[Tuck4Bama]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Two-time All-America linebacker James Laurinaitis said Monday he will stay at Ohio State for his senior year.

"After a long thought process and strategic evaluation of the pros and cons of this decision with my close family and friends, I've decided to stay at Ohio State," Laurinaitis said in a statement issued by the school.

Laurinaitis, a 6-foot-3, 244-pounder from Hamel, Minn., won the 2007 Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and the 2006 Nagurski Award as the top defensive player in college football.

Ohio St.'s Laurinaitis staying for senior season - Monday January 14, 2008 6:07PM

[EmpireWF]

I know his mother wanted him to stay and get his degree. He most certainly would have been a Top 10 pick in the draft. Hopefully he stays healthy in 2008 and improves his status for the 2009 Draft.

[bears9]

This OSU team is stacked next I could see them being the title game... again.