Thayer Munford is getting some midseason recognition.
Six games into his final season with the Buckeyes, Munford has earned some national attention as he's been named one of 12 semifinalists for this year's Lombardi Award, given annually to college football's top offensive lineman.
Munford, now in his fifth season with the Buckeyes, chose to return to Ohio State instead of enter the NFL Draft last season because he wanted to fulfill his promise to his mother and get his college degree. While accomplishing that, Munford has been one of the most dominant and versatile linemen in the country.