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99 WARRIORS: NATIONAL CHAMPION RUNNING BACK AND BIG TEN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
Dan Hope on August 17, 2018 at 8:05 am @dan_hope
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We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
NO. 15 EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
While Ezekiel Elliott was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2015, when he rushed for a whopping 1,821 yards and 23 touchdowns, it was what he did one season earlier – specifically in Ohio State's final three games of the 2014 season – that cemented his place in Buckeye immortality.
RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
2013-15
b. July 22, 1995 (Alton, Ill.)
Over the course of his three-year career at Ohio State, the running back nicknamed "Zeke" rushed for 3,961 yards – the second-most in school history, behind only Archie Griffin – including 3,699 yards, the highest two-year total in school history, in his final two seasons alone. He scored 44 touchdowns in his Buckeye career, the fourth-most in school history.
Elliott won the AAU's Sullivan Award as America's top amateur athlete in 2015, following his national championship-winning performance, and earned Team MVP honors in addition to Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Award honors following the 2015 season.
The No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, Elliott is now entering his third NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys. In his rookie season in 2016, Elliott led the NFL with 1,631 rushing yards.
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Dan Hope on August 17, 2018 at 8:05 am @dan_hope
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We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
NO. 15 EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
While Ezekiel Elliott was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2015, when he rushed for a whopping 1,821 yards and 23 touchdowns, it was what he did one season earlier – specifically in Ohio State's final three games of the 2014 season – that cemented his place in Buckeye immortality.
RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
2013-15
b. July 22, 1995 (Alton, Ill.)
- National Champion (2014)
- James E. Sullivan Award (2015)
- Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2015)
- Team MVP (2015)
Over the course of his three-year career at Ohio State, the running back nicknamed "Zeke" rushed for 3,961 yards – the second-most in school history, behind only Archie Griffin – including 3,699 yards, the highest two-year total in school history, in his final two seasons alone. He scored 44 touchdowns in his Buckeye career, the fourth-most in school history.
Elliott won the AAU's Sullivan Award as America's top amateur athlete in 2015, following his national championship-winning performance, and earned Team MVP honors in addition to Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Award honors following the 2015 season.
The No. 4 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, Elliott is now entering his third NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys. In his rookie season in 2016, Elliott led the NFL with 1,631 rushing yards.
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99 WARRIORS: NO. 14, BIG TEN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AND ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTION ERIC KUMEROW
Andrew Lind on August 18, 2018 at 8:05 am@andrewmlind
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NO. 14 ERIC KUMEROW
Eric Kumerow was all-state in both football and basketball his senior year at Oak Park-River Forest High School just outside Chicago.
DE/LB ERIC KUMEROW
1984-87
b. April 17, 1965 (Chicago, IL)
A team captain in 1987, Kumerow also garnered his second-consecutive first-team All-Big Ten honor that fall. He finished his career with 23 sacks, which ranks fifth all time in school history.
Kumerow was selected by Miami with the 16th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft, despite the fact that most draft analysts pegged him as a mid-round pick. He retired after just three seasons without ever starting a game for the Dolphins, recording just five sacks and one interception in 42 games.
Kumerow’s sister, Cheryl, is the wife of former Miami teammate John Bosa, who is — of course — the father of Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and current Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. He is the grandson of Chicago Outfit mob boss Tony Accardo and father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow.
Kumerow currently resides in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Illinois.
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Andrew Lind on August 18, 2018 at 8:05 am@andrewmlind
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We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
NO. 14 ERIC KUMEROW
Eric Kumerow was all-state in both football and basketball his senior year at Oak Park-River Forest High School just outside Chicago.
DE/LB ERIC KUMEROW
1984-87
b. April 17, 1965 (Chicago, IL)
- Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (1986)
- All-Big Ten (1986-87)
- Big Ten Champion (1984, 86)
- Team Captain (1987)
A team captain in 1987, Kumerow also garnered his second-consecutive first-team All-Big Ten honor that fall. He finished his career with 23 sacks, which ranks fifth all time in school history.
Kumerow was selected by Miami with the 16th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft, despite the fact that most draft analysts pegged him as a mid-round pick. He retired after just three seasons without ever starting a game for the Dolphins, recording just five sacks and one interception in 42 games.
Kumerow’s sister, Cheryl, is the wife of former Miami teammate John Bosa, who is — of course — the father of Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and current Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. He is the grandson of Chicago Outfit mob boss Tony Accardo and father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow.
Kumerow currently resides in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Illinois.
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99 WARRIORS: NO. 13, ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTION AND NATIONAL CHAMPION MAURICE CLARETT
Derrick Webb on August 19, 2018 at 8:05 am@dw1509
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NO. 13 MAURICE CLARETT
In the midst of a two-overtime instant classic, a heralded freshman running back cemented his place in history.
