Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller breaks away from Michigan defenders in a game in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 24, 2012. Coming off a 12-0 season, Ohio State opens spring practice on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
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Updated: Monday, 04 Mar 2013, 2:49 PM EST
Published : Monday, 04 Mar 2013, 2:38 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) - New year, new look, some regrets but high hopes.
That's what the Ohio State Buckeyes face as they open spring practices on Tuesday.
Many of the team's best-known and most talented players return from last year's 12-0, turnaround season, including Sports Illustrated cover boy Braxton Miller, along with running back Carlos Hyde, linebacker Ryan Shazier and defensive back Bradley Roby.
But there are also holes to fill -- and they're not necessarily easily patched with just any player. Defensive lineman John Simon and fullback/linebacker Zach Boren not only played well, but were the heart of a team that bounced back from seven losses in 2011.
Second-year coach Urban Meyer may be more concerned with finding leaders than personnel after the standard set by last year's seniors.
With a sore knee ruling 2012 winner Bradley Wiggins out of this year's race, …
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