'Beanie' ready to get back in action
By Tim May
The Columbus Dispatch
Monday, August 04, 2008
COLUMBUS ? When No. 3 Ohio State takes the field for its first practice of the preseason today, Aug. 4, Chris "Beanie" Wells plans to lead the way for the running backs, and not just because he's considered one of the players to watch for the Heisman Trophy.
Being allowed to do everything everybody else does on the practice field will be a refreshing change, Wells said. He had been relegated to the no-contact end of the field during spring drills while recovering from surgery on his left wrist.
"That was really tough, because a guy like myself wants to be on the field at all times," Wells said. "It was just a down moment."
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