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It’s official: Beanie Wells won’t play Saturday
Jim Tressel made it official on his weekly call-in show: Chris Wells won’t play Saturday when Ohio State hosts Ohio U.
Jim Lachey popped the question about Wells, and the answer to the query about Beanie’s injured right foot was no surprise.
“I think it’s coming along really well,” Tressel said. “We won’t have him this week.
“He seems to move around well, not well enough to practice, and if you don’t practice I think you’re asking for trouble.”
No word on Wells’ status for the Sept. 13 showdown at Southern California.
Running backs coach Dick Tressel told reporters Wednesday night that Wells’ injury is at the base of his big toe, and that he has been in and out of the protective boot he’s been wearing.
A trio of tailbacks will take handoffs this week. Jim Tressel mentioned Mo Wells’ name first — and he is slated to start against the Bobcats. Dan Herron and Piqua’s Brandon Saine will also carry the football.
“If there’s an upside (to Beanie’s injury) it’s that the other guys get a lot of reps,” Tressel said. “That’s important — especially for Brandon, because he missed 20 practices or so. He really needed the work.”
Saine, Ohio’s Mr. Football in 2006, missed much of the preseason with the injury. He carried five times for 20 yards last week.
In other OSU injury news, The Columbus Dispatch reports that left tackle Alex Boone has a skin infection that has limited him in practice this week. No word on whether Boone will keep Beanie company on the sideline Saturday.
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By OH-IO
September 4, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
At least it’s OU. Of course the Buckeyes could beat the Ben-gals and Clowns too, uh, I mean Browns. OSU could win more games than Ohio’s 2 pro teams combined.By Steve Henry
September 4, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Brian: Spoke to Sean McC last month about the upcoming OSU v USC game and QB Palmer’s comments. Am going to be at the game Saturday, actually sitting in the USC Alum section! Not to worry I’m still an Ohio-born Buckeye, UCLA grad and dislike SC. Let me know if I can be of any help for you while at the game. Hope all is going well for you there. Yours in health and sports. SteveBy Kasha
September 5, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
I’m a OSU fan all day everyday. It’s unfortunate that Wells is out for now, but I feel we still have a good team. We can do! Everyone with injuries hurry and heal so that we can see you shine on the field. GO BUCKS!