COLUMBUS, Ohio — Houston, there was almost a problem. Ohio State coach Ryan Day had to excuse himself during his press conference twice on National Signing Day on Dec. 20, and for one of those occasions, he had to leave the room to take a phone call. He came back with a sly grin, and soon after, five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston was officially a Buckeye. Day wasn’t allowed to comment at the time, as coaches are not allowed to speak about uncommitted players. But by the end of his press conference, pen was put to paper for Houston and Day could praise who he hopes is Ohio State’s next great pass-rusher. “Really, really excited about Eddrick,” Day said. “(Defensive line coach) Larry (Johnson) worked hard on this one. (Houston) comes from an unbelievable program down in Buford, we feel like he’s an impact player day one. It’s…
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