COLUMBUS, Ohio — TreVeyon Henderson never got a chance to work with Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford before showing up as a freshman, but he’ll never forget that first day of practice. He quickly learned that Alford he met while on the recruiting trail isn’t the same person that shows up on a football field every day. The recruiter gave off the vibe of a father figure that cared just as much about your personal development as your football talents. “My first impression (of him) was how much he cared for me,” Henderson said. “Not just for me but for my family (and) my mental. He was always making sure I was doing good (and) my family’s doing great. I don’t just like him as a coach. I like him as a person. He’s a great person.” Evan Pryor met that same guy during the recruiting process, too.…
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