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I like his posture in this picture. Though he has his left elbow on his knee/thigh, he isn't putting his weight on it and keeps his back erect. Just a random thought.
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The Advocate's 2009 Male Athlete of the Year: Storm Klein
Freakish set of skills and athleticism made Klein a 3-way threat at Licking Valley
BY TOM WILSON ? Sports Writer ? June 21, 2009

Storm Klein wasn't your typical 14-year-old freshman football player.

He already had the body and size of a senior, and even though he was young, Licking Valley coach Randy Baughman knew he had something special.

But as is the case with a lot of up-and-coming athletes, the question was: Could he perform up to his potential?

"We had hope at that point because of his size and the fact that he was dominant in junior high," said Baughman. "But you just never know because he was so young, and that's an awful lot to ask a freshman to be the featured running back at the varsity level."

Klein was up for it and a lot more. His career totals are mind-boggling -- he finished his high school career with 6,268 rushing yards and 99 touchdowns, both records in the Central District.

Klein, who already has enrolled at Ohio State and participated in spring practices as a linebacker, is The Advocate's 2009 Male Athlete of the Year.

Before Klein even reached high school, Baughman made the freshman slate a little tougher that year by scheduling Dublin Coffman and Watterson.

"We had him play two or three freshman games, but we were thinking all long that if he got off to a good start, we would move him up," Baughman said.

The move to the varsity level was quickened with injuries at the running back position on the varsity level, and by the fourth game, Klein was inserted into the varsity lineup.

Klein made the most of his opportunity, rushing for more than 100 yards in his first varsity game.

"You could tell he belonged at that level," Baughman said. "He wasn't gun-shy, and even though his strength at that point wasn't great, he held his own and we didn't have to protect him even though he was just a freshman."
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Team USA selects captains for Junior World Championship
CantonRep.com's home for Junior World Championship coverage.
CantonRep.com staff report
Posted Jun 22, 2009

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NORTH CANTON ? Ohio State-bound Storm Klein is among the four captains named Monday by the USA Football junior national team.

Klein, a linebacker from Licking Valley High School, is joined by safety Jordan Lynch, quarterback Bryce Petty and running back David Wilson.

Lynch is from Chicago Mount Carmel and headed to Northern Illinois. Petty hails from Midlothian, Texas, and will play at Baylor. Wilson is from Danville (Va.) George Washington and headed to Virginia Tech.

The selections were based on a vote by the players.

Wilson also was selected to be the team?s flag bearer. He has an older brother, Ronald Wilson, in the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego aboard the USS Ronald Reagan.

The U.S. team, led by Cleveland St. Ignatius head coach Chuck Kyle, opens against France on Sunday at Fawcett Stadium, part of a four-game set in the opening round of the IFAF Junior World Championship
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Player profile: Ohio State University recruit Storm Klein of Newark
by Tim Rogers, Plain Dealer Reporter
Wednesday June 24, 2009

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Courtesy of USA Football
Klein

Focus on . . .

Storm Klein

Each day leading up to and continuing through the inaugural Junior World Championship football tournament, Plain Dealer sports writer Tim Rogers will introduce you to one of the participants.

Name: Storm Klein

Team: USA Football

Hometown: Newark, Ohio

High School: Licking Valley

College: Ohio State

Height: 6-2

Weight: 225

Position: Linebacker

The lowdown: He was Ohio's Mr. Football after his junior season when he ran for 1,797 yards, scored 24 touchdowns and had 48 tackles.

Q: Who is the greatest influence in your life?

A: God.

Q: First football memory?

A: Little League, flag football. I was 5-years-old. I was a lineman, but a fast lineman. I had a blast.

Q: Hamburger or hot dog?

A: Hamburger

Q: Steak or lobster?

A: Steak

Q: Mexican or Chinese?

A: Chinese

Q: What's on your iPod?

A: Rap, R&B and a lot of Dave Matthews Band.

Q: What is your greatest fear?

A: Coming up short in anything.

Q: If they were doing a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?

A: John Travolta.

Q: Have you ever given flowers to a girl?

A: Oh, yeah, of course.

Q: Who are your all-time favorite football players?

A: I'm old school. Lawrence Taylor, Mean Joe Greene and the entire Steelers' defense.

Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want to have with you?

A: I would like a lot of food, some cable and my dad.

Q: If you could be commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, would you make any big changes?

A: I'd look into the way they seed teams for some tournaments.

Q: If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be?

A: Jesus, Walter Payton and President Obama.

Q: Were you thinking about a college scholarship when you began playing football?

A: No, not at all.

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is that "USA" across the front of your jersey?

A: That's easy. A 10.
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Player profile: Ohio State University recruit Storm Klein of Newark - cleveland.com

JWC notebook: Spielman's talk leaves impression on OSU recruit.
By Joe Frollo
CantonRep.com staff writer
Jun 24, 2009

NORTH CANTON ? .When the Junior World Championship ends, Storm Klein will head to Columbus to play linebacker for Ohio State. On Tuesday, he and the rest of Team USA got a chance to meet a Buckeye linebacker legend in Chris Spielman.

It?s an encounter Klein won?t soon forget.

?He was very, very intense,? Klein said. ?My dad can?t stop talking about Chris Spielman when we talk football. Being from Ohio, when you talk about linebackers, he?s at the top of the list.?
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Klein does his part in USA victory
Former Valley standout helps Team USA roll past France in first round of tournament
BY TOM WILSON ? Sports Writer ? June 28, 2009

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Former Licking Valley standout Storm Klein, second from right, heads to midfield for the coin toss Saturday before Team USA's game with France at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. (Michael Preston, For The Advocate)

CANTON -- Storm Klein never was really able to get in a groove Saturday, but he didn't seem to mind.

