Kirk Herbstreit gives high praise to Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins had an amazing game in the Fiesta Bowl and did so on a bum ankle. Kirk Herbstreit took notice.

If we didn’t know already, the stats now confirm it. Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins will go down as one of the best ball carriers to ever put on the scarlet and gray. After the 174 yards on the ground in the Fiesta Bowl, Dobbins is now the first OSU back to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season.

That of course also means he is the all-time single-season rushing leader for the program — one that has had more than its fair share of explosive and dynamic backs.

But we saw something else from Dobbins on the field Saturday night. He tore up the Clemson defense early on the ground, but he then sustained an injury to his ankle that limited his effectiveness some what through the second-half. He had a noticeable limp, and came on-and-off the field attempting to get his ankle taped up enough to finish things out.

And he did. He was a warrior and a beast. He gave all he had for his Ohio State teammates and coaches in what could have been his swan song for his career in Columbus. He in fact had some huge plays to put OSU in position to win on the last drive.

It didn’t go unnoticed by one prominent former Ohio State player either. Former Buckeye quarterback and lead ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit took note and made the time to praise Dobbins in a Tweet directed at the OSU back.

In responding to a thank you tweet from Dobbins to Buckeye Nation, Herbstreit recognized the greatness of what No. 2 had done.

“You are an unbelievably gifted player w/ a rare & special approach to the game. JK your humility-hardwork-& passion are so appreciated. Thank YOU for YOU & wearing the scarlet & gray w/ such class. Your performance & GUTS last night will always be remembered- Love ya buddy”

Herbstreit is often (unjustly) criticized for not wearing his Ohio State allegiances on his sleeve at all times, but there’s no doubt he is a proud alum, and this only re-confirms that.

Dobbins took note of the nod his way as well and passed the OSU love right back to Herbie.

We love Ohio State bromances, and this is one that we absolutely agree with. Both are, or will be great OSU ambassadors now and into the future.