COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s defense was only one point worse than Georgia’s in terms of national championship worthiness last season. Small consolation. A completely reasonable perspective might also say the Buckeyes’ prolific offense was held back from its full potential by a defense that suffered too many explosive moments of its own. Ohio State made defensive coordinator the highest-paid assistant in the program’s history so it could avoid that fate. Not everyone is willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that the unit can make a big leap in Year 2. Recommended Buckeyes stories Hey, Nathan: “Why do people think that Jim Knowles will be better in his second year? Also why do Michigan’s defensive coordinators (had two new ones each of the past two years) have more immediate impact and no ’Wait till next year’ expectation from fans?” — Khaled Hey, Khaled: No…
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