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A special time for Williams
By Jim Walker/Tribune Sports Editor

Friday, January 4, 2008 11:49 AM EST
COLUMBUS ? It?s been a special year for a special teams? player. And he has one more special goal ahead.

As a walk-on for the Ohio State Buckeyes last season, former Ironton All-Ohio football standout Marcus Williams found himself on the Buckeyes? kickoff teams. By the end of the season, he was playing on those same special teams in the BCS Championship game against Florida at the Fiesta Bowl.

This season has been even better for Williams. He is on all the special teams and again gets the opportunity to play in the BSC title game Monday night against LSU in the Louisiana Superdome.

?I never imagined this in my wildest dreams,? said Williams. ?It?s been fun to be out there and contribute more than last year.?
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Being at Ohio State has also transformed Williams who is on an academic scholarship. He grew up a Michigan fan before converting to the Buckeyes.

?Sometimes I get to the point I can?t stand (Michigan),? said Williams.
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Herald-Dispatch: OSU football begins spring practice

Marcus chimes in with observations about spring ball.

OSU football begins spring practice

Apr 09, 2008 @ 11:55 PM

By BILLY BRUCE

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Ironton native Marcus Williams, a junior running back/special teams expert on the OSU squad, recently sized up the atmosphere among his teammates as they embark on a journey toward another national championship run.

"Spring ball is more about teaching and learning than anything," Williams said, adding that about five freshmen reported early to take part in the lessons. "But this year, because we have so many veterans coming back, we're putting in new stuff early. Coach Tressel says he's trying to stretch our minds and make us think."

The veterans Williams spoke of, such as James Laurinaitis, Malcolm Jenkins, Alex Boone, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, could have opted for the NFL and instant financial security following last season. Instead, they chose to come back, making OSU one of the preseason favorites to roll into the national championship game for a third consecutive year.

"Those guys coming back was a big deal to us underclassmen," Williams said. "They passed up millions to come back. That upped the ante. You can tell there's a sense of urgency here."

A look at the Buckeyes' schedule provides a glimpse of where that urgency comes from. Following home openers with intrastate schools Youngstown State and Ohio University, OSU travels to California on Sept. 13, to challenge the USC Trojans, another stacked program with title hopes on the line.

"We think about them a little," Williams laughed. "Mostly, though, we'll focus on each game as it comes. But, we're not dumb. We know that game will be the story of our season."

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On the kickoff where Marcus recovers the fumble late in the game, watch what he does on the whole play.

He blasts the blocker just in front of the ball-carrier, and the blocker crumples to the turf. Marcus follows the returner to the outside, and then dives in to recover the fumble. It was a helluva kickoff coverage play.
 
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BB73 said:
On the kickoff where Marcus recovers the fumble late in the game, watch what he does on the whole play.

He blasts the blocker just in front of the ball-carrier, and the blocker crumples to the turf. Marcus follows the returner to the outside, and then dives in to recover the fumble. It was a helluva kickoff coverage play.
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Love it!!!
 
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BB73;1345493; said:
On the kickoff where Marcus recovers the fumble late in the game, watch what he does on the whole play.

He blasts the blocker just in front of the ball-carrier, and the blocker crumples to the turf. Marcus follows the returner to the outside, and then dives in to recover the fumble. It was a helluva kickoff coverage play.
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I noted that during the game too. Went back and rewatched it like three times before I continued. Was one hell of a play.

To Marcus! :osu:
 
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