Dispatch sports reporter/columnist Rob Oller each week finds a former Buckeye for a question-and-answer session.Jamar MartinAge: 36Years at Ohio State: 1998-2001Current residence: BexleyJamar Martin played fullback at Ohio State before it became a nearly extinct position. The bulky running back — 5 feet 11, 245 pounds — rushed for 92 yards on 30 carries and caught 13 passes when he wasn’t blocking for tailbacks Jonathan Wells, Derek Combs and Michael Wiley. Martin was a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL draft and played parts of four seasons for the Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. Married and a father of three, he teaches and coaches defense at Franklin Heights.Question: You were part of a big transition at Ohio State, from coach John Cooper to coach Jim Tressel. Can you describe an experience you had with each of them?Answer: I remember when I was recruited (out of Canton McKinley), coach Cooper said he wanted me to come play for Ohio State. At the time they had not decided whether to play me at fullback or linebacker, but it was “Just come.” So it was kind of cool to know he wanted me to…
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