April 21, 2025

Ohio State football provides release for Robert Landers, who had to grow up too early

COLUMBUS —  As a fifth-year senior on the Ohio State football team, Robert Landers has had to get used to feeling old.  “I think it hit last year,” he said this week. “When I hit the front row (in meetings) on a consistent basis, it’s like, ‘Oh, I’ve been here a little too long.’”  » LOOKING BACK: Landers leading on and off the field for Buckeyes Not only does he look around and see hardly anyone left who arrived in Columbus the same time he did, he also feels the wear and tear on his body of playing defensive line.  After sitting out most of spring practice to nurse what he termed a “knee ding,” he is happy to be back in the action with his guys during preseason camp.  “Oh, man, it feels amazing,” he said. “You know, just being around the guys, being around Coach (Larry Johnson), it’s something that…

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