The Urban Effect: LB David Perkins Latest OSU Class of 2012 Commitment

And then there were 22...

Ohio State's 2012 recruiting class is nearing capacity fast.

Since coach Urban Meyer began recruiting in late November, Ohio State has received verbal commitments from WR Ricquan Southward, TE Tommy Schutt, DE Se'Von Pittman, DE Noah Spence, OT Taylor Decker, OG Joey O'Connor, and now Perkins (pictured at right).

Ohio State's class — which was barely ranked in the top 20 — is now currently rated as the No. 4 overall class in the Scout.com team rankings.

With the recent dismissals of Dominic Clarke and DerJuan Gambrell, there are approximately four to six slots, max, left before this class is full (remember, this is NOT the SEC where oversigning is the "in thing" to do).

Camren Williams and Armani Reeves could be the next two dominoes to fall, and there's still room (for now, anyway) for a couple more elite O-linemen like Jordan Diamond and Kyle Dodson to join the fold.

Jim Tressel was often criticized in his recruiting efforts for not being able to close as NSD came and went.

As of now with two weeks to go until NSD 2012, Meyer appears to be the anti-Tressel, and as much as Buckeye Nation loved Tressel, finishing his recruiting classes on a high note was his Achilles heel — as much or more as his neglect for being honest with the NCAA when it came to issues of compliance — but those days are in the past, thus, I digress.

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Confirmed: Ohio State LB Tyler Moeller Will Miss Entire 2009 Season

by HD Handshoe
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Details are sketchy at this point, but it appears Buckeye linebacker Tyler Moeller could miss part or even all of the 2009 season.

He was seen at the OSU Medical center on Saturday for tests related to a head injury he suffered a few weeks back.

The University isn't being specific but the word is that Tyler was at a bar down in Florida and when another patron found out he was a LB for Ohio State, he sucker-punched Moeller square in the face.

It was mentioned that the attacker may have been a Florida Gators or Miami Hurricanes fan, although that has not been substantiated thus far.

The exact cause of the injuries has not been confirmed either, so as of now, this is all speculative.

Moeller was expected to be the opening day starter at middle linebacker. If he misses part or all of this season, that could definitely cause the coaching staff to scramble for a resolution and open the door for Ross Homan, Etienne Sabino or Brian Rolle.

We here at BlockONation wish Tyler all the best for a speedy recovery and we'll update this story if and when any new information becomes available.

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UPDATE 8/9/09 5:10PM
There is a rumor that was posted on Twitter that Moeller had surgery today to relieve brain swelling as a result of the attack. As of now, that is a rumor and NOT confirmed.

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UPDATE 8/9/09 2:40PM
Posted by SuperBuckFan08 from ScarletBuckeye.com

It's surprising that this was kept under wraps as long as it was. Well, since the cat's out of the bag people need to stop guessing or starting any rumors.

Folks, this is a serious issue as Tyler was admitted to the hospital to reduce the swelling on his brain after suffering a seizure at Ohio Stadium during a team event as a result of his injury that took place in Florida after being "sucker punched" and his head hit the ground as many have stated. The good news is that they know who the assailant is and have third party witnesses. There will be repurcussions from this incident, but it's highly doubtful that Tyler will play this season and that is very unfortunate. He will not report with the team today; kind of hard to do that from a hospital bed after surgery yesterday.

Sure, there will be a lot of assumptions and questions but right now Tyler just needs support and prayers from the Buckeye Nation. Don't start assuming things and starting other rumors about why was he in Florida (he was on a family vacation) and got sucker punched. There are more details available but those REALLY DON'T MATTER right now, but they will come out in time. Don't expect to hear much right off the bat from Ohio State about the details either.

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