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While you were suspended… (Who to watch in the Buckeyes’ secondary)

 While having your starting cornerback (Donald Washington) and top reserve safety suspended for the first two games of the 08′ season (Jamario O’Neal) is never an auspicious way to start the season, providing two vacant openings for games against Youngstown State and Ohio University does have its advantages. The fact of the matter is, in a typical college football season, matters such as injury and suspension are part of reality. This unfortunate circumstance allows for several players in the secondary rotation to see significant game time and this experience/in-game work could pay large dividends in the long run. Coach Jim Tressel made it a point to say the two athletes in question will need to “Earn their car keys back,” DTI takes a look at the Buckeyes who will help drive the BCS bus in their stead…

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