Columbus, OH (My Sportsbook) - Ohio State defensive back Kurt Coleman announced Wednesday he will return to the Buckeyes for his senior season. "I have decided to remain at Ohio State for the 2009 season to complete my degree and my college football career. I am extremely blessed to be in the position where these opportunities are possible, and I'm very grateful for the support of my family, my teammates and the Ohio State community," Coleman stated in a released statement. An All-Big Ten selection this past season as a junior, Coleman led the team with four interceptions and ranked third on the team with 78 tackles helping Ohio State to a share of the Big Ten title with Penn State. "My decision to come back is a lot about helping this team. I feel we can do anything next year. We have a lot of great leaders coming back and an excellent group of underclass talent. For me personally, my family and I felt this was the best decision for me, to make my career at Ohio State even better than it has already been," Coleman said. The Buckeyes finished the 2008 campaign with a No. 10 ranking in the final BCS standings after falling to Texas, 24-21, in the Fiesta Bowl. Coleman and teammate Chimdi Chekwa led the way with 11 tackles each in the loss. Former Buckeyes' running back Chris "Beanie" Wells announced last Thursday he will forgo his senior season and enter his name into the 2009 NFL Draft. |
