Special teams are not an aspect of a football team that most fans think about too often unless something goes really well or really wrong. While it may not be a focus of those in the stands, having successful special teams unit is imperative for wins. For Ohio State, though, it’s long been an area of focus, be it under Jim Tressel or Urban Meyer. Now Ryan Day takes over as head coach and is looking to maintain the standard set by his predecessors. Here are five offseason questions for the Buckeyes’ special teams: 1. What does Matt Barnes bring to Ohio State? The last addition to Day’s first coaching staff was Barnes, a 10-year coaching veteran. While he was also be assisting Jeff Hafley to coach the secondary, Barnes is first and foremost the special teams coordinator. Last year while in a similar role at Maryland, Barnes’ Terrapins ranked…
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