Buckeye Fans unwittingly landed a recruit

[mikeytbuckeyes]

Ohio State fans can thank the pilot that flew Courts back from his recent visit to Arizona State for giving him a sign. Flying to Baltimore from Phoenix the plane stopped in Columbus and the crew and the passengers erupted into an “OH” – “IO” chant over the PA and throughout the cabin.

“Both my mom and I were in awe of the Buckeye Nation on my flight home,” described Courts. “No one knew who I was or anything about me, but when the captain said “OH” and we all said “IO” it was something special. I don’t want to say I was looking for help making a choice but that was something else. It may or may not have been a sign, but it truly was a wow moment.”

Courts is from PA, is a returning state champion and 2 time PA state placewinner (runner-up and champ), and has just committed to OSU next year. Currently he is ranked 12th nationally for ANY senior wrestler. We got a good one here and the chant on the plane when he was returning from Az State on his visit there pretty much sealed the deal for us. Way to go Buckeye fans.

[victor2111]

Unfortunately for Courts, his freshman season would be cut short when he tore his ACL in competition.

His sophomore year saw him reach the state finals as he finished runner-up, before winning Beast of the East and capturing his first state title as a Junior, then up at 171lbs.

A highly sought after recruit all along, Courts made his much anticipated decision today, giving a verbal agreement to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

We had a chance to catch up with Kenny to discuss his decision to continue his career under Tom Ryan and the Buckeyes in Columbus.

WS: Why did you choose Ohio State?

KC: I always wanted to be a buckeye and I liked the coaches currently there. Ibelieve they will take me to the next level.

WS: What other schools were you considering?

KC: Maryland and Arizona State. Calling coach McCoy was the hardest part of the decision to be honest.

WS: What is your relationship with the coaches and wrestlers at OSU like?

KC: Me and the team got along great but I think the coaches were a great fit to me.

WS: What weight do you see yourself at in college?

KC: 184

WS: Do you anticipate redshirting?

KC: Most likely, but if the coaches think I?m ready then I?ll be on the mat.

WS: How do you see yourself fitting into the line-up?

KC: I think ill fit in great. If I didn?t think that, I wouldn?t be planning to wrestle there.

WS: How is your knee holding up? Are there any limitations or worries there?

KC: My knees holding up well. You always are somewhat conscious about knees once you injure it, but I don?t have any doubt that I?ll be ready.

WS: What are your college goals?

KC: To be a couple time NCAA Champ and also to take full advantage of my opportunity to get a good degree.