The Buckeyes return everybody on the defensive line. And then some.Photo by Jim Davidson In terms of “first-world problems”, there are fewer problems more first world than the situation Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson finds himself in this year. The Buckeyes return eight defensive linemen who played in every game last season, and that doesn’t include defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle who missed the season after playing in 12 games in 2015. That also doesn’t include sophomore defensive ends Rashod Berry, Jonathon Cooper, and defensive tackle Jashon Cornell, who played in 10, six, and five games, respectively. Nor does this number include junior defensive end Darius Slade, who missed last season with an injury, or defensive tackle Malik Barrow, who redshirted as a true freshman last year. And don’t even ask about the incoming freshmen who won’t be here until this summer. Let Johnson and defensive coordinator Greg Schiano…
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