January 16, 2025

Football tour notebook: Fun takes from Ohio State fall practice

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some fun observations from today’s Ohio State practice. [ MORE: Dienhart: 5 things I learned at Ohio State fall practice ] Most impressive player: Sam Hubbard. The defensive end is a load off the edge who often caused issues in drills. He looks ready for a big season on a loaded OSU defensive front. Top specimen: DE Jalyn Holmes should be the first guy off the bus. He looks even bigger than his listed 6-5, 270 pounds. And he’s very quick, too. Loudest coach: This is tie between cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs and offensive line coach Greg Studwara. Each would make a drill sergeant blush with their volume and voracity. Lots of bulging veins in the forehead and neck. Impressive newcomer: RB J.K. Dobbins was the first freshman to get his stripe removed from his helmet signifying they are Buckeyes. While Mike Weber is the No. 1…

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