OL Patrick Elflein (National Champion, 2017 PFWA All-Rookie Team, Arizona Cardinals)

[ScriptOhio]

OHIO STATE CENTER PAT ELFLEIN ONE OF FIVE SEMIFINALISTS FOR OUTLAND TROPHY, GIVEN TO NATION'S MOST OUTSTANDING INTERIOR LINEMAN

Anyone who watched an Ohio State football game this season knows Pat Elflein is one of the best players on his team. Now, the fifth-year senior center is recognized as one of the five finest in the entire country.

2016 OUTLAND TROPHY SEMIFINALISTS
PLAYER POSITION SCHOOL
PAT ELFLEIN CENTER OHIO STATE
CODY O'CONNELL GUARD WASHINGTON STATE
ETHAN POCIC CENTER LSU
CAM ROBINSON TACKLE ALABAMA
CONNOR WILLIAMS TACKLE TEXAS

Elflein is one of five semifinalists for the Outland Trophy, given annually to college football's most outstanding interior lineman. The Football Writers Association of America announced the narrowing of the 70-player watch list from July to five on Wednesday evening.

Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...land-trophy-given-to-nations-most-outstanding

 

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[Dryden]

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...at-elflein-helps-older-brother-cope-addiction

The cause that hits home for Ohio State's star center Pat Elflein
Austin Ward
ESPN Staff Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Big brother stood behind little brother during the first workout together at the gym, lifted off the bar with five-pound weights on either end and passed down the inspiration that would stick with him along with it.

Pat Elflein dreamed of playing football at Ohio State. Matt Elflein was going to do everything he could to help him get there.

"I saw it in him, the drive, and I remember the very first time at Metro Fitness in Pickerington [Ohio]," Matt, now 27, said. "I told him, 'Hey, if you want to play at Ohio State, it starts right now.' That stuck with him ever since, and I tried to ingrain that work ethic in his head.

"Our relationship is one of a kind. We click. Ever since he got into playing some sports, I was just trying to be the older brother to look out after him."

That early influence on the younger brother clearly worked. Pat Elflein is a senior captain of the Buckeyes, the rock of the offensive line at center, an Outland Trophy semifinalist and a surefire NFL draft pick when the time comes.

But eventually, the roles shifted in the family. Little brother was the one standing behind big brother, and the weight that was holding him down was brutal drug addiction that threatened to destroy their bond.

And this time the message had far greater stakes.


Cont'd ...

 

[brodybuck21]

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...at-elflein-helps-older-brother-cope-addiction

The cause that hits home for Ohio State's star center Pat Elflein
Austin Ward
ESPN Staff Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Big brother stood behind little brother during the first workout together at the gym, lifted off the bar with five-pound weights on either end and passed down the inspiration that would stick with him along with it.

Pat Elflein dreamed of playing football at Ohio State. Matt Elflein was going to do everything he could to help him get there.

"I saw it in him, the drive, and I remember the very first time at Metro Fitness in Pickerington [Ohio]," Matt, now 27, said. "I told him, 'Hey, if you want to play at Ohio State, it starts right now.' That stuck with him ever since, and I tried to ingrain that work ethic in his head.

"Our relationship is one of a kind. We click. Ever since he got into playing some sports, I was just trying to be the older brother to look out after him."

That early influence on the younger brother clearly worked. Pat Elflein is a senior captain of the Buckeyes, the rock of the offensive line at center, an Outland Trophy semifinalist and a surefire NFL draft pick when the time comes.

But eventually, the roles shifted in the family. Little brother was the one standing behind big brother, and the weight that was holding him down was brutal drug addiction that threatened to destroy their bond.

And this time the message had far greater stakes.


Cont'd ...

inspirational story!

 

[SEREbuckeye]

Outland trophy finalist!

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...pat-elflein-named-finalist-for-outland-trophy

OHIO STATE CENTER PAT ELFLEIN NAMED FINALIST FOR OUTLAND TROPHY

Ohio State's fifth-year senior center and team captain is one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy, given annually to college football's top interior lineman on offense or defense by the Football Writers Association of America. The other finalists are Alabama offensive tackle Cam Robinson and Washington State offensive guard Cody O'Connell.

 

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[scarletngray]

You make us proud Captain! Now go get us another NC

 

[Hstead]

Nice Work big man.

 

[Dryden]

 

[Steve19]

 

[MD Buckeye]

 

[OregonBuckeye]

Not bad for a 3 star

 

[Onebuckfan]

Those who stay will be champions again.

 

[brodybuck21]

another OCC special.

 

[MD Buckeye]