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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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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Last year, freshman defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau arrived in Columbus a couple of weeks before Ohio State began fall camp, which is generally not how the Buckeye coaches like their rookies to show up. Tuimoloau’s recruitment was well-covered last year and took longer than most to settle. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day even discussed …
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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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There are three new “official Buckeyes” on the roster now as freshman punter Jesse Mirco, freshman defensive end JT Tuimoloau, and freshman running back Evan Pryor all lost their black stripes this weekend. The Buckeyes practiced Friday and Saturday this weekend before getting a day off on Sunday. Following Friday’s practice, director of player development …
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It was a little over one month ago that five-star defensive end JT Tuimoloau committed to Ohio State and it was a little under one month ago that he actually enrolled. It is typical for most freshmen to arrive on campus in the summer, but it’s not typical for them to choose a school so …
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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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Every day until fall camp begins for Ohio State, we will profile a different Buckeye football player. Today that player is freshman defensive end JT Tuimoloau. Yesterday it was safety Andre Turrentine. You can find all of the daily Scoop Profiles right here. JT Tuimoloau No. NA | Defensive End | 6-4 277 | Freshman | Eastside …
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Five-star defensive end JT Tuimolau has committed to Ohio State. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break it all down. Where does this rank in out-of-state recruiting wins for the Buckeyes? What is there to like about JT Tuimoloau’s game? What can be expected of him this year? Where does he fit into the Ohio State …
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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr get you up to speed on the latest with five-star defensive end JT Tuimoloau. When is he committing and why didn’t it happen last night? Is Ohio State still the team to beat? How legible are these tea leaves? And much more. The Rundown Tom tried his very best to …
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In today’s Bank Blog, Bill Greene writes about how things are going on JT Tuimoloau’s visit at the moment and the ongoing pitch that Ohio State will be using throughout the visit. Available only on our Ask The Insiders message board. Bank Blog: It’s Closing Time
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss 5-star defensive end JT Tuimoloau’s official visit to Ohio State this year and the things that OSU could use to sell him on the fact that Ohio State is the best place for him to be. Buckeye Scoop · Five Things That Could Sell JT Tuimoloau On Ohio State
Five-star 2021 defensive end JT Tuimoloau is making his official visit to Ohio State this weekend. He arrived at John Glenn Columbus International Airport late Friday afternoon and was greeted by nearly the entire Ohio State coaching staff, as well as a throng of media. Rather than just stand around and wait, Buckeye Scoop’s Kirk …
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