Martin #41, is a power back option. // Photo via theozone.net

Drew Thurman (11:49 am)

The Columbus Dispatch has reported today that Jermil Martin will first get his reps at running back this fall. Martin was considered a fullback for the Buckeyes previously, but the news of Carlos Hyde's academic problems has forced the staff to make the switch. At 6-0 230 pounds, Martin provides that power option that the Buckeyes would have used Hyde for. Obviously there is no guarantees of carries for Martin, especially since Boom Herron runs like a power back, but this move is probably for insurance sake. Berry, Hall, and Saine are all more speed backs that can take it to the house, and the staff is making sure they have another option to pound the ball when necessary.

Jim Bollman, who broke the news about Martin, also said that Zach Boren will work at fullback. That means the Buckeyes will have Boren along with Adam Homan and James Georgiades as serious options there. 

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