Pittsburgh Gazette
Buckeyes make impact
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Mike White takes a look at Ohio State's football recruiting in Western Pennsylvania, and Gateway's load of talent:
It should come as no surprise Ohio State has landed another top player from Western Pennsylvania this week. Looking back at recent recruiting classes, the Buckeyes seem to get a player from the WPIAL almost every year.
Ohio State's most recent recruit from the WPIAL is Gateway junior linebacker Dorian Bell, who made a verbal commitment to the Buckeyes Monday. Last month, Ohio State signed Jeannette senior quarterback Terrelle Pryor, ranked the No. 1 player in the country by some scouting services.
Also from the class of 2008, Ohio State signed Trinity linebacker Andrew Sweat. In 2007, Ohio State signed offensive lineman Evan Blankenship of Center. In 2006, Trinity tight end-offensive lineman Andrew Miller was an Ohio State recruit. In 2004, Ohio State signed two WPIAL players -- Woodland Hills receiver Devon Lyons and Beaver tight end Rory Nicol.
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"I loved it at Michigan. Then I went to Ohio State, and it was like, 'Bye Michigan,'" Bell said
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