Ohio State great Ted Ginn Jr. to coach UFL team in Columbus

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Former Ohio State standout Ted Ginn Jr. was named the first head coach of the United Football League's Columbus Aviators on Wednesday.

Ginn, 40, was a receiver and return specialist for the 2006 Buckeyes team that reached the BCS national title game.

He scored touchdowns as a receiver (15), rusher (three), punt retur