COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg’s big brother is bigger than most, and like any older sibling would not turn down a chance to trash talk. Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg apparently ran his mouth a bit about this weekend’s game back in the summer. Yet as the game drew closer and the St. Ignatius grads prepared for their seasons — Tommy with the Buckeyes, Liam with the Miami Dolphins — things settled down. “He just said good luck, you know — play well,” Tommy Eichenberg said. The younger Eichenberg is expected to open Saturday’s top-five showdown as OSU’s starting Mike linebacker. Having followed his brother’s career, he has a better grasp of the history and tradition of the Fighting Irish than any of his teammates. Liam Eichenberg started two full seasons for the Fighting Irish before the Dolphins selected him 42nd overall in the second…
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