The former Licking Valley standout linebacker and future Ohio State Buckeye was part of a Team USA defense that held France to seven total yards in a 78-0 first-round win in the International Federation of American Football Junior World Championship in front of 10,145 fans at Fawcett Stadium.

"We didn't want to be out there on defense," Klein said. "As a defense, we came out strong and didn't let them get very many first downs. You just want to make sure you go out and do your part, but we don't like being out on the field, because then you know you're doing your job."

Klein -- who started at middle linebacker and is one of Team USA's captains -- finished with four tackles, including two solos and 1.5 tackles for loss.

Because the score was so lopsided, his playing time was limited.

"When you're winning like that, you watch the (reserve) guy go in for you and you want him to do well," Klein said. "It's exciting to me to see those guys go in and make a play because they work hard in practice just like the rest of us.

"We have a lot of talent on this team, so it's not surprising to see everyone play so well."

Klein, who is one of 45 graduating high school seniors from around the country playing for Team USA, said although his team was a heavy favorite against France, they didn't take anything for granted.

"For me, personally, I treated France like they were the No. 1 seed," Klein said. "I treated it like we were the underdog, and I wanted to make sure I went out and played as hard as I could."
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"Being from Ohio, I was fortunate enough to be selected to play," Klein said. "There were a lot of Buckeye fans here, and it felt like home-field advantage, kind of like playing in my own backyard.

"It's just neat to see so many people come out and support you."
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Klein does his part in USA victory | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate
 
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Klein has personal cheering section at game
Family, friends of former Valley standout proud of Team USA co-captain's accomplishments
BY TOM WILSON ? Sports Writer ? June 29, 2009

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Melanie Klein, stepmother of Storm Klein, waves an American flag before Saturday's kickoff of Team USA game against France in the first round of the International Federation of American Football Junior World Championship at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. (Michael Preston, For The Advocate)

CANTON -- Former Licking Valley standout and future Ohio State Buckeye Storm Klein felt right at home Saturday in Fawcett Stadium.

Klein, a starting linebacker and one of four team captains for Team USA, helped his squad cruise to an easy 78-0 first-round win against France in the International Federation of American Football Junior World Championship.

There were plenty of Licking Valley and Buckeye fans in attendance, which made things more enjoyable for Klein.

Klein -- who finished with four tackles, including two solos and 1.5 tackles for loss -- gave the hometown fans plenty to cheer about, although his playing time was limited because the game never was in doubt.

No fans cheered more loudly than Klein's father and step-mother, Jason and Melanie Klein, and Valley coach Randy Baughman.

Looking out on the field as Storm warmed up before the game, Jason Klein was beaming with pride.

"We're awfully proud that he was selected, especially with the caliber of athletes that were chosen for the team," Jason Klein said. "They took the top 45 players in the country, and for him to be one of them says a lot.

"And the fact that that he was selected as one of the captains by his teammates is a huge honor. This is a great experience for him."
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Klein has personal cheering section at game | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate
 
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Five younger Buckeyes to track after watching one Ohio State practice
by Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer
Wednesday August 12, 2009

3. LB Storm Klein, Fr. - As a true freshman, he has jumped up as the second-team middle linebacker after running with the third team in spring ball. He is at a position where there are more natural opportunities. Brian Rolle turned a lot of heads in the spring and was working as the first-team middle linebacker Tuesday, and senior Austin Spitler has a lot of experience in the middle. But if there are bumps at the beginning of the season and the Buckeyes are looking for answers, you'd have to wonder if throwing Klein into the fire would be a consideration. At the very least, you should see him early in the season if the Buckeyes get some leads.
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Klein has chance to make his mark at OSU

By JOSH HACHAT ? Advocate Reporter ? August 13, 2009

COLUMBUS ? It might have not come the way he envisioned, but Storm Klein is taking advantage of the opportunity nonetheless.
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With Ohio State linebacker Tyler Moeller out for the season after sustaining a head injury before fall camp opened, the Licking Valley graduate is doing his best to seize the opportunity.

Klein is practicing with the second team at linebacker, the latest step in what's already been a productive tenure with the No. 6 Buckeyes.

"I plan on playing this year and being in there when it counts," Klein said. "Things that happened with Tyler are unfortunate, but I just have to try my best. Being in the program like this, you have to find a way that can get it done. There's a lot of great players here."

Klein was with family and friends at Ohio Stadium on Thursday as part of the Buckeyes' media day, but he's clearly focused on what has turned into a golden chance to break into the defensive rotation.

As Klein's career has shown, he also hasn't been shy in taking full advantage.

At Licking Valley, he jumped into the starting lineup early in his freshman season, leaving an indelible mark on the program.

After enrolling early at Ohio State, Klein played well in the spring game, catching the attention of the coaches for his tireless work ethic and his relentless pursuit from sideline to sideline.

He may not be polished ? Klein will fully admit there is plenty in the playbook he has yet to grasp ? but he isn't holding anything back.

"Storm's naturally a physical guy, and he's got a lot of football ahead of him," co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Luke Fickell said. "In the spring and now, there's a lot of natural things you could see.

"He doesn't have a lot of experience at linebacker, but the good thing is he has a lot of natural instincts. He's got the will to be physical."

Now weighing 235 pounds, the 6-foot-2 Klein has impressed others with his potential and extensive work in the film room.

Chants of "Storm warning" came from a group of fellow classmates during various photo opportunities, but Jason Klein, Storm's father, talked gleefully of what upperclassman have said while soaking in the moment of being on the field Thursday.

"He feels like he's doing really well," Jason Klein said. "He's into the swing of things. He's putting in a lot of time in the film room and working out. He wants to do whatever he can.

"The guys (on the team) think he's doing a good job. He's making a name for himself."
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