Ohio State Football: Can Ryan Shazier Fill John Simon’s Leadership Void?
Tebowish in work ethic and leadership. “If we have another child I want to name him Urban John Simon Meyer or something like that.” Those are two ways Urban Meyer described John Simon, the…
Ohio State Football: Can Ryan Shazier Fill John Simon’s Leadership Void?
Tebowish in work ethic and leadership. “If we have another child I want to name him Urban John Simon Meyer or something like that.” Those are two ways Urban Meyer described John Simon, the…
Ohio State Football: 3 Players Most Responsible for Replacing John Simon
It’s hard to think about an Ohio State football team without John Simon lining up at DE because of the outstanding career he had. Simon was a difference-maker throughout his entire four-year career…
John Simon Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Ohio State DE
John Simon isn’t the most physically impressive defensive end in this draft, but he more than makes up for it with his effort and leadership. The Ohio State product was a big leader…
OSU’s Washington follows Simon’s lead
Adolphus Washington is a huge part of Ohio State’s future on defense, but he hasn’t forgotten the Buckeyes’ recent past. Asked to identify his top goal during spring practice, Washington made sure to give a nod to the man who showed him the way in 2012. “To fill the shoes of John Simon,” Washington told ESPN.com. “I know those are some big shoes to fill. I’m just working my hardest to try and do that.” Many would say Washington, a 6-foot-3, 292-pound defensive end, boasts more natural ability than Simon, the 2012 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
Vote Today For John Simon & You Could Win A Signed Helmet
We’ve teamed up with EA Sports to offer an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win the below mini helmet autographed by John Simon. Today is the last day to vote. Vote Here:…
How Senior Bowl Injury Affects John Simon’s 2013 NFL Draft Stock
Did you blink? Did you miss it? That fleeting flash was former Ohio State defensive end John Simon’s presence at the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, AL. Simon was hit with a shoulder…
Next up: Replacing John Simon
Heading into the new year and offseason workouts, BuckeyeNation will look at some holes left by the departing Ohio State veterans and potential candidates to fill them. DEFENSIVE END Who: Within the Ohio State locker room or around the Big Ten, on the field with prolific production or in the weight room with his fanatical work ethic, John Simon’s reputation and legendary status was officially secured during a senior season largely played at less than full strength.
Perfect moments: No. 4
BuckeyeNation counts down the five biggest moments on the march to perfection for Ohio State, from the biggest games and plays to the locker room speeches and celebrations — continuing today with the emotions from a two-time captain. No. 4: John Simon puts his heart on his sleeve Nobody knew just how close John Simon was to missing a nonconference contest with California, not even his coach. That made his health as much of a secret as the Ohio State senior liked to keep his emotions in check when in public, though both of those would ultimately be revealed in the aftermath of a closer-than-expected, 35-28 victory at home over the Golden Bears on Sept.
Big Ten lunchtime links
In the future, the ACC/Big Ten Challenge will simply involve asking fans to name which teams are in either league. Braxton Miller is the Big Ten’s offensive player of the year — and…
