COLUMBUS, Ohio — Throughout spring football, many of Ohio State’s defensive players emphasized their belief that the major difference between this year and the 2018 season is how simple things are. The defensive schemes, they contend, are a lot less complex, making it much easier for players to play fast. Some of that is because four of the five defensive coaches are brand new and understandably patient in implementing their schemes. But most of the reasoning stems from the simple fact that the offense dictates play. “With the way teams run tempo now they’re trying to make sure you can’t get a lot of separate packages in there,” co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison said. “They would love nothing more than for Ohio State to be sending in two skilled fast guys during a play and them getting ready to snap the football. I think you’ve all seen that and I wake…
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