Around the country, many players took the NCAA’s offer of a free year of eligibility as a result of the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohio State is no exception with nine seniors among the 15 players on the roster, both numbers that include Justin Ahrens of Versailles and walk-ons Jansen Davidson Jr. of Fairmont and Harrison Hookfin of Lebanon. Fifth-year senior Kyle Young’s decision to take the extra year and the addition of senior transfers Joey Brunk (Indiana), Cedric Russell (Louisiana) and Jamari Wheeler (Penn State) swelled the roster, but Holtmann does not seem to mind he will have a lot of players to find minutes for this fall and winter. “I think old matters,” he said. “It does matter. I think it really does help, too, if you’re old and experienced together. I think that really helps your team. If you look at (national champion) Baylor this…
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