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However, against the odds, the program has more than just rebounded, emerging from the ashes of their 2010 improper benefits scandal to become one of the top contenders for the BCS national title in 2013.

However, against the odds, the program has more than just rebounded, emerging from the ashes of their 2010 improper benefits scandal to become one of the top contenders for the BCS national title in 2013.

Here's what Ted Glover from SB Nation's Ohio State University blog, Land-Grant Holy Land , says about one of the newest Raven.

Throughout the spring, we've been able to get a better picture of what some of the top teams in the nation will look like come the start of the regular season.

Ryan Shazier grew up in Plantation, Fla., and committed to play at Florida before its coach left.

Former Ohio State defensive end John Simon talks with media Tuesday about being drafted by the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.

September 22, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman John Simon knocks UAB Blazers quarterback Austin Brown to the ground at the end of a play at Ohio Stadium.

Home >> Steelers 2013 Draft >> Mike Tomlin on Steelers QB Landry Jones: "He is a sharp guy to put in the room." What??? A week before the NFL draft I wrote an article on why the Steelers needed to draft LB John Simon out of Ohio State.

The stories started circulating long before John Simon first set foot on Ohio State 's campus and became such a program favorite that his head coach talked about naming his next child after him.

31: Buffalo Sept. 7: San Diego St Sept. 14: at California Sept. 21: Florida A&M Sept.

When the Ohio State Buckeyes finished the 2012 regular season with a perfect 12-0 record last November, they all but assured themselves a spot in the preseason top five in 2013.

On Saturday evening, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked about fourth-round draft pick John Simon, who was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2012.

Ryan Shazier will take on added responsibilities in 2013 as Ohio State's most experienced player in the front seven.

The 2013 NFL Drafted finished with three former Buckeyes selected: Johnathan Hankins , John Simon , and Reid Fragel .

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Spring football ended earlier this month and the Ohio State Buckeyes ' 2013 season won't begin until Aug.

When the Indianapolis Colts selected Justice Cunningham of South Carolina with the 254th pick in the NFL draft on Saturday, it signaled the end of a disappointing weekend for a number of former Ohio State Buckeyes.

Each team has needs. Each team has a draft board on which they rank "draftable" players.

Outside linebacker John Simon spent the past few years at Ohio State emulating Mike Vrabel, his position coach who excelled at linebacker for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.

John Simon, a defensive end for Ohio State, might play linebacker for the Ravens, who drafted him in the fourth round.

Value is the No. 1 priority for teams when picking in the later rounds of this year's NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.