I like how Solich is adding more speed and athleticism to the DL/DE positions. This year too Ohio looks like its winning the majority of its MAC recruiting battles. Frank Solich is now the dean of MAC coaches going into his 7th season at Ohio with more wins and bowls than any other coach. Its no longer what Frank is going to do at Ohio its what Frank has already done.

Our D needs (Disruptive Lineman Monroe) continue to be met with the addition of Brad Spivey.  Listed at about 6'3" 1/2 and 265 pounds we get a lineman who played linebacker in high school at about 240 and was quite the pass rusher. With his size he could easily bulk up to play inside as well.

Of the other new D-lineman we could see at least one play immediately. Coupled with the above mentioned JUCO Spivey, we have 2  new players to add to the defensive rotation for next year. With 4 rotation players returning (Huynh-Jones-Myers-Scott) that means maybe 2 redshirts or out of last year's rotation players could contribute among guys like King-Tarrant-Kozak-Oglesbee-Hastings-Taylor.

Of the 3 Bennett may have the edge to play right away because of his 6'6" size and 4.7 speed.  The other two however (Haser and Purdom) shouldn't be taken lightly. Haser may be moved inside and Purdom can play just about anywhere on the offensive or defensive line.

4 big and fast DE/DLs verbals in the last week is pretty exciting. Ohio really needs to go out and sign a pair of Fullbacks to finish out the recruiting class. Plenty of slot guys in the program, really need some BIGMANZ to run the ball.