Through three games Rolle is the leading tackler on the team with 25 stops and he has made the play of the year (so far) with his game saving interception and return against Navy. The “somewhat surprising” and “experimental” move to put Rolle in the middle that I discussed in my first look at the linebackers appears to be permanent and can be described as nothing short of a huge success. They are #51 Ross Homan and #36 Brian Rolle and so far they have both been looking very capable of continuing the tradition of Ohio State linebacking badassness.įirst I want to look at the middle linebacker spot, where Brian Rolle has emerged beyond my wildest expectations. It should be interesting at the very least, so you can look forward to that.īack to this year, while I am not sure that any Ohio State linebackers will be All-Americans in 2009, I am sure that two players are emerging as All-American caliber players. I will probably be taking a look at Ohio State’s linebackers through the years versus a certain other school that thinks they have had some good linebackers as well. I know I sound like a broken record on this one, but Ohio State’s linebacker tradition is as good or better than any other school in the country. Still, Ohio State has had a (future or current) All-American linebacker on the roster in thirty of the last thirty-eight seasons. So I guess technically the last time Ohio State has not had an All-American caliber bad ass at LB was in ’95. Hawk from ’02 to ’05, All-American Matt Wilhelm from ’99 to ’02, All-American Na’il Diggs from ’96 to ’99, All-American Andy Katzenmoyer from ’96 to ’98, two time All-American Steve Tovar from ’89 to ’92, two time All-American Chris Spielman from ’84 to ’87, All-American Pepper Johnson from ’82 to ’85, All-American Marcus Marek from ’79 to ’82, two-time All-American Tom Cousineau from ’75 to ’78 and two time All-American Randy Gradishar from ’71 to ’73. There was three time All-American James Laurinaitis from ’05 to ’08, two time All-American A.J.

Tags: 'Da U, 2012 Season, Academics, ACC, Andy Katzenmoyer, B1G, BCS, Carlos Hyde, Duke, ESPN Gameday, Jason Winrow, LSUFreek, Mark Dantonio, Michigan, Michigan State, NCAA failures, Nevin Shapiro, North Carolina, Notre Dame, SBP, TBDBITL, Urban Meyer Categories: College Football, Humor, Ohio State Football The Dark Meyer Rises: Tuesday’s “What in the heck just happened?” internet moment that I’ve watched waaay too many times now: Read More.Additionally, Dom Tiberi reported this evening that a fund has been established in Jason’s honor in order to assist his wife and kids donations can be made to the Jason Winrow Memorial Fund at any Chase Bank. Also, the memorial service is Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Fawcett Center on campus. Saying Goodbye- There’s a great article at NJ.Com about our friend Jason Winrow- well worth the read.You’ve got to wonder, given what Ohio State’s local media experienced this summer, if ESPN has asked the school to give them an “exclusive” of sorts. Interestingly, though, this is also the week that Gameday will be on campus, doing pre-game interviews and all that.

Running Silent- As they did last year prior to the OSU game, Michigan State’s assistant coaches and players have been declared “off limits” for the media this week.If you would have told me in August that OSU would be last in defense at the beginning of conference play and that Wisconsin would be at the bottom offensively, I would have asked you to reevaluate your medicinal regimen. Getting Defensive- Also in the teleconference, Coach Meyer said that Ohio State’s distinction as the last team in the conference defensively was something that needed to change in a hurry.Things That Go Bump In The Night- I’m not the only one excited about what weapons abound for the Buckeyes in Tuesday’s B1G teleconference, Coach Dantonio stated that the weapons and playmakers that Ohio State had frightened him.We’ll keep you updated, but I’m excited to see some of the personnel groupings if Carlos can go- Hall at “Flex” back? Multiple TEs? The mind, it is boggled. Seeking Hyde- Tuesday, Coach Meyer indicated that all signs pointed to Carlos Hyde being cleared to play this weekend against Michigan State, but admitted that they’d know more after Tuesday/Wednesday’s practices.If you’re reading this, you’ve survived Bloody Tuesday… don’t you just hate corporate bonding retreats? Here’s some happy music to get you through the day.

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