Dispatch
OSU notebook: Early enrollees will get chance at right tackle
Thursday, February 7, 2008 3:15 AM
By
Ken Gordon and
Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Six of the newest Ohio State football players will be enrolled by spring practice, and three of them will compete for the open spot at right tackle. Of the 19 players who signed letters of intent with the Buckeyes yesterday, two -- offensive linemen Michael Brewster and J.B. Shugarts -- already are enrolled. Four will enroll in March: offensive lineman Mike Adams, linebackers Etienne Sabino and Andrew Sweat and receiver Jake Stoneburner.
Coach Jim Tressel said he used to discourage enrolling early.
"Then I grew to learn the kids that are interested in doing that, what their makeup is," he said. "This is a highly motivated group of kids. They felt as if they'd accomplished what they would like to accomplish in high school. They're academically so sound. ? They were ready.
"Our guys that have come in early over the years have been pretty successful. From the Donte Whitners to the Chris Wells, Steve Rehring, Marcus Freeman, we've had a lot of guys come and do a good job.
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