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Gandolf;1850730; said:
Could have done without the sanctimonious platitudes, but I'll let him off the hook for that for what he did to seal the Arkansas game. Was a magnificent play.
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Yes, it's a real shame he took the opportunity to verbalize his beliefs. What's this country coming to if people are actually allowed to thank God.
But I am glad you'll let him off the the hook. I'm sure he appreciates it.
 
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Thomas' pick hard to forget
Defensive end is facing suspension, but for now is enjoying bowl victory
Thursday, January 6, 2011
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

NEW ORLEANS - He was sick all week, soon to be suspended and a backup player who had never intercepted a pass.

There may not have been a more unlikely Sugar Bowl hero for Ohio State than Solomon Thomas.

Yet it was Thomas, a junior defensive end, who snagged Ryan Mallett's pass in the final minute Tuesday to preserve Ohio State's 31-26 victory over Arkansas.

Asked when he last had an interception, Thomas started talking about a practice in August.

How about in a game?

"Never," he marveled. "College, high school, ever."

His timing was impeccable. Arkansas (10-3) had rallied from deficits of 28-7 in the second quarter and 31-13 in the third, helped first by a safety and then by blocking an Ohio State punt and taking over at the OSU 18-yard line with 1:09 left.

It appeared the Buckeyes' 0-9 bowl-game drought against Southeastern Conference teams would be extended.

But Thomas, who said he plays about 10-15 plays a game, dropped off the line as the Buckeyes (12-1) brought a zone blitz.

"My responsibility was to take two hard steps up field, drop back (and) find any (crossing receivers)," Thomas said.

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...01/06/thomas-pick-hard-to-forget.html?sid=101

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gylc-sBL48k"]YouTube - Ryan Mallett Throws Pick To Give Ohio State the Sugar Bowl Win, 31-26[/ame]

2:50 mark interview....

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfobRWBTwng"]YouTube - Sugar Bowl Interviews[/ame]
 
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Meet a Buckeye: DL Solomon Thomas
By Bill Rabinowitz
The Columbus Dispatch Friday November 18, 2011

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN // SOLOMON THOMAS

Age: 22

Year: Redshirt senior

Vitals: 6-foot-5, 255 pounds

Hometown: West Chester (moved from San Diego at age 12) (Lakota West HS)

Major: Sociology (scheduled to graduate March ?12)
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Solomon Thomas is known primarily for two things in his Ohio State career. The reserve defensive lineman made the game-clinching interception in last season?s Sugar Bowl when it looked as if Ohio State was on the verge of squandering a huge lead to Arkansas. He?s also known for being one of five Buckeyes suspended for five games in the tattoo-and-memorabilia scandal. The personable Thomas opened up about both matters as well as what Senior Day will mean to him.


Q: Let?s start with the interception.

A: The week prior to the game, I was real sick and didn?t even think I would play. The pick was sweet too but I was just happy we won. I wanted to send the seniors out with a win.


Q: How sick were you?

A: I think I had pharyngitis. I only practiced one day. I was about 225 pounds for that game, 15 pounds underweight.

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http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/11/18/gameday/meet-a-buckeye.html
 
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