Bill Rabinowitz | Buckeye Xtra Jonathon Cooper knows how easily his life could have gone in the opposite direction. From birth, the odds seemed stacked against him. His body has betrayed him repeatedly. His home life, especially early, had many challenges. But thanks to his perseverance, an irrepressible personality and an unshakable bond with his mother, Cooper has overcome the obstacles. After sacrificing his opportunity to play in Ohio State’s football postseason last year, Cooper is back for his final season as a Buckeye. Ohio State football: Jonathon Cooper to wear No. 0 in new Ohio State tradition to honor Bill Willis Rob Oller: Big Three of Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama lead College Football Playoff chase BuckeyeXtra Football podcast: Ohio State prepares to face Penn State He is a captain who was awarded the honor of wearing the “Block O” No. 0 jersey this year as part of a new tradition to honor the…
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