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Ohio State Football Begins Training Camp Thursday – But Don't Call the First Week “Camp”

The NCAA's decision to eliminate two-a-day practices for football has led to changes in camp structure for programs across the country. For Ohio State, that means first week of training camp that isn't really training camp.

While head coach Urban Meyer approves of the NCAA's move to eliminate the demanding two-a-days, the move has prompted teams to lengthen the duration of camp, which is something he's not a fan of.

“We just extend – I think we're going to get 28 practices but we're starting this Thursday. Now we're into July, which is almost five weeks of training camp.