With a 14-0 record and a win over Miami (FL) in the BCS National Championship Game, the 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes became champions of college football.
But how did that championship come about? One of the team's stars, running back Maurice Clarett, shared his thoughts in an appearance on head coach Jim Tressel's podcast, "It's All About the Team," this week.
“I think a large part was an experienced defense," Clarett told Tressel. "They played a more significant role – like, on offense, you get glorious moments. You’re a freshman. You’re a running back.