One number stood out to me during Ohio Northern's first week of football practice this week.
4.44.
That was the time running back R.J. Meadows was timed in the 40 last Saturday. Meadows is more than back after being sidelined for the final four games last year with a knee injury. He underwent surgery for torn cartilage and a torn meniscus in his right knee on Oct. 23.
After plenty of rehab time and extensive work at a sports training facility in Cleveland, he's ready. His 4.44 time was faster than his previous best of 4.52.
The 6-foot junior Meadows ran for 724 yards last year. As a freshman, he ripped through Ohio Athletic Conference defenses for 936 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Meadows also has put on 15 pounds and now weighs 220.
At 220, with that kind of speed, a healthy Meadows could once again cause serious problems for OAC defenses.
ONU opens against Millikin at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium.
2 comments:
The polar bears fell a bit short of the expectations last year, and I'm sure meadows' injury played a role in that.
Let's hope meadows stays healthy so ONU can give the Purple Raiders something to worry about.
The play of the offensive line and the health of Meadows will play big keys in making a run at the Purple Raiders.
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