November 16, 2024

One player makes Ohio State football’s offensive line situation more stable than you think

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football offensive line coach Justin Frye needs two tackles he can trust, and in his quest to find them, has placed his faith in two Joshes. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS OSU OL Josh Fryar (70) during the Ohio State University Spring Game in Columbus on Saturday, April 17, 2021. We’ll start with Josh Fryar, who parlayed his sixth-man status on last year’s line into front-runner status to start at left tackle this fall. Spring practices featured a not-uncommon mix of results — progress in drills, palpable respect from teammates but some pass protection issues against OSU’s potential edge rushing stars. Frye, though, declared himself “very” confident in Fryar starting at left tackle. He is also eager to see in what ways the fourth-year veteran’s development continues over the next three months. Recommended Buckeyes stories “He’s training his butt off right now,” Frye said. “Spring was good…

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