Greg Schiano, Malik Barrow, and Brendon White all spent time at Ohio State
Ryan Day on White: “He’s playing that free safety position. I think what they’re asking him to do is it fits his skill set really well and he’s going to have a good career there. We always really loved Brendon and wish him nothing but the best and think he’s got a lot of talent.”
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) November 5, 2020
Most fans will remember the name Brendon White from the 2018 season. White was the Defensive Player of the Game in the 2019 Rose Bowl, and throughout the second half of the season, he played really well. White ended up transferring to Rutgers though after his playing time decreased in 2019 as Ohio State went with a one-high safety, effectively limiting the ability for White to get on the field.
Malik Barrow is another former Buckeye who actually retired after tearing his ACL. Well, Barrow came out of retirement and ended up in New Jersey with White. Both White and Barrow know these players, this coach, and the culture, maybe even some plays.
Adding in that Greg Schiano was the defensive coordinator just a couple of years ago, there is some familiarity with the program. While they may not know everything, every little bit of insight helps. Hopefully, Ryan Day has adjusted for anything tipping of the hat, so to speak.
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