Editor’s note: In June 1917, the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives invited Michigan back into the league, increasing membership to 10 and eventually spawning the iconic “Big Ten” nickname. One hundred years later, Land of 10 will spend the summer looking at the history of America’s legendary conference and its teams. Our Ohio State coverage begins with a countdown of the top 100 football players in program history. Up first, numbers 100-91. No. 100: P/PK Tom Skladany (1973-76) Tom Skladany was a bit of a trailblazer as the first specialist in Ohio State history to receive a scholarship. He showed why he was worth it, becoming a three-time All-American at punter. He is one of just eight players in Ohio State football history to end his career with that distinction. Skladany was named to the Ohio State All-Century team in 2000, and in 1991 was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics…
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