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Denlinger a factor on defensive line
Sounds like Troy’s Todd Denlinger is in full-recovery mode. The Buckeyes junior defensive tackle will be an important cog in The OSU Machine on Saturday at run-happy Michigan State, especially with talented defensive end Lawrence Wilson lost for the season.
Denlinger has missed a lot of time with a high ankle sprain. But OSU coach Jim Tressel gave out some positive vibes on his Thursday radio show.
“I think he’s over the hill,” Tressel said, in a positive way. “He’s on his way back up.”
I think he meant over the hump or something, injury-wise. Anyway, the ankle must be feeling better.
“A guy like Todd Denlinger is a study guy,” Tressel said, indicating that Denlinger didn’t spend his time on the sidelines waving towels at the fans. “He was out, but was staying in it.”
Denlinger forced an interception in last week’s snoozer against Purdue.
QUOTE TIME: Tressel on what he expects from Michigan State: “I doubt if Michigan State is going to throw it 57 times (Purdue threw 51 passes). You have to reset your mindset.”
A caller tried to ask Tressel if he’s going to “get help” calling the plays, but kind of chickened out when the coach acted like he didn’t understand the question.
“We get a lot of help,” Tressel said. “I get lots of letters and e-mails. I get more help than I can stand.”
Good line.
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