The-Ozone Note and Quotebook
By John Porentas
November 16, 2008
By John Porentas
November 16, 2008
Making the Most of Opportunity: OSU safety/linebacker Tyler Moeller has had injury problems this season which have helped limit his playing time. Moeller is back to full health now, and an injury to Jermale Hines allowed him a chance to get back on the field against the Illini, mostly as OSU's nickel back. Moeller responded with two huge plays in the first half. His hit caused Juice Williams to fumble in the first quarter, a fumble that was recovered by Nader Abdallah at the Illinois 19-yard line. The Buckeyes scored their first touchdown off that turnover. In the second quarter Moeller got to Williams on a blitz and hit him as he released a pass. The ball ended up being intercepted by Kurt Coleman to thwart a promising Illinois drive and once again led to an OSU touchdown. Coleman was quick to credit Moeller with his role in the interception.
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