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Doug Datish Combine Transcript
DOUG DATISH (Ohio State center)
Mike McLain
Tribune Chronicle
Q: Height weight
A: 6-4.2, 302 pounds
Q: What was medical issue Thursday.
A: They make you go through various physicals. One of the questions they asked me was if I've ever had a stiff back. I said, yeah, isn't everybody's. Because of that statement, I got to go have two MRIs and a CAT scan on my occasionally stiff back. Money well spent I guess. I was there for about six hours. It feels great.
Q: What did you learn from Nick Mangold.
A: From Nick I learned just being an intellectual center and to try to get everybody in the right spots.
Q: Do you talk to Mangold.
A: Yeah, I talk to him. He just says keep doing what you're doing. Playing at Ohio State prepares you for what you have to do at the next level.
Q: After national championship game, Florida defensive linemen said the size of your line was a detriment to you and that they were quicker and faster. Do you think there was much to that?
A: No. They were pretty good. They got to dictate to us what they wanted to do. There was no secret about it at all. Once they got some points, we were forced to throw the ball. They could pin their ears back and go.
Q: You blocked for two different styles of backs - pittman and wells. Does that help you prepare for the next level?
A: I'm not changing my run blocking. I'm still going to block for the same guys. The only thing that's different is that the linebackers might play a little differently. Having those two great guys, I don't think there was much of a difference.
Q: You played defense (and offense) in high school (Howland High School in Ohio). Why did you play offense.
A: Because when I got on campus they said you're not playing defense anymore, you're playing offense. Once I saw those guys playing defense, I knew I had no shot to play defense. I had three tackles in my career, but those were on interceptions.
Q: Were you a Browns' or Steelers' fan growing up?
A: I was a Steelers' fan growing up.
Q: Your versatility is a plus. Do you prefer center or guard?
A: I don't prefer anything, but going to the Senior Bowl I realized that I'm a center that can play both guard and tackle. That's what I'm going to be able to bring to the next level. I'm going to be able to swing anywhere and do anything.
Q: Have you looked at mock drafts.
A: You know why it's called a mock draft? Because they don't mean anything.
Q: Who have you talked to since you've been here.
A: Just about everybody.
Q: Feeling for where you might go?
A: You get a feeling from different people, but you never know.
Q: Since Steelers center Jeff Hartings has retired, and being a Steelers' fan, any interest in going there?
A: I'm interested in whoever picks me. I don't have any allegiance to any team. I think there are some places where guys are leaving and where I might fit in. You never know.
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Q: Are you like Mangold at all.
A: I don't know. He has that long torso and short legs. He has that weird center of gravity thing where he can be like a shovel. I'm not built like that. I'm a little quicker. I have more speed. Nick is more of a leverage freak.
Q: How did Senior Bowl experience go.
A: It was good. I got to meet a lot of good guys. It was good to see guys that have dominated people and to get to go against them and see how you match up. It felt good. I felt like you belonged.
Q: What need to work on?
A: You always have to improve pass blocking because the next level those guys are fast. The quarterback gets paid a lot more money than you because he's more valuable. You have to protect him. For the most part improve pass blocking and try to dominate.
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Q: What has combine experience been like.
A: It's been great meeting all these people and hanging around some of the guys I met at the Senior Bowl. It's been taxing, but it's part of the game.
DOUG DATISH (Ohio State center)
Mike McLain
Tribune Chronicle
Q: Height weight
A: 6-4.2, 302 pounds
Q: What was medical issue Thursday.
A: They make you go through various physicals. One of the questions they asked me was if I've ever had a stiff back. I said, yeah, isn't everybody's. Because of that statement, I got to go have two MRIs and a CAT scan on my occasionally stiff back. Money well spent I guess. I was there for about six hours. It feels great.
Q: What did you learn from Nick Mangold.
A: From Nick I learned just being an intellectual center and to try to get everybody in the right spots.
Q: Do you talk to Mangold.
A: Yeah, I talk to him. He just says keep doing what you're doing. Playing at Ohio State prepares you for what you have to do at the next level.
Q: After national championship game, Florida defensive linemen said the size of your line was a detriment to you and that they were quicker and faster. Do you think there was much to that?
A: No. They were pretty good. They got to dictate to us what they wanted to do. There was no secret about it at all. Once they got some points, we were forced to throw the ball. They could pin their ears back and go.
Q: You blocked for two different styles of backs - pittman and wells. Does that help you prepare for the next level?
A: I'm not changing my run blocking. I'm still going to block for the same guys. The only thing that's different is that the linebackers might play a little differently. Having those two great guys, I don't think there was much of a difference.
Q: You played defense (and offense) in high school (Howland High School in Ohio). Why did you play offense.
A: Because when I got on campus they said you're not playing defense anymore, you're playing offense. Once I saw those guys playing defense, I knew I had no shot to play defense. I had three tackles in my career, but those were on interceptions.
Q: Were you a Browns' or Steelers' fan growing up?
A: I was a Steelers' fan growing up.
Q: Your versatility is a plus. Do you prefer center or guard?
A: I don't prefer anything, but going to the Senior Bowl I realized that I'm a center that can play both guard and tackle. That's what I'm going to be able to bring to the next level. I'm going to be able to swing anywhere and do anything.
Q: Have you looked at mock drafts.
A: You know why it's called a mock draft? Because they don't mean anything.
Q: Who have you talked to since you've been here.
A: Just about everybody.
Q: Feeling for where you might go?
A: You get a feeling from different people, but you never know.
Q: Since Steelers center Jeff Hartings has retired, and being a Steelers' fan, any interest in going there?
A: I'm interested in whoever picks me. I don't have any allegiance to any team. I think there are some places where guys are leaving and where I might fit in. You never know.
-----
Q: Are you like Mangold at all.
A: I don't know. He has that long torso and short legs. He has that weird center of gravity thing where he can be like a shovel. I'm not built like that. I'm a little quicker. I have more speed. Nick is more of a leverage freak.
Q: How did Senior Bowl experience go.
A: It was good. I got to meet a lot of good guys. It was good to see guys that have dominated people and to get to go against them and see how you match up. It felt good. I felt like you belonged.
Q: What need to work on?
A: You always have to improve pass blocking because the next level those guys are fast. The quarterback gets paid a lot more money than you because he's more valuable. You have to protect him. For the most part improve pass blocking and try to dominate.
-----
Q: What has combine experience been like.
A: It's been great meeting all these people and hanging around some of the guys I met at the Senior Bowl. It's been taxing, but it's part of the game.
