(OSUWIS Sauer 11/3/07) Ohio State’s #33 James Laurinaitis (cq) tries to fire up the crowd in the second half of their game against Wisconsin at Ohio Stadium, Saturday, November 3, 2007, in Columbus, OH. (Dispatch photo by Renee Sauer) Former Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis and offensive tackle Chris Ward are on the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023, the National Football Foundation announced Monday. Laurinaitis, a three-time All-American who helped the Buckeyes reach BCS national championship games in 2006 and 2007, also appeared on the ballot last season with former Ohio State safety Mike Doss, who was ultimately selected as a member of the class and is to be formally inducted in December. It’s the fourth consecutive year that Laurinaitis has been included on the ballot. One of Ohio State’s most decorated linebackers, his 375 career tackles remain the seventh-most in school…
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