Buckeye Football News

Four Seniors Named 2008 Captains
8/22/08

Seniors Todd Boeckman, Malcolm Jenkins, James Laurinaitis and Brian Robiskie were elected as 2008 captains of the Ohio State football team. 

Boeckman, the senior QB from St. Henry High School in St. Henry, Ohio understands the role of captain and relishes it. "I’m extremely thankful and honored by the confidence shown by my teammates in my leadership,” he said in a statement released by the university “It’s a great feeling to have that type of role in this football program. You’re part of something much bigger than yourself.”

“This team is a very special collection of remarkable people; that’s why I came back for another year – to be around these guys," said Jenkins, who decided to remain for his senior year instead of opting for the NFL Draft last spring. 

“It’s unbelievable to have the chance to represent the type of player and people we have on this team as their captain for another year,” said Laurinaitis, a senior linebacker from Wayzata High School in Hamel, Minn., who also served as a team captain in 2007. “With the number of outstanding leaders we have on our team, I will work to lead everyone in every way I can, on and off the field.”

The last two-time captains were Joe Cooper and Steve Bellisari (2000-2001).