During Urban Meyer's tenure in Columbus, we heard a bit about the "nine strong" philosophy; meaning that each one of the team's units has to be strong before the team as a whole can really excel and reach its goals. The mantra evolved over the years, but with Ryan Day now running the show, it's certainly still important for each unit to be in sync.
Last year there were some glaring issues at linebacker and in the secondary, but the Buckeyes reshuffled the coaching staff in an attempt to help shore up some of the struggling areas. With practices underway, we decided to rate each one of the units — including the special teams — in preparation for the April 13th spring game.