Major: Business

1990 Media Guide: Outstanding young player who will back up Vinnie Clark at the left corner … could also return punts and kickoffs … came to Ohio State as a highly publicized running back, but was moved to defense midway through the 1989 season … made the move easily and willingly … has worked hard and has a bright future … needs experience.

1989: Redshirted.

1988: Did not play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Chosen by the Associated Press as Ohio’s first Mr. Football in 1987 … also U.P.I. Back-of-the-Year and a consensus All-America as a senior … rushed for 3,075 yards and 59 TD’s in his career … 34 touchdowns and 1,700 yards as a senior … also had 167 tackles and 12 interceptions as a senior.

PERSONAL: Real first name is Ronald, but has gone by Buster since infancy, a nickname given to him by his grandmother … hobbies include all sports, especially hunting and night fishing.