On January 3, 2003, in the BCS National Championship game against Miami (Fla.), Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett grabbed the attention of a national audience.
Early in the fourth quarter of the most meaningful game he's ever been a part of, Clarett made a play Buckeye fans still talk about to this day — and oddly enough, it came on the defensive side of the ball.
With a 14-7 lead early in the third quarter, Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel was picked off in the end zone by Hurricanes safety Sean Taylor. With room to run, Taylor raced near his own 30-yard line before Clarett caught up to him before forcing and recovering a fumble.
RB MAURICE CLARETT
2002
b. Oct. 29, 1983 (Youngstown, Ohio)
Later in the game, in the second overtime, Clarett rocketed into the end zone from five yards out to give the Buckeyes a 31-24 lead — the eventual final score, cementing the program's seventh national title into stone.
That short touchdown burst was the topper to a season where Clarett rushed for a then-freshman record of 1,237 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection before his college football career came to an abrupt halt due to legal troubles.
He was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, but failed to ever play a down.
Clarett now runs "The Red Zone," an organization that provides housing and counseling services for adults that are battling addiction. Clarett has two Red Zone agencies, based in Columbus and Youngstown, that help over 1,500 clients.
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Derrick Webb on August 19, 2018 at 8:05 am@dw1509
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We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
NO. 13 MAURICE CLARETT
In the midst of a two-overtime instant classic, a heralded freshman running back cemented his place in history.
On January 3, 2003, in the BCS National Championship game against Miami (Fla.), Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett grabbed the attention of a national audience.
Early in the fourth quarter of the most meaningful game he's ever been a part of, Clarett made a play Buckeye fans still talk about to this day — and oddly enough, it came on the defensive side of the ball.
With a 14-7 lead early in the third quarter, Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel was picked off in the end zone by Hurricanes safety Sean Taylor. With room to run, Taylor raced near his own 30-yard line before Clarett caught up to him before forcing and recovering a fumble.
RB MAURICE CLARETT
2002
b. Oct. 29, 1983 (Youngstown, Ohio)
- All-Big Ten (2002)
- Big Ten Champion (2002)
- National Champion (2002)
Later in the game, in the second overtime, Clarett rocketed into the end zone from five yards out to give the Buckeyes a 31-24 lead — the eventual final score, cementing the program's seventh national title into stone.
That short touchdown burst was the topper to a season where Clarett rushed for a then-freshman record of 1,237 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection before his college football career came to an abrupt halt due to legal troubles.
He was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, but failed to ever play a down.
Clarett now runs "The Red Zone," an organization that provides housing and counseling services for adults that are battling addiction. Clarett has two Red Zone agencies, based in Columbus and Youngstown, that help over 1,500 clients.
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99 WARRIORS: NO. 12, NATIONAL CHAMPION AND OHIO STATE'S ALL-TIME RECEIVING YARDS LEADER, MICHAEL JENKINS
Kevin Harrish on August 20, 2018 at 8:30 am@kevinish
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NO. 12 MICHAEL JENKINS
"Touchdown! Touchdown! Michael Jenkins!"
WR MICHAEL JENKINS
2000-2003
b. June 8, 1982 (Tampa, Florida)
Jenkins is one of the best wide receivers in program history at a school with a rich tradition of dominant receivers. He owns the school record for career receiving yards with 2,898, and is third in school history in pass receptions with 165. He last played 15 years ago but is still the last Buckeye to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving in a season.
Though Jenkins became a focal point of the offense his sophomore season when he caught 41 passes for 836 yards and three touchdowns, his best season came when he was a junior, during Ohio State's national title run. He was the Buckeyes' go-to receiver, racking up 1,076 yards and six touchdowns on 61 receptions and making several clutch catching. As a senior, Jenkins had 55 receptions for 834 yards and seven touchdowns to cap of his career.
Following his time at Ohio State, Jenkins was drafted in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons and had a nine-year NFL career. He retired from the league in 2013 after he was released by the Patriots and now co-owns Crossfit Ecstatic just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Kevin Harrish on August 20, 2018 at 8:30 am@kevinish
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NO. 12 MICHAEL JENKINS
"Touchdown! Touchdown! Michael Jenkins!"
WR MICHAEL JENKINS
2000-2003
b. June 8, 1982 (Tampa, Florida)
- Team MVP (2003)
- Big Ten Champion (2002)
- National Champion (2002)
Jenkins is one of the best wide receivers in program history at a school with a rich tradition of dominant receivers. He owns the school record for career receiving yards with 2,898, and is third in school history in pass receptions with 165. He last played 15 years ago but is still the last Buckeye to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving in a season.
Though Jenkins became a focal point of the offense his sophomore season when he caught 41 passes for 836 yards and three touchdowns, his best season came when he was a junior, during Ohio State's national title run. He was the Buckeyes' go-to receiver, racking up 1,076 yards and six touchdowns on 61 receptions and making several clutch catching. As a senior, Jenkins had 55 receptions for 834 yards and seven touchdowns to cap of his career.
