Shazier finds silver lining in injury
COLUMBUS, Ohio — There were two versions of Ryan Shazier, and each had roughly half a season to show what it could do. One was completely healthy, freakishly fast for a linebacker and relied heavily on that athleticism to mask some issues in his understanding of the position. The other was slowed by injury, robbed of some of that trademark speed, forced to both grind his way through the schedule while in pain and find ways to make up the difference mentally when not at his best physically.
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…
5-Star Linebacker Names Ohio State His Favorite
Five-star prospect Raekwon McMillan visited Ohio State this past weekend, and it’s safe to say that the visit went well. Hanging around past Buckeyes greats throughout the weekend, McMillan made it clear who…
Ohio State Football: Why Ryan Shazier Is OSU’s Next Great Linebacking Legend
Ohio State has produced its fair share of superstar linebackers in its history, from Chris Spielman to Andy Katzenmoyer, and most recently, A.J. Hawk to James Laurinaitis. Heading into his third season at…
Buckeyes looking for leaders in spring practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New year, new look, some regrets but high hopes. That’s what the Ohio State Buckeyes face as they open spring practices on Tuesday. Many of the team’s best-known and most talented players return from last year’s 12-0, turnaround season, including Sports Illustrated cover boy Braxton Miller , along with running back Carlos Hyde , linebacker Ryan Shazier and defensive back Bradley Roby. But there are also holes to fill – and they’re not necessarily easily patched with just any player. Defensive lineman John Simon and fullback/linebacker Zach Boren not only played well, but were the heart of a team that bounced back from seven losses in 2011. Second-year coach Urban Meyer may be more concerned with finding leaders than personnel after the standard set by last year’s seniors.
Signing Day Primer: Ohio State
Team needs: Ohio State needs a defensive front seven to jell quickly in 2013. The only returning starter from last year’s front seven is Ryan Shazier, and while he’s a great one, he needs some help. The secondary is strong with everyone player returning, but the defensive line will be incredibly young this season. There’s also a need for a wide receiver. That’s more a numbers game, however. Help is on the way: Urban Meyer hasn’t messed around in trying to fix the potential problem.
The Big Ten’s top 25 players of 2012 – Michigan (Rivals)
The bowl season has officially ended for the Big Ten, and with it, the entirety of the 2012 campaign. In the preseason, we looked at who we expected to be the best players this year, and here is a final ranking of the conference’s Top 25.
Ryan Shazier vs. Manti Te’o: Making a Case for the Buckeyes Linebacker
The whole country knows who Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o is. The amount of attention the Fighting Irish’s linebacker gets on television is incomparable, and rightfully so. However, let me throw another name out…
Year in review: Wild ride for linebackers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A position-by-position look at a perfect season for Ohio State, continuing today by looking back at an up-and-down season for the guys at the second level of the defense, a group that took off after a surprising midseason addition. LINEBACKERS Most valuable player: There’s not any question that Ryan Shazier was the most outstanding player at linebacker, and his numbers and various contributions might well give him a case that he was the one defender the Buckeyes couldn’t live without.
