Weight: 218 (1980)

1980 Media Guide: Very quick and difficult to block … will be one of the top middle guards in the Big Ten this year.

1979: After two frustrating years of languishing on the bench and missing another year because of injury, Tim became a starter in 1979 and played brilliantly … made 58 tackles, including 12 for lost yardage … played a major role in transforming Ohio State’s suspect defense into a sound, formidable unit in 1979 … missed the Minnesota game because of an injury … played 175 minutes.

High School: Chosen “Defensive Player of the Year” in greater Cleveland as a high school senior.