They say that a linebacker is the quarterback of the defense, the person ultimately responsible for a unit’s success or failure. For Quentin Poling and the Ohio University Bobcats, the defensive success they’ve had (top 5 yards per game allowed in 2015) go hand in hand and people are starting to notice.
Ohio finds itself in a MAC East this season with talented teams surrounding it, but no standout clear cut front runner. In other words, with the right breaks and momentum, the MAC East is theirs to claim, but they will need performances from their stars to rise up to championship caliber level.