BuckeyeNation counts down the five biggest moments on the march to perfection for Ohio State, from the biggest games and plays to the locker room speeches and celebrations -- continuing today with the emotions from a two-time captain.
No. 4: John Simon puts his heart on his sleeve
Nobody knew just how close John Simon was to missing a nonconference contest with California, not even his coach.
No. 4: John Simon puts his heart on his sleeve
Nobody knew just how close John Simon was to missing a nonconference contest with California, not even his coach.
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