Football Recruiting - Midwest Region

Jayme Thompson ends career with title

December, 1, 2012

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Jayme Thompson (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) wanted to go over to his future teammate and give him words of encouragement Friday after his Fighting Irish beat defending champion Trotwood-Madison, 16-12, to claim the Division II state title.

But the future Ohio State safety didn’t get his chance.

There was no “Yeah, we got you,” or anything like that. Just a simple message to Rams cornerback Cam Burrows as the two closed their high school careers and prepared for the next step with the Buckeyes.

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