Ohio State’s defensive line benefiting from new redshirt rule

“That’s critical, because the Buckeyes have to manage the future of the roster while simultaneously squeezing all it can out of the limited time it has left with Bosa along with the expectation that Young will be gone after the 2019 season.” – Austin Ward, Lettermen Row Ohio State defensive line and assistant head coach Larry Johnson has to be pleased with the NCAA. The decision to change the rules on redshirts will no doubt help Johnson’s ability to grow and develop a lot of the talent coming into Columbus with more time to do so. The rule, which was put into place this offseason, allows players to play in four games before the coaching staff has to make a decision on whether to redshirt the player or not. So for players coming in that aren’t sure-fire starters from the jump, it allows time for experience and to see what…

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