For a fan base in need of good news, the commitment of wide receiver Frank Epitropoulos to Ohio State was certainly a breath of fresh air for the Buckeyes. The Epitropoulos name has long been associated with Ohio State, as both the player's father and an uncle played for the Buckeyes. The three-star recruit is the latest commit in the 2012 recruiting class for Ohio State.

"I did commit to Ohio State," Epitropoulos stated. "I chose Ohio State because I believe that is the best football program in the country, and one with a great coaching staff. I really feel like I can help them at wide receiver and occasionally punting."

Epitropoulos, 6-foot-3, 195-pounds, joins Joshua Perry, Warren Ball, Jacoby Boren and Brionte Dunn in the current class for the Buckeyes. He is currently ranked as the number-24 prospect in Ohio, in what is considered a strong year in-state.

With his father, John, and an uncle, Ernie, having played for Ohio State, it seemed natural that Epitropoulos would choose to play college football for the Buckeyes.

"Obviously, my parents are very happy with my decision, and they are very proud today," he admitted.

Epitropoulos, 6-foot-3, 190-pounds, does a little bit of everything for Upper Arlington, and is ranked as a three-star recruit. As a wide receiver, he caught 29 passes for 500 yards and five touchdown catches in 2010. He also starred at free safety, and averaged over 40 yards per punt.