Ohio State offensive tackle Marcus Hall, who played solid minutes at right tackle last season as a true freshman, will redshirt this season for academic reasons.
Marcus Hall will redshirt this season.COLUMBUS - Ohio State offensive tackle Marcus Hall, who played solid minutes at right tackle last season as a true freshman, will redshirt this season for academic reasons and have three seasons of eligibility remaining starting in 2011.
Hall, who has been working as the third-team left tackle, will continue to practice with the Buckeyes throughout the season.
The Glenville grad recently had indicated he accomplished what he needed to academically, which proved not to be the case. The move does thin Ohio State's depth on the line. Junior Mike Adams and senior Andrew Miller continue their battle for the starting left tackle job, while true freshman Andrew Norwell should be the backup right tackle behind J.B. Shugarts.
"Due to the fact that I didn't satisfactorily complete my academic responsibilities, I will be redshirting during the 2010 season," Hall said in a statement released by Ohio State. "I'm looking at this in a positive way -- as an opportunity to get better on and off the field, to get stronger in the classroom, and be better prepared all-around for the rest of my time at Ohio State."