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I agree. I don’t know that you can really make a case for anyone else, though Devin Smith might be the best big-play receiver in program history. The simple truth is that statistically speaking, Boston is the best wide receiver to ever play at Ohio State.
He came in as a freshman and made an immediate impact. During his three years on the banks of the Olentangy, he set or tied 12 OSU receiving records (a couple have since fallen). He had a program-record thirteen 100 yards or more games in his career.
His 1998 season was one for the ages. He ended up being a First Team All-American and probably should have gotten more consideration for the Biletnikoff Award that goes to the country’s best receiver annually.
15 years ago, Joe Germaine and David Boston (well, and Wiley and Miller) helped #OhioState run away from Michigan http://t.co/DWiefQDLGJ
— Jeff Svoboda (@JeffSvoboda) November 27, 2013
What’s even more fun? Boston lit up the Michigan secondary in 1998, hauling in 10 receptions for 231 yards and two touchdowns. His last game in a Buckeye uniform resulted in Sugar Bowl MVP honors in a win over Texas A&M.
Simply put, I don’t know how you pick anyone else besides Boston.
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