Moeller Named Big Ten Player of the Week – Ohio State Buckeyes
9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State senior safety Tyler Moeller was named the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the impact he made in the No. 2 Buckeyes’ season-opening, 45-7, win over Marshall last Thursday.
Moeller, a 6-0, 210-pounder from Cincinnati and Colerain High School, returned to action after a year on the sidelines to help the Buckeye defense limit the Thundering Herd to no points – the Herd scored on a blocked field goal return – and just 199 offensive yards.
Moeller led the Buckeyes with six tackles in the contest and also recorded a quarterback sack, pass break-up, two TFLs and a forced fumble.
“It was everything I hoped it would be,” Moeller said after the game. “Felt great to be able to get out and play a real game again.”
The Ohio State coaches gave Moeller their “big hit” of the week honor in their weekly awards. Hitting, and big hits, are something Moeller is known for.
“That’s one thing I’ll never lose confidence in,” Moeller said about his hits. “It’s the best feeling.”
Moeller, who also led the Buckeyes with six tackles in the 2008 season opener against Youngstown State, missed the entire 2009 campaign while recovering from an assault during the summer.
###OhioStateBuckeyes.com###
