Two-Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Larry Johnson Recap Tulsa Win and Preview Akron
COLUMBUS — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Buckeyes’ performance…
Ohio State Postgame: Larry Johnson, Ryan Day, Buckeyes Talk 52-12 Win Against Michigan State
COLUMBUS – Ohio State interim head coach Larry Johnson met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 52-12 win in East Lansing on Saturday. Head coach…
Haskell Garrett Records Sack Against Nebraska Two Months After Suffering Gunshot Wound To The Face
COLUMBUS – Just two months ago, senior defensive tackle Haskell Garrett’s future in football looked extremely questionable. Garrett suffered a gunshot wound to his face following…
Taron Vincent Bouncing Back Well For Buckeyes
Ohio State redshirt sophomore Taron Vincent was the No. 1 defensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class. The Buckeyes signed him out of IMG Academy as a 5-star prospect and immediately had high hopes for him. As a true freshman, Vincent played in 10 games, finishing with three tackles and a sack. While the numbers don’t jump out, Vincent was getting decent minutes…
Larry Johnson, Kerry Coombs Staying Productive Despite Quarantine
Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs and defensive line coach Larry Johnson took part in a conference call together Wednesday morning. They talked about the challenges of being a coach in the current environment and answered a number of questions regarding their respective position groups. Here are the highlights.
Recruiter Rankings: Buckeyes Making Moves…Again
Ohio State football continues to be out in front of the rest of the nation in terms of 2021 recruiting, and when it comes to recruiter rankings, Buckeye assistant coaches hold the top three spots nationally, four of the top six, and five of the top 10. Two of the three biggest jumps of the week among the top 10 were by Ohio State assistants Kerry Coombs and Larry Johnson.
Four Ohio State Assistants To Make Over $1 Million In 2020
The Buckeyes have been one of the best football programs in the nation. Ohio State assistant coaches’ salaries reflect that.
Having Outgrown Linebacker, Cade Stover Ready for Life at Defensive End
Sitting at a table among a long line of Ohio State coaches in the days leading up to the Fiesta Bowl, OSU linebackers coach Al Washington was finishing up some question-and-answering with one reporter when he was asked, “Hey Al, why weren’t you able to hold on to Cade Stover?” “That’s a good question,” Washington said laughing. “Mother Nature, I suppose?”
Tyreke Smith ‘More of a Force’ After Return From Injury
Sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith is expected to have a big impact on the Buckeye defense this season. But getting to this point required him to overcome and take care of injury that he had been dealing with since high school.
Three Things To Watch For From The Indiana Hoosiers
Speaking about Ohio State, Indiana head coach Tom Allen is relishing the opportunity to welcome the Buckeyes into Memorial Stadium, in Bloomington, Indiana. If Indiana were to upset Ohio State (GASP! Darkest Day III!?!), it would be the first time since October 8, 1988. That was back when some young whippersnapper named Ronald Reagan…
After Career-Best Game, Jashon Cornell Likely Moving Back Inside for Buckeyes
Jashon Cornell came to Ohio State as a defensive end, but quickly grew into a defensive tackle. He spent his first three years on the interior before being asked to move back outside to defensive end a year ago. This winter, he was moved back home to defensive tackle, but injuries to three of OSU’s top four defensive ends over the last few weeks forced…
