Ohio State lost a legend Friday as former head coach Earle Bruce passed away at the age of 87 after a battle with Alzheimers. Bruce compiled an 81-26-1 record with four Big Ten titles in nine years at the helm of the Ohio State football program, including a 5-4 record against Michigan. His impact was made across Ohio before and after his coaching career with the Buckeyes, as he led Massillon Washington High School to back-to-back undefeated seasons before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach from 1966-71. He is the only coach in Massillon’s storied history to never lose a game as head coach. His coaching tree is as impressive as any, as 11 of the last 16 national championships have been won by former Bruce assistants. Nick Saban was an assistant on Bruce’s staff from 1980-81, Pete Carroll coached the secondary in 1979, Jim Tressel coached quarterbacks and…
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