Former Ohio State and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman is revered in central Ohio. He’s one of the greatest defensive players to ever wear the scarlet and gray, and his passion for the Buckeyes rival anyone.
It’s not just Ohio State that he touches though. As a national broadcast analyst for ESPN formerly, and now FOX, he’s done plenty of broadcast work for college and NFL games. Simply put, he’s known throughout the football community, and the game has been a major part of his life since he can probably remember.
So who can blame Spiels for getting a little stir-crazy while he’s taking these stay-at-home orders to heart? Not one to sit idly by, No. 36 is bringing some cleaning and linebacker tips to the masses, via his Twitter profile. It’s what the people need at this time.
And it’s not just all intense Spielman coming to you live from his basement and living room. No, it’s him interacting with his family and making the best out of the situation. So we thought, let’s put all these videos the Buckeye legend is putting out there all in one place for your viewing pleasure.
So, here goes nothing. Enjoy.
First up, Spielman tells you how to take on blocks as a linebacker. It’s doubtful a would-be blocker would ever come through a fancy front door on the football field, but you get the gist.
Taking on blocks, bent knees,no straight legs#LBertips #GirlDad @BHOOLZ @BuffaloBills @Lions @MikeOHaraNFL @TheBillsMafia @BruceFeldmanCFB @BrandonThornNFL @DavePasch @davebiddle @sportstori pic.twitter.com/mcpBzuAOUk
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 31, 2020
How about a little linebacker fashion show?
When your daughters ask u to play dress up #GirlDad #LBTips @BHOOLZ @NFLonFOX @Browns @BuffaloBills @Lions @BruceFeldmanCFB @DavePasch pic.twitter.com/Y0Yrd7QekP
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 31, 2020
Or a little more lighthearted fashion show?
This my kind of fashion show! pic.twitter.com/YBytSajcOb
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 31, 2020
This one needs a little more explanation. It’s all about reading body language. It doesn’t work in my marriage very often, but it does when diagnosing plays.
Off lineman TELLS… pic.twitter.com/8lP5588b5r
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 30, 2020
Linebackers work on their physique and strength whenever they can. Even when bringing the groceries in. Never let an opportunity to get better pass you by! Also, pick the heavier bags you pond scum.
Never let an opportunity go to waste @BHOOLZ @NFL @NFLonFOX @BruceFeldmanCFB @RobStoneONFOX @CEO_CocoMoe pic.twitter.com/D5OH96IRGV
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 29, 2020
This one will make more sense when you watch it. It’s all about positioning, not about cutting bodies in half like the mafia. We promise.
Use a full man not half-a-man @NFL @NFLonFOX @MikeOHaraNFL @ZigFracassi @Lions @CEO_CocoMoe @CFD22 pic.twitter.com/H0yFt6HZso
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 29, 2020
Now, don’t tackle through a ball carrier, tackle through them. We’ve seen Ohio State do this to Michigan for the last twenty years successfully.
Teaching @macyspielman @BGSUwbb to play thru contact should come in handy next year https://t.co/lnE0Y8Sz0t
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 28, 2020
Yes, part of creating turnovers is practicing it. Not the apple variety, but the kind that can change momentum in a game.
How to create a turnover @NFLonFOX @Lions @MikeOHaraNFL @BHOOLZ #LBtips #HousecleaningforLB pic.twitter.com/chRN9w7YRw
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 28, 2020
Remember what we said about never letting a moment to get better pass you by? It might take a little longer to clean the floor this way, but you’ll have linebacker legs afterward. You can thank No. 36 later.
House cleaning tips from a Linebacker @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/cIBgjN3dr7
— Chris Spielman (@chris_spielman) March 27, 2020
These are all great, and it gives you just a little peek into what a wonderful family the Spielman crew is. In this case, we do encourage you to try these at home. Or at least Chris Spielman does.