The-Ozone Fall Practice Insider: The Calm Before the Storm
Saturday marked the first official scrimmage of fall camp for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and while the media was only permitted to watch three periods of warmups, there was an increased energy from the coaches on the day.
While the team was stretching, both Zach Smith and Kevin Wilson were talking to Malcolm Pridgeon, who is battling with Matt Burrell and others for the starting spot at right guard. Smith could be heard telling Pridgeon “It’s gonna be a good day for Malcolm.” It appeared that both Burrell and Pridgeon were sharing preparation with the first unit.
Smith was also walking up and down his row of receivers telling his players to visualize today’s performance. He was also giving them their stats for a scrimmage that was still about an hour away. “Eight catches, 159 yards, 7-for-7 in opportunities,” he told sophomore receiver Austin Mack.
The Injury Front
Running back Mike Weber is still not practicing. He was jogging up and down the sideline and also working in the sand pit. He continues to be held back by a minor hamstring issue. Tight end Marcus Baugh was also still out as he is dealing with a relatively minor foot issue. Safety Jordan Fuller was also in the sand pit. We will have an update on him later, as we will speak with the safeties following practice.
Sporting limited orange jerseys were linebackers Baron Browning, Malik Harrison, and Keandre Jones. Offensive lineman Gavin Cupp was also in orange. These players still participate in drills, but not contact. Offensive lineman Joshua Alabi was also jogging on the side and watching drills.
Have That Moment
Being that today is when the depth chart really begins to take shape, Urban Meyer spoke with the team prior to sending them to their various unit groups. We couldn’t hear much, but what we could hear revolved around the players taking advantage of what today meant. “Have that moment,” Meyer could be heard telling his players.
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