OSU Buckeyes Hold Open Practice Tonight

COLUMBUS, Ohio—With less than two weeks until the official start of college football, the Buckeye Nation is gearing up for its first glimpse at the 2009 Buckeyes.

NBC 4 Sports reported with the FAST FACTS.

Ohio State holds an open practice at the ’Shoe Monday night.

Fans are invited to watch the Buckeyes practice under the lights for free.

The night practice was expected to start at about 7:30 p.m.

Gates open to the public at 6:30 p.m.

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.

There will not be an autograph session prior to practice.

Coach Jim Tressel autographs copies of his new book, The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library on the Oval.

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