Jaamal Berry Suspended

Berry is now suspended

According to the Dispatch, Ohio State has suspended running back Jaamal Berry as of yesterday, the same day he was charged with a misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct following an incident on Oct. 21 near the North Market. Berry, a redshirt sophomore, will remain suspended until the charges have been resolved. It is doubtful that Berry will make it back onto the field any time this season.

Coach Luke Fickell allowed Berry to be in uniform for Saturday's game against Wisconsin, but Berry, who had been the 4th string running back and usually on the kickoff return team, did not play. Berry, if convicted, could receive up to six months in jail, and/or a $250 fine.

While this is horrible news for Berry, with Jordan Hall's recent high ankle sprain (suffered against Wisconsin on the kick return to set up the Hail Mary) the door now becomes wide open for running back Carlos Hyde, who had been buried to 3rd on the depth chart behind Boom Herron and the aforementioned Hall. Hyde leaded the team in rushing yards, and the last game that he played meaningful minutes, he had over 100 yards on 13 carries. That was against Nebraska, and now moving up to second on the depth chart, ensures more playing time in relief of Boom Herron.