Overview
- Legend Bey did not take part in Ohio State’s first preseason practice on Thursday after coaches held him out for an unspecified violation of team rules.
- Head coach Ryan Day said Bey will miss “the first couple of days” of camp and that the benching is meant as a learning measure rather than a long suspension.
- Local beat reporters characterize the matter as minor and project Bey will return to practice within a few days based on team sources.
- Bey is a four-star recruit who played quarterback at North Forney High School and is transitioning to an all-purpose running back role that Ryan Day has compared to Curtis Samuel.
- The holdout is not believed to change short-term depth charts because Bo Jackson is the expected starter, but missing early reps could slow Bey’s development and reduce immediate playing chances as the team prepares for its Sept. 5 opener and the road game at Texas.