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Associate HC/DL Coach Larry Johnson Sr. (Official Thread)

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97.1 The Fan also said that an agreement is being worked out for Larry Johnson to replace Mike Vrable as the new Dline coach. May not be a popular move among Buckeye fans, but for recruits looking at tOSU, this is a huge plus. We may get a couple of surprise pickups out of this. A major move damage control wise replacing Urban's ace in the hole.
 
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Accepted the position

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/co...hris-ash-defensive-coordinator-larry-johnson/
Ohio State hires Arkansas' Ash, finalizes deal with Penn State's Johnson
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Ohio State finalized two key additions to its coaching staff Tuesday morning.

Arkansas defensive coordinator Chris Ash has accepted a position as co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach with the Buckeyes, according to a source. Penn State assistant coach Larry Johnson has accepted the Buckeyes' defensive line coach position, according to a source. SI.com reported Monday night that Johnson and the Buckeyes were close to a deal. Johnson accepted Tuesday morning. The deals are expected to be formally announced later this week.

Ash spent last season at Arkansas under Bret Bielema and is a familiar name in Big Ten circles from his time at Wisconsin. He was part of a defensive staff that led the Badgers to three consecutive Rose Bowls. He served as defensive coordinator in 2011 and 2012 at Wisconsin, and his expertise comes where Ohio State needs it most -- the secondary.

Ohio State had a dismal pass defense last season, finishing No. 110 in passing yards allowed (268 per game). It proved the weakest area of the team and a big reason why Ohio State finished the year on a two-game losing streak. In its final two games, Ohio State gave up a combined 682 passing yards to Michigan State and Clemson.

Ash brings expertise in that area, as in 2012 the Badgers ranked No. 23 nationally in pass defense. His first task will be to shore up Ohio State's porous secondary.

The hires of Ash and Johnson complete Ohio State's staff for the upcoming season. Defensive line coach Mike Vrabel left for the Houston Texans and co-coordinator Everett Withers departed to become the head coach at James Madison.

The moves will have a significant impact on both the field and the recruiting trail. For nearly two decades at Penn State, Johnson established himself as one of the country's most prolific East Coast recruiters and a top-notch defensive line coach. Johnson has been a linchpin of the Penn State staff for two decades, spending the last 15 seasons as the Nittany Lions' defensive line coach.

Johnson is considered an elite teacher of defensive linemen, as he developed seven first-team All-Americas at Penn State, including Jared Odrick, Tamba Hali and Courtney Brown, the No. 1 pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.

The move will carry big recruiting implications, as Johnson was long considered Penn State's most important recruiter. His presence on the Ohio State staff will increase the Buckeyes' recruiting arm in both Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., where Johnson was a longtime high school coach.



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C-busBuck said:
97.1 The Fan also said that an agreement is being worked out for Larry Johnson to replace Mike Vrable as the new Dline coach. May not be a popular move among Buckeye fans, but for recruits looking at tOSU, this is a huge plus. We may get a couple of surprise pickups out of this. A major move damage control wise replacing Urban's ace in the hole.
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Why wouldn't it be a popular move among buckeye fans? This is a coup if you ask me. Great recruiter and has produced some great D-linemen in his career.
 
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C-busBuck said:
97.1 The Fan also said that an agreement is being worked out for Larry Johnson to replace Mike Vrable as the new Dline coach. May not be a popular move among Buckeye fans....
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Hey, the Germans bombed us at Pearl Harbor, and now we're great friends with them.

I think that Buckeye fans will be able to forgive LJ Sr. for his past indiscretions.
 
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