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. 30-21. 100-91 90-81 80-71 70-61 60-51 50-41 40-31 No. 30: DE Will Smith (2000-03) A three-year starter, Will Smith served as a cornerstone of the Buckeyes’ 2002 national title team and left Ohio State fourth all-time in sacks with 22. In 2003, the Utica, N.Y., native earned All-America honors and was named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Year after recording 10.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss. The New Orleans Saints selected Smith with the No.…
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