Ohio state spring game 2013 big ten network

That was largely due to the fact that the Buckeyes were working with limited scholarships and didn't have a full roster. The team will find themselves in a similar spot in The recruiting class had five early enrollees that will participate, but there will only be about 60 scholarship players available this spring.

Unfortunately for Ohio sports fans, the Reds are on a road trip in Pittsburgh that weekend. The spring practice schedule for the Buckeyes is odd due to the timing of the university's spring break. The team will practice on March 5 and 7 before taking the week off for spring break. Four seniors return on the offensive line, while H-back Jordan Hall will return to the team after injury forced him to redshirt last season.

Corey Brown and Devin Smith will once again be looked upon to make big plays down the field at wide receiver as well. But the real question is how the defense will recover after losing seven starters, including all four starting defensive linemen.

Defensive end Noah Spence is having an excellent spring , however, and is a player to watch at this year's spring game. One area the team still retains a lot of experience is in the secondary, as cornerback Bradley Roby and safeties C. Barnett and Christian Bryant will be expected to remain sturdy against the pass.

With a lot of turnover in the front seven, however, those position battles will remain some of the most intriguing for the Buckeyes. Hyde was a solid contributor for the Buckeyes last season, rushing for yards and scoring 17 total touchdowns. The pound back is an absolute mauler, and in Urban Meyer 's run-heavy scheme, he'll be expected to carry the load once again this season.

The offense showed flashes of why it could be one of the Big Ten? And a rebuilt defensive front seven looked good-and only figures to improve. Yes, the Buckeyes may be the Big Ten? Like last spring, Ohio State threw often in an attempt to work on a passing game that was anemic last season, ranking th in the nation.

Braxton Miller continues to develop coming off a spectacular season. Yes, he was sacked often today, but Miller still threw for yards, accounted for three touchdowns two pass; one rush and looked to be an improved passer. If he can continue to refine the passing work he got today, the Buckeye offense has a chance to be much improved for what may be one of the top offenses in the Big Ten.

For the first time in 28 years, Ohio State is replacing every starter along the defensive line. And, the group should be just fine. Leading into this game, end Noah Spence has been a beast. In fact, he may have been the most impressive player in spring practice for Ohio State. The sophomore showed why on occasion in the spring game, notching three sacks. Also it was hard to not be impressed with sophomore Adolphus Washington, who had four sacks today.

The guy is gonna be a monster for a d-line that should be just fine when it? Did Taylor Decker do enough to earn the right tackle job?

Not sure. His battle with fellow sophomore Chase Farris may continue into training camp.