Ohio State kicked off spring ball in 2010 looking for a third linebacker to join standouts Ross Homan and Brian Rolle.
Just days into practice, the Buckeyes appeared to have found their missing piece: Etienne Sabino.
“He’s the guy,” linebackers coach Luke Fickell said after a workout last April. “This has been his best spring so far.”
A quick glance at Ohio State’s 2010 stats shows Sabino had no tackles, no sacks, no interceptions … and no games played. Before the season kicked off, Sabino and the coaches agreed that redshirting would be the best option.
Andrew Sweat, who outperformed Sabino in preseason camp, moved into the third starting linebacker position. Sabino spent Saturdays on the sideline.
“I did feel good about my situation last spring, but unfortunately several things…
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