Times are getting exciting for Ohio State fans leading up to the 2012 Spring Game. Newly minted head coach Urban Meyer has finally gotten a chance to get his players out on the field to evaluate talent and figure out his depth chart. Although Coach Meyer is still not finding his “playmakers†on offense, the defense already looks poised to return to dominating fashion this coming year. Several photo galleries and video clips also confirm the effect new Strength and Conditioning staff has had on this team, as nearly all the players look to be in far better shape, faster and stronger than last season. After this team went a dismal 6-7 last year, I think all OSU fans want to see our Buckeyes return to the glory we’ve been spoiled with over the past decade.  They have a ways to go and we may not fully see what this team is capable of for another year or so, but all signs seem to point in a positive direction. I know I’ve got my ticket for the Spring Game and can’t wait to see what we look like! Go Bucks!
Some of the interesting things I’ve found recently are some fascinating discussions on the offensive play-calling that we can expect to see with our Buckeyes. Although we may be a year or two away from these plays being perfected, it’s pretty cool to see the creativity this new coaching staff will bring to the table in the coming months and seasons. Below, I have linked to several stories about practices, how players are handling and adapting to the new coaching staff, as well as the spread blog posts I mentioned above. Enjoy!
Ohio State Football Team News
- Photo Gallery of Winter Workouts at the WHAC – Here’s what the players looked like coming out of winter workouts before spring football.
- In-Depth Spring Ball Preview for the Buckeyes – An in-depth look into the Buckeyes heading into Spring football.
- Spring football practice ‘like Christmas’ for Ohio State players – Reactions and comments from some of the players during Spring Practice.
- Ohio State Spring Preview: Defense – A preview of what to watch for on Ohio State’s defense as they sort out the depth chart during spring practice.
- Who Will Emerge as Key Players on Defense? – Find out which players will be the key components in making the new look Fickell/Whithers defensive scheme.
- Ohio State football: Quarterback Braxton Miller learning new offense, how to be a leader – As Braxton Miller went through the opening Ohio State spring practice last week, and tight spiral passes were flying out of his right hand, headed usually toward the intended target, Tom Herman did a mental check mark.
- Ohio State Football 2012: Depth Chart Part I — Quarterback and Running Back – A look at the Quarterback and Running Back depth chart this spring.
- Ohio State Football: Why Fans Need to Give Braxton Miller More Time – An encouragement to be patient with Braxton Miller.
- Kenny Guiton Back On Track For Buckeyes – A Scout.com article on how Kenny Guiton has came back on the coaching staff’s radar after initially turning off head coach Urban Meyer.
- Ohio State football: Jake Stoneburner happy that Urban Meyer’s offense could include tight end action – Buckeyes’ spring practices continue. Stoneburner caught seven touchdown passes last season, but had just 14 total catches. Meyer’s offenses have sometimes featured the tight end, which would be a new wrinkle for OSU.
- Stoneburner Ready To Get Rolling – A Scout.com article on Jake Stoneburner and his excitement of the new OSU offensive and how it relates to the Tight End position.
- OSU’s 5 Best Spring Football Battles – Urban Meyer ‘s first spring camp is finally underway as the Buckeyes begin to rebuild themselves after a very difficult 2011 season.
- Ohio State Football: 4 Buckeyes to Watch Out for This Coming Season – Four players to look for this season.
- Opening day of spring drills a busy one for Ohio State football – The Buckeyes opened spring football practice at full speed with a lot of questions to answer on offense.
- Buckeyes put pads on for first time this Spring – Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer put his team through a competitive two-hour workout Saturday morning at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
- Buckeyes work through another fast-paced practice – Official OSU story on the latest spring practice
- Spring drills Day 5 is in the books – Ohio State is officially one-third of the way through its 2012 spring drills as the team practiced today – Wednesday – for about two hours at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
- OSU Football Practice Day Five Photo Gallery – Photos from the fifth day of practice
- Ohio State Football Practice Day 5 (Video) – Here’s video from Ohio State’s 5th practice of the spring. These were some of the drills from early in the workout.
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