By: Bruce Hooley (FoxSportsOhio.com) -

He had the look of greatness from the moment he showed up on the Ohio State practice field in August of 1992.

Every year, there was a freshman who looked like he had reported a week early, like he should be coming to camp seven days later with the veterans.

This kid didn’t look like that.

This kid looked late, like he’d reported to OSU about five years into his NFL career.

The kid was Eddie George.

His imposing physical presence was one thing, but the most striking aspect about him was the singular focus to be great.

Freshmen subjected to then-coach John Cooper‘s three-a-day practices couldn’t wait to get off the field after morning, midday and afternoon workouts……

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 5:14 pm.
Categories: BUCKEYE COUNTRY, FOOTBALL.

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