COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sam Hubbard’s high school football coach could see him eventually transforming into a defensive end at Ohio State. But to look the redshirt freshman today it’s hard to envision the 6-foot-5, 265-pound Hubbard once being a slightly built prep lacrosse standout with a commitment to play for Notre Dame. “I miss lacrosse,” Hubbard said. “I could do some damage out there. I haven’t picked up a stick since I was 40 pounds, 50 pounds lighter.” He added the weight to handle hefty offensive linemen in his newfound spot as the backup to and sometimes partner with All-America defensive end Joey Bosa for the top-ranked Buckeyes, who look to go 3-0 against Western Michigan on Saturday. Hubbard made his college debut starting for the suspended Bosa in the season opener at Virginia Tech on Sept. 7 and had four tackles, including a sack. In the next two games against Hawaii and Northern Illinois he had a combined 3 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery. “You see him making huge improvements, really, every day he goes out there,” co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash said. “From week one against Virginia Tech to where he was this last Saturday, a completely different player. “It’s hard to explain his development because it’s been off the charts, to be honest with you.” Hubbard was an all-state safety at Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller High School but, when he came to Ohio State last year, he was first tried at linebacker, then moved to tight end…
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