October 16, 2024

Ohio State football’s new offensive line recruiting philosophy — Can you have too many centers?


COLUMBUS, Ohio — In 2016, Ohio State needed a new starting center. It moved senior starting guard Pat Elflein to center. In 2017, Ohio State needed a new starting center. It moved senior starting guard Billy Price to center. In 2018, Ohio State needed a new starting center. It moved junior starting guard Michael Jordan to center. In 2019, Ohio State has … maybe too many centers. If that’s possible. It’s not possible. In 2020, more are coming. “My coach told me in high school a team can never have too many centers,” said Ohio State freshman Harry Miller, who is the Buckeyes’ No. 2 center right now and could be locked in a fight as soon as next year to figure out just who the No. 1 center will be. “Because it’s kind of difficult to just throw a ball between your legs and run a play.” After three…

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