Last year as true freshmen, Ohio State defensive ends JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer both had their moments in limited opportunities. Despite playing 270 fewer snaps than Tyreke Smith and over 330 fewer snaps than Zach Harrison, Sawyer tied both Smith and Harrison for the team lead in sacks by a defensive end (3.0). Tuimoloau, …
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The first time Buckeye fans got to see Jack Sawyer on a football field, he was wreaking havoc in the 2021 spring game as a true freshman defensive end. Spring game performances at Ohio State can sometimes create an inauspicious lore, however. At the very least for Sawyer, his three sacks as a true freshman …
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Now that spring football is over, it’s time to look back at exactly what we just saw. We’ll finish going over each position group this weekend, discussing what was learned and what still needs to happen for the Buckeyes. Up next will be the Ohio State defensive ends. [Previous: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Tight Ends | Defensive Tackles | Linebackers | Cornerbacks …
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When Ohio State head coach Ryan Day hired Jim Knowles to be his new defensive coordinator, many in Columbus went to the internet to learn more about Knowles and what he would be bringing to the Buckeyes. One of the first things that was learned about was the “Leo” position, which is a hybrid weakside …
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Tyreke Smith dealt with injuries throughout his Ohio State career, especially this past season when he missed three games in the first half of the season. Despite missing the time, he had his best season as a Buckeye with a career-high 26 tackles. He also tied his career highs from 2019 with 3.0 sacks and …
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It almost doesn’t matter where you look on Ohio State’s football team, you’re going to see a true freshman making an impact. The most notable of the first-year players is running back TreVeyon Henderson, who leads the team with 503 yards rushing on 53 carries. He is averaging 100.6 yards rushing per game despite carrying …
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As the Ohio State football season approaches, there’s little cause for outright worry about Ryan Day’s talented team. But that’s not to say that there aren’t any concerns. In this week’s episode, Chip Minnich and I discuss the position groups that have us a little apprehensive entering the 2021 college football season. Some of these …
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Wednesday began Ohio State’s foray into the daily grind of fall camp. Twenty-five practices only tell part of the story, but that’s where most of the plot will unfold. Day one was a glimpse, day two will be behind closed doors, but reporters will be back on hand for a quick look at practice on …
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Coaches like to say that young players don’t know what they don’t know, and despite all of the teaching and coaching that happens, the process always has to take its course. Just as water finds its level, so do freshmen. Every year the Ohio State football team welcomes in a new class of rookies, each …
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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the 11 Ohio State freshmen on defense and special teams and what to expect from each of them this season. Will the Buckeyes get a boost from their rookie corners? Can defensive end Jack Sawyer work his way into the lineup? What about the defensive tackles? All of this …
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Every day until fall camp begins for Ohio State, we will profile a different Buckeye football player. Today that player is freshman defensive end Jack Sawyer. Yesterday it was safety Lathan Ransom. You can find all of the daily Scoop Profiles right here. Jack Sawyer No. 33 | Defensive End | 6-4 240 | Freshman …
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Now that spring football is over, it’s time to look back at exactly what we just saw. We’ll go over each position group over the next two weeks with what was learned and what still needs to happen. Up next will be the Ohio State defensive ends. [Previous: Quarterbacks] Quick Position Overview Ohio State rotated …
COLUMBUS — You didn’t have to look too hard to find an Ohio State true freshman shining during Saturday’s annual spring game. With 15 true freshmen already enrolled this spring, the Law of Averages states that somebody among them would stand out on Saturday. What that Law of Averages doesn’t equate for, however, is that …
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Saturday was an exciting day in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes returned to their home field with fans in attendance for the first time in roughly 18 months. Though there was no tackling, the Spring Game did give us a glimpse at some of the young talent on the Ohio State roster so we’re giving …
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. and defensive end Jack Sawyer are the first two Ohio State freshmen to have their black stripes removed this year. The removal of the black stripe from the helmet signifies that a player has done enough in practice to earn full-fledged Buckeye status. Losing a black stripe in spring is …
