The mailbag has had multiple requests for insight on what Ohio State actually does during Mat Drills, so The Beat turned to somebody with first-hand experience with those legendary winter workouts. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren broke it down, shared some memories and then identified positions that need to make the most of this offseason stretch for the program on the Blitz.

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