COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State's first week of spring practice is in the books, and this year's session has already proved to be quieter for the Buckeyes than its predecessor.
As opposed to a year ago, when Ohio State was in the midst of an unprecedented quarterback competition with perhaps unrealistic expectations being thrust upon the defending national champs, this spring is more about the overall development of a roster that will be replacing 16 combined starters in the coming year.
And while this year's spring session is only a few days old, some players have already stepped to the forefront in what Urban Meyer's deemed "The Year of Development" in Columbus.