Josh Proctor called it his second shot. After being replaced in the safety rotation in Ohio State’s season opener a week earlier, Proctor returned to the starting lineup in Saturday’s 45-12 win over Arkansas State. “I didn’t get it the first week,” Proctor said, “so I just came out, played with my heart, try not to get overwhelmed, try to calm myself and just play football.” Anticipation filled Proctor when he started the season. He said he shook with excitement when he first stepped onto the field. It had been awhile since he was lined up in the secondary. For most of last fall, he had been sidelined, prompting him to redshirt as a senior. His right leg had rolled up in a pile last September, resulting in a compound fracture. On the first snap against Notre Dame, the rangy safety missed a tackle, a slip that led wide receiver…
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