Saturday's first spring scrimmage was not just an opportunity for the Buckeye coaches to evaluate their players in live game situations.
Brian Hartline also had the chance to get a feel for calling plays for the Buckeye offense in a game-like setting, and Ohio State's new offensive coordinator thought it went well. Following Tuesday's practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, Hartline discussed his new responsibilities this spring and broke down his thoughts on the aforementioned scrimmage.
Hartline also touched on the decision to remove freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate's black stripe, his impressions of Jayden Ballard's progression entering his third year in the program and the increase in opportunities for several wideouts in his stable due to some key injuries in his position room.