Forget Jekyll: Why Carlos Hyde Could Be the Next "BIG" Thing at Ohio State

Six feet, one inch, and 230 pounds of sheer man. The ability to bulldoze wimpy tacklers and plunge over the goal line for six. The deceptive speed and initial burst to break an 80-yard run, and the cutback ability and "hops" of Harlem ball player. This Ohio State Buckeye has all the tools to be an excellent back. Sound familiar? It's not Beanie Wells. If you meet him on a good day, you will see the Dr. Jekyll side of him. If you see him on a bad day, or just witness his his muscular frame coming your way, well your in trouble. Meet Mr. Carlos Hyde, a true beast that will be coming out of the backfield next season for the Buckeyes. Hyde is the 31-ranked running back in the '09 class, and as aforementioned, his stature, tenacity, and focus is of former Buckeye back Beanie Wells. While attending Naples High School and playing some of the top-tier of teams in the nation, Hyde racked up over 2500 yards at around eight yards a carry with 28 touchdowns in just two years.  Hyde's ... (link)