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Bob Hunter commentary: Rumblings
Friday, April 10, 2009
By Bob Hunter
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

It looks and sounds as though the Ohio State football coaches are trying to get offensive tackle Mike Adams to play tougher.

Adams, a 6-foot-8, 322-pound sophomore from Dublin Coffman who seems like the obvious choice to replace Alex Boone at left tackle, has been alternating with former tight end Andrew Miller on the first team during spring practice.

Coach Jim Tressel has said that he wants the offensive line to be nastier and more physical next season, and when offensive coordinator Jim Bollman was asked about Adams, his answer seemed to hint that Adams hasn't shown the improvement he would like to see.

"He's one of those guys who's a very good athlete," Bollman said. "They want to become a tough outfit, they want to control the line of scrimmage, and I think that's something that he's got to show us and continue working at. Because he's really a good athlete, he's a gifted athlete, but he's got to play with toughness and determination (and) old-fashioned fight."

The Columbus Dispatch : Bob Hunter commentary: Rumblings