Running back isn’t the first position that gets brought up when most people talk about Ohio State.
With multiple first-round NFL draft picks at wide receiver, the recent string of Heisman Trophy finalists at quarterback and the reputation and recruiting success at defensive end under Larry Johnson, Tony Alford’s room can be overlooked sometimes.
But Alford has no problem flying under the radar, relatively speaking. In fact, he seems to prefer it that way.
“With all due respect, they don't need to talk about us. The less the better,” the Buckeye running backs coach said on May 6.