COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The most memorable play of Ohio State's spring practice sessions was a vicious, grimace-inducing hit against a surprised ball-carrier.

The bad part was that it came against the team mascot.

Brutus Buckeye, that huge-headed nut, ran with the ball during a semi-playful portion of a workout earlier this month and sophomore linebacker David Perkins, who said his instincts just kicked in, absolutely leveled him.