Safety Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) already knew it. On Saturday, the Class of 2013 Ohio State commit saw it in the faces of some of the uncommitted recruits at the Ohio State-Nebraska game.
Big-game environments can go a long way with those weighing their options between the Buckeyes and others. While no one committed, most left with a lasting impression.
“The atmosphere was great,” Thompson said. “The fan support is always crazy down there. It was an extremely live game the whole time.
Big-game environments can go a long way with those weighing their options between the Buckeyes and others. While no one committed, most left with a lasting impression.
“The atmosphere was great,” Thompson said. “The fan support is always crazy down there. It was an extremely live game the whole time.
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