Coaches had their whistles ready and players were prepared to sweat when the Ohio State football program put in Day 1 of spring practice on Tuesday. Following the return to indoor practice, head coach Urban Meyer spoke to the media about a few of the recent player departures and what he hopes to see out of the incoming freshman.
The Buckeyes welcomed back 15 starters — eight on offense and seven on defense -- and 43 Letterman when they opened the doors to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. This marks the 16th set of spring drills Meyer will oversee -- his sixth in Columbus — and once again coaches are looking for the next man up following six early departures for the NFL.