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All on the Line in Ohio State Vs. Iowa

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Even as he gave credit to his offensive line, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was quick to point out the challenge that awaits Saturday at Iowa.

"Really that group of guys has been together since about Iowa last year and that's so important, games together, practices together, communications together," Tressel said yesterday. "So I think the offensive line has come along.

"But they haven't faced this outfit."

Led by defensive end Adrian Clayborn, the Iowa front four -including tackles Karl Klug and Mike Daniels, and Christian Ballard at the other end - is regarded as the best defensive line in the Big Ten. Granted, it did give up two long touchdown drives in the fourth quarter last week at Northwestern that cost Iowa the game, but its reputation still is one of...

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