| Jake
Ballard
Scout.com Headlines: |
Jard Work: Iowa Edition 
Check out BSB staff writer Adam Jardy's annual Friday notebook.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Nov 13, 2009 |
In This Era, Rose Bowl Still Lofty Goal
Ohio State players, coaches talk Rose Bowl memories, what it would mean to win Saturday.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Nov 13, 2009 |
Jard Work: Browning Improving On Last Year
Check out BSB staff writer Adam Jardy's annual Friday notebook.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 9, 2009 |
Talkin' Tressel: A Sickly Wisconsin Edition
The OSU head coach gives the latest on his sick players as the Buckeyes prepare for Wisconsin.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 8, 2009 |
Overheard at Ohio State: Indiana Week
Cleaning out the notebook one day before Ohio State plays at Indiana
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Oct 2, 2009 |
A Final Look Back At Navy
See what Justin Boren and others were saying after Ohio State's season opener.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Sep 7, 2009 |
Captains Decision Not Offensive To Buckeyes
Seniors Jake Ballard and Jim Cordle are not taking exception with not having an offensive captain.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Sep 2, 2009 |
Senior Leaders Say Vibe Is Different
In line for possible captaincies, Coleman, Ballard and Worthington say 2009 has been more spirited
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Aug 4, 2009 |
Spring Game Notebook: Worthington Moves On
A collection of notes from Ohio State's spring game.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Apr 29, 2009 |
Tight Ends See Hope In Passing Game
New blood at position, new quarterbacks could get position more chances for receptions.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Apr 17, 2009 |
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Wt: 256
| Date of Birth: |
12/02/1987 |
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| Biography: |
| Buckeye Bits: Constantly improving tight end who enters his third year in the Ohio State ... has become increasingly significant within the offense ... often on the field along with Rory Nicol in two-tight end sets ... OSU coaches like his size and strength ... is a big target as a receiver ... has shown ability to be a dominating edge blocker.
2007 (Sophomore): Shared starter’s role at tight end with Rory Nicol ...13 catches for 149 yards for season with two scores ... also played on two special units ...14-yard touchdown catch from Todd Boeckman vs. Michigan State ... 15-yard touchdown catch at Penn State ... Jim Parker lineman of week: Akron, Washington ... second-year letterman
2006 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as the No. 2 tight end behind Rory Nicol ... had two catches for five yards ... caught a 1-yard touchdown in the 44-3 win vs. Indiana, when both he and Nicol started ... caught one of three touchdown passes to tight ends against the Hoosiers ... other catch, for 4 yards, came at Northwestern.
High School: Ranked the No. 8 tight end prospect in the nation ... in eight games as a senior, caught 22 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns ... was named Ohio’s 2005 Division II Defensive Player of the Year after recording 35 solo tackles, 42 assists, 10 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and three quarterback sacks ... 2004 and 2005 first-team all-league, district player of the year and All-Ohio ... 2005 Reebok Preseason All-American ... team captain as a senior ... four-year letterman in football and basketball.
Personal: Son of Ben and Debby Ballard. |
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