Notes from Ohio State warm-ups

COLUMBUS, Ohio — First, the most important news. Luke Fickell, as promised, is indeed wearing black. He came out in a black warm-up jacket despite temperatures in the mid-90s. We’ll see how long that jacket lasts.

In actual important news, Joe Bauserman took the warm-up snaps with the first team offense. No surprise there. He should start, but Braxton Miller will play a lot.

Everyone will be watching the quarterbacks, of course, but I’ll also be keeping a close eye on the running backs. With Daniel “Boom” Herron and Jordan Hall suspended, the Buckeyes’ once deep stable has thinned. Jaamal Berry was supposed to be questionable today with a hamstring problem, but he warmed up and took snaps with the first team. If he is slowed or doesn’t play, it’s basically down to Carlos Hyde and Rod…
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