Following his time at Ohio State, Jenkins was drafted in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons and had a nine-year NFL career. He retired from the league in 2013 after he was released by the Patriots and now co-owns Crossfit Ecstatic just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
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99 WARRIORS: NO. 11, JIM THORPE AWARD WINNER, ALL-AMERICAN AND FIRST-ROUND DRAFT CHOICE ANTOINE WINFIELD
David Wertheim on August 21, 2018 at 8:05 am @dwertheim2
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NO. 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD
DB ANTOINE WINFIELD
1995-1998
b. June 24, 1977 (Akron, Ohio)
After stepping into a full-time starting role at the beginning of his junior season, Winfield led Ohio State with exactly 100 solo tackles, and set a career high with 13 tackles in a win over Missouri.
In his senior season, Winfield was voted a team captain, and started all 12 games. He was third on the Buckeyes with 80 total tackles, but interestingly did not record an interception. Nevertheless, Winfield was still named a consensus All-American, and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Winfield also won two team awards: the Arnie Chonko Award as the team’s best defensive back, and the Bill Willis Award as the best defensive player.
Following his time at Ohio State, Winfield was selected in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, for whom he played four seasons. Following his time in Buffalo, Winfield transitioned to Minnesota, for whom he played from 2004-2012. He was named to three straight Pro Bowls during that time, from 2008-2010. He was also a second-team All Pro in 2008, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all-time.
RELATED FlashBuck: Antoine Winfield
Winfield was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
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David Wertheim on August 21, 2018 at 8:05 am @dwertheim2
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NO. 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD
DB ANTOINE WINFIELD
1995-1998
b. June 24, 1977 (Akron, Ohio)
- Consensus All-American (1998)
- Jim Thorpe Award Winner (1998)
- First Round Draft Choice (1999)
After stepping into a full-time starting role at the beginning of his junior season, Winfield led Ohio State with exactly 100 solo tackles, and set a career high with 13 tackles in a win over Missouri.
In his senior season, Winfield was voted a team captain, and started all 12 games. He was third on the Buckeyes with 80 total tackles, but interestingly did not record an interception. Nevertheless, Winfield was still named a consensus All-American, and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Winfield also won two team awards: the Arnie Chonko Award as the team’s best defensive back, and the Bill Willis Award as the best defensive player.
Following his time at Ohio State, Winfield was selected in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, for whom he played four seasons. Following his time in Buffalo, Winfield transitioned to Minnesota, for whom he played from 2004-2012. He was named to three straight Pro Bowls during that time, from 2008-2010. He was also a second-team All Pro in 2008, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all-time.
RELATED FlashBuck: Antoine Winfield
Winfield was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
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99 WARRIORS: NO. 10, HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER AND ALL-AMERICAN QUARTERBACK TROY SMITH
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NO. 10 TROY SMITH
QB TROY SMITH
2003-2006
b. July 20, 1984 (Columbus, Ohio)
Smith began as the quarterback midway through his sophomore season, when Justin Zwick went down with injury. Smith did not disappoint, recording a 134.2 QBR with 10 total touchdowns.
The next season, Smith improved on those numbers and finished with a 162.7 QBR and 18 total touchdowns to lead Ohio State to a victory in the Fiesta Bowl over Notre Dame.
Smith's senior season, however, was his best. He passed for a career-high 2,542 yards and 30 touchdowns, and lead the Buckeyes to the BCS National Championship game. After the season, Smith was doused with awards including the Davey O'Brien Award, an All-American nod, the Walter Camp Award, and of course, the Heisman Trophy.
Following his time at Ohio State, Smith was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, for whom he played three seasons. After stints with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played in Canada for two seasons before hanging up the cleats.
Smith was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
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NO. 10 TROY SMITH
QB TROY SMITH
2003-2006
b. July 20, 1984 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Consensus All-American (2006)
- Heisman Trophy Winner (2006)
Smith began as the quarterback midway through his sophomore season, when Justin Zwick went down with injury. Smith did not disappoint, recording a 134.2 QBR with 10 total touchdowns.
The next season, Smith improved on those numbers and finished with a 162.7 QBR and 18 total touchdowns to lead Ohio State to a victory in the Fiesta Bowl over Notre Dame.
Smith's senior season, however, was his best. He passed for a career-high 2,542 yards and 30 touchdowns, and lead the Buckeyes to the BCS National Championship game. After the season, Smith was doused with awards including the Davey O'Brien Award, an All-American nod, the Walter Camp Award, and of course, the Heisman Trophy.
Following his time at Ohio State, Smith was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, for whom he played three seasons. After stints with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played in Canada for two seasons before hanging up the cleats.
Smith was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
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