Editor’s note: In June 1917, the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives invited Michigan back into the league, increasing membership to 10 and eventually spawning the iconic “Big Ten” nickname. One hundred years later, Land of 10 will spend the summer looking at the history of America’s legendary conference and its teams. Our Ohio State coverage begins with a countdown of the top 100 football players in program history. Next up, Nos. 50-41. 100-91 90-81 80-71 70-61 60-51 No. 50: RB Chris “Beanie” Wells (2006-08) Chris “Beanie” Wells was a two-time team MVP for Ohio State, including the 2007 team that lost to LSU in the BCS National Championship Game. That season, he rushed for 1,609 yards and 15 touchdowns and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors. He followed that up in 2008 with 1,197 yards and 8 touchdowns for the Buckeyes. No. 49: T Taylor Decker (2012-15) Taylor Decker opened his playing career as a right…
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