First was getting defensive end Joey Bosa back on the field. Now the challenge for Ohio State assistant coach Larry Johnson is getting Bosa to play at an even higher level than he did as an All-American last season.
“The thing with Joey is because he has such a great skill set … he’s got to play at that high level all the time,” said Johnson, who coaches the defensive line. “That’s tough to do sometimes. That expectation comes with a little stress. The biggest thing is keeping Joey relaxed and just playing within himself. That’s the biggest thing we try to do.