Tommy Eichenberg says “it'd take a lot to stop me from playing” and that his hand injuries have forced him to focus on his technique as a tackler, making him a better linebacker.
The bandages and bruises on Tommy Eichenberg’s hands during Tuesday’s media availability at Ohio State provided evidence of the injuries he’s been playing through. With his words, however, Eichenberg downplayed any notion that those injuries should be slowing him down in any way.
Aside from the tape he’s been wearing on his hands, Eichenberg certainly hasn’t looked injured when he’s been playing for the Buckeyes this season. What he has looked like is one of the best linebackers in the country as he’s recorded 105 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and a pick-six as the leader of Ohio State’s defense.
“Tommy's as tough as they come, as tough as any player I've been around,” Knowles said. “He kind of epitomizes what we want to be as a defense and I think as a program because nothing is going to stop him. No matter what the circumstance or the injury, he's going to show up.
“He kind of epitomizes what we want to be as a defense and I think as a program because nothing is going to stop him.”Eichenberg, in turn, says his teammates are what motivate him to keep going despite the injuries. The Cleveland native will have even more motivation this week, though, as the Buckeyes look to avenge last season’s loss to Michigan in a battle of undefeated rivals.
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