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Which of the following Buckeye's played on offense, defense and special teams?

Chris Gamble. Chris Gamble played wide receiver, punt returner, kick-off returner, and cornerback! He started the year not playing defense, but proved to be better on defense than on offense.

Name the the team's freshman tailback, that hailed from Warren Harding high school in Ohio?

Maurice Clarett & Clarett. Clarett was the first freshman starting tailback since Herschel Walker, to lead a National Championship team in rushing.

How many Division I-AA chapionships did Ohio State coach Jim Tressel win at Youngstown State?

Four. The Youngstown State Penguins won four Division I-AA Championships under Tressel.

What song did the Buckeyes sing after their games?

Carmen Ohio. Coach Tressel made singing Carmen Ohio after their games tradition in 2001.

What position did Andy Groom play for the Buckeyes?

Punter. Andy Groom was the Ohio State punter in 2002. He averaged an amazing 45 yards a punt. Groom was the quarterback for his high-school, Bishop Hartley.

Which player was Ohio State's leading tackler in 2002?

Matt Wilhelm & Matthew Wilhelm & Wilhelm. Matt Wilhelm made 79 solo tackles and went to the North-South Senior Bowl.

Which Buckeye cornerback got hurt early in the year?

Richard McNutt. When McNutt got hurt, then Gamble had to play more cornerbck. Tough one!

Which Buckeye caught a fourth down and one, game winning pass to win at Purdue?

Micheal Jenkins. Jenkins made one of many clutch plays at Ohio State.

Who was Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2002?

Craig Krenzel & Krenzel. Craig Krenzel is the only player from Michigan on the team. He was the offensive MVP and leading rusher in the Fiesta Bowl.

Which team other than Miami, took Ohio State into overtime in 2002?

Illinois. OSU's third-string tailback Maurice Hall, scored the winning touchdown in overtime.