COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State senior linebacker Tuf Borland remains a man of few words, especially when asked to talk about himself. He is even less concerned with the words coming outside the program — the ones that say his position group needs an overhaul. “That comes with the territory of being an athlete at Ohio State,” Borland said Monday, shortly after being announced as one of seven captains for 2019. “You’re on the biggest stage. People are gong to come at you. People are going to say things. It’s part of the job.” Al Washington was not around last season when the Buckeyes endured that criticism while ranking in the bottom half of the Big Ten Conference in total defense and touchdowns allowed. His position group, the linebackers, shared the blame. With that group returning intact, fans clamored for new blood — an infusion of talent from the underclass…
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