The Buckeyes opened the 2008 season with a 43-0 showing, a rare shutout.
That the defense did not give up any points is a strong testament to the strength of the defense, led by James, who registered 5 assisted tackles today. Marcus Freeman had 2 solo and 4 assists to lead all defenders. James played well [...]
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer published a wonderful piece on the OSU seniors who turned down NFL millions in favor of playing their careers out at Ohio State.
James, along with teammates Malcolm Jenkins, Marcus Freeman, Brian Robiskie, and Alex Boone, are profiled regarding their decisions to remain at Ohio State.
Also included are photos [...]
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Ozone video:
The new captains. Todd Boeckman, Brian Robiskie, James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins, were given the opportunity to speak with reporters at the weekly press luncheon on Tuesday.
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James has added another honor to his collection as ESPN has named him to their Preseason All-America Team. Other Linebackers on the list include USC’s Brian Cushing and Wake Forrest’s Aaron Curry.
He’s not the only Buckeye as teammates Malcolm Jenkins, Alex Boone, and Beanie Wells also made the list.
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The deal was reached a couple of hours ago and will allow Time Warner’s Buckeye fans to see the season opener this Saturday:
Time Warner Cable and the Big Ten Network announced today that they have reached an agreement-in-principle on terms of carriage for the Big Ten Network and its high-definition and video-on-demand programming on Time [...]
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It seems there was another factor in whether or not James Laurinaitis would return to Ohio State for his senior season. That other component: his family.
James’ younger sister, Jessica, chose the Ohio State University to continue her education. She is also a standout all-state (Minnesota) hockey player who plans to walk-on to the Buckeye squad [...]
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For the second year in a row, James Laurinaitis has been voted Team Captain by his teammates. He is the program’s 7th 2-year captain.
This season he will be joined by Malcolm Jenkins, Todd Boeckman, and Brian Robiskie; 2 players from offense and 2 from defense.
Go Bucks!
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And because I do have Laurinaitis, I headed down to the ‘Shoe tonight to catch a glimpse of the 2008 Buckeyes. Lookin’ good. Lookin’ good.
Since this is the first and only open practice, it was quite obvious that the staff wasn’t going to show their hand to the public. Even after nixing the autograph session [...]
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For those of you who don’t have the Big Ten Network, or would just like to see it again, the online site has posted some video from last night’s special on Ohio State Fall Camp.
In the following clip — about 2:30 in — James and Malcolm Jenkins talk about why they decided to come back [...]
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Above is the preview of the regional cover of Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preview issue that features Ohio State’s James Laurinaitis, Todd Boeckman, and Chris “Beanie” Wells.
I’m guessing it should hit newsstands soon. I can’t wait for it to turn up in my mailbox!
ETA: Full and large cover shot here.
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