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How Will Evan Pryor Be Utilized By Ohio State In 2022?

January 25, 2022
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In 2021 the Ohio State Buckeyes had the luxury of true freshman TreVeyon Henderson bursting on the scene. In his freshman season Henderson broke multiple records in his impressive debut. Additionally, the Buckeyes had some depth, with Miyan Williams and Master Teague seeing time, mostly in close yardage situations. However, now that Teague has officially left for the NFL Draft there are extra touches available in the Ohio State backfield….

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Owning Critical Offseason Coaching Changes

January 24, 2022
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Ohio State fields elite offenses year after year, but have questions on defense. This offseason, Ryan Day has taken drastic action to fix it. The Ohio State defense has had one solid season as a unit in the last four years. Batting .250 may be enough to remain on a roster in the MLB, but it’s unacceptable at The Ohio State University. The Silver Bullets last consistently shined in 2019…

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Three Defensive Players Who Can Breakout Under Jim Knowles

January 19, 2022
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The 2021 season was not kind for the Ohio State defense. The unit as a whole proved to be a liability in big games and was one of the main reasons why the Buckeyes failed to meet expectations in 2021. Although the Buckeyes struggled in 2021 there is hope for 2022. Ohio State recently welcomed Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to work his magic on the silver bullets. With…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes and Tide on a Collision Course

January 18, 2022
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Buckeyes and Tide on a Collision Course The Ohio State football team is one year removed from a National Championship appearance and are defending Rose Bowl champs. The Buckeyes have big aspirations in 2022. A little over one year ago, Alabama rolled the Ohio State football team in Miami to win the National Championship. The Crimson Tide offense was historically elite with Heisman winner Devonta Smith. However, illness and injuries…

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Ohio State Hiring Matt Guerrieri In Quality Control Role

January 18, 2022
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Ohio State isn’t done adding to their defensive staff as it was announced this morning that the Buckeyes would be adding Duke co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Matt Guerrieri as a senior adviser/analyst. #OhioState also landed former #Duke co-DC/safeties coach @MattGuerrieri as a senior advisor/analyst…huge pick up for #Buckeyes…Guerrieri worked under Jim Knowles at Duke — Alex Gleitman (@alexgleitman) January 18, 2022 Guerrieri served at Duke for nine seasons beginning in 2012,…

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Kerry Coombs Hired by Cincinnati

January 18, 2022
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Ohio State and Cincinnati have worked out a trade… sort of. With the Buckeyes hiring Perry Eliano, an opening was created on the Cincinnati staff. And that spot will be filled by former Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, who will be the new defensive backs coach/special teams coach at Cincinnati. Sources: University of Cincinnati expected to hire former Ohio State DC Kerry Coombs as the school’s new corners coach…

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The Case For Larry Johnson

January 17, 2022
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Ohio State made some big-time changes to their defensive staff, adding Jim Knowles, Perry Eliano, and Tim Walton. The only defensive staff member remaining is defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Why? Johnson is the best defensive line coach in college football. Not much of an argument can be made against that statement, and that’s just the plain truth. Whether it’s the track record that he has of players going early…

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Ohio State Hiring Jacksonville Jaguars Assistant Tim Walton

January 13, 2022
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In yet another staffing move on the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State will be hiring Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Tim Walton as cornerbacks coach. SOURCE: Jaguars secondary coach Tim Walton, a longtime NFL assistant, has emerged as a strong candidate to join the Ohio State defensive staff. Walton is an Ohio State grad and was a co-captain for the Big Ten champions in 1993. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January…

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Linebackers Coach Al Washington Will Not Return to Ohio State

January 13, 2022
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Ohio State’s defensive reset continues as it has been reported that linebackers coach Al Washington will not return to Columbus next season. It was an inconsistent stretch for Washington’s unit during his time as a Buckeye. The Columbus native was hired away from Michigan with Greg Mattison prior to the 2019 season, and quickly turned around a unit that was run into the ground by Bill Davis. Following the 2020…

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Kerry Coombs Out as Defensive Coordinator for Ohio State

January 13, 2022
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Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Kerry Coombs will not return to Columbus next season. Ryan Day is entering into a pivotal moment and offseason in his young Ohio State career. Day is overhauling his defensive staff after the units below average production over the last two seasons. When Day rehired Coombs following a brief stint in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, there was an excitement because of his football prowess…

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