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Laurinaitis 1st junior OSU captain since '00
Linebacker joins seniors Barton, Johnson as those voted in by ballot of players and coaches.
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Saturday, August 25, 2007
COLUMBUS ? The Ohio State football team, which has only a handful of seniors, has dipped into the ranks of the junior class for a captain for the first time in seven years.
All-American linebacker James Laurinaitis was chosen Friday in a vote of the players and coaches. Senior tackle Kirk Barton and senior fullback Dionte Johnson also were named, while a fourth captain will be selected before each game from the defense.
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