Ohio State started a pair of fifth-year seniors last year at guard in Malcolm Pridgeon and Demetrius Knox, which means that they must now both be replaced. Last season was the first as a starter for Pridgeon, and it produced mixed results. When he was good, the entire offense was better for it. Consistency was an issue…
The struggles of the Ohio State rushing attack this fall have been well-documented. So has the role that the Buckeyes’ offensive line has played in those tough performances. The OSU coaching staff has tried to downplay their concerns over the past month or so, pointing out that the increase use of run-pass option plays may…
Urban Meyer is officially back in charge of the Ohio State football program this week. His Buckeyes are getting ready to face Tulane on Saturday. Monday, Meyer met with the media to discuss his suspension and thoughts on the Buckeyes’ big win over TCU. Tuesday evening, it was his players’ turn to discuss this week’s big changes. Players met with the media following practice. Topics included Meyer’s return, where the team stands after three weeks, and what lays ahead against Tulane…
There were only two Ohio State offensive linemen starting at the same spot they started last season. Despite having new starters on the left side in tackle Thayer Munford and guard Malcolm Pridgeon, and a new center in Michael Jordan, the entire offensive line graded out as Champions following last week’s game against Oregon State.
COLUMBUS — Following practice Wednesday night, a handful of Buckeye football players were made available to the media. Center Michael Jordan talked about his move from left guard, left guard Malcolm Pridgeon talks about his journey so far, left tackle Thayer Munford spoke about starting for the first time, nose…
Every season brings new breakout stars in college football, which is one of the reasons we all love it so much. And while the stars get the attention, every team needs different players to step up and fill voids. They aren’t necessarily looking at these players to become stars, they just need them to be reliable and productive.
Ohio State’s 2016 recruiting class featured current starters like Nick Bosa, Michael Jordan, Austin Mack, and Binjimen Victor, as well as quarterback Dwayne Haskins. One of the higher-ranked members of the class, however, is now also in his final season as a Buckeye. Offensive lineman Malcolm Pridgeon came to Ohio State…
Ohio State offensive line coach Greg Studrawa doesn’t know yet exactly what his starting offensive line is going to be this year. The good news for him is that he may have more legitimate options than any OSU offensive line coach in decades. The Buckeyes went about replacing All-Big Ten left tackle Jamarco Jones and…
Born and raised in Upper Arlington, “The Golden Bear” is a proud alumnus of The Ohio State University. Arguably the greatest golfer in history, Nicklaus won 18 career major golf championships. It is with Jack Nicklaus’ quote in mind that I direct my focus upon the last position group to review during spring football…
Ohio State enters 2018 having to replace arguably its top two offensive players in center Billy Price and left tackle Jamarco Jones. Together, they made the Buckeye offensive line the most consistent aspect of the entire Ohio State football team. Senior right tackle Isaiah Prince has moved to left tackle to fill the…
On an offense with the most productive quarterback in school history and two Rimington Trophy winners, left tackle Jamarco Jones has arguably been the most consistent member of the Ohio State offense the past two seasons. Jones was a First-Team All-Big Ten selection this past season and was a constant whenever the…
