Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock is expected to see an increase in snaps as soon as Saturday’s game at Northwestern. “We’re gradually increasing him,” defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said, “and we’re looking for more reps from him this week.” Hancock has been eased back into the Buckeyes’ rotation in the secondary following his midseason return from a lower-body injury. Want to keep up with Ohio State? Don’t miss a single Buckeyes story. Get a great deal by subscribing to the Dispatch today at www.dispatch.com/subscribenow/. The setback, sustained during preseason training camp, caused him to miss the first six games before coming back at the end of the Buckeyes’ idle week last month. “It is a process,” Knowles said. “I haven’t been a baseball coach, but it is like a pitcher. That’s why they call it a pitch count. A guy can taper off as the game goes if he hasn’t…
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