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Punt Yards: Ohio State's Career Leaders

Many people would guess that Tom Skladany (above) or Tom Tupa would have the most punting yards in Ohio State history. They would be wrong. 29,781 FEET If you have a discussion about Ohio State's best punter the names of Tom Tupa and Tom Skladany normally arise. Rightfully so. However, you m...

Career Sacks: Ohio State's Leaders

Mike Vrabel is Ohio State's sacks leader. A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Mike Vrabel is the only Ohio State football player with over 30 sacks for his career. Vrabel's 36 sacks are 8.5 more than the player listed second on Ohio State's all-time sacks list. What is amazing is that Vrabel (36) and Matt F...

Punt Return Yards: Ohio State's Career Leaders

You will win a lot of bar bets by knowing David Boston is Ohio State's Punt Return Leader. DAVID BOSTON TOP RETURN MAN? It is hard to believe that Tedd Ginn Jr. is not on the top of the punt return list, but he's not. David Boston has 59 more return yards than Ginn. Another surprise is that ...

Rushing Touchdowns: Ohio State's Career Leaders

Pete Johnson scoring one of his 56 touchdowns. PETE JOHNSON THE TOUCHDOWN MACHINE Although Archie Griffin received the awards and accolades, Pete Johnson scored the touchdowns. When the Buckeyes neared the goal line Johnson's number was usually called. When Pete Johnson finished his career h...

Career Total Tackles: Ohio State's Leaders

Marcus Marek is Ohio State's all-time leading tackler. THIRTEEN YEARS OF TACKLES Between 1974 and 1987 Ohio State fans witnessed an incredible string of linebackers. Seven of the players listed on the Total Tackles Top 10 List played during this time frame. For as talented and revered as the...

RB Recruiting: Comparing Ohio State and That Team

Ohio State has dominated That Team on the football field during the past decade. How have the Buckeyes fared against them in recruiting since 2012? Over the next couple of weeks I will compare Ohio State's and That Team's recruiting by position during the Urban Meyer era. Between 2012 and 2015&nb...

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