Thirteen months ago Jeremy Ruckert stood on a college campus in North Jersey and ran pattern after pattern with Ohio State coach Urban Meyer a mere few yards away. For Meyer, the trip to the satellite camp hosted in unison with Rutgers was pivotal because he was yet to see Ruckert in person. Now, Meyer will see him every day. The five-star Ruckert, who is the No. 1 tight end in the country, announced moments ago his commitment to Ohio State. “I picked Ohio State because where I’m from, and the city I live in, is so important to me,” said Ruckert, who plays at Lindenhurst (N.Y.) High on Long Island. “Not many kids come out of here and are successful and go far and do big things, so that is what really motivates me, and that’s why my home is so important.” http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1791655-osu-gets-… Ruckert’s other finalists were Michigan, Notre Dame and Wisconsin, but Ohio State had success…
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