COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State offensive lineman Malcolm Pridgeon lost his black stripe over the weekend and he said he was back to being healthy when he thanked the team for their support. So could he play in the Fiesta Bowl? Short answer: No. Asked about Pridgeon’s status on Thursday, Urban Meyer said he has been practicing to a limited extent and won’t be ready even if the Buckeyes needed him in the playoff semifinal against Clemson. “He’s going to be a very good player here,” Meyer said. “He’s not prepared to play. He’s practicing with us just individual, not scout yet, but he’s just a guy we all love to death. He’s gone over and above what we’ve asked getting ready. “That’s why (we removed his black stripe). … He’ll play for us (in the future).” Pridgeon is in his first year as a junior college transfer and was widely…
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