Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) FRISCO, TX. — Prior to the final game of his historic collegiate career as a member of the Ohio Bobcats, 2014 Covington graduate A.J. Ouellette sat at his locker at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas with a sharpie in his hand writing a message on each tapped wrist. On one wrist he wrote the words “No Name” and on the other wrist he wrote “Beat The Odds” – just to remind himself of where he started and how far he has come in his collegiate career. “Look at this,” said A.J., showing the writing on his wrists. “This is what it’s all about.” A.J. remembers. He came out of high school with “No Name” outside of tiny Covington, Ohio – no scholarship offers and virtually no interest from any program. Yet, he walked on at Ohio University and “Beat The Odds” by doing what had allowed him to put together a stellar high school career – by working harder than anyone else. “A.J. is special,” said legendary Ohio coach Frank Solich. “He’s just one of those young men who does everything right – on and off the field. Nobody outworks him.” Ouellette’s hard work has paid huge dividends as he has stamped his name all over the Ohio University record book in the following statistics: • His 1306 rushing yards in 2018 is the fourth most in school history. • His 3829 career rushing yards is third in school history. • His 719 carries is fifth in school history. • His 5.32 yards-per-carry is third in school history. • His 32 rushing touchdowns is third in school history. • He is only the second back in school history to lead the team in rushing for four years. • He is one of just four backs in school history to rush for over 1000 yards in two seasons. • His 4345 career all-purpose yards is third in school history. And on Wednesday Ouellette showcased his amazing determination to the entire country against San Diego State University as he earned the Offensive Most Valuable Player award in leading Ohio to 27-0 win by rushing for 164 yards on 29 carries and catching 2 passes for 33 yards in a game that was broadcast live for all to see on ESPN. https://www.dailycall.com/sports/50917/aj-ouellette-finishes-college-career-in-style-after-leading-ohio-university-to-frisco-bowl-win Edited December 21, 2018 by Buffalo Barbarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DtownB2 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I watched the game and thought he looked pretty good. Strong downhill runner that breaks tackles. SDSU was ranked 8th best running D in terms of YPG allowed at 103.8. It says it was updated by all games played through 12/19 so not sure if it includes this bowl game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 18 hours ago, DtownB2 said: I watched the game and thought he looked pretty good. Strong downhill runner that breaks tackles. SDSU was ranked 8th best running D in terms of YPG allowed at 103.8. It says it was updated by all games played through 12/19 so not sure if it includes this bowl game. i dont understand why he is not getting any press as far as the draft goes. Hes got the size strength and eyes for the position and he ran for over 160 yds his last 4 games but he isnt even getting a sniff for the East West game. hopefully he gets a camp, invite, definitely a process guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 13 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: i dont understand why he is not getting any press as far as the draft goes. Hes got the size strength and eyes for the position and he ran for over 160 yds his last 4 games but he isnt even getting a sniff for the East West game. hopefully he gets a camp, invite, definitely a process guy. ...wasn't Big Ben a MAC find?....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 4 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...wasn't Big Ben a MAC find?....... Yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hard worker sounds like a McD and Beane kind of guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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