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Offensive line returns 5 starters
Three seniors, 2 juniors aim to improve previous 5-7 record CHASE AKINS STAFF REPORTER | @akins27_akins
There’s no lack of experience on the front line for the Ball State football team this season. The Cardinals return all five starters on the offensive line that features three seniors and two juniors. The line will look to anchor an offense that gained momentum at the end of last season. “I see our unit as something that other guys can look to,” center Jacob Richard said. “And the offensive line in general is a great unit to be a part of.” Richard, a fifth-year senior, has started 24 games the last two seasons. He leads a unit that features guards Jalen Schlachter and Jeremiah Harvey, as well as tackles Steve Bell and Drake Miller.
Head coach Pete Lembo said the line as a whole has been performing well, and it all starts with the man in the middle. “[Richard] is really the key man in the pivot,” Lembo said. “He’s the guy that makes it all go.” The depth chart also contains “rising sophomore” Vinnie Palazeti and fifth-year senior Nick Plavchak, who has started before. Lembo said they are pretty comfortable with what they have. Redshirt sophomore Jack Milas said he also feels good about his protection while playing behind the experienced line. “[Getting the offensive line back] helps, and the offensive line has been doing great,” Milas said. Milas started six games as quarterback last season, leading the team to a 3-3 record during that time. He’s looking to win the starting job again this year while building chemistry with the line. A good offensive line can give the quarterback more time in the pocket and provide bigger holes for the running backs.
Richard sees the offensive line as leaders for the Cardinals. He said their relationship allows for success on the field. “We’re all good friends and like to joke around and mess around with each other, give each other a hard time,” he said. “But, at the same time, we know what we need to do to get things done this season.” Chemistry will be important as Ball State looks to improve on its 5-7 record from last year. The Cardinals concluded their spring schedule with the annual Spring Game on April 18. The offense defeated the defense in the game, 56-37. While the offensive line isn’t the most luxurious position on the field, football is a game often won in the trenches. Richard and his fellow linemen will look to use their experience heading into the season. “It’s awesome,” Richard said. “It’s something I don’t think I’ve had since I’ve been at Ball State. It’s really something you don’t want to take for granted.”
BALL STATE RETURNING STARTERS
All five starters from last year’s offensive line, three seniors and two juniors, will look to improve their 5-7 record this season.
JEREMIAH HARVEY
Guard, #68 5-senior
JACOB RICHARD
JALEN SCHLACHTER
STEVE BELL
DRAKE MILLER
Center, #62 5-senior
Tackle, #66 RS Junior
Guard, #65 5-senior
Tackle, #78 RS Junior
Campus competes for grants
Ball State colleges vye for 3-year entrepreneurial initiative funding RACHEL PODNAR CHIEF REPORTER | rmpodnar@bsu.edu
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Departments and colleges on campus are in competition for a share of $3 million—funds available to start new entrepreneurial initiatives. During his State of the University address, Ball State President Paul W. Ferguson announced the Academic ExcelWe’re not lence Grants, which give departments the getting paid extra, chance to be awarded funds up to $100,000 but we’re able for three years. to do and realize The grants are the incentive behind Fer- interesting things. guson’s push toward The best ideas will entrepreneurial learning. He said he wants win these grants, departments and col- and I like that. leges to use the money to start new programs. TIMOTHY BERG, “We will not only Honors College Professor support a culture of positive change and opportunity and interdisciplinary project development, but we will focus on tangible strategies to enhance our academic environment,” Ferguson said in an email from spokeswoman Joan Todd. The funds for the program will come from the Ball State Foundation from past private donations. Honors College professor Timothy Berg is working on the application for the Honors College. He sees grant competition as Ferguson backing up the idea of entrepreneurial learning. “It’s easy to say things and not follow up with actual incentives to make us do it,” Berg said. “We’re not getting paid extra, but we’re able to do and realize interesting things. The best ideas will win these grants, and I like that.” Berg said because the grants aren’t for things like a new copier, they have energized him to think of ideas that may be seen as a risk. “We can take risks knowing we can go out on a limb and try something new,” he said. “If we fail, we’re right back where we are. We know we are already sitting on good solid ground with what we are doing.”
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