November 15, 2024

Ohio State Football: Winning with Ohio recruits

Ohio State Football: Combination of J.J. Watt and Ryan Kerrigan? by Charlie Lockhart A look at some of the home-grown players who contributed to the success of the Ohio State football program in the recent past. Much has been made of coach Urban Meyer recruiting players from across the country but bringing in very few Ohio recruits. There is no doubt it has moved Ohio State up in the recruiting rankings, but is that always the best situation for the football program? Looking at recent history, I’m not so sure that it is. You don’t have to go back to the Jim Tressel days to find out how important in-state recruits have been to the Buckeyes success either. Just take a look at some of the key players on the 2014 National Championship team who played their high school ball in Ohio. Here is a list of home-grown players who…

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