Sep 30, 2009 | Toledo Blade
Ohio State had a mini galaxy of stars on its defense last year, but when five starters departed from that group and landed in NFL training camps, it appeared that a somewhat major rebuild might be in order.
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Will Allen, S, Tampa Bay : Had nine solo tackles and an assist in a 24-0 loss to the New York Giants.
OSU Rewind: Buckeye defense stealing Pryor's thunder
COLUMBUS -- Lawrence Wilson, back from two years of rehab hell, wasn't the only one dancing Saturday.
Buckeyes - D' making name for itself.....
Ohio State has had some impressive defensive football teams since Jim Tressel became the Buckeyes' coach.
Illini know they need to control Pryor to be successful
It's obvious that the Illinois football team didn't start the season off as it would have liked.
Even though poised and talented Southern California made all the plays in the final minutes, No.
Malcolm Jenkins: 24-21 OSU "A true freshman QB vs. any Ohio State defense is a tough task.
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, NCAA Football betting preview by Jay Horne of BangTheBook.com Saturday, Sept.
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Versatile Griggs leads Piscataway returnees
Piscataway's handyman is adding another tool to his kit this fall. Senior Malcolm Griggs, whose gridiron resume includes successful gigs at quarterback, wide receiver and safety, will set up shop at cornerback when the Chiefs are on defense.
Again, area producing top college prospects
One of the most compelling stories of the offseason was the meteoric rise of Piscataway senior wide receiver Jawaun Wynn, who transformed himself into a major college prospect despite catching just six passes last year.
Terrelle Pryor is the man for Ohio State from the get-go this season as the Buckeyes host Navy.
First Person: Game coverage a lifeline for soldier in Iraq
Two football seasons ago, the joy that a couple of my Army buddies and I felt in watching team after team fall to the gridiron mastery of the Buckeyes would have been, under ordinary circumstances, epic.
Rolle's pick saves No. 6 Buckeyes, 31-27
Brian Rolle intercepted a potential two-point conversion in the closing minutes and returned it for two points the other way, helping No.
Buckeyes are younger but more prepared
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The most significant number during Ohio State's preseason wasn't 2 , 3 , 4 or 5 . It was 37.
COLUMBUS -- Ohio State has almost as many starters back on defense as Doug Worthington has tattoos .
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