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SPRING PREVIEW: CLOCK IS TICKING ON THESE FIVE OHIO STATE PLAYERS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE PROGRAM
With roster attrition prevalent at every college football program in America in the form of NFL departures, graduation and transfers, coaches face varying degrees of separation between what they believe their team should look like and its reality. Part of that has to do with the NCAA-mandated scholarship restriction of 85.
Urban Meyer and Ohio State currently sit at 89 players on scholarship with a little more than a week left before spring practice commences at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They remain unconcerned with being over the limit and frankly should be — programs don't need to be at the 85 limit until the first day of class in Autumn Semester or first practice of training camp, whichever comes first.
“We will be at 85 come August when we need to be,” Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni said on National Signing Day.
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Below are five Buckeyes that must show they can become worthy contributors in March and April in order to make sure they are still around come August.
KEVIN FEDER, OFFENSIVE LINE
Feder's health has inhibited him from producing much of anything on the field since arriving at Ohio State as a four-star prospect in 2015. Meant to provide depth up front first for Ed Warinner and now Greg Studrawa, Feder had foot surgery that kept him on a rolling scooter the majority of the 2016 season.
Ohio State will likely keep waiting to see what Feder can do when healthy. But not much longer. With two of the top offensive line recruits in the country in Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis signed as part of the 2017 recruiting class, the team's focus on the future is evident. Thayer Munford also announced on signing day his intentions to play for Ohio State, a four-star recruit from Massillon.
The Buckeyes are set to enter spring practice with four starters back from last season on its offensive line but the fact Michael Jordan started all 13 games as a true freshman is telling. Meyer and Studrawa need to see something more from guys like Feder soon to feel better about the status of the position group before summer. If the Fiesta Bowl was any indication, the Buckeyes desperately need more depth up front.
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...e-ohio-state-players-to-make-an-impact-on-the
With roster attrition prevalent at every college football program in America in the form of NFL departures, graduation and transfers, coaches face varying degrees of separation between what they believe their team should look like and its reality. Part of that has to do with the NCAA-mandated scholarship restriction of 85.
Urban Meyer and Ohio State currently sit at 89 players on scholarship with a little more than a week left before spring practice commences at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They remain unconcerned with being over the limit and frankly should be — programs don't need to be at the 85 limit until the first day of class in Autumn Semester or first practice of training camp, whichever comes first.
“We will be at 85 come August when we need to be,” Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni said on National Signing Day.
.
.
.
Below are five Buckeyes that must show they can become worthy contributors in March and April in order to make sure they are still around come August.
KEVIN FEDER, OFFENSIVE LINE
Feder's health has inhibited him from producing much of anything on the field since arriving at Ohio State as a four-star prospect in 2015. Meant to provide depth up front first for Ed Warinner and now Greg Studrawa, Feder had foot surgery that kept him on a rolling scooter the majority of the 2016 season.
Ohio State will likely keep waiting to see what Feder can do when healthy. But not much longer. With two of the top offensive line recruits in the country in Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis signed as part of the 2017 recruiting class, the team's focus on the future is evident. Thayer Munford also announced on signing day his intentions to play for Ohio State, a four-star recruit from Massillon.
The Buckeyes are set to enter spring practice with four starters back from last season on its offensive line but the fact Michael Jordan started all 13 games as a true freshman is telling. Meyer and Studrawa need to see something more from guys like Feder soon to feel better about the status of the position group before summer. If the Fiesta Bowl was any indication, the Buckeyes desperately need more depth up front.
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...e-ohio-state-players-to-make-an-impact-on-the
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