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Ohio U. lineman scores big in state lottery

Eynon matches five numbers to win $250,000 in Mega Millions drawing

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updated 2:02 p.m. ET Aug. 8, 2008

ATHENS, Ohio - An Ohio University football player scored big, a few weeks before the season started.

Bobcats offensive lineman Mike Eynon matched five numbers Tuesday to win $250,000 in the Mega Millions drawing, the Ohio Lottery announced Thursday.

After taxes, the senior will receive a check for $172,500. He plans to use some of the money to pay for his college tuition.

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Eynon bought his lottery ticket from a convenience store in Athens, where he occasionally spent $1 to $5 on tickets.

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