Good source told me OSU fullback Jermil Martin 5' 11" 235lb is transferring to Ashland. He is from Glenville was a three star coming out of high school.  

I have heard the same thing ...

Rumor has it that Jemil is going to YSU but I heard from a very good source he is not. He is still on his way to AU......  

I have seen posts on OSU boards stating Martin was going to YSU with "quotes" from the YSU athletic department giving "confirmation."

My AU source says he thought a class schedule was being worked on for Martin just a few days ago ... until Martin actually shows up at either school (or elsewhere) we'll have to wait and see ...

Ya that's what I have read ..... the same about him going to YSU. But I was told he took a vist to YSU and did not like it or the coach. And he is still coming to AU.. like you said ... when he shows up.

The Columbus Dispatch reported that Martin was still attending classes at OSU.

Yes he is. He has to get eligible at OSU ( make up an incomplete ) before he can transfer any were.

So is he really transfering to Ashland?   I heard he is going to Youngstown.

From what I heard yesterday, he will not be at Ashland this season. Not sure if he will stay at OSU, go to YSU or elsewhere.

Yes that's what I have heard as well. I think he has a few things to work out before he does anything.

My source says there is a locker in the AU locker room with a "Jermil Martin" name plate and pads and a jersey ... sounds like he's at Ashland.

Tigercoach...Catch me up on Ashlands offense. Do they run a one-back offense or do they use a full back? Just curious to see how they will use Jemil in their offensive sceme since he is more of a true full back in my option.

Also, any insight to their offensive line?

Mansfield News Journal acticle that 'all but confirms' Martin will be at AU ... he still has not been seen on the field yet, but it appears like it will happen.

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20100814/SPORTS/8140321

Ashland generally runs a spread (with just one back) so I would expect Martin will work with DJ McCoy as the main ball carrier (but Antonio Pickens, Da'Vell Winters and Justin White-Reid will probably also contribute). The Eagles will occassionally run out of a pro formation with split or I backs; generally they do not use a regular fullback.

In short yardage/goaline situations, AU will go to an I-wing (with 3 TEs) and a full-back; a couple 'true fullbacks' are there (but are youngsters) while a couple practicing in the fullback position are converted tight ends (many would call them H-backs). I've heard there has been some experimentation in practice with a 'super-heavy' formation, using a couple of the more agile DLs at fullback AND tailback! Look out for the 'Refrigerator!'

The Eagles offensive line returns ALL the starters from last year that struggled in short yardage (only 1 for 14 on 4th down conversions and gave up 35 sacks!) and in pass protection - at times, 3 frosh were starting last year! With '09 pre-season All American Justin Magruder back, and all the experience gained, the offensive line should be very productive. Projected starters:

LT - SR Kyle Stout #72 - 6'5, 287 - Ashland

LG - GR Justin Magruder #56 - 6'3, 288 - Westerville South

C - SR Matt Knex #75 - 6'1, 281 - Glenn Rock, PA

RG - R-SO Brandon Gibson #54 - 6'4, 285 - Kettering Fairmont

RT - JR - Jeremy Johnson #? - 6'5, 327 - transfer from University of Buffalo

There are a number of solid back-ups, and there is still competition at the RG spot - Kenny Noble (6'0, 290 - Fostoria), Frank Whitaker (6'2, 275 - St Ignatius), and Zach Vermillion (6'3, 252 - Bellefontaine) who all saw action last year will be in the mix. True freshman Alex Howell, 6'6, 320, from Lima Perry who already has the nick-name "Little Reggie" after AU offensive line great, Reggie Gamble, may be redshirted, but could also challenge for playing time.

Seems like another 'false alarm' - Martin has yet to show at Ashland ... I heard in the stands from a knowledgable source that Martin still needs to get his academics in order before he can enroll ... time will tell ...