© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The USC transfer becomes the 11th Buckeye to shed his stripe since the start of fall camp. After making his debut in Saturday’s loss to Oregon, Ohio State senior linebacker Palaie Gaoteote became an official member of the Buckeyes’ football program after he shed his black stripe following Tuesday evening’s practice. The 6-foot-2 and 248-pound Gaoteote, a former five-star prospect from Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, transferred to Ohio State this summer and had been practicing with the team while awaiting word from the NCAA on his request for immediate eligibility. After a lengthy wait, which including head coach Ryan Day saying his request was denied on Thursday, Gaoteote – whose name is pronounced PAH-lah-ee-aye NAH-oh-tay-oh-tay – was finally ruled eligible on Friday and played four snaps in the loss to the Ducks. Gaoteote becomes the 11th player to shed his stripe since the…
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