Wednesday, December 26, 2012
OSU being careful recruiting linebackers
By Brad Bournival
Alex Anzalone (Wyomissing, Pa./Wyomissing) and Lewis Neal (Wilson, N.C./James B. Hunt) gave their decommitments to Ohio State and left for what they hope are greener pastures at Notre Dame and LSU, respectively.
Texas A&M signee Tommy Sanders (Cordele, Ga./Butler Community College) could have been a Buckeye, but many believe the numbers game in regards to the NCAA sanctions kept him from becoming a linebacker at Ohio State.
So why have the Buckeyes slow-played a position that looks like a desperate need?
The answer is in the question. With such a young unit coming back, Ohio State can’t afford to miss.
Ryan Shazier is an All-Big Ten performer. Aside from that, the linebackers were under fire all season despite the fact the Buckeyes went 12-0.