08-17-2007, 02:02 PM
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OSU FOOTBALL NOTES
Poor tackling means more contact in practice
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Friday, August 17, 2007
COLUMBUS ? Ohio State was plagued by shoddy tackling while giving up 80 points in its final two games last season, and the coaches believe the only way to get better is to schedule more live contact in practice.
Although it puts their best players at risk, the Buckeyes have been pitting their first-string defense against the No. 1 offense throughout preseason camp.
"I don't think you really worry about getting hurt right now," linebackers coach Luke Fickell said. "If it happens, it happens. We do it every day. I haven't been many places (as a coach), but I don't know if there's many places that go more live ones-against-ones than here. We're even doing live kickoffs every day.
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