Hartline had 90-degree breaks to both his tibia and fibula during the first football game of his senior season in high school. According to Hartline, he went through a six-to-eight month rehab but ...

Whether it was just the whole rehabilitation or if it was the fact that I was 17, 18 years old and I was still growing, but regardless, I think that I came out of it as a stronger athlete.

During his recovery at home, (Hartline) was so worried about ever getting back on the field and what's going to happen to me. But I said, 'Just keep your rehab going, and it will be fine.' ...

According to Hartline, he went through a six-to-eight month rehab but was running again by January. Hartline later won two Ohio state championships the following spring for hurdling.

Brian Hartline again has the offensive coordinator title for Ohio State. But unlike two years ago, it's not just a title. He'll call the plays now.