'08 WR Nick Truesdell (Cincinnati signee)

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Wide Receiver
Cincinnati (OH) Anderson
Ht: 6-foot-7
Wt: 215 lbs

The BPRT is getting some buzz about Nick...more to come as we get it.

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Truesdell goes long way to help Anderson win
(MASSILLON)

One big catch can do wonders for nerves.

It helped Nick Truesdell in Friday’s Division II state championship game at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The Cincinnati Anderson receiver was able to loosen up for a big night against Louisville after his long touchdown reception early on.

Truesdell caught five passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns in Anderson’s 31-25 victory over the Leopards. He undoubtedly went to bed feeling like a champion after having a hard time sleeping the night before.

Here is some info via PM:

He transferred this year from an abysmal Milford football team. During the year he only had 30 some catches. Anderson had so much success running the ball, they didn't throw it to him.

He had a hell of a game against Louisville. The kid is 6'7" and can jump out of the gym. He is also an all-star bball player, and supposedly has offers for basketball, but not for football.

More info coming in via PM:

• Played at Anderson as a freshman and then transferred to Milford (who does not have a very strong program).
  
• Transferred back this year...effort level was not their initially but then the light clicked on and he became a force.
  
• Literally flew under the radar until about halfway through this year...and now has coaches requesting tape.
  
• Surprisingly fast for his size with great athleticism (returns kicks/runs reverses/etc.)...skinny at 6'7" but has the frame to add weight. Best comparison so far is Chris Henry (on the field...not off).
  
• Still thinking about basketball but that could change after his state championship performance and once the calls start coming for football.

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Nick discusses his big game this past weekend and hopes it will open up some D-1 football attention.

Info via PM:

OSU was in to see Nick today. He also got phone calls from about 40 different coaches from other schools.

Anderson's Nick Truesdell makes a reception over Louisville's Brandon Mathie and runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter of their OSHAA Division II State Championship game in Massilon Friday November 30, 2007.

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Anderson's Nick Truesdell heads in for a 54-yard touchdown reception past Louisville's Brandon Mathie in the first quarter.

The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger

More via PM:

It was Coach Peterson from OSU who was in to see Nick. WVU was also at Anderson today.

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12/5

By Steve Hare for OV...talks about his big state title game and about the whirlwind of recruiting that has started. Coaches from the likes of OSU, Kent State, NC State and WVU were in to see him. Isn't sure if he will play football or basketball at the next level.

[osugrad21]

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Committed to Cincinnati.

[stowfan]

IMHO UC got a future great one in Truesdell. Time-Warner cable has the replay of Truesdell's performance in the Ohio championship game on their local on demand chanel. I watched the game a second time and again marveled at how Nick looked like a man among boys.