I would say defense has been great and Worley hasnt had too many plays where he got victimized but I think we're more explosive with Booker and Baker
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Semper Fi Buckeyes
Worley is this year's Perry. Not flashy but there's a reason he's starting. He really doesn't get the credit he deserves
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Agreed, flash is nice, but so solid and making the right plays. I see no reason in sitting Worley. Not taking anything away from Baker, but let's not just sit a guy who's making no mistakes, especially when Worley plays very well against the run, and isn't a problem in space. Keep Baker definitely in the rotation though. Good problems
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Bill Lucas
Assistant Coach
13 tackles against Wisconsin. He might be becoming the best linebacker on the team and that's saying something.
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MARVYMARV14
Hall of Fame
Love Baker, if he takes a starting spot it won't be Worley's..... He's Definitely getting better as the season goes on.
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maximumblitz
Buckeye Samurai of Big League Blitzkreig
There will always be one injured linebacker. It is a long season. And rotation keeps people fresh. We need all linebackers.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Ohio State spotlight player: LB Jerome Baker
At Wisconsin, Jerome Baker led Ohio State with 13 tackles, eight of them solo
Jerome Baker was going to play a lot this season regardless of the circumstances.
But when starting outside linebacker Dante Booker suffered a sprained knee in the season opener, Baker was thrust into the Ohio State lineup full time. Since then, he has flourished.
“We always knew he had exceptional talent,” coach Urban Meyer said. “We burned his redshirt midway through the season last year because we saw the same things we see now.”
What they see from the sophomore is someone running to the ball, getting himself in the mix repeatedly for a defense that, despite taking some lumps a week ago in an overtime win at Wisconsin, is still ranked among the elite in the nation. Baker leads that defense with 39 tackles. Among those are five tackles for loss.
Entire article: http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/con...day-stories/gameday-osu-spotlight-player.html
At Wisconsin, Jerome Baker led Ohio State with 13 tackles, eight of them solo
Jerome Baker was going to play a lot this season regardless of the circumstances.
But when starting outside linebacker Dante Booker suffered a sprained knee in the season opener, Baker was thrust into the Ohio State lineup full time. Since then, he has flourished.
“We always knew he had exceptional talent,” coach Urban Meyer said. “We burned his redshirt midway through the season last year because we saw the same things we see now.”
What they see from the sophomore is someone running to the ball, getting himself in the mix repeatedly for a defense that, despite taking some lumps a week ago in an overtime win at Wisconsin, is still ranked among the elite in the nation. Baker leads that defense with 39 tackles. Among those are five tackles for loss.
Entire article: http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/con...day-stories/gameday-osu-spotlight-player.html
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ant80
Think less, feel more.
I think Baker is a higher impact player than Raekwon. Great interception that gate tOSU offense a respite. 15 total tackles, if I remember right yesterday. Amazing player. Just wow!!!
On a different note, I am so glad we got him to flip from Florida. I actually remember thinking that he might not be that important at that time. Lol!
On a different note, I am so glad we got him to flip from Florida. I actually remember thinking that he might not be that important at that time. Lol!
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Hstead
Legend
He and Kwon serve different roles perfectly. Baker got an opportunity and absolutely took advantage of it to the max. Baker made a couple of huge tackles yesterday where if he misses or doesn't get off the block then scum was running for days. Raekwon had a couple of those too. Not to mention Worley had an outstanding game as well. Three great LBs.
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Tanner
Legend
His pick was the play of the game IMO. If he drops that pick (and it wasn't a gimme) Michigan probably runs the ball on 3rd down so best case we get the ball back with under a minute left in the 3rd on our 30 or so. Down 10. That's pretty dire considering how the game was going to that point.
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Bill Lucas
Assistant Coach
15 tackles including a sack and an interception in The Game. Wow.
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billmac91
Head Coach
If you wanted to name a guy that has flown under the radar a bit (Buckeye fans know the name) but nationally has been under-appreciated, this is your guy. We really shouldn't be 11-1. It's the effort of a guy like Jerome who has been a stud, to help make this happen. Kid is athletic as hell when he needs to be, and plays physical when asked to take on a lead blocker. He's been great.
And kid could probably play RB and be a stud too...talent for days. I'm just happy he's forced to come back another year
. He'd be a late first or early second pick.....his skill set is coveted at the next level.
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1926Buckeyes
Head Coach
Going to be a star next year (already plays like one, but more in the sense that everyone will know about him) He'd be the centerpiece of the D if there wasn't another Bosa.
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