OSU taps NFL pass-rush guru and taekwondo coach to lead defensive line

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Ohio State hired Joe Kim, a veteran NFL pass-rush consultant and renowned taekwondo instructor, to coach the defensive line. Kim spent last season at Illinois and has worked with 11 NFL teams, including the Patriots and Browns, and will help OSU develop its pass rush under defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, joining the Buckeyes after Illinois’ Robby Discher; he’s credited with producing top pass rushers and was praised by Nick Saban as the 'pass-rush guru'.
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