ENEMIES OF THE STATE
Since 2012 there have been 25 players from the great state of Ohio to cross the border and play for That Team. Who were those players? What have they done in enemy territory?
The most important question, have any of them defeated Ohio State? No.
OFFENSIVE TRAITORS
KYLE KALIS OG // LAKEWOOD ST. EDWARD // .975
There will be blood...
Kalis was the ranked as the nation's third best OG in high school. He originally committed to play for Ohio State in 2010. After Tressel resigned Kalis flipped to That Team in July 2011. Kalis has played in 34 games and started 25 times for Our Rivals between 2013 and 2015.
Our Rivals' rushing stats with Kalis between 2013-2015:
| YEAR | YARDS | RANK |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 125.7 | 102nd |
| 2014 | 162.8 | 62nd |
| 2015 | 161.4 | 81st |
JAKE BUTT TE // PICKERINGTON NORTH // .926
Butt grew up 30 minutes from Ohio State's campus.
Butt was a member of That Team's 2013 class. The talented tight end played his high school football in a suburb of Columbus and was the nation's 6th ranked TE. With the Buckeyes showing little interest Butt signed with Our Rivals. Butt has played in 33 games and started 22 times.
| YEAR | YARDS | YPR | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 235 | 11.8 | 2 |
| 2014 | 211 | 10.0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 566 | 13.2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 1,012 | 12.0 | 7 |
De'VEON SMITH // HOWLAND // .915
Smith unseated Derrick Green to become the starting RB.
As a junior Smith verbally committed to That Team in the spring of 2012. He finished his high school career with 6,750 rushing yards. In Smith's three seasons with that team he has played in all 34 games. He also beat out Derrick Green, the No. 1 ranked prospect in his class, to take the starting spot at running back. During his time with Our Rivals Smith has appeared in 34 games and has started 10 times.
| YEAR | YARDS | YPC | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 117 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 519 | 4.8 | 6 |
| 2015 | 621 | 4.3 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 1,257 | 4.5 | 12 |
| PLAYER | YEAR | POS | HT | WT | RANKING | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE KALIS | 2012 | OG | 6-5 | 300 | .975 | LAKEWOOD ST. EDWARD |
| MICHAEL McCRAY | 2013 | ATH | 6-4 | 230 | .937 | TROTWOOD MADISON |
| JAKE BUTT | 2013 | TE | 6-6 | 230 | .926 | PICKERINGTON NORTH |
| De'VEON SMITH | 2013 | RB | 5-11 | 216 | .915 | HOWLAND (WARREN) |
| AJ WILLIAMS | 2012 | TE | 6-6 | 255 | .893 | SYCAMORE (CINCINNATI) |
| JARON DUKES | 2013 | WR | 6-5 | 197 | .889 | MARION FRANKLIN |
| ALLEN GANT | 2012 | ATH | 6-1 | 200 | .849 | LORAIN SOUTVIEW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY |
| NOLAN ULIZIO | 2015 | OT | 6-6 | 280 | .834 | LAKOTA WEST |
| ANTONIO WHITFIELD | 2013 | RB | 5-4 | 160 | .699 | CANAL WINCHESTER |
| MATT THOMPSON | 2014 | QB | 6-5 | 214 | .699 | INDIAN HILL (CINCINNATI) |
Players in bold are starters.
DEFENSIVE TRAITORS
JOE BOLDEN // COLERAIN // .962
Joe Bolden was the No. 2 ranked ILB in 2012.
Bolden was considered the second best ILB in the 2012 recruiting class. He verbally committed to Our Rivals in April of 2011. During his time in Ann Arbor Bolden has played in 48 games. He made a name for himself when he drove a stake in turf before the Michigan State game in 2014.
| YEAR | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL | SACKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 26 | 54 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| 2014 | 55 | 47 | 102 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 38 | 67 | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| TOTAL | 128 | 126 | 254 | 17.5 | 5.0 |
CHRIS WORMLEY // WHITMER // .943
Wormley (No. 47) played for Toledo Whitmer High School.
The nation's sixth ranked strong-side defensive end committed to That Team in late July 2011. Wormley was redshirted his freshman year. He saw action in every game his sophomore season. Wormley became a starter in 2014 (junior) and has started in 14 games between 2014 and 2015.
| YEAR | SOLO | AST | TOT | TFL | SACKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 12.0 | 5.5 |
| TOTAL | 39 | 33 | 72 | 21.5 | 11.0 |
JARROD WILSON // BUCHTEL // .912
Jarrod Wilson has 3 career interceptions for That Team.
Wilson has appeared in 42 games and started 28 times for Our Rivals at safety. When he was recruited he was the nation's 13th ranked safety. Wilson committed in July of 2011 and was a member of the 2012 class.
| YEAR | SOLO | AST | TOTAL | TFL | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 19 | 45 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 20 | 53 | 1.0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 87 | 69 | 156 | 4.0 | 3 |
WILLIE HENRY // GLENVILLE // .844
Willie Henry (No. 74) played at Ohio State pipeline Cleveland Glenville and is a large man.
Henry was ranked as the 64th ranked DT in 2012. He redshirted as a freshman and saw his first playing time in 2013. During his time with That Team Henry has played in 31 games and started 19 at DT.
| YEAR | SOLO | AST | TOTAL | TFL | SACKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| TOTAL | 40 | 41 | 81 | 18.0 | 9.5 |
| PLAYER | YEAR | POS | HT | WT | RANKING | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYMONTE THOMAS | 2013 | S | 6-1 | 190 | .968 | MARLINGTON (ALLIANCE) |
| JOE BOLDEN | 2012 | ILB | 6-3 | 220 | .962 | COLERAIN |
| CHRIS WORMLEY | 2012 | SDE | 6-5 | 250 | .943 | WHITMER (TOLEDO) |
| TACO CHARLTON | 2013 | WDE | 6-6 | 255 | .937 | PICKERINGTON CENTRAL |
| MICHAEL FERNS | 2014 | ILB | 6-3 | 238 | .928 | SAINT CLAIRSVILLE |
| TOM STROBEL | 2012 | WDE | 6-6 | 240 | .925 | MENTOR |
| TYREE KINNEL | 2015 | S | 6-0 | 205 | .918 | HUBER HEIGHTS WAYNE |
| BEN GEDEON | 2012 | ILB | 6-3 | 220 | .913 | HUDSON |
| JARROD WILSON | 2012 | S | 6-3 | 190 | .912 | BUCHTEL (AKRON) |
| KALEB RINGER | 2012 | ILB | 6-1 | 225 | .881 | NORTHMONT (CLAYTON) |
| ROSS DOUGLAS | 2013 | CB | 5-10 | 186 | .881 | AVON |
| NOAH FURBUSH | 2014 | OLB | 6-4 | 240 | .867 | KENTON |
| REON DAWSON | 2013 | CB | 6-2 | 175 | .849 | TROTWOOD MADISON |
| WILLIE HENRY | 2012 | DT | 6-3 | 270 | .844 | GLENVILLE |
Players in bold are starters.
| PLAYER | YEAR | POS | HT | WT | RANKING | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW DAVID | 2015 | K | 5-9 | 165 | .807 | WASHINGTON (MASSILLON) |
Andrew David is currently the second string kicker.
Sources- 247sports.com, sportsreference.com, mgoblue.com
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