The Ideal Edge Rusher in a Jim Knowles Defense

December 22, 2021

It is fair to state that the Buckeye defense struggled in 2021. Most notably in the losses to Oregon and Michigan, the defense failed to generate any semblance of a consistent pass rush that has been a staple for Ohio State the last decade. Despite putting up decent team sack numbers, 36 to be exact, the Buckeyes have not had an elite pass rusher since the departure of Chase Young….

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Early National Signing Day: Ohio State Defensive Breakdown

December 16, 2021

With the Early National Signing Period coming to an end today, everything went as close to plan as it could be for the Buckeyes outside of a flip from Texas cornerback Terrance Brooks who landed with the Longhorns.  Below we are going to do the second part of today’s Early National Signing Period breakdown ending with the defensive side.  To view Carson’s breakdown on signees from the offense, click here. …

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Bullet Points: Xavier Nwankpa On Commitment Watch, Jim Knowles Addition And Bulletin Board Breakdown

December 8, 2021

We are just under a week away from the Early National Signing Period, and many recruitments have already begun to work themselves out.  With some major priority targets on watch to make commitments in the next few days as well as the impact of a reclassification for a 2023 commit, and the addition of a new coach, there is lots to unpack in this weeks Bullet Points.  Today is the…

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