During Urban Meyer’s six seasons as head coach, Ohio State’s annual Spring Game has morphed into one of the biggest recruiting events of the entire year. And even though there’s rain in the forecast, today’s scrimmage is no different.
The Buckeyes hope to fill Ohio Stadium with 80,000-plus spectators just wanting a reprieve from a long winter without football, but those passionate fans also make an excellent backdrop for the dozens of prospects the staff will welcome in for an official or unofficial visit this weekend.
The game itself means very little to the coaches in the grand scheme of things, especially since it doesn’t include live kicking and features a running clock in the second half.