Ohio State started well, easily overcame the absence of Carnell Tate and a short day for Jeremiah Smith, ran the football effectively and, of course, shut down the Bruins’ offense.
The Buckeyes’ backfield hasn’t been electric this season, but the youngsters carrying the football are gaining experience and confidence. Columnist Marcus Hartman writes for weekend Press Pros.
They're winning games against props, and the Buckeyes current cast has a strange resemblance to those of the past. But if you can wait just one more year, we're liable to see the answer to a long-standing question since the days of Jerry Lucas.
Tough, at first....Devin Royal didn’t play, John Mobley Jr. (above) has been sick and few could make a shot in the first half. But the Buckeyes stuck together on defense, shots started to fall and the expected result ensued.
Arvell Reese waited for his time to be starting linebacker, and when his time came he didn’t waste the opportunity. He’s turned it into an audition to be a first-round NFL Draft pick.
