He’s thick and fast and athletic, which is exactly the type of running back that has found success in this program. Yes, Weber is going to be the starter and people are excited about Demario McCall, but Dobbins could be in a unique position to actually get some carries this year. “Still early to anoint anybody, but he’s one of the freshmen that will play this year.”ĪRI’S TAKE: There are a lot of running backs on Ohio State’s roster, but no proven depth. “He graded a champion in the scrimmage,” Meyer said of Dobbins. With Weber’s injury a topic of conversation, Dobbins got brought up again. Dobbins praise: The true freshman running back was the first player to have the black stripe removed from his helmet, which made sense considering everyone has been talking about him since he stepped on campus in the spring. Here’s more context on Martell in a story I wrote over the weekend.Ĥ. But what you can take away from this is that he’s turning some heads early in his career, and at quarterback - maybe more so than any other position - that’s a really good sign. 2 on the quarterback depth chart at any point this season. Regardless of whether Meyer says “he’s in the fight,” Martell won’t be No. Really the two weeks have been really impressive, just his professionalism.”ĪRI’S TAKE: I thought asking if Martell is actually in the mix to backup Barrett was kind of a silly question because he’s not. He took some maturity pills or something, and he has grown up here in the last two months. Guys like that have to fight for those reps, and the terms we use around here are game reps and mental reps, and he’s really matured. “He did do very well in the scrimmage the other day. How legitimate, it’s still early,” Meyer said. Meyer threw some more praise his way after being asked if he was legitimately in the fight with Dwayne Haskins and Joe Burrow to be J.T. More on Tate Martell: There were multiple mentions of Tate Martell after Ohio State’s scrimmage on Saturday, which promoted another question about the freshman quarterback. If he was on the practice field on Monday, that’s a pretty good indication that he’s fine.ģ. I’m not a doctor, but like Meyer said, hamstrings are just one of those injuries with which a player has to be cautious. Hamstrings are really just something you’ve got to watch closely.”ĪRI’S TAKE: There’s really nothing to worry about. “He didn’t open it up yet today, but we’ll be ready for game 1. “He practiced today,” Meyer said of Weber. Weber was still off to the side last week, so there is still some concern about the starting running back’s health. Mike Weber is still fine: When we watched the beginning of Ohio State’s first practice two weeks ago, Weber was off to the side in the sand pit with a hamstring strain. “That’s unusual for an interior D-lineman, but he’s really impressive right now.”Ģ.

“Haskell Garrett, he’s another one, without anointing any guy, but right now he’s on course to play, Meyer said. The former four-star defensive tackle from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman is a true freshman who will apparently play this year. ‌‌‌ Meyer also mentioned another name: Haskell Garrett. Ohio State is much deeper at end, but Meyer said guys like DaVon Hamilton, Robert Landers and Tracy Sprinkle have all stepped up. Either way, the Buckeyes should be able to endure the loss considering they have the deepest defensive line in college football. Though Hill is certainly suspended for the Indiana game - a game Ohio State should win fairly easily - it will be an even more significant loss if he doesn’t line up against the Sooners. But considering the Buckeyes are opening at Indiana and hosting Oklahoma the week after, it’s not good they could be missing one of their starting defensive tackles for both games. “I’ve not determined exactly what it is right now, so he won’t play in the opener,” Meyer said.ĪRI’S TAKE: This wouldn’t be a big deal if it occurred during one of Ohio State’s regular schedules, you know, the ones where it opens against a team it’ll beat by 50.

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