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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James Laurinaitis was voted the Big Ten preseason Defensive Player of the Year by the media who cover the conference. Not to be outdone, teammate Beanie Wells was voted the Offensive Player of the Year. Not a bad deal.
And of course, continuing the sweep, The Buckeyes were voted the team to beat this season.
Surprise, […]
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For once, there’s actually a lot of news surround Lil’ Animal and I’m going to run through it right quick:
James spent a 3rd summer helping out at the Lexington Youth Football Camp. Love seeing the big guy give back to the community and you just know those kids will remember his participation. Winners all […]
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The 2008 14th Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List has been released and we once again see a host of familiar names from Buckeye Nation, including James Laurinaitis.
The Bednarik Award goes to the top defensive player in the country.
Joining him on the list are Malcolm Jenkins and Marcus Freeman. Again, not a surprise there.
The list will […]
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USA Today’s Sports Weekly has recently published and released 6 regional versions of it’s 2008 College Football Preview.
James is one of 6 elite players to grace one of the covers. Big deal? Yes, indeedy.
The issue, on newsstands now, will remain available until July 28, 2008 for the price of $4.95. [MORE INFO]
The meat of the […]
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James Laurinaitis continues to be showered with preseason recognition. This is almost getting out of hand. I said, almost!
This update contains the latest All-America and All-Conference honors as bestowed by Phil Steele in his annual “College Football Preview”.
James was named to the All-America 1st team along with his Buckeye teammates Beanie Wells, Marcus Freeman, Malcolm […]
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As fans of James Laurinaitis, we’ve become accustomed to accolades being showered upon Lil’ Animal. And no, it doesn’t ever get old.
The newest in James’ long list of honors is a 2nd straight Playboy Preseason All-American appearance. JL and teammate Malcolm Jenkins were both spotted in Phoenix last weekend, likely attending the photoshoot and corresponding […]
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To no one’s surprise, James Laurinaitis has been named to the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. Sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, the annual award is given to college football’s best defensive player.
Buckeye teammates Marcus Freeman and Malcolm Jenkins also appear on the newly released list.
James won this award in 2006 and was a […]
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