Football Holds Open Practice at Ohio Stadium – Ohio State Buckeyes
8/19/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
An estimated 12,000 Buckeye fans attends night session
For the third consecutive preseason, the football team held an open practice at Ohio Stadium Monday in front of approximately 12,000 fans. The Buckeyes entered the field at around 7:15 p.m., started warm ups and ran through drills before scrimmaging for several practice periods.
The Buckeyes rounded out the night with place kicking work before singing Carmen Ohio in front of the OSU marching band in the south endzone.
View a photo gallery at the link above and head comments from head coach Jim Tressel at the audio link.
Coach Jim Tressel
On the program
“I think our guys are choosing to come to Ohio State because of the great support system. Gene (Smith) has taken our program up to the next level. We have as much support as a program could ask for. Most important is that our guys come here hoping to finish with their degree.”
On the quarterbacks
“Todd has a great command with what we’re trying to do. He has a thorough understanding. He’s able to talk to Joe and Terrelle about this and that. It’s great having that comfort at the quarterback position. You love to go into the season with a veteran quarterback.”
On open-practice
“We’re two-thirds into preseason camp and we always get a burst of adrenaline when we’re able to play at Ohio Stadium. It’s great to get folks out here. It’s a beautiful night and no cost, it’s great to do this for the fans that aren’t always able to get out here and see us. It’s a chance for them to see us.”
