Bill Rabinowitz | Buckeye Xtra Tuf Borland, Baron Browning and Justin Hilliard have been Buckeyes so long that they have their degrees. Pete Werner is also a senior and entering his third year as a starter. Werner proved his versatility last year as a Sam linebacker (strong side) who occasionally would line up as the sole safety in pass coverage. This year, Werner is moving to the Will spot while Browning moves to Sam, which is Hilliard’s primary position. Borland remains the middle linebacker. Behind them are players such Teradja Mitchell, Dallas Gant and K’Vaughan Pope — talented juniors who have had to show patience but are pushing for significant playing time. “Great leadership and great maturity,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said of the linebackers unit. “One thing I like about them is that you can run a play on them and maybe you’ll get them once, but you’re not…
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