Posey, Hall, And Herron Suspended For Nebraska Game

This is getting old, real fast

As it was announced yesterday, we're here to bring the bad news in full summation, for your understanding and total lack of disbelief. Oh wait, that's me. 

- Five Ohio State players were under investigation for receiving more money than they were owed for part-time jobs. 

- Only 4 players were found guilty, including Melvin Fellows, Marcus Hall, Boom Herron, and DeVier Posey. 

- These 4 players are suspended indefinitely, but Fellows, Hall and Herron received the same amounts of money that have been suspended for 2 games, previous to before this whole NCAA ordeal. 

- DeVier Posey seems to be in the most trouble, and might not ever get to see the field in a Buckeye uniform again. The amount of money he has received is enough for a 4 game suspension. With the risk of a bowl ban (which, even making a bowl is looking less and less more likely) and loss of scholarships, the Buckeyes won't put Posey back on the field, because it's too dangerous to mess with the NCAA situation. 

- The NCAA ruling that was set for late October, early November, will be delayed due to the new developments. Gene Smith says this does not affect the NCAA's decision, but it's rather a necessary protocol. 

For the university release, head to the jump. 

Marcus Hall is redshirting.

As covered earlier in our ITS News, according to the man himself, will be redshirting the year thanks to his academics.

“Due to the fact that I didn’t satisfactorily complete my academic responsibilities, I will be redshirting during the 2010 season. 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. I will still be practicing every day, not just to help myself get better, but to help my teammates get better.”

During Spring and now Fall camp, Hall was reported to be working in with the third group, so although you wouldn't have seen a ton of him on the field, he would still get important playing time. The depth is also a concern, as we could use all the help we can get, but luckily there are 2 others to take his place.

Eleven Warriors put it best here: this story could be a good one in the end. He’ll get another year of seasoning in the program — more mass, better footwork, mastery of the playbook — and essentially help pad the 2010 class