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Solomon Thomas deserves mention for playing a very solid game against the Hawkeyes. His improvement through the course of this season has been a real bright spot for the defense - looking forward to seeing more of this young man next season.
 
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Lakota West grad Thomas among suspended Buckeyes
By John Boyle 
and Skip Weaver, Staff Writers
Thursday, December 23, 2010

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COLUMBUS ? Lakota West High School graduate Solomon Thomas is one of the five Ohio State players who were suspended Thursday by the NCAA for the first five games of the 2011 season.

Thomas, a defensive end, quarterback Terelle Pryor, running back Daniel ?Boom? Herron, wide receiver Devier Posey and offensive lineman Mike Adams sold championship rings, jerseys and awards and received improper benefits from a tattoo parlor, the NCAA said.

All five are eligible to play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas on Jan. 4, but must repay between $1,000 and $2,500 to charity. Thomas must repay $1,505.

OSU plans to appeal the sanctions.

?I texted him this morning and he texted me back, but I have not had a chance to talk with him,? Lakota West football coach Larry Cox said Thursday evening. ?I told him I?ll always have his back. Once a Firebird, always a Firebird.

?He and I have always had a good relationship,? he continued. ?For me to comment without knowing his involvement would just be conjecture. It?s just one of those things where whether he decides to share with me or not, I?ll always be his coach and be there if he needs me.?

Thomas, who could not be reached for comment, has recorded 14 tackles in 11 games this season in a backup role. The 6-foot-5, 255-pounder has played a reserve role for the Buckeyes the last three seasons after redshirting in 2007.

?This (2011) was going to be a big year for him because he waited to so long to get that shot,? Cox said. ?This was his time to shine, but it?s just one of those things where we?ll wait and see how it all plays out.

?What I do know is if Solly did something wrong, he?ll own up to it,? he continued. ?He?s a stand-up guy and he?ll deal with the consequences. He won?t run away from it. He?ll find his way through this.?
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