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Buckeye fans rejoice, camp has opened on Ohio State’s 2008 football campaign! With less than one month until the scarlet and gray tangle with in-state foe Youngstown State to open the season (Aug. 30th), OSU still has plenty of questions in need of answering. Here is a quick slant route summary of day one’s going-ons and top stories. Be sure to check back later on DTI as we break these issues down and shed light on all the who, what, when, where and whys!

**DTI’s Short Yardage Coverage**

*Freshman ruled ineligible

-Freshman defensive lineman Shawntel Rowell, a Cleveland Glenville product, has been ruled ineligible for the 2008 season due to academic reasons as stated by head coach, Jim Tressel, earlier today. “Shawntell is not with us right now and will not be until December or early January,” Tressel said. Rowell (6-4, 304lbs), was highly regarded as one of the top defensive line prospects in the state of Ohio and was expected to contend for a backup position on the squad this season. However, his career at OSU is not over before it has begun. It is reported he will enroll in winter classes and work towards becoming eligible next season.

*Terry to fullback, Homan to strongside LB

-In what could prove to be a highly effective maneuver for Ohio State, senior Curtis Terry has moved almost exclusively to the fullback position, allowing sophomore Ross Homan to slide into the top spot at strong side linebacker heading into camp. Both Terry (out all season) and Homan (missed 9 games) were plagued by injuries last season and provided little help to the Buckeyes during their run to New Orleans. However in 2008, with open spots at these respective positions, OSU can kill two birds with one pigskin, no offense meant to the animal lovers out there. With Dionte Johnson, Tyler Whaley and Trevor Robinson all lost to graduation, OSU was in need of a power blocker with good size and strength; enter Curtis Terry. A coaches favorite with the “Do anything to help the team win” attitude, his athleticism could make him as effective as the trio he must replace. Larry Grant’s departure on the other hand, opened up a whole new debate concerning the vacated spot between the end and cornerback. Deserving of the title: “Linebacker U. of the 21st century,” as much as any other school including Penn State, OSU has the rare problem of having too many good middle men. However, Columbus has been clamoring for a chance to see what Homan can do in extended time and DTI is confident, if he stays healthy, number 51 will be a fixture at the position for the next three seasons. The Coldwater, Ohio prospect drew comparisons of the OSU great, AJ Hawk, coming out of high school but has yet to live up to the billing.“Curtis is a solid fit at fullback. Ross right now is our starter and it should be a solid line with James Laurinaitis, Marcus Freeman, and Homan,” Tressel said. The opportunity will limit the lock jam headache and could prove advantageous in more ways than stated. A great first day switch for a team looking for their third title run in three years.

*Terrelle Pryor throws in front of JT

- If seeing is believing, Jim Tressel has finally gotten a visual of what high school analysts love about the nation’s number one rated recruit. After a month of updates and hear-say, freshman quarterback Terrelle Pryor (6-6, 235) took snaps in front of the very coach who has led Buckeye greats such as Craig Krenzel and Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith to huge success. However, the Buckeye coach has yet to recruit a signal caller with as much promise as TP coming out of high school and yes this including former QB Justin Zwick. It will be interesting to see how this relationship develops as OSU gets closer to starting game play and the questions begin to pick up.  After speaking to the media, Tressel was very pleased with his first viewing of the Jeannette, PA native but pointed out a fact few fans think about- his age. “He was as nervous as any other freshman out there,” Tressel said. Remember folks, Rome aka Columbus in this sense, has never built up quarterbacks in a day…

*Wells 100%; strike a pose!

-While he did not participate in team drills in the spring, Hesiman hopeful junior running back Chris Wells informed the media he was close to 100% healthy. After battling arm, knee and ankle injuries last season, the Akron Garfield product had off-season surgery and sat out the spring game. “Beanie is out there ‘full-go’. That doesn’t mean we’re going to tackle him 300 times,” Tressel said. “He is excited and ready to get out there and go 100%.” If he ran for 1607 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 2007 on a slew of injuries, imagine the possibilities of a fresh “Beanie” in 08′. Can you say 2,000 yards? Maybe that is a bit of a stretch but it could be pretty close.

*Worthington practicing, suspension questions

-Red shirt Junior defensive tackle, Doug Worthington, practiced and is expected to participate as if he is the starter for the upcoming season. “Doug is out there practicing like everyone else,” Tressel said. When asked about possible suspensions for a recent DUI, “We are not sure what we are going to do about that right now. That is still up in the air and we will see about that soon.” It was hinted by certain members of the media (not coach Tressel) that a one game suspension would be likely for Worthington.

*Injury Notes

- LB James Laurinaitis, OL Mike Adams and WR Jake Stoneburner saw limited or no action on day one due to injury or personal reasons. Laurinaitis and Adams stayed out of contact drills and Stoneburner spent practice time on the exercise bike.

edited by: Dave (8:40 p.m. ET)