COLUMBUS, Ohio — Coming from a family of offensive linemen, Josh Myers may possess a natural bias towards the position. Yet the Ohio State center believes he and his fellow road clearers and pass protectors up front occupy a special place in the game of football. “You need to have athleticism and the ability to move, but you also have to be powerful enough to move large, grown men when they don’t want to be moved,” Myers said. “There’s no other position like it in sports.” Ohio State has done what it can to help its football players remain physically prepared while all are prohibited from using the school’s athletic facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It sent them workout bands and, if necessary, nutritional supplements. The Buckeye coaches stay in contact via Zoom meetings and FaceTime check-ins. The athletic department’s nutritional staff remains available for the players’ dietary needs. Offensive…
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