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Sports TwitterTimeout with Ohio State offensive tackle Kirk Barton
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Why should the Heisman Trophy go to Troy Smith?
"With the Heisman, you have to say, 'Where would that team be without that guy?' We'd still be a good team, but Troy definitely gives us that extra dimension."
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What's it like playing with a player who may go down as the best OSU quarterback ever?
"That's the thing about playing here. Mike Nugent was the best kicker ever. A.J. Hawk is up for one of the best linebackers ever. You're always playing with guys who could be legends. Ted Ginn is one of the best special-teams players ever. It's been a fun ride."
Have you heard much from past players during this season?
"I talked to (former lineman) Shane Olivea. He said this is what you'll remember for the rest of your life. If we drop one, that's what everyone will remember. The 1998 team — everyone remembers the Michigan State loss. No one remembers they beat Michigan and then beat Texas A&M in the Sugar Bowl. With a season like this, if you drop one game, that's what your season will be defined as."
Have you been getting hounded for tickets?
"I give my tickets away at Christmas. I'm too cheap to buy presents. I say, 'You're going to Indiana,' or 'You're going to Michigan.' "
