching4Life in hosting the Captains Leadership Training," said Rich Garbinsky, Pinnacle Sports general manager. "All of our coaches and trainers are trained through the character-building Coaching4Life process, and we have really seen the difference it makes in the lives of young athletes. Character building is the basis for all of our programs."
Pinnacle Sports and Coaching4Life are teaming up to host the Captains Leadership Training event 6-9 p.m. on July 29 at the Pinnacle Sports facility in Medina
The free motivational and educational program is designed to empower local high school sports captains, coaches of all levels (youth through college) and parents to better lead their teams, student bodies and communities.
The mission of Pinnacle Sports and Coaching4Life is to develop better human beings through athletics. Leadership training for players, coaches and parents is a vital component in youth athletics.
This program is designed to fill the bag of tools for those with influence from those who have experience and success as captains, coaches and parents.
Open to captains of all high school varsity boys and girls sports, the program features leadership messages from high-profile sports figures and breakout sessions for captains, coaches and parents.
The event will showcase the Coaching4Life philosophy of building character in athletes and Pinnacle Sports' mission of intentionally integrating that character into sports and life.
Presenters for the three-hour program include former Cleveland Browns head coach Sam Rutigliano, former Ohio State University captains and NFL players Tom Cousineau and Mike Tomczak and Coaching4Life trainer John Callahan
The program also will include video presentations from Ohio State University football head coach Jim Tressel and former Buckeye standouts Troy Smith, Todd Boeckman, Chris Spielman and Archie Griffin.
"We are excited to host this unique event that will help high school varsity captains better understand the privilege they have in their role as captains and leaders," said Mike Orazen, Coaching4Life president. "Coaches and parents will also benefit by learning how to integrate character into their coaching and parenting. Our approach to training goes far beyond the playing field. We strive to make good character the foundation of our athletes' lives.
"Pinnacle Sports is honored to partner with Coaching4Life in hosting the Captains Leadership Training," said Rich Garbinsky, Pinnacle Sports general manager. "All of our coaches and trainers are trained through the character-building Coaching4Life process, and we have really seen the difference it makes in the lives of young athletes. Character building is the basis for all of our programs."
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Jaguars Sign Todd Boeckman
Former Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman, who was not offered a contract by the Cincinnati Bengals after attending their rookie minicamp, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday, June 17.
The 25-year-old St. Henry native started the first three games of his senior season last year before Terrelle Pryor took over. Boeckman threw 31 career touchdown passes in 27 games.
Cleo Lemon backed up David Garrard last season, but the Jaguars parted ways with Lemon on Wednesday, leaving the backup job to veteran Todd Bouman. Boeckman will compete for the No. 3 spot.
The 25-year-old St. Henry native started the first three games of his senior season last year before Terrelle Pryor took over. Boeckman threw 31 career touchdown passes in 27 games.
Cleo Lemon backed up David Garrard last season, but the Jaguars parted ways with Lemon on Wednesday, leaving the backup job to veteran Todd Bouman. Boeckman will compete for the No. 3 spot.
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