Juco invasion

    By Mike Baldwin

‘   Staff Writer

    OSU will officially sign its 2008 class on Wednesday. But most of the newcomers who could most impact the 2008 season already are on campus. Seven junior college signees, and high school safety Markelle Martin, will participate in spring ball. Other than the nation’s No. 1 kicker joining the Cowboys this summer, it’s the players already on campus that could have the biggest immediate impact, especially defensively.  

     After talking to the junior college coaches who coached OSU’s newest additions, it’s apparent spring practice will be more interesting than usual. Besides monitoring several young players’ progress like redshirt freshman defensive end Richetti Jones, watching the junior college players in March and April will provide some insight into the 2008 season.

     Spring practice should give us some answers. Spring practice starts on March 3. The spring game is scheduled for April 12.