It has obviously been a rough couple of months for Ohio State, from the Jim Tressel resignation to Terrelle Pryor’s departure to some disappointing news on the recruiting front.
But Buckeyes fans could celebrate Monday, as the official word that former player and Super Bowl hero Mike Vrabel has joined Luke Fickell’s staff as linebackers coach.
There’s nothing not to like about this move from an Ohio State perspective. Vrabel, a former two-time Big Ten defensive player of the year, played 14 seasons in the NFL and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. He was respected enough as a leader that he was closely involved from in the NFL negotiations over a new labor contract as a member of the NFL Players Association’s executive committee.
“He is something for our kids to…
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