Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about the 2013 Ohio State football roster, written in a casual, personal style, and following your instructions:
So, I got it into my head the other day to really dig into the 2013 Ohio State football roster. I’m a huge Buckeyes fan, and that season was, well, a rollercoaster. I wanted to see where all those guys are now, what they’re up to. It all started with a simple question: “I wonder what ever happened to that backup quarterback?” and down the rabbit hole I went.
First Steps: Finding a Reliable Source
My first move was to, you know, actually find the roster. I didn’t want some random website’s version; I wanted the official one. I messed around on the internet for a bit, and finally I get the complete data source. I felt like a detective, a very, very amateur detective.
Diving into the Data
Once I had the roster in front of me, I started going through it name by name. I used a basic text file and started making notes next to each player.
- Braxton Miller: Obviously, I knew what happened to Braxton. He’s a legend! But I still jotted down a quick summary of his NFL career and his current endeavors.
- Ryan Shazier: Seeing Shazier’s name was tough. Such a promising career cut short. I made a note to look up the latest on his foundation.
- Carlos Hyde: Carlos had a solid run in the NFL. I noted down the teams he played for and roughly how long he was active.
- Bradley Roby: I remembered Roby being a beast in the secondary. I tracked his NFL journey, noting the Super Bowl win with the Broncos.
I spent a good chunk of time to search all player’s information and added it to my notes. It was a mix of “Oh yeah, I remember him!” and “Wow, I had totally forgotten about that guy!”
The “Whatever Happened To…?” Moments
The most interesting part was tracking down the players who didn’t make it big in the NFL. It was cool, that some guys had gone into coaching, some into business, some were even playing overseas! It really hit home that football, even at a high level like Ohio State, isn’t the end-all-be-all for everyone.
Putting It All Together
After a few hours, I made a complete list. It’s not perfect, and I’m sure I missed some updates here and there, but it was my record of the 2013 Buckeyes. It felt good to connect with that season again in a different way.
It really brought back memories, both good and bad (that Michigan State game… ugh). But more than anything, it made me appreciate the journey these guys went on, whether it led to NFL stardom or a regular 9-to-5 job. We all start somewhere, right?
