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Ryan Day Confident Ohio State Will Find Excellent Replacement for Tony Alford, Jim Tressel Inspires OSU’s Special Teams Coaching Plan

Ryan Day already feels he has a strong list of candidates to fill the void left by Tony Alford's departure for Michigan. That comes as no shock.

Ohio State boasts what Day believes to be the best running back room in the country, and it's hard to disagree with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in tow. More curious is his statement that development will be the leading factor in choosing Alford's successor.

The Buckeye headman also gave updates Tuesday on key position battles along the offensive line and at tight end, giving lofty praise to right tackle Josh Fryar and tight end Gee Scott Jr.