Ohio State confirmed the hiring of Northmont graduate C.J. Barnett to an important off-field role with the football team. © Jamie Sabau C.J. Barnett #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is congratulated by fans after Ohio State defeated the Michigan Wolverines 26-21 at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2012 in Columbus. Ohio State coach Ryan Day called Barnett, who was a three-year starter at defensive back for the Buckeyes, the perfect fit for director of player development. Day adds three to off-field roles He replaces Ryan Stamper, who left to join Urban Meyer with the Jacksonville Jaguars. “We’ll miss Ryan Stamper, as he helped our program become the standard when it comes to helping players prepare for life and success off the field,” Day said in a release. “C.J. is going to come in and build onto that standard and enhance it, too. His experiences as a player and as…
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