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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If Jim Harbaugh had his way, Mike Weber would be running around in maize and blue this summer instead of preparing to be the starting tailback for hated rival Ohio State.Coming out of Detroits Cass Tech High School as a four-star recruit in 2015, Weber committed to play for Michigan coach Brady Hoke. But after Hoke was fired, he changed his mind and chose Ohio State following a feverish recruiting battle between Harbaugh and Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer. Harbaugh said losing Weber at the last minute left a bruise.In Columbus, Weber was red-shirted last year after a knee injury in training camp and told to soak up all he could from Ezekiel Elliott, one of Ohio States greatest ball carriers. Elliott left after the season and was a first-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Then Webers chief competition at tailback, fifth-year senior Brionte Dunn, was kicked off the team for breaking the rules.That cleared the path for Weber, who now will get his chance to be the next marquee back in a program that produced Eddie George, Archie Griffin and Howard Hopalong Cassady -- its a job Meyer calls a Cadillac position in sports. His teammates call the 5-foot-10, 210-pound Weber Baby `Los, because his aggressive, bruising running style is reminiscent of Carlos Hyde, who ran for nearly 3,200 yards at Ohio State before going to the NFL in 2014.No pressure, right?I really just go out there, play my hardest, Weber said. I know people compare me from recent backs that we had. We had some great backs out here. I used to be worried about trying to live up to those standards, but really Im just now focused on being myself and doing everything I can to help this team win.Coaches acknowledge that Weber alone probably wont be able to make people forget Elliott, who not only ran for more than 3,900 yards and 43 touchdowns in three seasons but also was a superb pass blocker. Meyer has said the H-backs, particularly Curtis Samuel, will carry the ball this season, and Antonio Williams, a freshman who enrolled early and participated in spring practice, also will be in the mix at running back.Quarterback J.T. Barrett likes what he sees from Weber so far.Hes low to the ground, Barrett said. I think hes a hard runner, but its hard to get at his legs because hes so low. Being behind Zeke for a year ... you see that playing running back it doesnt matter if youre blocking, running, blocking for me, all these different things, you just have to go at a high tempo all the time. And I think hes definitely learned that from Zeke, which is going to come out in his game.The redshirt year, besides helping Weber mature, also gave him a chance to work on his body and fitness. Strength coach Mickey Marotti helped him develop a workout and nutrition plan, and the transformation was dramatic, evident in the side-by-side before and after photos Weber posted on social media. Meyer put it this way: A little fat kid turns into a good-looking running back.Last year I was kind of running around with my head cut off, Weber said. I didnt know too much, other than to get the ball and run. I was doing pretty well in fall camp last year before I got hurt. I was just learning last year, and this year I know what is going on, know the plays well, know my approach, know how to handle things differently. It should be a fun year.Running backs coach Tony Alford said Weber has grown up in his approach to his game as far as the mental part of the game, the approach to the way he takes care of his body in regards to the training staff, the strength and conditioning staff, his attentiveness in the meeting rooms.Everything about him is growing up right before your eyes, he said.Weber said the furor has died down back home regarding his decision to choose Ohio State over the team he rooted for as a boy, although some Michigan fans still give him the business from time to time. Thats not for him to worry about anymore. Hes getting ready to start at tailback for the Buckeyes on Sept. 3 at Ohio Stadium. The Horseshoe instead of the Big House.Im really excited, he said. Thats what I came here for. 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