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LB Justin Hilliard (2020 B1G Champ Def POG)

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BayBuck said:
Didn't Tyler Moeller get a sixth year? But unfortunately his last would have been 2011, so no gold pants that year.
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Man, I always get bummed out thinking about his career. He was a stud until the injuries kept reoccurring. Plus he had to deal with a skull fracture after being assaulted by some low-life piece of shit in Florida.
 
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OHIO STATE LINEBACKER JUSTIN HILLIARD ON SIXTH YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY: “I FEEL LIKE I STILL HAVE MORE TO GIVE”

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During Ohio State’s fifth practice of the spring on March 23, Justin Hilliard tore his Achilles, leaving him uncertain whether he’d ever play another game for the Buckeyes again.

Eight-and-a-half months later, in the midst of his most productive season as a Buckeye yet, Hilliard sat in nearly the exact same spot on Ohio State’s indoor practice field and talked about how he will have the opportunity to play an additional year of college football.

Hilliard confirmed Wednesday that his request for a sixth year of eligibility has been granted by the NCAA, in recognition of the injuries that he has been plagued by since he arrived at Ohio State. In addition to his Achilles tear his spring, Hilliard tore his left bicep twice and his right bicep once as well as a meniscus tear in his knee, all of which combined for the equivalent of two years of injury rehabilitation.

The five-star recruit from Cincinnati didn’t play at all and redshirted his first year on campus, played in only three games in 2016 and missed the first two games of this season as a result of his injuries.

Even though the NCAA’s Division I Manual states that a waiver for a sixth year of eligibility may be granted in a situation in which a student-athlete “is deprived of the opportunity to participate for more than one season in his or her sport within the five-year period of eligibility for reasons that are beyond the control of the student-athlete or the institution,” Hilliard didn’t know whether his request would be approved until a couple of weeks ago, so he was “super relieved” when he received the news from Ohio State’s compliance department.

Hilliard said he still has to have “some important talks” with his family and Ohio State’s coaching staff, but as of now, he plans to stay with the Buckeyes for the 2020 season.

“I feel like I still have more to give,” Hilliard said. “Playing in the NFL is still a goal of mine, and I feel like obviously if I wanted to do that, I would probably need to do a sixth year.”



Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ibility-i-feel-like-i-still-have-more-to-give

The question that begs to be answered: Has any football player at Ohio State ever won SIX gold pants charms?

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6 Buckeye Football Players Facing Important Springs: Defense

Spring football can seem like one of the less-intense parts of the year for a college football player. Far from the bright lights and screaming crowds of the fall, those 15 spring practices are nonetheless one of the most important months in many players’ careers.

It’s the time when the young backups finally get a chance to replace the departed stars and run with the first-team.

It’s also the first chance the early-enrolling freshmen get to start building their case for playing time.

But there is a third category of player on the roster this spring: veterans who are still working to earn their way to regular playing time.

These mostly aren’t guys who were top backups last year, and in line for the starting job this season. These are players who’ve been working for several years to get onto the two-deep or into the regular rotation, and who seemingly have a clearer path to get there this fall.

LB Justin Hilliard, RS Senior

Hilliard was a 5-star prospect, ranked as the No. 35 player overall and 3rd-best outside linebacker in the class of 2015. Yes, 2015.

He was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA and should be back and in the linebacker rotation again this fall. Where exactly he’ll play there is a little more of a question.

Hilliard seemingly fits well at the SAM position, which is occupied by Pete Werner on most snaps, but has the flexibility to move around.

He has had one of the most injury-riddled careers of any Buckeye in recent memory, but has stuck with it. Last spring, he seemed to be in line to make a run at a starting job before rupturing his Achilles during a practice.

Hilliard worked hard and got back on the field for the third game of the year against Indiana and appeared in every game after that. His role on the team seemed to be growing as the year progressed, and Hilliard may finally be in a position to capitalize on his immense talent in 2020.

He just has to stay healthy.

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2020/01/6-buckeye-football-players-facing-important-springs-defense/
 
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TELECONFERENCE BULLETS: OHIO STATE’S SEVEN TEAM CAPTAINS TALK ABOUT LEADERSHIP, PREPARING FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED SEASON, STAYING SAFE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

JUSTIN HILLIARD
  • Hilliard said the Ohio State football players understand they're going to have to try to keep their distance from other students this fall in order to keep themselves safe.
  • “I’m real confident we’re gonna have a season,” Hilliard said. “We can’t control many other things that are going on out there, but we do understand what we can control. We can’t have people testing positive for coronavirus so we’ve focusing on social distancing and staying healthy.”
  • On whether he's concerned about contracting COVID: “There’s slight worry … with that worry there’s things that come with it,” Hilliard said, referencing the importance of wearing a mask, washing your hands and practicing social distancing. “People don’t wanna get the virus. With that, I think people are doing everything in their power to not get it.”
  • On working out or practicing with a mask on: “Everyone has a different experience. My experience has been unpleasant. It’s hard to play or work out with a tight mask around your face. Some guys are able to wear that 24/7. I don’t think I’d be able to do that 24/7. If I have to, we’re able to adapt. If the Big Ten says we need that, I’ll do it.”
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...bullets-ohio-state-s-seven-team-captains-talk
 
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