Ohio State checks in on Da'Shawn Hand 
November, 27, 2012
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
Ohio State’s full-court press for Da’Shawn Hand (Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge) continued Tuesday when assistant coach Zach Smith popped into the ESPN Watch List junior’s school to check in on the 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end.
The visit came on the heels of Hand’s unofficial visit to Columbus on Saturday, where he saw the Buckeyes complete an undefeated season with a 26-21 win over Michigan.
“He asked if I enjoyed the visit and what I thought of the game,” Hand said. “The visit shows they really care.”
The visit came on the heels of Hand’s unofficial visit to Columbus on Saturday, where he saw the Buckeyes complete an undefeated season with a 26-21 win over Michigan.
“He asked if I enjoyed the visit and what I thought of the game,” Hand said. “The visit shows they really care.”
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