Daniel Herron
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Daniel "Boom" Herron is a senior running back at Ohio State University
. Herron played football at Warren G. Harding High School
in Warren, OH. Herron was recruited by Jim Tressel
. Herron's dad is a preacher. His brother, David Herron
is a NFL linebacker who played football for the Michigan State Spartans
.
, wide receiver DeVier Posey
, offensive lineman Mike Adams
, and defensive end Soloman Thomas. suspensions would On May 30, 2011 Jim Tressel resigned as the Ohio State University
football coach. Herron is expected to get his starting spot back after his suspension. Jim Tressel
resinged on May 30, 2011 and Luke Fickell
was named the interim head coach for the 2011 season.
On October 3, 2011, in an unrelated story, Herron was suspended for one more week due to being overpaid during a summer job in the Cleveland area. Several ESPN analyst, including Kirk Herbstreit
and Chris Spielman
, have said that they do not believe Herron or DeVier Posey
, who has also been suspended the first six game of the 2011 season as well, will ever play or should ever play at Ohio State again. They added, however, that the pair should still be allowed to practice, workout, and stay on scholarship at the university.
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. Herron played football at Warren G. Harding High School
Warren G. Harding High School
Warren G. Harding High School is a public high school located in Warren, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Warren City Schools district...
in Warren, OH. Herron was recruited by Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
. Herron's dad is a preacher. His brother, David Herron
David Herron
David Leon Herron, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played football at Warren G...
is a NFL linebacker who played football for the Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
.
Career statistics
| Year | Team | G | Att | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season The 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on August 28, 2008, progressing through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 8, 2009, where the #2... |
Ohio State Buckeyes 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team The 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team competed in football on behalf of the Ohio State University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio... |
11 | 89 | 439 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 2009 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season The 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on September 2, 2009, progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Pasadena, California on January 7, 2010, featuring the... |
Ohio State Buckeyes 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team The 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team competed in football on behalf of The Ohio State University for the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They finished with a record of 11–2 and... |
10 | 153 | 633 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 2010 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for... |
Ohio State Buckeyes 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team The 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented The Ohio State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They were members of the Big Ten Conference... |
13 | 216 | 1196 | 5.3 | 16 |
| Total | 34 | 458 | 2268 | 5.0 | 29 |
Suspension
On December 23, 2010 Herron and four other Ohio State players were suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season, but were allowed to play in Ohio State's bowl game, the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which they won 31-26 vs. Arkansas. Herron was said to have sold a jersey, pants, and shoes that he had previously worn in a game. The other suspended player were quarterback Terrelle PryorTerrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
, wide receiver DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey is an American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Posey attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...
, offensive lineman Mike Adams
Mike Adams (offensive tackle)
Mike Adams is an American football offensive lineman. He currently attends The Ohio State University in his senior year. Adams is considered to be one of the best offensive tackles of his class....
, and defensive end Soloman Thomas. suspensions would On May 30, 2011 Jim Tressel resigned as the Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
football coach. Herron is expected to get his starting spot back after his suspension. Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
resinged on May 30, 2011 and Luke Fickell
Luke Fickell
-External links:*...
was named the interim head coach for the 2011 season.
On October 3, 2011, in an unrelated story, Herron was suspended for one more week due to being overpaid during a summer job in the Cleveland area. Several ESPN analyst, including Kirk Herbstreit
Kirk Herbstreit
Kirk Herbstreit is an Emmy Award-winning analyst for ESPN's College GameDay, a television program covering college football and a provider of color commentary during college football games on ESPN and ABC. He appears annually as a commentator in EA Sports' NCAA Football. He was a quarterback on...
and Chris Spielman
Chris Spielman
Charles Christopher "Chris" Spielman is a former American football player and is currently an analyst for ESPN's coverage of college football games.-Football career:...
, have said that they do not believe Herron or DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey is an American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Posey attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...
, who has also been suspended the first six game of the 2011 season as well, will ever play or should ever play at Ohio State again. They added, however, that the pair should still be allowed to practice, workout, and stay on scholarship at the university.
External links
- Daniel Herron at ESPN.comESPN.comESPN.com is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc. Since launching in 1995 as ESPNet.SportsZone.com, the website has developed numerous sections including: Page 2, SportsNation, ESPN 3.com, ESPN Motion, My ESPN, ESPN Sports Travel, ESPN Video Games, ESPN Insider, ESPN.com's...
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio
- Rivals.com bio