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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Ohio State Football Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Shelly Poe

Outstanding play against Michigan State recognized

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State football coaching staff has selected its weekly award winners for outstanding play in the 45-7 Big Ten win at Michigan State.

Linebacker James Laurinaitis was the Buckeyes’ defensive player of the week; tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells picked up offensive player of the week honors. Linebacker Austin Spitler was the player of the week on the special units.

Scout team champions were: Offense: Ricky Crawford; Defense: Solomon Thomas; Special Units: Joe Gantz. The “Attack Force” award went to linebacker Ross Homan. The Jim Parker offensive lineman of the week was Alex Boone. The Jack Tatum big hit was not awarded.

No. 10 Ohio State (7-1) hosts No. 3 Penn State (8-0) Saturday in an 8:00 p.m. Eastern Big Ten game that will be televised by ABC.

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