In a move that has sent shockwaves throughout the college football world, the Ohio State Buckeyes have announced the return of a familiar face to their coaching staff. Eddie George, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and one of the most iconic players in Buckeyes history, has been hired as the team’s new running backs coach.
George’s illustrious college career is still remembered fondly by Buckeyes fans. During his time at Ohio State, he rushed for 3,668 yards and 44 touchdowns, earning him a slew of accolades, including unanimous All-American honors, the Walter Camp Award, Maxwell Award, Doak Walker Award, and Big Ten MVP. His number 27 jersey was retired by the university, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
After a successful college career, George went on to have a productive NFL career, playing for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft and set several franchise records for the Titans. George earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1996 and was selected as an All-Pro in 2000.
The hiring of George is a significant move for the Buckeyes, who are looking to bolster their running game. With George’s expertise and experience, Ohio State’s running backs are sure to benefit from his guidance. His presence on the coaching staff will also undoubtedly be a major recruiting draw, as top high school running backs will surely be eager to learn from a legend like George.
In a statement, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day expressed his excitement about George’s return to the Buckeyes. “Eddie is a Buckeye legend and one of the greatest players in our program’s history. His passion, knowledge, and experience will be invaluable to our running backs and our entire program.”
George’s return to Ohio State is a homecoming of sorts, and he is eager to get started. “I’m thrilled to be back at Ohio State and to have the opportunity to coach and mentor the next generation of Buckeyes,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with Coach Day and the rest of the staff to help bring another national championship to Columbus.”
The addition of Eddie George to the Ohio State coaching staff is a major coup for the Buckeyes, and fans are eagerly anticipating the impact he will have on the team’s running game. With George’s expertise and passion, the future looks bright for Ohio State football.
