October 6, 2024

Ohio State's Tony Alford Compared RB Commit James Peoples to This Buckeye Great

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Ohio State Buckeyes class of 2024 running back commit James Peoples scrapped his plans to visit other schools after he came to Columbus, committing on April 2. On his visit, Peoples was enamored with the “genuine love” shown to him as well as being a part of the running backs meeting room. In his talks with Alford, Peoples really appreciated his “father figure” demeanor in addition to his knowledge and plan for his development. However, on that visit, Alford gave Peoples a lofty comparison to another former Buckeyes ball-carrier. “He told me I remind him a lot of J.K. [Dobbins] and, not of course because of the relationship of us both being Texas backs,” Peoples told Buckeye Scoop. “But really just my attitude, my demeanor, how I go about my business, of course, my build and things like that.” Dobbins was a Buckeye…

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