I'd like to read these. However, there is no reason for me ever to subscribe to the Messenger. Are there any highlights that anyone who has read this can pass along?

Running back: Ross learned from Ouellette and Irons that he had to get bigger and stronger and did, but Albin said he is "right there" with a few other guys to be the lead back. Not a lot was determined in the spring due to guys missing time, including Ross, Portis and Neatherton. As such, Allison got a lot of work in the spring and looked good. Tuggle and Wilson will be added in during fall camp. Projecting Ross as starter, followed by Allison, Tuggle, Wilbon, Neatherton. Also Portis, Barna, Bonner.

Quarterback: Ohio giving Rourke bigger responsibility with calling, changing plays. Will be a new dynamic with receivers, backs. He's also only QB on roster who's thrown a college pass. Other 3 QBs will battle for backup spot: Mischler or K. Rourke probably, followed by Yates.

Wide receiver/tight end: Will be very young, probably will make mistakes, Albin said, but they are talented and will be counted on to make big plays. Odom will be the leader, likely followed by Hooks and Buckner as starters. Cox, Knock, Minter projected backups. Walton likely to get chances. Ohio hopes big receivers Minter or Harris make impact. Also Gouin, Tupa, Keszei, Long for depth and walkons Edwards and Snow. Tight end will be Adam and Ryan Leuhrman, with Adam moving ahead in the spring. Burton after that with freshmen Foster, Clanton both highly rated coming in. Ruozzo, Dietz, Spears, Grooms also on as as walk-ons.

Offensive line: Ohio hired third OL coach in last four years but likes Allen Rudolph. O-line has really been setting a good tone last couple years. Lowery, Anderson, Woods graduating leave big holes to fill but line still expects to be good, led by Pleasants moving to LT. C Hayes started last half of last year. Kitrell began last year as C and will play LG. Meservy started two years ago at RG and backed up Woods last year. Grimes has lots of experience as he steps in at RT. Key is developing depth. Top backups are T Fernandez, G Danneker, G/C Notestine, plus JC transfer T Hoover. After that are Jackson, Gilliland and Rogers at T, Ramer, Kieffer, Beckett at G. Freshman Aronokhale could make immediate impact at G. Also freshmen Amburgey, Vannest at T, Atkinson, Oakes probably at G but still small for now.

I'll add this is just a summary. Lots of good comments, other information on injuries. Worth the subscription if you like in-depth Ohio content, especially during the season. It's the only way small newspapers will continue to exist.

I really appreciate the summary. Nothing too surprising from your comments. I agree with your comments about small newspapers. The problem with this subscription is that only thing I would care about is Ohio Football (and maybe an occasional basketball article). If I could subscribe to Arkley and have his column added to my news bundle, I would do that.

Hi Jerry,

I'm so glad you didn't injure yourself helping Saul move.

I think as far as ass goes, your's is probably the stinkiest. Maybe more fiber in the diet to fill your hole?

Not unfair to complain about the "Lessenger" and its coverage, reflect back a few month's to the BS coverage that the awesome Post students crushed him on.

If you're an actual 86 grad, your performance standards for all things OU should be much higher.

Why would someone want to read only people they agree with? I always thought that the main reason for reading opinions was to gain insight on other perspectives. That doesn't mean that when you read someone who disagrees with you, it changes your mind, but rather that you gain insight into why they have that opinion.

These days it's almost like people listen to only one side all the time, and then rather than respecting people with other opinions, they have open hostility for them. Sadly, that hostility pervades all aspects of discussion these days, whether politics, or sports, or whatever, and there is open hostility, almost anger, everywhere.

Defensive line preview just game out today:

https://www.athensmessenger.com/sports/ohiouniversity/que...

Daxon is discussed. The story notes Germano is excited to be returning every player in his unit, the ends, for the first time, hoping that will result in more impact plays. Evans and Ogun-Semore are starters, backed up by Conrad, McKnight, Chukwu. Holes at DT, though. Arp and Baker projected to start. Burks, Coleman, Caesar hope to be in big rotation Ohio likes to use. Redshirt freshmen DEs Baker and McCracken hope to get chances, along with true freshmen DTs Daxon and Burton.

Specifically on Daxon: "It’s thought Daxon — the highest rated player in the class and a former Louisville commit — can come in and complete for playing time as a true freshman."

Well stated.

Daxson not on the 2019 roster.

Troubling.

I wouldn't be surprised if he goes JUCO and takes a year to sort out his options. He had a chance a the REAL Miami and Louisville and then had to find a school after he was dropped by L'ville. I would hate to see it happen, but would totally understand.

Thin at DT big time. Hopefully Coleman and Caesar are ready to play quality minutes.

Agreed. This articulates well a lot of my thoughts/experiences.

Good to read.