Twice-resodded field ready to go for big game

OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

The Ohio Stadium field, resodded two weeks ago for a second time this season, became a gridiron yesterday. It was painted with the stripes, numbers and end zone decorations.

In other words, it’s ready to go for what is being billed as "the game of the century" between top-ranked Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan on Saturday...

I'll be interested to see how it holds up. If it doesn't you may see field turf in Ohio Stadium next year.

Beanie’s back in line

Coach Jim Tressel will go into the game with the idea that all three of his running backs are ready for action, barring any unforeseen developments in practice...

Let's hope that he learned his lesson and protects the ball like his life depends on it.

Call it the wrap II

Much has been made of quarterback Troy Smith wearing a wrap on his right throwing hand to protect a tender thumb. But the person snapping the ball to him, senior center Doug Datish, sports a similar wrap on his right hand. It’s not a gesture of sympathy...

What's there to worry about?! He's done just fine so far. I see no reason to think it'll be a problem now.