Okay, so I wanted to get into this whole Dontre Wilson Ohio State football thing. I’d heard the name, seen some highlights, but I really wanted to dig in and see what the deal was.
First, I just started by watching some games. I mean, that’s the best way, right? Instead of just reading articles, I wanted to see him play. I fired up some old Ohio State games where I knew he’d gotten some playing time.
Watching the Tapes
My initial approach was simple:
- Find games. I looked for games from his active seasons.
- Watch. Pay attention to his plays, how he moved, his speed, everything.
- Take notes. Nothing fancy, just jotting down observations. like, “Wow, he’s fast!” or “Nice cutback there.”
Man, watching those games, the first thing that jumped out was his speed. Seriously, the dude could fly. It wasn’t just straight-line speed either; he had this agility, this ability to change direction so quickly. I kept rewinding plays just to watch him make defenders miss.
Then I started noticing the way Ohio State used him. They weren’t just throwing him deep balls. They were using him on sweeps, screens, short passes… getting the ball in his hands in space and letting him do his thing. It was pretty clear they designed plays specifically to take advantage of his skillset.
Digging Deeper
After a few games, I wanted more context. I wasn’t satisfied with just my own observations, I need to know what others see in him.
- I’ve taken note of the opponent he played against.
- Tried looking up game stats, just to get the raw numbers.
- Watched post-game interviews from the coaches and players.
What I found was it really helped me understand the broader picture. Like, seeing how many yards he gained was one thing, but seeing how that compared to the rest of the team, or to the opponent’s defense, that gave it more meaning.
The coach interviews were gold. They talked about his work ethic, his attitude, and the specific things they were trying to do with him on the field. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the strategy behind the game and how Wilson fit into that.
In the end, this is way better than just reading some random article. I got to experience his playing firsthand, then layered on the details to really make it all make sense. I feel like I actually know something about Dontre Wilson now, not just some stats and talking points.
