Andy Groom is perhaps the most successful player from the 2002 Ohio State National Champions that no one ever seems to talk about. That’s probably because he is a punter.
Regardless of the position he played, Groom was a 2002 first-team All-American, finishing a remarkable career that began as a walk-on under John Cooper and ended with an upset victory over the Miami Hurricanes to capture an improbable national title. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Bishop Hartley product was a multi-sport star in high school, winning a state title as part of a track relay team.
Groom was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2000-02) and finished his collegiate career by representing Ohio State in the 2003 East-West Shrine Bowl.