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Ohio State Football: At linebacker, size does matter

Strange things can happen when these addictions collide. They are, following Ohio State football, keeping track of recruits and analyzing numbers? You discover trends people who have a normal thought process, and a life, may not notice.

Here is one that people in their right minds might find interesting. When it comes to the chances of Ohio State linebackers having success, size does matter. At least that has been the case with nearly every LB recruit during the Urban Meyer era.

Players who are listed under 215 pounds as a recruit tend to succeed. Those who weigh over 230 as either a recruit or during their freshman season do as well.