Ohio State Football To Hold Open Practice

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio State football team will hold an open practice in Ohio Stadium Monday Aug. 24.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for admission to the stadium, with the 2009 Buckeyes expected to arrive at 7:15 for their preseason practice under the lights beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m.

There will not be an autograph session prior to practice.

Admission is free to the public.

For the most convenient free parking, fans should park in the lots adjacent to St. John Arena and the Schottenstein Center.

Also that evening, the new William Oxley Thompson Library on the Oval will be open to the public, and tours will be available from 5 to 6 p.m.

Coach Jim Tressel will be signing copies of his bestselling book “The Winners Manual” from 6 to 7 p.m. that evening.

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