Ohio State graduate transfer kicker Noah Ruggles couldn’t help but get emotional when talking about his late grandfather during his media availability on Wednesday evening. After all, if it wasn’t for Homer Hilty’s love of the Buckeyes, Ruggles wouldn’t have been the starting kicker for the season opener at Minnesota last Thursday night. “He always wanted me to come and play here out of high school, but the opportunity never came up,” Ruggles said, noting that his grandfather was an Ohio State season ticket holder and that everyone on his mother’s side of the family is a fan of the Buckeyes, as well. “It was just a long process in the (transfer) portal, and I think it’s pretty crazy that, last minute, this turned up out of nowhere.” As mentioned, Ruggles’ journey to Columbus was both difficult and unexpected. He landed a scholarship offer from North Carolina the week before…
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