Former NFL Linebacker
OSU Athletic Director
Carpenter was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots.
In 50 games at Ohio State, Carpenter started 26 times. He registered 191 tackles (121 solos), 14.5 sacks and 23.5 for losses, two forced fumbles, seven passes deflected passes and three interceptions.
As a senior in 2005, Carpenter started first eleven games of the 2005 season, finishing fifth on the squad with 49 tackles and second on the team with eight sacks and 10.5 stops for losses, earning second-team All-Big Ten Conference honors.
Currently: Co-host of the Morning Juice on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio, and college football analyst for ESPN.
Schlegel played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes after transferring from the United States Air Force Academy and was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Schlegel is currently the assistant athletic director for football sports performance at Ohio State.
Schlegel began his college career at the United States Air Force Academy but transferred to Ohio State University after his sophomore season. While at the Academy, Schlegel served as the team's co-captain, earning all-conference honors. During his 2004 season, he was ranked third in the Ohio State defense with 84 tackles and in 2005 he was ranked second with 82 tackles. Schlegel was also named the team's most valuable player in 2005.
Currently: Co-host of the Morning Juice on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, Ohio. State champion in high school wrestling at Highland Park High School.
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I had the pleasure of speaking at 2022 NWOFCA Clinic in Findlay. It was one of the finest and most enjoyable clinics that I have been to in many years. The speakers were all fantastic and represented various levels of football and both sides of the ball.
The hospitality of the NWOFCA directors and the Hancock Hotel could not be any better. There was plenty of food and drinks available throughout the clinic and great conversations that went late into night.
I couldn't have asked for a better location and the organization of the entire event was top notch. This is definitely one clinic that you should mark on your calendar every year.
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