Check out this Michigan-themed blocking sled at Ohio State

While Ohio State managed to spread the scoring across the board relatively evenly past Russell (five players had between 8.5 and 10.2 points per game), the lack of another star definitely hindered the Buckeyes.

Bosa is among four Ohio State players suspended for the opener at Virginia Tech, the only team that beat the Buckeyes in 2014. He should roll over that speed bump easily enough and is projected to be in the running for the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Despite Bosa’s stand-up and coverage ability, Johnson said he expects him to be a traditional down-lineman rusher, playing at around 280 pounds.

“He gets into you in a hurry”, Kill said, “and he’s so damn strong”.

While the Buckeyes had a platoon of players that helped contribute on offense, the lack of a go-to-guy alongside Russell meant time and time again he was forced to take things into his own hands. “He’s given up. When you see a guy on film that never takes a play off, it opens your eyes”. Meyer doesn’t tolerate people wearing blue at the Ohio State facility, so it’s not a surprise that the lone thing at Ohio State’s facility that has anything related to Michigan’s colors would be something you’re supposed to hit repeatedly.

Which leads us back to Ross, a skilled forward that probably wasn’t any better than a second round draft pick.

We have a hunch that this is the most popular blocking sled at Ohio State practice. Looking back at their schedule, nine of Ohio State’s 11 losses came by single digits, with the two double digit defeats coming against two of the best teams they faced (Wisconsin, Arizona).

Perry had a chance to speak during the Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, something that Meyer pushed for and Perry did not disappoint with his message. Perhaps he sticks around to play alongside younger brother Nick, the No. 3 recruit in the 2016 class who recently committed to Ohio State.

“His potential at the next level is going to be outstanding”, Johnson said. But the NFL, that’s not what’s driving him.

“That’s what got his motor going”.