For the first time since winning the national championship, Ohio State took the practice field on Tuesday.

Michael Hill, Darius Slade and Joel Hale go through D-line drills on Tuesday.

We have several observations for Bucknuts subscribers here.

Here are a few quick-hitters to wet your appetite.

* The big news of the day was that Braxton Miller was lightly throwing a real football on the side. Word is that Miller is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a torn labrum and he fully intends on playing quarterback for the Buckeyes.

* J.T. Barrett went through all throwing drills, but very gingerly went through footwork drills as he recovers from the broken ankle he suffered in November against Michigan.

* Cardale Jones looked sharp. The team wasn’t going live of course, but Jones’ accuracy, confidence and arm-strength stood out.

* Evan Lisle and Johnnie Dixon – who are each coming off injuries that ended their 2014 season – both practiced full-go.

* We have many more interesting items in our practice report on the Front Row message board.

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