When Brian Hartline accepted Ohio State's interim wide receivers coach position, Western Hills (Ky.) all-purpose back Wandale Robinson wasn't exactly one of the Buckeyes' top-of-the-board targets.
But with Hartline's relentless efforts to recruit Robinson during his short-lived tenure, the Buckeyes quickly emerged as one of the frontrunners to land Robinson's pledge. After his initial visit to Columbus this past June, Hartline and company offered Robinson on Aug. 1 and welcomed the four-star prospect back for visits on Sept. 8 against Rutgers and Oct. 6 against Indiana.
However, the Buckeyes learned they'd have to look in a different direction Tuesday afternoon as Robinson announced his decision to stay home and commit to Kentucky.