Mike Weber managing pain, handing out punishment in Ohio State's backfield

11:00 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio — The affinity for contact on Saturdays comes with a price that must be paid every other day of the week. The hard-fought yards on the way into the end zone? The body needs some ice for that. A huge block for a teammate on the perimeter? Can’t miss that extra rehabilitation session. The nagging shoulder sprain suffered thanks to the wear and tear that comes with playing running back? The trainers are on call and more than willing to suggest holding somebody out of contact drills for a few practices. Mike Weber doesn’t bother denying that he’s been feeling more than a little discomfort heading into the final weeks of his first season as Ohio State’s starting running back. But it certainly hasn’t been enough to keep him out of pads for a game yet, and it also clearly isn’t causing him to shy…

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